News Releases

Parkland County is receiving reports that candidate signs for the 2021 municipal election are being removed from along roadways and other public property without permission. 

Election signs are an important way for candidates to generate awareness that they are running for Council. Election signs are permitted on public lands and along provincial highways if they meet provincial guidelines. Candidates can also...
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On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Parkland County will celebrate with members of the local Indigenous community and raise the Treaty Six flag at the Parkland County Centre.

Members of Parkland County Council will be in attendance, along with representatives from both Enoch Cree First Nation and Paul First Nation.

DATE:                 September 30, 2021

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As of today, July 5, 2021, water restrictions have been lifted for Parkland County, including Wabamun and Entwistle.

This means the Acheson Water Fill Station is back up and running, and the Splash Park in Wabamun will re-open tomorrow.

We thank everyone who was affected for their patience and understanding during the restriction.

Due to the recent extreme hot weather, the region is seeing an increase in water demand. Effective immediately, Parkland County, including Wabamun and Entwistle, is under Water Demand Measure B restrictions for those on municipal water. Water Demand Measure B means there is a voluntary water restriction for the general public who are on municipal water and a ban on non-essential potable water use for all municipal operations.

Residents on municipal water and business owners are...
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Amazon today announced plans to open its first Amazon robotics fulfillment center in the Acheson Industrial Area of Parkland County, creating more than 1,000 full- and part-time jobs. The new robotics fulfillment center, set to launch in 2022, is more than 600,000 square feet and will be used to pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics, and toys.

“Council is tremendously excited to welcome Amazon to Parkland County,” said Mayor Rod Shaigec....
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