Strathcona County

Strathcona County
Specialized municipality
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Location of Strathcona County in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°31′24″N 113°18′32″W / 53.52333°N 113.30889°WCoordinates: 53°31′24″N 113°18′32″W / 53.52333°N 113.30889°W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Edmonton Capital Region
Census division	No. 11
- Municipal district	1943
- Specialized municipality	January 1, 1996
Government[1]
• Mayor	Roxanne Carr
• Governing body	Strathcona County Council Dave Anderson Fiona Beland-Quest Victor Bidzinski Brian Botterill Linton Delainey Carla Howatt Bonnie Riddell Paul Smith
• Commissioner	Rob Coon
• Office location	Sherwood Park
Area (2011)[2]
• Total	1,180.56 km^2 (455.82 sq mi)
Population (2011)[2]
• Total	92,490
• Density	78.3/km^2 (203/sq mi)
• Municipal census (2015)	95,597[3]
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
• Summer (DST)	MDT (UTC-6)
Website	strathcona.ca

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality in central Alberta, Canada between Edmonton and Elk Island National Park.

It is located in Division No. 11 and is also part of the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area. More than half of the population lives in Sherwood Park, a large community east of Edmonton that has opted to retain hamlet status. Strathcona County was designated as a specialized municipality on January 1, 1996, in order to accommodate the specific needs of an area that includes both urban and rural territory.^[4]

History

First officially recognized in 1893 by the territorial legislature (it was then part of the North West Territories) as Statute Labour District #2, Strathcona County has changed immensely since its inception. In 1913 Statute Labour District #2 was renamed to Local Improvement District #517 (Clover Bar), which then, in 1943, merged with Local Improvement District #518 (Strathcona) to become Municipal District #83 (Strathcona). By joining with local school divisions in 1962, Municipal District #83 officially became a county. County status was subsequently revoked in 1995 when the County Act was repealed by the provincial legislature, but was quickly returned in 1996 when the County of Strathcona #20 officially changed its name to Strathcona County and received Specialized Municipality status.^[4]

On March 29, 2007, Strathcona County announced plans to create an entirely new urban community from scratch to complement Sherwood Park. This development is supposed to be more dense and pedestrian friendly, and could hold up to 200,000 people. However, opponents have pointed out that the development will destroy land of high agricultural value.^[5]

Demographics

The population of Strathcona County according to its 2015 municipal census is 95,597, a 3.5% change from its 2012 municipal census population of 92,403.^[3]

In the 2011 Census, Strathcona County had a population of 92,490 living in 33,129 of its 34,136 total dwellings, a 12.1% change from its 2006 population of 82,511. With a land area of 1,180.56 km² (455.82 sq mi), it had a population density of 78.3/km² (202.9/sq mi) in 2011.^[2]

In 2006, Strathcona County had a population of 82,511 living in 29,293 dwellings, a 14.6% increase from 2001. The specialized municipality has a land area of 1,179.43 km² (455.38 sq mi) and a population density of 70.0/km² (181/sq mi).^[6]

According to the Canada 2001 Census,^[7] Strathcona County had a population of 71,986, a 12.2% increase from 1996. With a land area of 1,182.11 square kilometres (456.42 sq mi) and 24,528 dwellings, it had a population density was 60.9 persons per square kilometre in 2001.

Geography

Communities and localities

The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Strathcona County. Cities[8] Fort Saskatchewan Towns[9] none Villages[9] none Summer villages[9] none

The following hamlets are located within Strathcona County.[9] Hamlets Antler Lake Ardrossan Collingwood Cove Half Moon Lake Hastings Lake Josephburg North Cooking Lake Sherwood Park (urban service area) South Cooking Lake

The following localities are located within Strathcona County.^[10]

