COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccine program

Where can I get the vaccine?

You can find list of participating pharmacies here.

Rules for fully vaccinated people

As more Albertans are being vaccinated against COVID-19, Alberta Health issued the following guidance about vaccines in relation to existing public health measures:

• Until most Albertans are protected, fully vaccinated people must continue following all public health measures: no indoor social gatherings, keep 2 metres apart from others, wear a mask in public, wash your hands, and stay home when sick.
• Once both doses take effect, you are less likely to become severely sick with COVID-19. But we don’t yet know if the vaccine prevents vaccinated people from spreading the virus.
• We must continue reviewing emerging evidence on asymptomatic and variant transmission before we can safely alter public health guidelines.
• We will let Albertans know when rules for fully vaccinated people can be changed.

For future updates, refer to the Alberta Health website.

Community Supports

Community Wellness

To help residents through this difficult time, we have added a list of activities that might help pass the time.

Check out our Community Wellness page

Community Support List

We have also compiled a list of Community Support information for residents, including information on counselling, family support, grocery delivery and pickup, and more.

Check out our Community Supports List

You can access the following City services online:

• apply and renew animal licenses
• apply for permits
• access digital materials through the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library using your library card
• pay utilities and taxes through Virtual City Hall. You can also pay online through your financial institution using your seven digit account number.

• Alberta Health Services (AHS) - COVID-19 Information
• AHS - Information for Close Contacts of a COVID-19 Case
• AHS - Online Self-Assessment Tool
• AHS - Help in Tough Times
• Government of Alberta (GOA) - COVID-19 Information
• GOA - COVID-19 FAQs
• GOA - Herd immunity and the Great Barrington Declaration
• GOA - How to isolate at home when you have COVID-19
• Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” - Washington Post
• World Health Organization (WHO)

Support Lines

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is opening a support line to connect with residents through the COVID-19 pandemic. If individuals have questions on how to access resources or find themselves navigating supports that are unfamiliar to them, they can call the line to discuss their needs.

The support line is 780-992-6281 and will be available starting Tuesday, April 14 during the following hours until further notice:

• Monday to Friday — 8:00am to 4:30pm

You can request a wellness check through the support line or by emailing FCSSinfo@fortsask.ca. If you are feeling isolated or concerned for someone who is, let us know and we will call and check in. FCSS is also available to discuss mental health and emotional wellness.

Family Violence Supports

• Family Violence Info Line 310-1818 | 24/7 | 170+ languages
• Chat online alberta.ca/SafetyChat | 8:00am to 8:00pm Daily

A reminder to residents: Please do not flush facial tissues, paper towel, disinfecting wipes, flushable wipes, gloves, or masks down the toilet. Flushing products other than toilet paper can cause serious clogs in your home plumbing and city infrastructure.

More information on sewer backups

We ask residents to follow our procedures for curbside collection, of recycling organics and garbage.