Sturgeon County News

As of 3:00 p.m. on April 16, 2021, Sturgeon County is under a Fire Restriction.  The restriction also applies to the towns of Bon Accord, Legal, and Redwater

There will be no increase to municipal property tax rates in Sturgeon County this year. 

At their April 13 meeting, Sturgeon County Council passed the Taxation Rates Bylaw, officially confirming the zero per cent (0%) tax increase first proposed in Budget 2021.  

On April 13, Sturgeon County Council approved $314,406 to help support 27 local non-profit organizations. The funding, outlined in Budget 2021, is part of the annual Community Association Operating Grant and Community Capital Enhancement Grant program. 

Celebrating Sturgeon County's role in Canada's first Hydrogen Hub, resource extraction next steps, and more flexible tax payment options – Mayor Hnatiw recaps the April 14th Sturgeon County Council meeting.

April 14, 2021, Edmonton, AB – Picture a future for the Edmonton Region where buses, trains, heavy trucks, home heating and farm machinery all run on zero-emissions hydrogen fuel, an essential component of the new clean energy system. The region has established itself as a leader in Canada’s energy transition through the production, use and export of low-carbon hydrogen, ushering in a wave of clean energy jobs and ensuring a strong economic future.

In the current world of COVID-19 community engagement events have become a challenge due to social distancing requirements. In order to seek important input from all stakeholders, the Redwater RCMP will be completing monthly police briefs (like this one).

Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw extends condolences on behalf of Council, Administration, and the community on the passing of passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on April 9, 2021.

On March 23, 2021, Sturgeon County Council endorsed new Recreation Cost Sharing Agreements, to be signed with the Towns of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Morinville, and Redwater.

Wildfire season has officially begun in Sturgeon County.

According to Sturgeon County Fire Services, the below average snowfall this winter and the recent warm temperatures have created the perfect conditions for fire.

Mayor Alanna Hnatiw recaps the most recent Sturgeon County Council Meeting