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Win local prizes in Support Your Fort's 12 Days of Giveaway Contest

What do 12 days of giveaways + 1 bonus grand prize get you? Lots of chances to win!

The City of Fort Saskatchewan and Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce are celebrating the many fantastic products and services available to support local businesses this holiday season by offering over $1,200 worth of giveaways ranging from locally sourced products and food to experiences for the whole family, plus one bonus grand prize package, worth $500.

This giveaway contest is being run through the “Support Your...

November's Good Neighbours

Mark and Rieanne Graham | Westpark

Mark and Rieanne have been wonderful neighbours since they day they moved in next door. My husband is often away for work, but with Mark next door I don't ever need to worry about snow removal or yard work. Even as I write this nomination Mark is fixing my children's slide in the backyard! Rieanne has taken care of our dog when we've been away and welcomed me into her book club community with open arms. I know I can always depend on Mark and Rieanne and we couldn't...

Annual Lights Up! Celebration returns

The 2020 edition of Lights Up! will take place on November 27 between 11:00 am and 5:30 pm. The event will look slightly different then in previous years.

All of the activities this year will be taking place at the North West Mounted Police Fort located at the Fort Heritage Precinct. Say hello and take a socially distanced picture with Saint Nick, cozy up by the fire pits, visit the model train display, snap a photo at our photobooth, and grab a cookie and hot chocolate on your way out.

“Due to the...

COVID-19 Update – Provincial Restrictions Call for Two-week Pause

New mandatory restriction are in place for Fort Saskatchewan and the Edmonton area in response to rapidly rising cases of COVID-19. With 59 active cases, Fort Saskatchewan is in the watch area with the Edmonton region. 

“We are asking our residents to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. I know we are all experiencing COVID fatigue, but as the Premier stated, we are at a critical juncture and we need everyone to step up and do their part so we can win this battle,” urged Mayor Gale...

2021 budget deliberations start November 16

The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s proposed operating budget for 2021 goes to City Council for deliberations starting Monday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m.

“Administration proposes a 2021 budget that strikes a balance between responding to short-terms impacts from the pandemic to the City’s operating revenues while staying positioned for recovery and maintaining a strong commitment to supporting our core infrastructure, community safety and critical services,” says Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Emann.

The...