Proposed Annexation 2025

1. To support non-residential development to diversify the regional economy by attracting investment.

2. To support additional community benefits.

3. To support the potential for additional recreational facilities for residents.

4. To support increased housing options including more affordable options.

5. There is strong landowner support from the directly affected landowners who have expressed a desire to be part of Strathmore.

The annexation process has two parts.

• The first part is preparing the application to the Province, which requires technical analyses, negotiation, public and landowner engagement and preparing a comprehensive application process.
• The second part is administered by the Province of Alberta and a defined timeline is not known as many factors affect process timing.

An annexation application for a proposed annexation is submitted to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT).

• The LPRT reviews the application and may hold a hearing to gather more information or if there is an objection to the annexation proposal.
• Once the LPRT is satisfied it has enough information to make a recommendation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, it prepares a recommending report.

The Minister then takes the recommendation to Cabinet for a decision by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 

• Annexations are approved by Orders in Council.
• Once an application is submitted to the Province, it could be six months or more before a decision is made.

The Town anticipates submitting its application to the Province this fall, pending successful conclusion of negotiations with Wheatland County.

Yes, the Town has annexed land from Wheatland County a number of times in the past, most recently in 2010 and in 2000.

In fact, since 1925, there have been nine annexations involving Strathmore. To review past annexation Orders in Council related to Strathmore, click the following link: 

• Municipal Affairs: Municipal Boundary Document Search

An Open House was held on August 14, 2025.

View the presentation boards:

• Open House Presentation Boards

View the Notice of Intent to Annex:

• Notice of Intent, Strathmore Town Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025