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CityPage July 13, 2023 Edition

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 08:00 AM

In this week's CityPage issue: Urban Forest Protection and Enhancement Plan, Harbour Pool Swims, River Road Closure, Trash Talk, Transit Holiday Service in August, and more...

DID YOU KNOW?

Trees are nature's very own air purifiers? Urban forests help cleanse the air by absorbing pollutants and releasing fresh oxygen. Next time you take a deep breath in a park, remember to thank the trees! They're working hard to keep our air clean and our lungs healthy.

We need your help to bring the Urban Forest...

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Wildfire smoke and summertime smog lead to higher Air Quality Health Index (AHQI) ratings

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 02:14 PM

From April through June 2023, Fort Air Partnership (FAP) recorded 12,716 hours of air monitoring data for use in calculating the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at seven stations in our Airshed.

Hours monitored: 14,783 hours
Low-risk AQHI: 11,520 hours
Moderate-risk AQHI: 2,485 hours
High-risk AQHI: 453 hours
Very-high risk AQHI: 325 hours

  • 11,520 (or 78%) of the hours were low-risk AQHI. 
  • 2,485 (or 16.7%) of the hours were moderate-risk AQHI.
  • 778 (or 5.3%) of the hours were high or very high-risk AQHI.
Summary...

Fort Saskatchewan Takes Significant Step in Strengthening Fire Services

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 11:03 AM

City Hires Six New Firefighters

Fort Saskatchewan City Council greenlit the hiring of six new full-time firefighters during their regular council meeting on Tuesday, June 13; a significant move towards bolstering the local fire department. Fire Chief Todd Martens emphasized the importance of this decision, as it will enable the deployment of a second fire truck.

While the proposed second fire hall is postponed until 2025, City Council will discuss concepts and designs in June of 2024. Until then,...

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CityPage July 6, 2023 Edition

Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2023 08:00 AM

In this week's CityPage issue: Urban Forest Protection and Enhancement Plan, Harbour Pool Swims, River Road Closure, Transit Holiday Service in August, and more...

URBAN FOREST PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PLAN

Did you know urban forests do more than just beautify our surroundings? They purify our air, regulate urban climate, support city wildlife, and contribute to our physical and mental health. In a rapidly urbanizing world, they're key to making our cities sustainable and livable.

We need your...

Construction Updates – July 5, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 10:41 AM

Fort Centre Park – Phase 1

  • Installation of stormwater piping has begun and will be completed by end of July, subject to weather conditions
Highway 15 Bridge Twinning
  • Alberta Transportation is leading this project
  • Work is complete on the portion of Hwy 15 within the City of Fort Saskatchewan limits
  • Paving of the trails is complete
  • Pedestrian bridge over the North Saskatchewan River is closed
JRC (Jubilee Recreation Centre) Modernization

More information on the JRC Modernization project

  • Design work is...