News Releases

Parkland County is pleased to announce the next exciting phase of development in the Acheson industrial area with a major land acquisition that will set in motion the creation of the West Link Business Park. Today, Panattoni Development company along with Fiera Real Estate Investments Limited announced the purchase of 152 acres in Acheson along Highway 16A.  

“We warmly welcome further investment and development in the Acheson Industrial area,” said Mayor...
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On December 12, 2022, thanks to 10-year-old Tim Kers, we’ll be celebrating “Chipmas Day” here in Parkland County. Tim wrote a letter to Mayor Gamble explaining how his family celebrates Chipmas – a festive day when they eat potato chips for breakfast, lunch and dinner! His reasons for wanting to celebrate Chipmas in the County? 

“1. Chipmas will be a fun holiday leading up to Christmas.

2. The stores maybe would be happy if people bought a lot...
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Parkland County, AB: Local transit across the Tri-Municipal region is going on-demand. Beginning January 3, 2023, Stony Plain Transit will integrate with Spruce Grove’s on-demand local transit service and Acheson Transit to establish a single, on-demand local transit system.

The integrated system will create more flexibility in local transit services and allow users to book rides on-demand in and around Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Acheson, and Parkland Village through...
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PARKLAND COUNTY, AB – This week, Council approved a disciplined operational and capital budget for 2023, keeping tax rates competitive while continuing to fund important investments in regional infrastructure. With a 2.78% increase to the municipal tax levy, the average residential property owner will see a property tax increase of $7.67 per month.

“Parkland County continues to rank among the most competitive property taxes in the region,” said Mayor...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 20, 2022

Parkland County, AB – Parkland County has released the following statement:

"We were shocked and saddened to learn of the possible hate crime at Graminia School. Parkland County is a vibrant and diverse community that welcomes those from all backgrounds and there should be no doubt that schools in our county are a safe place for all. We expect our children to be safe at school, and this includes from harassment and bullying. LGBTQ2S+ students...
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