Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism

Air Products commercializes second hydrogen plant in Alberta, Canada

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (April 17, 2008) – Air Products (NYSE: APD), and its subsidiary Air Products Canada Ltd., today announced the commercialization of its new hydrogen plant producing in excess of 100 million standard-cubic-feet-per-day (MMSCFD) to serve the Petro-Canada refinery in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and other customers in the Alberta Heartlands industrial corridor.
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StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. Open House May 1st

Meet with company representatives to receive information and comment on the Application and Environmental Impact Assessment for their proposed upgrader in Alberta's Industrial Heartland. Location of the open house is Josephburg Community Hall - #57 - 54569 RR 215 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact Ryerson Christie at 780-997-0682 or email ryc@statoilhydro.com

UK Labour Attraction Mission June 2008 - Information Session

A delegation will be attending the "Opportunities Canada Expo 2008" in Leeds and London in June. Find out how you can get involved by attending an information session on May 7th from 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m at the World Trade Centre Building. More information.

Sherwood Honda opens doors

A new 50,000 sq. ft. dealership opened their doors in April at 30 Automall Road. They are a full-service Honda dealership. www.sherwoodhonda.ca

Carbon capture pilot project begins

Sherwood Park News: The Alberta Research Council (ARC), along with ARC Energy Trust, a separate, Calgary-based Royalty Trust company with a similar name, has begun the lengthy and expensive process of investigating the feasibility of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage in the Industrial Heartland area. News Release and Presentation

Enbridge looking ahead on projects

Sherwood Park News: Enbridge, one of the world's biggest pipeline operators and Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, will be busy in Strathcona County this summer with a series of planned projects. News Release and Presentation

As part of National Volunteer Week take the opportunity to wear a symbol of your affiliation with a voluntary organization or cause. Wear your passion to work…to the store…to school! Got a pin or a hat? Wear it! For more information, visit www.ivcstrathcona.org or call 780-464-4242

The Mayor’s Walk/Run starts at 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. This year’s event includes a 2.5 km walk and a 5 km run. You are invited to participate and come out to cheer on your friends, family and community participants. Pledges from the run are donated to local charities of the participant’s choice. For registration information, call Recreation, Parks & Culture at 780-467-2211 or check on-line at www.strathcona.ab.ca .

Showcasing Strathcona, Lamont, Sturgeon, Leduc and Parkland Counties! This free self-guided tour will run Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Explore twenty-one sites including country greenhouses, award-winning gardens, water gardening, botanic parks, and a country store while celebrating garden and rural culture. The operators are hosting garden tours, planting demonstrations, farm tours, informal gardening seminars, contests and more. Your family will enjoy the children’s activities, wagon rides, Mother’s Day creations, picnicking, hugging the spring lambs and just frolicking in the fresh air and sunshine! For more information call 780-464-8095 or visit www.edmontonscountryside.com

Mother’s Day Strawberry Tea, Strathcona County Museum & Archives, Sherwood Park - May 11

Bring your family to explore the museum and celebrate Mother's Day from 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Located at 913 Ash Street. Enjoy tea and strawberry shortcake with the special lady in your life. For more information call 780-467-8189.

Women’s Olympic Qualification Wrestling Tournament
Millennium Place, Sherwood Park - May 16 &17

Top women from around the world will compete for two days to qualify for the Beijing Olympics. For more information call 780-464-2112 or visit www.strathcona.ab.ca./2008wrestling

For other Strathcona County events, attractions and activities see the Visitor section of our website.