Hunter Pitre

The 2017 State of the County address by Mayor Roxanne Carr outlines Strathcona County's strategic direction and achievements across several key areas. The plan emphasizes fiscal responsibility through priority-based budgeting, driving economic development by supporting businesses and industrial growth, and fostering community well-being through social programs and safety initiatives. It also focuses on regional collaboration, sustainable urban and rural development, infrastructure upgrades including high-speed internet, and advancements in agriculture. The overarching goal is to enhance the quality of life for citizens and ensure long-term success.

This Area Structure Plan provides a comprehensive land use and development framework to guide future growth within the hamlet of Ardrossan, Alberta. It aims to establish Ardrossan as a complete community by outlining policies for growth management, residential and commercial development, environmental protection, public spaces, and transportation networks. The plan emphasizes ensuring a variety of land uses, enhancing connectivity, supporting cultural and social events, and conserving natural habitats, while addressing existing conditions and planning for long-term sustainable development.

This social framework outlines a strategic direction to foster a supported, safe, and connected community. It focuses on an intentional shift in collective efforts, prioritizing affordability, access to programs and services, safety, and inclusion. The initiative aims to build a new shared network to mobilize positive social change and better connect and align efforts towards a shared vision for the community.

This document, referencing the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, outlines Strathcona County's vision to become Canada's most livable community through various goals, priorities, and indicators. Key areas of focus include fostering community growth and development, enhancing innovative public services like mental health support (SOS) and traffic safety, promoting economic development by supporting local businesses, and advancing sustainability initiatives such as hydrogen-powered transit and solar energy projects.

This 'What We Heard Report' summarizes public engagement findings for the Strathcona County Tourism Strategy and Implementation Plan, which aims to establish a shared vision and framework for tourism development over the next 10 years. Key themes indicate strong community support for tourism, a need for a unifying vision, and enhanced collaboration among fragmented stakeholders. The report identifies opportunities for product development across nature-based tourism, sport, festivals, culture, agritourism, and 'visiting friends and relatives' experiences, alongside a call for enhanced tourism marketing. The strategy seeks to leverage these to achieve sustainable growth, diversify the local economy, and improve the quality of life for residents.