Public Engagement
Engaged People, Thriving Community
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is committed to public engagement processes that encourage two-way dialogue, build trust, and support effective decision-making. Our efforts will be guided by principles that support effective and authentic public engagement and reflect the City's corporate values.
We commit to inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, communication, commitment, and responsiveness.
View the Public Engagement Framework and Public Engagement Policy to learn more.
You can also subscribe to calendar updates for any upcoming public engagement opportunities.
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City Council Meetings |
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City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in Council Chambers of City Hall. These meetings are open to the public for attendance. Learn more about live-streaming Council meetings or making a presentation to Council. |
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Social Media |
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan has official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Social Media is a great way to keep up with current events and the latest City updates. To formally contact the City, please use Fort Report or visit our contact page. |
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Other Opportunities for Public Engagement |
Current engagements
| Bike Skills Park Feasibility Study |
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We are currently studying the feasibility of a Bike Skills Park. A Bike Skills Park is a purpose-built facility for all types of bicycles, including BMX, mountain, dirt jump, pedal-less bikes, and more. The parks are designed to give riders of all ages and skill levels the ability to get outdoors and safely improve their bike riding skills. The City is looking to gather insights and preferences from the community regarding the potential of developing this amenity, site location and feature considerations. |
| New Land Use Bylaw (LUB) |
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To achieve the objectives of “Our Fort, Our Future”, the City is initiating the process of creating a new bylaw that aligns with the new MDP and will serve the community’s needs into the future. In order to make sure we have the best Land Use Bylaw to address the characteristics of your neighbourhoods while achieving the MDP objectives set for the area, we want to hear from you! |
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Urban Agriculture Plan (UAP) |
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan has begun work on developing the Urban Agriculture Plan (UAP) and is inviting residents to get involved in the planning process. Urban agriculture is the cultivation, processing, and distribution of food in and around an urban area, such as cities. Examples of urban agriculture may include, but are not limited to:
The UAP will provide education and tools that create awareness about where food comes from, enhance local food sustainability and diversify the economy through agriculture-related and value-added industries. |
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Urban Forest Protection and Enhancement Plan |
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The City is developing an Urban Forest Protection and Enhancement Plan to help increase the number of trees in the city while balancing the needs of a growing population. The Plan will:
Learn more about the Urban Forest Protection and Enhancement Plan Project |