News Releases

COVID-19 Update

Garage sales, outdoor courts, fire pits, relaunch strategy

Following Thursday’s announcement by the Provincial Government on Alberta’s relaunch strategy, The City of Fort Saskatchewan administration and Council will be evaluating the impacts of the strategy and act accordingly.

“There are no directions in the Stage 1 strategies that indicate any City measures currently in place would change at this time, however we acknowledge that permission is now granted for the local golf course to open,” indicated...

Council approves adjustments to 2020 budget

At the Tuesday, April 28 Council Meeting, administration presented Council with proposed adjustments to the approved 2020 operating budget and opportunities to defer, cancel and/or modify spending related to one-time operating and capital projects scheduled for 2020.

“Administration completed a comprehensive review of the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets, as originally approved by Council on December 8, 2019, to identify permanent budget reductions that will impact both current 2020 budget and future...

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,...