News Releases

Citywide Emergency Siren System Testing

Sirens to be tested on Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7

The citywide emergency siren system will be activated on Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for annual maintenance.

Fort Saskatchewan operates three emergency sirens located across the city. These sirens are in place to alert residents of emergencies, such as:

• Severe weather events, including droughts, windstorms, snow or ice storms, hail, rainstorms or tornadoes;
• Wildfires;
• Power Outages;
• Pipeline or...

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30, seeks to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis survivors of residential schools and their families and communities, and to ensure that public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. The City of Fort Saskatchewan will honour this Federal Statutory Holiday.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan will honour the Federal Statutory Holiday on Friday, September 30....

Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, September 8, 2022.

  

A period of mourning began at the moment of Queen Elizabeth’s passing, and the Province of Alberta has since declared a 5-day cancellation of all public events in accordance with their Demise of the Crown protocol.

On behalf of our residents, businesses, and staff of the City of Fort Saskatchewan, we offer heartfelt condolences to the members of the Royal Family, and to the many people throughout...

Community Art Project Announced

Collaborative art piece symbolizes community healing and moving forward together

The City of Fort Saskatchewan Youth Action Committee and Society of Fort Saskatchewan artists announce collaborative art project.

“The last few years have been extremely difficult for our community and for the world. In an effort to express the healing and connectedness that can happen within the community, the Youth Action Committee and the Society of Fort Saskatchewan Artists worked together to create this masterpiece....

Phase One of the Transfer & Eco Station Opens for Service

Residents can start using the redesigned phase one while construction continues on phase two

We’re excited to announce the opening of phase 1 of the new Transfer & Eco Station on September 2. Residents can expect the same services, but with a different look.

“This side of the site is now paved and our operations have moved", said Sadie Miller, Waste Programs Supervisor, "the location of bins is different now, but we’ll have attendants on site to help direct people to where they need...