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Tourism Hosting Grant Awarded to Fort Saskatchewan Soccer

The Fort Saskatchewan Soccer has been awarded $3,000 for hosting the upcoming U17 Rural Provincials this summer. This event will be held at Taurus Field and other local soccer fields in the City from July 5 - 7, 2019. The U17 Rural Provincials is for both male and female teams representing different districts across the province. This provincial tournament will decide who the tier 4 provincial champion is!

The Fort Saskatchewan Tourism Hosting Grant program is accepting applications. Eligible events...

Fort Saskatchewan Municipal Enforcement Conducts Commercial Vehicle Inspection Blitz

Fort Saskatchewan Municipal Enforcement, in partnership with Alberta Transportation, Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Sheriffs, and multiple Community Peace Officer Agencies, conducted a comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection blitz aimed at enhancing road safety and ensuring compliance with provincial regulations.

Over the course of the operation, 40 commercial vehicles were thoroughly inspected. The results of the inspection underscore the critical importance of maintaining safety...

M.E. and YOU:Slow Down in School Zones

Fort Saskatchewan Municipal Enforcement would like to remind the public that school is back in session. Increased vehicle, cycle and pedestrian traffic will be moving throughout our community.

For the safety of our children and to help keep students and citizens safe, please pay attention to speed limits, stop signs and cross walks in school and playground zones. The 30 km/ hour school speed zone time is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every school day, but it is good practise to consider children may...

M.E. and YOU: WInter and Pet Safety

Does your dog or cat love to be outside? If so, they need to be kept safe as temperatures drop.

All pets need to be provided with food and water, and have access to adequate shelter at all times. Outdoor play and walk times should be limited when it’s extremely cold. When taking your dog for a walk please be mindful of their safety and comfort and keep them on a leash to ensure they don’t run away.

Pets can suffer from both hypothermia and frostbite.

Some things to look for are:

• shivering,
• lack of...

M.E. and YOU: Winter Driving

Colder temperatures and snow flurries are back. Winter weather can dramatically affect both vehicle handling and braking distance. We want to remind drivers prepare for winter driving conditions. The three key factors to safe driving in winter road conditions are to stay alert, slow down and stay in control.

Here are some tips to get your vehicle winter ready:

• Have your vehicle’s maintenance check done and have all equipment ready
• Consider using snow tires to improve traction and stopping distance
• Keep...