News Releases

Everyone at Home Can Impact Your Bill

Residents are noticing higher water use

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. Many of us are working from home, kids are homeschooling, and we are staying at home more based on the Provincial Governments’ health orders. For many households, this has meant an increase in water usage. 

Everything from washing our hands more, to flushing the toilet and cleaning up around our homes and properties will translate to changes in your utility bill – the more water you use, the more consumption...

West River's Edge Boat Launch Open

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

We remind everyone public health orders are in place. Please practice social distancing, do not touch your face, wash your hand as soon as you get home and stay home if you feel ill. 

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 boat
Consumption of alcohol while boating is illegal. Alcohol increases the effects of fatigue, sun, wind...

COVID-19 Update

Fire pits in parks and skatepark now closed

The weather is improving and with it the onset of outdoor activities and wildfire season. Today, the Fire Department made the decision to ban the use of the public fire pits at Turner Park and West River’s Edge.

“We are in wildland fire season and to reduce any risk of an uncontrolled grass or brush fire, this seemed a necessary step to take. With a community and department already feeling the strain of a pandemic we must ensure, to the best of our ability,...

Changes to Paying Property Taxes in 2020

On April 8, Fort Saskatchewan City Council approved to extend the penalty free period for late payments of municipal property taxes due June 30, 2020.

To provide relief to those residents and businesses that are experiencing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to align the City’s approach to tax penalties with the Government of Alberta’s collection of the non-residential education tax, Council approved that penalties associated with the late payment of property taxes normally applied...

COVID-19 Scams: Phishing emails and Phone Calls

Recently there have been an increase of COVID-19 scams. Phishing emails and Phone calls impersonating charities, and enforcement agencies. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and Municipal Enforcement Services (MES) will never ask for money or personal information over the phone. Please do not answer these calls, and do not click on any links or suspicious email attachments.