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Name the New Fire Trucks

Posted on Monday, February 03, 2020 06:45 AM

The City of Fort Saskatchewan and its Fire Department are welcoming two brand new fire trucks to their fleet very soon.

The Fire Department is seeking help from the community in naming these new fire trucks. The contest will be open to children who reside in Fort Saskatchewan, aged 5-12 (elementary school). Each qualified child can submit two names, one for each truck and contest activity. Winning names will then be voted on by the general public.

Submissions will be accepted at:

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Tourism Hosting Grant Awarded to Fort Saskatchewan Rebels Major Lacrosse Club

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2020 07:45 AM

The Fort Saskatchewan Rebels Major Lacrosse Club has been awarded $500 for hosting the upcoming Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League North Division Tier 1 Draft.  This will be held February 8 at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hall, Normandy Room.  This draft is expecting a crowd of 200 players, parents, coaches and fans in attendance.  Rebels Major Lacrosse had an exciting 2019 season and is looking to build from that success for 2020.

The Fort Saskatchewan Tourism Hosting Grant program is accepting...

We're on the Search for Youth Volunteers

Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2020 11:15 AM

Youth Council and the Youth Action Committee are looking for members

We're recruiting members for the Youth Council and Youth Action Committee. Both groups are a way for local youth to get involved in the community. The Youth Action Committee is about being involved and participating in various projects, and the Youth Council is about raising awareness of issues relevant to youth living in Fort Saskatchewan.

Youth Council is for ages 14- 24 years of age. It’s for youth who want to have a voice on issues...

Temporary Overnight Warming Centre Opening

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 11:30 AM

January 15, 16 and 17 at Alliance Church

A coalition of community churches and agencies met with the City of Fort Saskatchewan to determine what resources could be enacted quickly to provide a warm place to sleep for Fort Saskatchewan’s homeless during this extreme cold weather.

“As fast as possible, the location and logistics were agreed upon by this caring group of community leaders. I applaud their efforts to provide shelter for the most vulnerable in our community,” stated Mayor Gale Katchur.

“The...

Recycling Collection Cancelled

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 06:30 AM

Recycling collection is cancelled today, Wednesday, January 15, due to the extreme cold temperatures.

Collection will not be rescheduled. Residents are able to put unlimited quantities of recycling out next week for collection or bring their items to the Recycle Depot anytime for free. Since today appears to be the only day reaching -40, the contractor isn’t anticipating any further delays or cancellations this week. Resident have been notified via the Fort Sask Waste app.

Resident with questions...