Sherwood Park and rural Strathcona County residents can now share their thoughts on emergency services, Canada Day celebrations, and outdoor recreation through a new online survey open until July 24, 2026. The July Mixed Topic Survey, hosted on the County’s County Voice engagement platform, takes just two to five minutes to complete.
The survey arrives as the County navigates potential changes to ambulance funding. In March 2026, the Alberta government proposed shifting a greater share of ground ambulance costs to the municipality. Strathcona County is one of seven Alberta communities affected, and the funding review remains active after a May 31 deadline passed.
Mayor Rod Frank has called the integrated fire and ambulance model a core part of public safety, noting residents expect timely, high-quality care. In 2025, Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to 13,156 calls and earned a 90 per cent patient satisfaction rating. The survey gives residents a chance to weigh in on those services directly.
The survey also asks about the just-concluded Canada Day Festival at Broadmoor Lake Park, where Hailey Benedict headlined and fireworks capped the evening. Residents can evaluate the event and share feedback on the Strathcona Wilderness Centre’s “Nature Within Reach” campaign, which promotes local outdoor activities.
Strathcona County consistently ranks highly in community satisfaction. A 2025 public survey found 93 per cent of residents call the County a good place to live, 94 per cent say it’s great for raising children, and 92 per cent feel safe. The current survey continues that effort to hear from residents on services that touch every household.
