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Aug 15, 2024 · History of Sherwood Park. The winter of 1955-56 marked the arrival of the first residents of Sherwood Park. A few long-time residents were interviewed to tell us what they remember. This series of articles, commissioned by Strathcona County, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sherwood Park. Check out these stories written for publication in the ...
Our Building. Sherwood Park's first fire hall was built in 1959. Almost a decade later, in 1967, an RCMP detachment was added to the facility. The two community services shared the building until 1975 when Fire Station #1 moved to its current location on Sherwood Drive. The RCMP occupied the building until 1992 when they moved to a new facility ...
Sherwood Park's Heritage Mile - This open air museum is the preservation of old landmarks from Strathcona County's past including Lord Strathcona, and the Ottewell homestead amongst others. [31] Strathcona County Museum and Archives - A hands-on museum which features several different exhibits showcasing pioneer life in Strathcona County. All ...
Sherwood Park is a large hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County that is recognized as an urban service area. It is located on traditional Treaty 6 territory, and adjacent to the City of Edmonton's eastern boundary. While long confined to generally south of Highway 16, west of Highway 21 and north of Highway 630, portions of Sherwood Park have expanded beyond Yellowhead Trail and ...
Strathcona County Museum & Archives. 913 Ash St. Sherwood Park, AB T8A 2G3. 780.467.8189. Funding supported by . Visit Strathma.
Oct 11, 2006 · October 11, 2006. There was a great sense of community in the early days of Sherwood Park. Eileen Johnson, whose family was the first family to arrive on Conifer Street in 1956, remembers hosting a coffee party whenever a new family moved onto the street. With new residents arriving at least monthly, it became a fairly regular event.
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Apr 2, 2018 · Strathcona County: City versus hamlet. Residents often ask why Sherwood Park is designated as a hamlet, when much smaller communities like Fort Saskatchewan and Leduc have city status. This is a very good question that has a great answer to why Strathcona County made a conscious decision to apply for specialized municipality designation.