Localities

Adam Lily Acres Akenside Akenside Estates Arddmoor-Rosswood Ardmoor Artesian Estates Aspen Heights Aspen View Aurora Place Avery Park Ball Meadows Baronwood Beaver Brook Estates Beaver Valley Estates Beck Estates Belvedere Heights Belvedere Heights East Belvedere Heights West Berry Hill Best Estates Beverly Hills Birch Park Birchwood Village Brecken Wood Bremner Bretona Bretville Junction Bristol Estates Brookville Estates Busenius Estates Calebo Estates Camelot Square Campbelltown Campbelltown Heights Carriage Lane Caswellem Century Estates Century Meadows Chrenek Acres Chrenek Estates Claireridge Estates Clarkdale Meadows Clover Bar Cloverlea Colonel Younger Estates Colonial Estates Cooking Lake Country Club Estates Craigavon Cranston Place

Croftland Dasmarinas Estates Deer Horn Estates Deville Dixon Crescent Dixon Place Donaldson Park Dowling Estates Dunbar East Edmonton East Whitecroft Easton Acres Eastwood Estates Elk Island Elkland Estates Executive Estates Farrell Estates Farrell Properties Forest Hills Country Estates Fulham Park Galloway Park Subdivision Garden Estates Garden Heights Glenwood Park Estates Good Hope Graham Heights Gray Drive Estates Greenbrae Greenhaven Greenhaven Estates Greenwood Estates Griesbach Gunnmanor Half Moon Estates Hanson Estates Hercules Heritage Hills High Ridge Place Highroad Estates Hillsdale Hillside Park Holland Subdivision Horton Place Hulbert Crescent Hunter Heights Hunter Hill Estates Hyland Hills Ireland Subdivision Ithacan Drive Jidaro Valley Subdivision

Keding Estates Lakeland Village Lakeland Village Trailer Park Lakeview Lakeview Estates Lakewood Acres Las Villas Laurina Estates Levder's Ridge Subdivision Lina Country Estates Lincoln Green Lindale Park Lindberg Lueder Ridge Lynley Ridge Mark Iv Estates Marler Subdivision Marvin Gardens McConnell Estates Meadow Court Meadow Land Estates Meadowbrook Heights Meyers Lakeshore Estates Midway Estates Military Point Miniskic Estates Newton Estates North Queensdale Place Ordze Park And Wye Road Garden Parker Ridge Parklane Estates Parkside Estates Parkview Ridge Parkwood Place Partridge Hill Paso Valley Subdivision Patricia Estates Pebble Court Penridge Estates Pine Grove Acres Pleasant View Pleasantview Acreages Pointe aux Pins Estates Poplar Lake Estates Portas Gardens Quesnel Country Estates Regency Park Estates Reno-Ville Richlyn Estates

Rolling Forest Estates Roman Estates Rose Burn Estate Rossbrooke Estates Royal Estates Royal Gardens Ryedale Estates Sconadale Sconaglen Estates Scot Haven Scotford Shady Lanes Sherwood Place Sierra Grand Estates Silver Birch Hills Simmons Simpson Grange Smithson Acres South Bailey South Queensdale Place Springhill Estate Spruce Bend Estate Sun Hill Estates Tangleewood Estates Tidan Heights Trans Oak Estates Trevithick Subdivision Twin Island Air Park Uncas Valley Point Verden Place Voyageur Estates Wellington Estates West Whitecroft Westpark Estates Whitecroft Wildwood Village Williams Park Willow Lake Estates Willowdale Estates Winfield Heights Woodland Downs Woodland Park Woodville Estates Wye Haven Wye Knott Village Wyeclif Wyeknot Village

Government

Unlike most Albertan municipal districts, where council appoints a reeve, Strathcona County elects a mayor. Roxanne Carr was elected in 2013.

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• Specialized municipalities of Alberta
• Strathcona County Transit
• Strathcona County Library

References

1. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. December 16, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
2. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
3. "Census: Strathcona County Historical Population". Strathcona County. September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
4. Municipality Profile - Alberta Municipal Affairs
5. New city rising
6. Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Strathcona County - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11.
7. Strathcona County Community Profile - Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE
8. "Fort Saskatchewan, City (Census Subdivision), Alberta". Statistics Canada. 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
9. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
10. "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4811052 - Strathcona County, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2012-08-11.

External links

• Official website