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Trail Conditions and Closures

Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 07:45 AM

Some trail sections around the City are experiencing Spring flooding and icy sections from overnight temperature drops. Signage will be placed on affected trails and trail users are advised to use caution.

Trail sections that are currently most affected are behind Greenfield Way and the Highway trail between 84 Street and Highway 15.

The pedway trail over Highway 15 is also CLOSED due to a water break, crews are working on this area.

Please report any hazardous trail conditions through Fort Report:...

Green Cart Contamination Costs Everyone

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 07:00 AM

Did you know putting non-organic material into your Green Cart is harmful to the environment and your wallet?

Sending garbage and plastic items to the composting facility negatively impacts operations and budget.
  • Contaminated trucks coming from Fort Saskatchewan get fined or rejected at the composting facility. If a load of organics gets rejected, the truck may have to dispose of the material at the landfill which is more expensive than composting. Unexpected cost increases can impact waste...

Getting People Moving in Fort Saskatchewan

Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 01:00 PM

Families and businesses in Fort Saskatchewan will see critical transportation projects get underway this year.

Construction of the new Fort Saskatchewan bridge and twinning of Highway 15 will begin this construction season, creating more than 500 jobs and making it quicker and safer to move people and goods throughout the Industrial Heartland region.

“Families want to spend less time on the road and more time at home, and businesses want to ensure they can move their goods safely and efficiently. That’s...

Residential Snow Clearing Update

Posted on Friday, March 01, 2019 10:00 AM

Snow clearing from City streets starts on Monday, March 4. City crews will place no parking signs in neighborhoods throughout Fort Saskatchewan to designate when parking restrictions affect your neighborhood. Please remove your vehicle from the street the night before your designated day. Vehicles remaining on the street will be ticketed and may be towed. The City’s priority is to make the streets safe for all road users by clearing snow quickly and safely. 

Do your part! Obey signs, remove your...

Art in Public Places Program now accepting 2019 submissions

Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:30 AM

Every year City Council purchases two pieces of art that can be displayed and enjoyed by the entire community. Local artists are encouraged to participate in the Art in Public Places Program by submitting their work for consideration in the 2019 program.

Submission Guidelines and Procedures are available on the City’s website at fortsask.ca/aipp. Any artist meeting the eligibility requirements is asked to use the online submission form to enter. All submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday,...