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Council approves 1.47% property tax increase for 2023

Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 04:15 PM

City Council passed the 2023 Property Tax Bylaw at the May 9 regular council meeting. The Property Tax Bylaw is based on the City’s approved 2023 operating budget of $90.0 million and a capital budget of $29.0 million.

“I am pleased to announce that our city was able to maintain a low property tax increase while continuing to provide high-quality services to our residents. This is a testament to our city's commitment to responsible fiscal management, and our focus on meeting the needs of our...

Rediscover Downtown Fort Saskatchewan

Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 11:30 AM

Our beautiful Alberta heritage city has a lot to offer its residents and visitors alike. With our rich history and unique character including a decades old sheep grazing program, it’s no wonder that people flock (see what we did there?) to our city from all around the world. However, in order for our city to be vibrant and alive, it needs local citizens engaged with the heart of their city.

What does that mean? One of the key factors in keeping a city thriving is the support of its downtown core...

Fort Saskatchewan launches new microsite

Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 09:54 AM

Everything you need to know to Rediscover Downtown

Everything you need to know about the shops, services, parks and markets located in downtown Fort Saskatchewan is now available at fortsask.ca/downtown. Residents and visitors alike can use this easy, one stop website to discover everything the historic heart of Fort Saskatchewan has to offer.

“Downtown Fort Saskatchewan has so many great options for eating, exploring, shopping or just relaxing. We wanted to bring everything together in one place...

Legacy Park Family Festival is Back!

Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 09:00 AM

Sponsored by Keyera

Don’t miss out on Fort Saskatchewan’s signature summer kick-off event on Saturday, June 3. Get set to enjoy the Legacy Park Family Festival featuring great food, entertainment, community and service group booths with lots of fun activities and of course…the return of our beloved sheep! The Legacy Park Family Festival will run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We thank Keyera for their valued partnership that has lasted more than 25 years!

Festival Activities

Bring the family down to...