Sturgeon County
9613 100 St T8R 1L9 Morinville, AB, Canada

InnoTech Alberta in association with Alberta HUB presents Growing opportunities in the Alberta Hemp Industry" The Webinar, hosted on Jan 27, 2021, at 9:00 AM, will provide attendees an update on hemp agronomy, post-harvest crop management, processing and market outlook. Presentations will be led by InnoTech Alberta researchers, successful hemp growers and key Alberta hemp companies who are driving the demand for hemp for fibre, seed and CBD production in the province.... Register for free today - bit.ly/2M2MahU

Do you know an extraordinary community member in your area? Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Nominations are accepted year-round but must be received by Feb. 15 to be considered for investiture this year. Information about the Order, including nomination guidelines, nomination forms and biographies of previous inductees, is available on the Alberta Order of Excellence website - bit.ly/2LxRVo7 or by calling 780-449-0517.

Sturgeon County residents are encouraged to get outside, especially during this pandemic. An active lifestyle improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Find outdoor activities in Sturgeon County - sturgeoncounty.ca/getoutside

News: The City of St. Albert, in partnership with Sturgeon County, is pleased to announce the submission of its annexation application to the Municipal Government Board (MGB) on December 23, 2020. Read more: http://ow.ly/4r2V50D1Eyy

Cardiff Water Line Leak - Shutdown and Repair needed Today, Jan. 6 - https://mailchi.mp//cardiff-water-line-leak-shutdown-and-r

Sturgeon County seniors, if you have a lower income, you may be eligible for Telus’ Mobility for Good for seniors program. You can find out more about the program at bit.ly/2LhVDS8 or talk to Amy Morin at 780-939-8331 or [email protected] for help filling out the paperwork.

All in-person Family and Community Support Service programs are being cancelled for the winter session. This affects all early childhood and fitness classes slated to start February 1, 2021. Anyone who had registered will be notified directly.

Thanks to a partnership between #SturgeonCounty, City of St. Albert, and the St. Albert Nordic Ski Club, there are now more than 7 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails for residents and visitors to explore. The new trails in Sturgeon County, which extend from the edge of Riverlot 56 towards Bellerose Drive and Starkey Road, more than doubles what had previously been available within the City of St. Albert. Read more about the ski trails in Sturgeon County - bit.ly/2Y6MsXW

What happens after CERB? Sturgeon residents are invited to participate in an online session with the Canada Revenue Agency’s Outreach Team to learn about the new recovery measures introduced to help Canadians during the COVID-19 situation. Canada Revenue Agency representatives will share information and answer questions on Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), and Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) on January 12, 2021, at 3:00 pm 4:...30 pm MST Online. To register and receive your link, send your email address to [email protected]

Remember to Go Outside and enjoy the winter responsibly this Holiday season!

Sturgeon County seniors: if you have a lower income, you may be eligible for Telus’ Mobility for Good for seniors program. You can find out more about the program at https://bit.ly/2LhVDS8 or talk to our Amy Morin at 780-939-8331 or [email protected] for help filling out the paperwork.

The deadline to apply for disaster recovery funding is December 23, 2020. If you live in Sturgeon County and your home, business, or property was damaged by flooding and groundwater seepage damage from April 22 to May 4, 2020, you may be eligible to receive Disaster Recovery Program funding from the Government of Alberta. The Disaster Recovery Program provides funding for uninsurable property damage, loss and other expenses incurred as the result of a natural disaster.... Go to www.alberta.ca/DRP to download and submit your application form, and to find the most up-to-date program guidelines.

Council meetings are now live-streamed - https://bit.ly/2zmdIVK Mark your calendars for the budget meetings starting at 9:00 AM on November 25, 26 & 27th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings are now electronic in accordance with section 199 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Meeting Procedures (COVID-19 Suppression) Regulation. Council Chambers is closed to the public.

As we celebrate Métis Week, we take some time to look at Michif. Michif, the language of the Métis, is mainly a combination of Cree and French, but also borrows from English and other Indigenous languages. Learn more - https://bit.ly/3krHCgF Download the "Michif To Go" app on the Google Play Store and learn over 18,000 translations and audio pronunciations by Northern Michif-language expert Vince Ahenakew, including over 800 phrases - https://bit.ly/2IBWH1Q

Alberta’s Industrial Heartland operates with some of the highest environmental standards in the world. Our region is doing more because a sustainable energy future requires more - www.industrialheartland.com

If you are part of the agriculture sector or are impacted by land use as it relates to agriculture, we’re seeking your input to help develop the Regional Agriculture Master Plan. Register for any session at least 24 hours in advance - https://bit.ly/3lqisk3

The holiday season is coming, and we know that this has been a year with many challenges. If you are in need of a Holiday Hamper our local food banks are now accepting applications. Please call Amy at 587-589-4262 or email [email protected] to get connected to your local food bank.

Want to learn more about the vibrant and distinct culture and history of the Métis people? Check out the Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture! Admission is free! - http://www.metismuseum.ca

WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE 2020-2021 Winter road maintenance is in progress! Transportation Services is now busy performing the winter snow and ice clearing. ... - Our hope is to keep the travelling public as safe as possible and on the road. -Signs, garbage and brushing remain on the winter program and are logged into our customer service system. If you have any questions or concerns regarding winter maintenance, please call Transportation Services at 780-939-8252. Thank you and travel with caution and stay safe!

Sturgeon County is experiencing ongoing issues with our websites, including our main website, as well as our Start in Sturgeon and Sturgeon Services sites. We have created a temporary page at www.sturgeoncounty.ca that provides phone numbers, email addresses, and links to services that are still available online and will be monitoring our social media accounts. We are continuing to work with our web provider to resolve this issue and will keep you updated as more information comes available. Thank you for your patience as we deal with this issue.

Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is the largest hydrocarbon processing region and one of the most established value-add manufacturing centres in Canada. That makes our region a critical partner in Canada’s energy future, bolstered by some of the highest environmental standards in the world. We’re helping build a resilient economy supported by diversification and strengthened by innovation and environmental performance. Learn more - https://bit.ly/2INogpB

Looking for Alberta travel destinations? Check out Métis Crossing near Smoky Lake. It is the first major Métis cultural interpretive centre in Alberta. Learn more here - https://xn--mtiscrossing-beb.com/

In celebration of Métis Week 2020: Did you know the Métis Nation has its own anthem? Listen to it here - https://bit.ly/3nfceE2

UPDATE 2 PM - We continue to have ongoing issues with our main website as well as our Sturgeon Services site and the Start in Sturgeon website. Watch our social media channels for updates.