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2025 Art in Public Places Program Winner to be unveiled Thursday

Celebrating Local Artists

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is set to highlight local artistic talent with the unveiling of this year’s Art in Public Places Program winner. After a competitive selection process, the City is proud to announce the chosen artwork and artist for 2025.

Reflecting on the selection process, Mayor Gale Katchur emphasized the strength of this year’s submissions. “The level of talent in our community continues to amaze me,” said Mayor Katchur. “It’s exciting to see how local...

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...

Council Approves 2025 Operating And Capital Budgets

During the regular council meeting on December 10, 2024, Fort Saskatchewan City Council approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets. Council also passed the 2025 User Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw. Throughout the budget process, the City remains committed to providing high-quality services and strategically investing in community infrastructure while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The approved 2025 Capital Budget is $13.6 million, focusing on critical infrastructure projects and...