Groups, Programs, and Workshops

A wide variety of services, programs, and workshops available to the community through direct service and/or in partnerships with other social agencies.

Upcoming FCSS Programs and Workshops

Please note: Program registration information is located under each drop-down.

Older Adults and Seniors Information Series

2024-2025 (Multiple Dates)

Please note: The following sessions are all free, drop-in style (no registration required), and are held at the Pioneer House (10102 100 Ave) on the second Tuesday of each month.

Topic Date Time
Seniors Benefits & Credits February 4, 2024 1:00 pm
Scams & Fraud Prevention March 4, 2025 1:00 pm
Leisure for Wellbeing April 8, 2025 1:00 pm

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

February 21 & 22, 2025

Suicide First Aid. A two day skills-based workshop for intervening with a person at risk of suicide.

Learning objectives:

  • Recognize that caregivers and persons at risk are affected by personal and societal attitudes about suicide.
  • Discuss suicide with a person at risk in a direct manner.
  • Identify risk alerts and develop a safe plan related to them.
  • Demonstrate the skills required to intervene with a person at risk of suicide.

Date: February 21 & 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm*
Location: Community Hall, Normandy Room
Cost: $85

*Lunch will NOT be provided

Regiser by calling 780-992-6200 and reference Course #17302.

Contact FCSS if you have any questions: FCSSinfo@fortsask.ca or 780-992-6267.

Tax Clinic

March 10 or 11, 2025

Tax support by MacEwan University School of Business, for young adults who need help completing personal simple taxes. 

Dates: March 10 or March 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Bridge Wellness Hub for Youth (Suite#2, 10307 – 100 ave)

Register for a Tax Clinic Spot

Board Development Workshop Series

(Multiple Dates)

Board Basics & Roles and Responsibilities

Learn about the essential roles of board members, governance practices, legal and ethical duties.

Date: March 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: City Hall, Lang Room

AGM 101, Bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order

This will provide a foundational understanding of AGM’s, organizational bylaws and the application of Roberts’s Rules of Order.

Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: City Hall, Lang Room

Register for a Board Development Workshop

Caregiver Support Group

Do you care for an aging parent, spouse, friend or other person close to you? You are a caregiver. Would you like to connect with other people in similar situations?

The Caregiver Support group is a safe and confidential space to share and listen to others in a similar situation.

Date: Last Thursday of the Month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: First United Church (10409 100 Ave)

For more information, contact 780-992-6623.

Dragonfly Support Group

A monthly group for parents whose children face mental health challenges.

This groups is a safe and supportive place for parents and caregivers to:

  • share challenges and concerns
  • learn and grow as a caregiver, and
  • access supports from those who are facing similar struggles.

To register, please call 780-992-6267.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to Fort Saskatchewan residents. Anyone who finds meal preparation difficult and would benefit from this service can apply.

  • Meals are delivered to your door Monday to Friday.
  • The cost is $8.50 for each meal.
  • Meal cancellations or changes require 72 hours notice and can be made by calling 780-992-6267 (exceptions made for medical emergencies).

For more information call 780-992-6267.

Neighbourhood Programs

Good Neighbour

Neighbourhoods are more than houses, streets and boulevards — it’s the people who live in those neighbourhoods that make them dynamic and unique.

If you have neighbours who make your neighbourhood the place to be, let them know their contributions matter and nominate them as a Good Neighbour!

 

Rainbow Alliance

The Rainbow Alliance is a peer support group for youth ages 13 and up. It is a supportive and safe place open to all sexual orientations and gender identities, where youth can be themselves in a safe, affirming, sex-positive, alcohol and drug free environment.

Meetings are fun opportunities to make new friends, partake in fun activities and work on projects together.

To learn more about the Rainbow Alliance, call 780-992-6267.

Snow Angels Snow Clearing Program

The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers Snow Angels, a volunteer snow clearance program to assist seniors with a disability or medical condition in the community. Applicants must be referred to the program by their family physician, or existing clients of the home support, or home care program can be referred. Applicants must also meet an income level requirement.

To receive support from the program download the Snow Clearance Program Resident Package.

To volunteer for the program download the Snow Clearance Program Volunteer Package.

Apply to be a Snow Angel

For more information, contact 780-992-6267.

Whipper Snippers Lawn Care Program

The Whipper Snippers Lawn Care Program is no longer being offered. If you have any questions, please contact us at 780-992-6623.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is open to all youth ages 13 – 18 and will focus on:

  • Volunteering and fundraising
  • Project orientated activities
  • Youth Wellness
  • Youth driven Initiatives 

Goals:

  1. Engage youth to be involved in the community through volunteering
  2. Plan youth specific events and activities
  3. Collaborate with other groups and agencies
  4. Promote and create initiatives to support the well-being of youth

Location: TBD
Hours: Every Second Tuesday from 4:00 – 5:00pm
Dates: September – June

If you are interested in volunteering with the YAC, or for more information, please email fcssinfo@fortsask.ca or call 780-992-6267.

Youth Council

The Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council is a Committee established by City Council. Its mission is to educate and empower youth to provide information and recommendations to Council in relation to issues that impact or involve youth in Fort Saskatchewan.

Learn more about the Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council