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Citywide Emergency Siren Testing

Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 01:11 PM

Sirens to be tested on Monday, May 8

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 – 13, Fort Saskatchewan’s emergency sirens will be tested on Monday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m. The sirens will wail loudly for the test duration.

Fort Saskatchewan operates three emergency sirens located across the city. These sirens are in place to alert residents of emergencies, such as:

  • Severe weather events, including droughts, windstorms, snow or ice storms, hail, rainstorms or tornadoes;
  • Wildfires;
  • Power Outages;

Fire Department responds to residential fire in Westpark this morning

Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 10:31 AM

This morning on May 5, 2023, at approximately 1:00 am, Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department responded to a residential structural fire on Acadian Wynd in the Westpark neighbourhood. On arrival, two homes were engulfed in flames which spread to one additional home. Fire crews made an aggressive attack to extinguish the fire but all three homes were lost. A fourth home was saved but experienced damage.

All residents managed to evacuate safely without injuries. Surrounding homes were also evacuated,...

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CityPage May 4, 2023 Edition

Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 08:00 AM

In this week's CityPage issue: Red Dress Day Event, Community Garden Registrations Open, Seniors Tea Tickets, Policing Committee Public Member Needed, Transit Holiday Service in May, and more...

RED DRESS DAY EVENT

hosted by the Indigenous Society and the City of Fort Saskatchewan

Red Dress Day honours the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) across Canada.

Join us on Friday, May 5, from 4:30 to 8:30pm at Legacy Park in honour of Red Dress Day to...

Emergency Preparedness Week Activities

Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2023 01:00 PM

National Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 – 13. To highlight the event, the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department, in partnership with the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Fighters Association Local 5277, have organized some special events at the Walter Thomas Fire Station, 10099 – 93 Avenue. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Jr. Fire Fit Course - May 7 @ 1-4pm

FSFD will host an open house with hot chocolate and coffee for all who attend. Children age 10 and younger are invited to participate in an...

Canada Day parade float in Fort Saskatchewan

Summer Events 2023

Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2023 11:30 AM

Calling all FOMOs!!

You hate missing out on the goings on around Fort Saskatchewan. You need a heads up so you can plan a summer full of family-friendly outings or that perfect date night for you and your partner. We’ll even throw in a parade if that is your thing!

Get ready to mark your calendars, folks! The summer season in Fort Saskatchewan is one of the best in the greater Edmonton area. Get geared up for a jam-packed schedule of festivals and events that will have you dancing, eating, and...