CityPage January 22, 2026 Edition

Harbour Pool News

Annual Shutdown

January 4 - 25, 2026
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Harbour Pool will reopen Monday, January 26, 2026.

Extra Public Swim

Wednesday, January 28
1:00 – 4:00 pm
*There will be no lane swim at this time.

Preschool Plunge & Play Spaces Still Available

Looking for an unparented program that builds independence while keeping your preschooler active and engaged? Preschool Plunge & Play combines physical creativity, art, storytelling, snacks, and swimming in a safe, supportive environment. Each class includes a minimum half-hour pool session, helping children grow comfortable and confident in the water while having fun.

Prerequisites: Children must be 3 years or older, fully toilet-trained and able to dress themselves.

Classes start as early as February 2.

For more information on class details or to register, call 780-992-6162 or visit fortsask.ca/GoLeisure.

Don't miss out on winter programs! Browse the Winter 2026 Leisure Guide at fortsask.ca/LeisureGuide.

Show & Slide

Show & Slide is like show and tell, but for youth ages 16–24. Share what you care about through a short slide presentation and connect with other young people who are doing the same.

Register by February 6 at fortsask.ca/FCSSworkshops.

Present: Thursday, February 19 @ 6:30 pm
Location: Fort Saskatchewan Public Library

Coyotes

Seeing or hearing more coyotes lately? Late January through early March is coyote mating season, when they’re more vocal and territorial, especially at dawn and dusk.

Coyotes are attracted to easy food sources like pet food, garbage, compost, and bird seed. If they’re around, it means food or shelter is nearby.

Help keep your neighbourhood safe:

• Never feed coyotes
• Feed pets indoors or bring dishes inside right away
• Secure garbage and compost, and set carts out only on collection day
• Remove bird seed
• Supervise pets, leash dogs, and keep cats indoors

By reducing attractants and staying alert, we can help keep coyotes wild and our community safe.

Concerned? Contact Municipal Enforcement at 780-997-7930.

Learn more: alberta.ca/Coyotes

Art in Public Places Program – Call for Artists

The Art in Public Places Program brings creativity into shared spaces across Fort Sask. Each year, City Council allocates funding to purchase up to two new pieces of artwork for public display, supporting community well-being and building a lasting cultural legacy for residents and visitors.

Local artists are invited to apply for the 2026 program. All submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Learn more and apply at fortsask.ca/AIPP.

History Doesn’t Hibernate at the Fort Heritage Precinct

History doesn’t hibernate, and neither do guided tours at the Fort Heritage Precinct. Tours continue throughout the winter, offering an engaging look at Fort Saskatchewan’s past.

Tours are available Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. During the school year, Fort Heritage Precinct staff are frequently hosting student groups, so advance booking is preferred.

Group tours outside regular hours may be available by special arrangement.

To learn more or to book a tour, visit fortheritageprecinct.ca.

Community Sandboxes

Need some extra traction?

Our community sandboxes offer free, dry sand for residents and property owners to use on icy sidewalks and walkways. Bring a small container and take what you need.

Find our community sandbox locations at: fortsask.ca/Sandboxes

Winter Programs Are Still Open for Registration

There’s still time to sign up for Winter Leisure Guide programs at the Dow Centennial Centre and Harbour Pool. Explore available programs online at fortsask.ca/LeisureGuide.

Keep Moving This Winter

From fitness and mind and body classes at the Dow Centennial Centre to swim lessons and aquatic fitness at Harbour Pool, there are options for all ages and interests.

Tip: Some classes are already underway, but spots remain in select programs, including aquatic programs starting after the pool reopens January 26.

Visit fortsask.ca/GoLeisure to register.

Community Helpers

Support your friends while supporting yourself.

Community Helpers is a skills-based program for youth ages 12–24 that builds confidence, resilience and the ability to connect friends with helpful services. Participants receive a completion certificate.

Register by email, fcssinfo@fortsask.ca, or by phone 780-992-6267.

Winter Activity Kits Available to Borrow

Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors this winter? The City offers three types of Winter Activity Kits, free to borrow for a five-day period. Each kit comes packed with gear to help you explore, play and make the most of the season. Options include snowshoes and trail maps, trekking poles and shoe spikes, or a family-focused kit with toboggans, snowball makers and kids’ skates.

These kits are a great way to try something new without the cost of buying equipment.

Reserve a kit at: fortsask.ca/ActivityKits

Go Paperless and You Could Win a $250 Gift Card

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is working to improve sustainability in many areas, including reducing paper use. Property owners can now receive their Assessment and Taxation communications by email.

Switching to email delivery is a reliable and environmentally friendly option that also helps reduce printing and mailing costs. It ensures you receive your notices right away, even if regular mail service experiences delays.

Assessment notices are sent in January each year, so sign up now to make sure you receive yours on time.

Sign up by February 28, 2026 for your chance to win a $250 gift card to a local business of your choice. Two prize draws will be held, and customers already on e-send will automatically be entered.

Sign up today at fortsask.ca/TaxEmail

Only property owners are eligible to sign up and enter the draw.

Employment Opportunities

Take your career in the right direction

Would you like to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused organization that respects and values its employees?

To apply, find out more information, or check-out a complete listing of all open competitions, please visit fortsask.ca/Careers.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only applicants under consideration will be contacted. 

See Something in Need of Repairs? Report It!

Do you have a service request or a question for the City of Fort Saskatchewan? The City is here to help. Fort Report is our online system designed to help us track and act on requests and questions.

If you see something in need of repair or have a question, let us know at fortreport.ca.

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