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Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

Stage 1 updates for Fort Saskatchewan residents

The City of Fort Saskatchewan continues to reopen some City amenities allowed in Stage 1, as announced by the Government of Alberta. As of May 23, local City playgrounds and the Skatepark will reopen for use. Users must follow these guidelines posted at each site:

 •   Please follow all Alberta Health Orders.
 •   Wash your hands at home before and after visiting a playground.
 •   Carry and use hand sanitizer...

Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

Stage 1 and what it means in Fort Saskatchewan

The City of Fort Saskatchewan has approved control measures that can be put in place to reopen some City amenities allowed in Stage 1 effective May 14, as announced by the Government of Alberta.

“What this means is, activities with groups over 15 people continues to be prohibited by the province. Social distancing of 2m must still be maintained and cleaning and sanitizing protocols must be strictly followed as outlined by Alberta Health Services,” explained...

Council approves 2020 property taxes

Fort Saskatchewan city council approves municipal property tax reduction of -0.06%

On May 12, 2020 Council passed Bylaw C16-20 reducing the municipal tax increase from 0.44% to -0.06% for both residential and non-residential properties. In addition to collecting property taxes for municipal purposes, the City is also required to collect property taxes on behalf of the Province for education and Heartland Housing Foundation requisitions.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has made life difficult for some in our...

Healthy Communities Need Clean Air Contest

The Alberta Airsheds Council, of which Fort Air Partnership is a member, has launched a province-wide Healthy Communities Need Clean Air Contest as a way of engaging young people in Alberta to learn about air quality issues.

Students aged 6-13 are invited to use their creativity (draw, write, take a picture, make a video, etc.) to share what they’ve learned about air quality. Prize winners will be announced on Clean Air Day, June 3. 

Deadline for entries: May 31, 2020

Full Contest Rules 

25th Legacy Park Family Festival Goes Virtual!

The 2020 Legacy Park Family Festival is going to be one for the history books. Not only are we celebrating the 25th anniversary of the festival, but we are going virtual!

How does it work? Just join our “watch party” on the Legacy Park Family Festival Facebook Page on June 4, 5, and 6 at 4:00pm. We will present entertainment and activity options for guests to watch and participate in. Enjoy and support local performers singing, dancing and playing the most beautiful music. Create art with local artists...