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Action Packed Winter Fun at the West River's Edge!

We’re excited to announce the opening of new winter amenities at West River’s Edge (WRE)!

Starting tomorrow visitors to WRE will be able to cross-country ski, ice fish, snowshoe, ice skate on the lake, toboggan and take their dogs to the dog park in one convenient location.

“Our park services staff have been working extremely hard to get new winter amenities ready for our residents, and visitors,” said Jenelle Hart, Park Services Manager, “We want everyone in our community to get out and enjoy the...

Celebrating Local Artists

Local artist selected for the 2020 Art in Public Places Program

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is thrilled to announce the artwork and artist selected for the 2020 Art in Public Places Program.

“The submissions received for 2020 demonstrate the varied talent that is here in Fort Saskatchewan. The Art in Public Places Program is one way in which we can celebrate and foster a love of the arts and of local artists,” explains Mayor Gale Katchur.

The Art in Public Places artist for 2020 is Ellen LaGrandeur....

Interested in Running in the City’s 2021 Municipal Election?

Candidates can be nominated between January 1st and 12:00 PM (noon) on September 20th, 2021 by submitting the required documents included in the Candidate’s Nomination Package to City Hall. The nomination materials, as well as general election information can be found at fortsask.ca/election

City services impacted by new Provincial Health Orders

The City of Fort Saskatchewan will be closing recreation and meeting facilities to meet the latest Provincial Health Order announced on Tuesday, December 8th.

Masking–province-wide–effective immediately

  •  The mandatory indoor public masking requirement will be extended province-wide.
  •  Public spaces include locations where a business or entity operates and is applicable to employees, visitors or the general public.
  •  Applies to all indoor workplaces and facilities...

Council approves 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets

City Council approved the 2021 Operating budget at $78.8 million and the 2021 Capital budget at $9.7 million at the Tuesday December 8, 2020 Council meeting. During the November budget deliberations meetings, Council passed motions which effectively reduced the 2021 proposed operating budget by $274,490.

The revenue sources for the City’s Operating budget includes property taxes, utility rates, fines, user fees, grants, and investment income. Capital projects are primarily funded through capital reserves...