Strathcona County released its 2025 Annual Report on June 23, showing a year of heavy infrastructure spending, new tourism efforts, and a financial position built to handle what comes next. The report covers the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and outlines how the County is moving forward on its council-approved strategic plan.
The County put $99.9 million into infrastructure in 2025, which helped open the Amisk Wâciw Âsokan (Beaver Hills Bridge) in August and advance projects like the $65 million indoor fieldhouse. That same investment also supported over $1.4 billion in new industrial projects that are either under construction or have received a final go-ahead from developers.
Mayor Rod Frank said the report shows the community is on the right track. “Strathcona County continues to deliver results that matter to our residents,” he said. “This report reflects the progress we’ve made together and our shared focus on the future.”
The report also highlights a new tourism push called Go Strathco, designed to draw more visitors to the area. Jennifer Cannon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, pointed to careful planning as the reason the County can keep investing while staying financially stable. “Through careful planning, disciplined budgeting, and a focus on sustainability, Strathcona County is positioning itself to meet future challenges while continuing to deliver the high-quality services our community expects,” she said.
Resident satisfaction remains high, according to a separate survey done earlier in 2025. It found 93 per cent of people rate the County as a good or very good place to live, 94 per cent say it is a great place to raise children, and 92 per cent feel the community is safe. Satisfaction with County services sits at 83 per cent.
The annual report is available now on the Strathcona County website.
