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M.E. and YOU: Coyotes Sightings

The Coyote is one of Alberta’s native wildlife species that plays a beneficial role in the eco-system. They’re Regularly seen in the North Saskatchewan River valley and around Fort Saskatchewan. We often receive questions from about coyotes and how to deal with them.

Coyotes are the size of a medium size dog. Coyotes pose little threat to humans; however, they have been known to attack cats and dogs.

Here are some things you can do to deter coyotes:

• Store garbage, recycling and organics properly...

Construction Updates – August 9, 2022

94 Street Road Widening

• 94 Street from Southfort Drive to approximately 300m south of the Hospital is being widened from 2 lanes to 4 lanes
• Storm infrastructure is installed
• Sidewalks are complete
• Subgrade work for the road is complete. Gravel is being placed.
• Work on the curb and gutter will start the week of August 15

Crosswalk Improvements

• New flashing crosswalk signs and lights are being installed the week of August 8
• Map of Crosswalk Improvement Locations

Greenfield Way Traffic Calming

• Detailed...

M.E. and YOU: Vision Zero

Did you know Fort Saskatchewan is a proud member of the Vision Zero Network. Vision Zero is the long term goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Vision Zero is a long-term strategy, that means changes to infrastructure and traffic safety culture will take time. The Safe Systems Model is an evidence-based approach that allows us to check, guide and improve traffic safety by considering how all parts of the transportation system interact.

We will eliminate serious injury using the Safe...

M.E. and YOU: Crosswalks

If you need to cross a street, the best place to cross is at a marked crosswalk.

Marked crosswalks are placed in areas with better visibility and have signs to indicate to drivers that pedestrians cross the road at this location. If a marked crosswalk isn’t available, cross at a street corner – it’s safer than crossing in the middle of a block. Pedestrians should always stop, look both ways and make eye contact with drivers before entering a crosswalk. Drivers should always proceed cautiously when...

Construction Updates – July 13, 2022

94 Street Road Widening

• 94 Street from Southfort Drive to approximately 300m south of the Hospital is being widened from 2 lanes to 4 lanes
• Storm infrastructure is installed
• Subgrade work for the sidewalk is complete
• Subgrade work for the road is underway

Highway 15 Bridge Twinning

• Alberta Transportation is leading this project
• Work continues on the west side of the North Saskatchewan River
• Work is underway on the portion of Hwy 15 within the City of Fort Saskatchewan limits. Fort Centre Park Trail...