Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism

05/29/2026

JW Farm Fresh Greens' Farm Stand opened on May 24!. Providing another great local option for purchasing microgreens, sourdough baking (bread, bagels, cinnamon buns, etc.), homemade soaps, seasonal vegetables, eggs, and freeze-dried products. After building a following at farmers' markets, JW Fram Fresh has expanded to a new on-farm location. Their page includes location details, dates, and hours of operation.

Farmstands are starting to pop up throughout the county, improving access to fresh, local, and seasonal products. The County is proud to support initiatives that contribute to a resilient, sustainable, and locally driven economy.

Are you a local business looking for support? Learn more by clicking the link in the comments section below.

05/25/2026

Have you registered for the June Get in the Know Session yet? Spots are limited and going fast!

You see sponsored posts on social media promoting other brands and businesses, or social media influencers helping sell products or services. You’re wondering whether working with influencers could help your business or organization, too. But how do you get started? Should you even do it? If you do, how do you make sure you’re doing it right?

In this session, seasoned social media strategist and popular blogger (and strategic influencer) Lindork - Linda Hoang guides you through how to effectively and ethically work with influencers—or if you even should.

📅June 11, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. till noon
📍 Strathcona County Hall
Cost: $30 plus tax

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED! Don't miss out on what's sure to be a sold-out session and get your spot today.

https://working-with-influencers.eventbrite.ca

05/19/2026

If you're a business considering working with social media influencers, the June Get in the Know Session is for you!

You see sponsored posts on social media promoting other brands and businesses, or social media influencers helping sell products or services. You’re wondering whether working with influencers could help your business or organization, too. But how do you get started? Should you even do it? If you do, how do you make sure you’re doing it right? How do you find influencers to work with? How do you get them to work with you? What do you do if "influencers" are pitching you for collaborations? How do you ensure the partnership is professional and ethical, and how will you know if the work - worked?!

In this session, seasoned social media strategist and popular blogger (and strategic influencer) Lindork - Linda Hoang guides you through how to effectively and ethically work with influencers—or if you even should.

📅June 11, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. till noon
📍 Strathcona County Hall
Cost: $30 plus tax

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED! Don't miss out on what's sure to be a sold-out session and get your spot today.
https://working-with-influencers.eventbrite.ca

05/15/2026

Tomorrow (May 16) is World Agritourism Day! This year’s theme is Women Farmers Leading Agritourism and Sustainable Rural Economies Globally, and we’re lucky to have so many tourism operators who are leaders in this space.

Agritourism in Strathcona County is defined as direct involvement between the tourism sector and the agricultural community, including u-pick farms, long-table culinary experiences, and more.

This weekend, celebrate World Agritourism Day by visiting a local farm, buying groceries from a local farmer, or signing up for an agricultural class or experience.

Find agritourism operators and more businesses on our business directory, or by following our Instagram, .
https://www.strathcona.ca/business-and-development/business/directory/

📸Bar OA Farms | Blooms on 7 Flower Farm| | Fellowship Farms | Lamberry Ranch | Pierogerie |

05/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming The IVY TeaRoom and Bakery to Sherwood Park. This beautiful new business offers a cozy, garden‑inspired tearoom experience with premium teas, freshly baked scones, and handcrafted treats made from scratch. New businesses like The Ivy Tearoom and Bakery add to the vibrancy of Sherwood Park’s core commercial area and strengthen our local economy, and we’re excited to support their success. If you are a local business and want to learn more about how we can support your business, reach out. https://www.strathcona.ca/edt

05/08/2026

The YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) would like to inform you that the application intake period will close for the Growing Greenhouses Program on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:59 pm (MT). If you are considering applying, they encourage you to submit your complete application and required supporting documents before the deadline. After this time, no new applications will be accepted.

Please note that while the intake is scheduled to close on May 19, 2026, the program may reopen at a future date. To stay informed about program updates, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap and select the program you are interested in. At the bottom of each program page, you'll find an option to sign up for notifications to receive updates when they are made.

For more information about this program or to access application materials, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap or email
[email protected].

Thank you for your continued interest in the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs.

This federal-provincial partnership delivers grant programs that generate sustainable economic growth in the agricultural and agri-food sector.

05/07/2026

Attention business owners and entrepreneurs! Enhance your skills in negotiating commercial leases and renewals at our FREE workshop. Join fellow entrepreneurs and Jeff Grandfield, consultant with The Lease Coach, for an informative session on May 26 from 9:00 – 10:30 am.
Don’t miss out – sign up today! https://negotiating-commercial-leases.eventbrite.ca

05/07/2026

🎉 Happy Economic Development Week! 🎉
The Strathcona County team is here to champion all local entrepreneurs. Helping turn your ideas into businesses and supporting growth every step of the way. International Economic Development Council Reach out today https://www.strathcona.ca/council-county/administration/departments/economic-development-and-tourism/

04/27/2026

Last week, the Business Visitation Committee made two stops that highlight the range of experiences and opportunities here in Strathcona County. We started at 70 Acre Brew Co. a locally owned brewery and taproom where craft beer meets great food. With a rotating selection of beers on tap alongside Neapolitan-style pizzas, 70 Acre has become one of Strathcona County’s favourite local gathering places and will be celebrating five years this June.
We also visited Peak Athletic Sherwood Park’s newest high-performance hub for volleyball and pickleball. This purpose-built facility is creating new opportunities for athletes of all levels to train, compete, and build community through sport.
These visits are part of our Business Retention and Expansion program, focused on building relationships, understanding business needs, and celebrating the businesses that contribute to a strong local economy. If you’d like our team to visit your business and learn more about your story, we’d love to connect. https://www.strathcona.ca/council-county/administration/departments/economic-development-and-tourism/

04/24/2026

Today is the last day of National Tourism Week, and we would like to thank all the entrepreneurs and businesses who chose Strathcona County as the ideal location for their tourism businesses and experiences.

In 2024, Albertans accounted for 71% of tourism spending in Edmonton and the surrounding area, showing that domestic tourism remains popular. Did you know that anyone more than 40 kilometres from their usual environment is considered a tourist by Statistics Canada's standards?

Strathcona County has released an annual publication designed to help residents and visitors find more things to do, more local restaurants to eat at, and more reasons to stay longer or come back on repeat visits. This year's Go Guide has been released to coincide with Tourism Week and is available on our website. If you're interested in receiving copies of the guide for your business, send us a message.
https://www.strathcona.ca/recreation-events/tourism/go-guide/