State of the City Address 2026

Resilience, Growth & Opportunity: A City Ready for Tomorrow

The 2026 State of the City Address brought together business leaders, industry partners, municipal leaders, and residents to reflect on the past year and look ahead at the future of Fort Saskatchewan.

Now, you can watch the event online and hear directly from Mayor Lisa Makin and City leaders about the projects, investments, partnerships, and opportunities helping shape our community.

What You’ll Hear About

Fort Saskatchewan continues to grow at a historic pace, with:

• More than $12.8 billion in industrial investment announced over the past five years
• Nearly 500 new housing starts in 2025 
• Major industrial expansion projects from Dow Canada, Keyera, Linde, and Plains Midstream 
• The new Aquatics Facility at the Dow Centennial Centre 
• The upcoming Bike Skills Park 
• Road, utility, and annexation planning to support future growth 
• Planning for a second fire hall and long-term recreation and transportation needs 
• More than $400,000 invested into community wellness initiatives through FCSS Grants to Organizations 
• Enhanced Vision Zero road safety initiatives 

Watch the Videos

Explore the full State of the City Address and featured videos from the event:

Catch the Event Next Year 

Whether you live here, work here, operate a business, or are considering investing in the region, the State of the City Address offers insight into where the community is heading next.

Watch the videos, share them with others, and stay tuned for the next State of the City Address.