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Emergency Management Professionals Train in Fort Sask to Enhance Alberta’s Emergency Preparedness

From March 3-7, 144 emergency management professionals, industry partners, municipal directors, and communicators from across Alberta are in Fort Saskatchewan for a week of position-specific training as part of the Incident Command System (ICS) Academy. Over the course of the week, participants will complete six ICS courses, with 24 students per course, each focused on specific emergency management roles essential to effective incident response.

Throughout the training, participants will develop...

Fort Sask Seeks Public Input on New Aquatics Centre Features

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is inviting residents to have their say in shaping the planning of a new Aquatics Centre to be built at the Dow Centennial Centre. A public survey is now open, allowing residents to rank key features that matter most to them.

The survey will help the City better understand community preferences for a new facility to meet the needs of residents of all ages. Participants will be asked to rank features in several categories, including:

• Lap Pool Features – Enhancements...

Fort Saskatchewan Hosts Second ‘Blue Monday Comedy’ Special!

The third Monday in January, often called Blue Monday, is a challenging time for many, marked by cold weather, post-holiday financial stress, and limited sunlight. To help beat the winter blues, the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is thrilled to present once again an evening of laughter and connection with the Blue Monday Comedy Special.

This lighthearted event invites the community to come together for a night of joy and humour, celebrating the...

Toys For Tickets Program Wrap-Up: Spreading Joy One Toy At A Time

This year’s Toys for Tickets program has successfully concluded, bringing holiday cheer to families in need. Municipal Enforcement issued 77 tickets during the program period, and 79 toys were donated through the program in lieu of fines.

Every donated toy will be given to the Families First Society, ensuring that children in Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding areas experience the magic of the season.

“The Toys for Tickets program is a wonderful way to turn a parking ticket into something positive...

Join us for the Annual Candy Cane Check Stop on December 18!

The City of Fort Saskatchewan, in collaboration with local first responders, invites you to the annual Candy Cane Check Stop on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the CO-OP parking lot.

This holiday tradition is a chance for our community to come together, meet our dedicated first responders, and help promote road safety during the festive season.

What to Expect:

• Hot Chocolate & Holiday Cheer: Visit with first responders, including Fire, EMS, and others, who will be handing out...