Aurora in the Birch Mural
Location: 10310 100 Ave Painted on the wall facing to 104th Street Artist: Kelly Mellings, Pulp Studio Inc.
The mural’s concept, captured by the Kelly Mellings, reveals the magic of childhood, the mesmerizing glow of the northern lights, and the city’s connection to its Birch Hills heritage.
Chamber of Commerce Murals
Location: 9923 103 Street Painted on the side of the Fort Saskatchewan and District Chamber Of Commerce building Artist: A. Dawdy, Centaur Graphics
Centennial Mural
Location: 10004 101 Street Painted on Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church Artist: Charles Johnston, C5 Artworks (Winnipeg)
The mural provides a pictorial record of our history from 1908 when the first Mass was said until the present day.
Currents
Location: 10005 102 Street Painted on City Hall Artist: William Frymire
A colourful glass tile mural in front of City Hall that pays tribute to the ebb and flow of the North Saskatchewan River.
Customers as Partners Mural
Location: 9916 102 Street Painted on the RBC building Artist: Sherry Holowach-McIntyre, RS Signs
The mural was painted in 1992-1993.
Every Child Matters
Location: 10005 102 Street Painted on the sidewalk outside Fort Saskatchewan City Hall Artist: Ellie Lagrandeur, Local Indigenous artist
From the artist: “The City approached me to do a sidewalk mural. The Every Child Matters movement was the inspiration,” said Lagrandeur. “It’s all about promoting healing, for everybody. It’s not just for Indigenous culture, it’s for everybody. Every child matters. It doesn’t matter what child what culture, what country, what colour, it’s every child.”
Fort on the Saskatchewan Mural
Location: 100 Avenue between 101 and 102 Street Painted on the side of Fort Lanes Bowling Alley Artist: Doug Driediger
The mural highlights some of the key people and events of our history.
Grow in Fort Saskatchewan Mural
Location: 8803 102 St Artist: Ashley Rosenow, Illustrious Interiors
From the artist: "Each flower, plant, symbol was carefully selected to represent many of our newcomers in our city. Some elements that were included were the red rose, heliconia, letter "W" to represent Columbia, the peacock, lotus, letter "O" to represent India, the nightingale, wheat, cornflower, letter "G" to represent Ukraine, the sampaguita, anahaw leaf, letter "R" to represent the Philippines, the plum blossom to represent China, the Lapageria rosea to represent Chile, and lavender to represent Portugal. The sheep was also added as they have become a staple to Fort Saskatchewan for over 30 years."
In Bloom Mural
Location: 9924 102 St Painted on the side of Twice but Nice Artists: Thomas Brothers (Dave and Allan), Flying Colors Murals
The Thomas brothers got their inspiration from the flowers growing at Legacy Park in the Downtown of Fort Saskatchewan. "These floral murals are here to remind us that the combinations of shapes and colors always look great. They reveal the beauty and immense power of nature. It is so playful, colourful and screams summertime. Pieces are the type that make you stare at for long periods of time, discovering new details in the extremely rich amusing floral work."
Mountain View Mural
Location: 9930 103 Street Painted in the back alley
The mural depicts fascinating view of a distant mountain range and the abundance of natural beauty in Canada.
Smith Insurance Mural
Location: 9902 102 Street Painted on the side of Smith Insurance building Artist: Grady Wallace, Rad Originals
This mural was done by a local resident and artist, Grady Wallace of Rad Originals.
Wash Land Train Mural
Location: 10206 99 Ave Painted on the side of Wash Land Coin Laundry Artist: Evan Brunt
This mural was inspired by the 'Fort Turn', a train that came daily to Fort Saskatchewan to pick up cars from industry and grain elevators while leaving empty cars to be filled for the next pick up. The silhouettes depicted in the mural are actual employees who worked on the Fort Turn in the 1970s.
This mural project was approved for funding through the Fort Saskatchewan Storefront Improvement Incentive program.
We All Belong Mural
Location: 10203A 100 Ave Painted on the side of City Donair Artist: Ashley Rosenow, Illustrious Interiors
Ashley Rosenow, the owner of Illustrious Interiors, says that this mural was made to promote cultural diversity, unity, and inclusivity.
Welcome to Fort Sask Mural
Location: Corner of 102 Street and 99 Avenue Artist: Dave Thomas, Flying Colors Murals
The concept of the mural is based on the classic “greetings from” postcards and was designed to not only welcome visitors into Downtown Fort Saskatchewan, but also act as a backdrop for visitors to snap a picture and share their adventures. Each letter in the mural celebrates local landmarks and scenes.
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