Highlights and recent interviews.
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Mayor Hnatiw goes to Washington DC
Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw attended a trade summit in Washington, DC, in 2025 along with mayors from across North America. The summit focused on issues related to tariffs and trade.
Mayor Hnatiw, first elected in 2017. The trip to Washington DC was part of her engagement in broader economic and trade discussions relevant to the region and county interests.
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CBC LISTEN
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The Mindful Mayor
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Hydrogen 2.0
The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub is under new leadership with an updated mandate and expanded membership. Listen to past chair, Mayor Hnatiw, to learn more about Hydrogen 2.0 in this inaugural podcast.
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St. Albert Gazette Sturgeon County candidate Q&A: New zoning areas
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St. Albert Gazette Sturgeon County candidates Q&A: Regional collaboration
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St. Albert Gazette Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw seeks re-election
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Hnatiw Re-Elected for a third term
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Infrastructure and Community Improvements
Oversaw improvements such as newly paved roads, intersection upgrades, new trails, and enhancements to parks like Cardiff Park and Bellerose Park.
Addressed historical drainage problems and invested in repairing roads, bridges, and slope stabilization in local communities. Lead the change away from calcium to mineral oil dust suppression on county subsidized locations.
Supported projects to build and rejuvenate local playgrounds, parks, and community facilities, improving rural quality of life.
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Farm Diversification
https://rmalberta.com/resolutions/8-23s-provincial-review-of-agribusiness-and-agritourism/
Brought forward a successful resolution to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta in 2023 advocating for a joint review that considers promotion, incentivization, regulatory alignments, potential transitional building codes or taxation options for producers looking to diversify their operations and supplement their income. Farmers who wish to grow or diversify their operations are subject to financial and regulatory requirements in the Alberta Building Code and Alberta Safety Code Act that can impact the viability of their diversification efforts. I have had multiple meetings with Ministers of Agriculture and Minister of Municipal Affairs, most recently in Spring of 2025 and will continue to push for a reduction in red tape to increase access to local products and support on-farm earnings.
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Modernize Government
Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) expanded and made more flexible.
Safe Community Coordinator permanent position after successful pilot project supporting RCMP and Rural Crime Watch.
First rural municipality in Alberta to offer Clean Energy Improvement program for energy savings in residential and commercial buildings.
First rural municipality to offer Maternity and Parental leave to elected officials.
Expanded radius of notifications for affected parties on development permits and rezoning.
Successfully advocated for changes to the Edmonton Metro Regional Board.
Approved $15 M investment in rural broadband.
New small business incentive program to support county job creators and service providers.
Developed County Agriculture Master Plan.
Developed Agri-business Agri-tourism policy.
Strengthened First Nation’s relationships.
Villeneuve Airport Area Structure Plan.
Updated Sturgeon Valley Area Structure Plans.
Updated Municipal Development Plan
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Growth
In 2017, Sturgeon County’s consolidated budget was about $90 million.
By 2025, the consolidated budget (including both capital and operating) is over $148 million.
This represents an overall budget growth of at least 64% from 2017 to 2025.
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH: Many of our heavy industrial businesses are expanding their operations in Sturgeon County, like CANDO Rail doubling their terminal, Wolf Midstream expanding their Sturgeon facility and the pending final investment decisions (FIDs) from Pembina and Kineticor on their 1800MW Greenlight Electricity Center in Sturgeon County. These investments show confidence the county remains a very desirable and stable place to invest. Pending FID’s expected in early 2026 are expected to be the largest in our history.
RESIDENTIAL GROWTH: The Valley South will need to be developed by the county if current residents wish to influence the future. We have the opportunity to build a community that honours its rural heritage and stays connected to the goods produced in the nearby gardens, fields and ranches. Where calculating a density and designing a build form that makes schools, parks, trails and open spaces achievable. The next council will have the opportunity to reconsider the densities set under prior circumstances. Leaving the land undeveloped will ensure the neighbouring cities annex and develop their vision. I believe county residents would prefer ours.
On September 9, 2025 I brought forward a motion directing administration to bring forward options and implications for amendments to the Sturgeon Valley Core ASP that would lower maximum new development density, in consideration of public input to date, servicing and market realities, fire risk, and other factors as appropriate; and consider alternative uses, such as small lot agricultural development or other complimentary uses. It passed unanimously.
Country Roots Run Deep
In her free time, Mayor Hnatiw
enjoys horseback riding,
golfing, downhill skiing, and yoga.
Alanna Hnatiw
First elected in 2017
First elected in 2017, Mayor Hnatiw lives on the small farm where she raised her family—both the two-legged and four-legged kind. Coming from generations of farmers, Mayor Hnatiw spent much of her adult life as a small business owner in the oil and gas service industry, with a focus on environmental stewardship and safety.
As a leader, she is dedicated to removing barriers and seeking innovative solutions to current challenges, all while building a community rich with opportunities for people of all ages, from youth to seniors. A prosperous and self-sustaining future for Sturgeon County is a key priority for her. Mayor Hnatiw is committed to diversifying agriculture and industry, supporting small businesses, and making progress at the speed of relevance.
She is the founding Chair of the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub, a past Chair of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, and a former Vice-Chair of the Edmonton Metropolitan Regional Board. For four years, she served on the governing body of the Canadian Hydrogen Convention, where she was named Hydrogen Leader of the Year in 2023.
Alanna Hnatiw - Mayor of Sturgeon County
I am honoured to have served as your Mayor since 2017. I have led a Council and guided an administration driven to make Sturgeon County the best it can be for its 21,000+ citizens and growing. Serving as your Mayor is my only and full time position. I am passionate about and committed to my community, Sturgeon County.
