News Releases

Need something fun for the whole family? Join us for FREE drop-in summer programming at rotating parks throughout the County! We’ll have fun activities and games for all ages to play together. No registration required, just fresh air and good times!

Parkland County welcomed the Honourable Andrew Boitchenko, MLA for Drayton Valley-Devon, and Shane Getson, MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland for the announcement of up to $562,500 in provincial funding for two rural road infrastructure projects.

This year’s historic rainfall has left standing water across many parts of Parkland County. We understand how stressful it can be to see water remaining near homes, fields, roads and driveways after an extended period of wet weather and saturated ground conditions. 

Join Parkland County for our fifth annual Outdoor Movie Night, hosted at the Coal Diamond Sports Park in Wabamun. Following last year’s event, which brought together nearly 650 attendees, this year will feature Hoppers on the big screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this open-air movie night! Want some snacks during the movie? A concession stand will be open.

TAKE NOTICE that Parkland County Council has given first reading to Infrastructure Borrowing Bylaw No. 2026-28 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize Parkland County to borrow monies from an authorized financial institution to finance construction and completion of wastewater infrastructure in Acheson Zone 5 at Highway 16A and Spruce Valley Road.

The Parkland Dragon Boat Racing Club is hosting its 2nd Annual Race Day Event at Wabamun’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Wabamun Waterfront Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event and there will be no parking on site. There will also be no access to the boat launch for the day.

Due to impacts on regional drainage and wastewater systems, the ARROW Utilities line in the Big Lake area is currently backing up. ARROW Utilities vacuum trucks are on site to address the issue and reduce overflow.

Residents of Walker Lake Estates, Morningside Properties, and Lakeridge Estates are urgently asked to reduce water consumption immediately and avoid all non-essential water use until further notice.

Check out upcoming Agriculture events, hosted by a variety of municipalities and organizations in July. Explore topics ranging from selecting goats and sheep, protecting livestock from parasites, and how forages can improve soil health.

In accordance with Sections 606 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended, the Council of Parkland County has scheduled a Public Hearing to consider proposed Bylaw 2026-26, being a proposed closure of road allowance for the purpose of lease.