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West River's Edge Boat Launch Open for 2023

The West River's Edge Boat Launch is now OPEN for the season.

Please note that the boat launch may close without notice due to changing river conditions.

Here are some boating basics

1. Always wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device!Don't just have it in the boat, wear it. 

2. Don't drink and boatConsumption of alcohol while boating is illegal. Alcohol increases the effects of fatigue, sun, wind and boat motion leading to impaired balance, judgement and reaction time. 

3. Get Boat Safety...

Local Artist Selected for 2023 Art in Public Places Program

The City of Fort Saskatchewan has officially announced the winning artist selected for the 2023 Art in Public Places program.

Local resident and artist, Trisha Sheppard, is the 2023 winner in the program’s adult category. Her art is acrylic paint on canvas titled “AN ARTIST VIEW”. The title is a nod to Trisha’s view on another style of art. Her inspiration came from a Vancouver artist who paints much of the west coast. Sheppard wanted to capture a similar artistic style, but a little closer to...

Major Hydrogen Demonstration Project Announced

The Mayor’s State of the City Address on April 5, 2023 to the Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont Regional Chamber of Commerce included a major announcement for the future of hydrogen energy in Canada. Aurora Hydrogen has received approval to build a demonstration plant at the Sherritt Technologies facility in Fort Saskatchewan. Aurora’s technology and production of hydrogen is cleaner than most others, with zero emissions and reduced transportation costs.

“Sherritt International was the first industry...

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Between now and April 30, 2023 Fort Saskatchewan residents who sign up to receive their Assessment and Taxation communications by email will be entered for two chances to win a $250 gift card to a local business of their choice. Prizes will be drawn on May 4, 2023 and winners will be privately notified.

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Council Approves Partial River Road Closure to Create a Multi-Use Trail

At the February 28 Council meeting, Council approved the plan to close a portion of River Road to vehicle traffic. The portion to be closed is northeast of the entrance to the Fort Lions Campground and southwest of 119 street. The nearly two-kilometres portion of the road will be converted to a multi-use trail for cyclists and recreational users.

The discussion of River Road dates back to the summer of 2017, when heavy rains caused a portion of the riverbank along River Road to collapse. Since...