FORT SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

After months of listening, learning, and gathering supplies, Southpointe School shipped out the proceeds from their Blankets and Basics initiative on Wednesday, March 13. The Blankets and Basics project was initiated as part of the United Way Make your Mark program. Make you Mark, “arms educators with valuable tools and resources to help them inspire […]

The Government of Alberta recently announced a $50 million investment in wastewater treatment improvements in the Edmonton area that will help manage water resources more effectively and support industrial development and growth. If passed, Budget 2024 would provide a three year investment to upgrade wastewater treatment through the expansion of the ARROW Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant, off […]

The Fort Saskatchewan Heritage Precinct hosted Easter at the Precinct on March 23. Visitors explored historic buildings, dive into engaging activities, and play games that bring the past to life. Sweet treats and prizes awaited the best scavengers while supplies last, so make sure to hop in early. Explorers began their hunt by collecting an […]

It is with profound sadness that the City of Fort Saskatchewan announces the passing of Stewart “Stew” Hennig, a respected former City Councillor, dedicated community servant, and cherished member of the Fort Saskatchewan community. Stew passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Stewart Hennig’s lifelong dedication to public service and community […]

On April 5, Mayor Gale Katchur took to the podium in the Dow Centennial Centre to provide the 2024 State of the City Address for Fort Saskatchewan. The State of the City Address provides City administration with the opportunity to highlight the recent developments within our city, and the collaborations with regional partners and non-profit […]

This weekend on Sunday, Apr. 14, Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan (HUFS) is teaming up with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to help Ukrainian newcomers meet their basic housing needs with a furniture and item drive. From 1:00PM – 3:00PM, HUFS will be at the Our Lady of the Angels parking lot (10004 101 st, Fort […]

This article is sponsored by Unsmoke Canada, an initiative of Rothmans, Benson and Hedges Despite decades of government programs and regulations, today, nearly five million Canadian adults continue to smoke.  Even if you are not a smoker yourself, chances are someone you know, love or work with, is.  About 22 per cent of the world’s […]

On Feb. 28, Fort Saskatchewan students, staff, and young people across the city donned their pink shirts in solidarity with the Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign. Now a movement celebrated across the globe, Pink Shirt Day was inspired by an act of kindness in a small-town, Nova Scotia. In 2007, a group of teenagers wore […]

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes that residents of Fort Saskatchewan gathered outside City Hall on Feb. 29 to pay homage to Kassandra Gartner, the beloved community leader who tragically passed away last week. Kassandra was loved and cherished by many people, including her husband Kirk, her daughters Sophia, Eliana and Everly, her parents, Marilyn […]

Linking Generations recently held their annual family meet and greet, connecting their senior program participants from Dr. Turner Lodge and their linked students from St. John Paul Middle School.  “Our Linking Generations Students and  their linked seniors get extremely excited about this evening visit, as it gives the both participants an opportunity to introduce their linked student or senior […]

The City of Fort Saskatchewan will begin providing weekday bus service between Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park. The service will start in July under a new three-year agreement with Strathcona County. “Strathcona County is proud to collaborate with the City of Fort Saskatchewan to provide regional transit service between our municipalities, and into the greater […]

In an effort to foster community involvement in local law enforcement strategies, the City of Fort Saskatchewan RCMP invites residents to participate in a survey and attend a family-friendly town hall forum. This initiative is designed to gather public input on policing priorities, enhance transparency, and strengthen the bond between the protective services team and […]

Twice But Nice (TBN), a local non-profit thrift store is pleased to announce the completion of their scholarship program review. For many years, Twice But Nice offered the Anne Springman Scholarship ($5k) annually to a graduating Fort Saskatchewan Student, who demonstrated financial need as well as leadership traits. Each year the recipient, as part of […]

The Fort Saskatchewan & District Business Awards Gala, held on January 25th at the Shell Theatre was a resounding success as it honoured and celebrated the outstanding achievements of local businesses. The prestigious awards ceremony recognized excellence, innovation, and commitment to entrepreneurship in various categories. The program was kicked off with an incredible performance by […]

Members of the Elk Island Art Club (EIAC) are the featured artists for this month’s exhibit, Playing with Light, at the Alberta Lottery Fund gallery, located by the Shell Theatre in the Dow Centennial Centre. The Elk Island Art Club has a wide range of talent and some new artists displaying their work in this […]

The United Way of the Alberta Capital Region will receive over $60,000 from MEGlobal Canada ULC (MEGlobal) as a result of the 2023 MEGlobal Employee Charities Campaign. The 2023 campaign generated $29,911 in employee contributions, $25,000 in funds from MEGlobal, and $5,130 in special company campaign events, such as the Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast and Dunk […]

Dozens of residents and community organizations met on Feb. 1 at City Hall to witness the official City proclamation, solidifying February as Black History Month in Fort Saskatchewan. “[We are] pleased to Proclaim February as Black History month in Fort Saskatchewan and recognize and celebrate all the African Canadians who live in Fort Saskatchewan and […]

In a heartwarming display of community cooperation, the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, supported by Twice But Nice, has initiated “Jamuary – Reading is my Jam,” a creative event aimed at supporting the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank. The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library identified a specific need in the community and is working to raise funds for […]

Fort Sask Transit (FST) is excited to announce the February arrival of new buses, offering a more reliable and refreshed travel experience for our riders, and the upcoming launch of the innovative Arc fare payment system. The new buses will replace the current aging fleet and are set to become the new face of FST. […]

On December 30, 2023, shortly after 8:00 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a complaint of a hit and run that occurred on 90 Street and 98 Avenue in Fort Saskatchewan. The investigation revealed a grey Hyundai was facing northbound on 90 Street when a white Jeep with black rims and tinted windows, collided with the front of the vehicle while […]

Following their mission of diversity and inclusion, the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association is getting ready for an exciting February as they plan a number of Black History Month events. The Association will kick of February with an evening of dancing, storytelling, and delicious food on Feb. 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Pioneer […]

Thanks to the Dow Community Grants program, the Fort Saskatchewan Trail Alliance (FSTA) now has the means to help make Fort Saskatchewan’s trail system more manageable and accessible for residents looking to explore the river valley. This winter will be the second winter the FSTA has groomed the natural trails in the City of Fort […]

On Dec. 20 the Seniors and Youth Networking Community (SYNC) program, met to celebrate another year of connecting community members, and accepted a generous donation from the Fort Saskatchewan Rotary Club. The SYNC program was created by local teacher Carole Bossert and offers local students an opportunity to connect with seniors in their community. “I […]

Earlier this week, more than a dozen students from schools in Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park acquired STEM skills at a day camp designed to give them a hands-on introduction to the diverse and opportunity-abundant engineering technology profession. Presented by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), the STEM Camp Series […]

While the 45th Canadian Federal Election is scheduled to take place on or before Oct. 20, 2025, Jagmeet Singh and the Federal New Democrat Party are getting a jump on things and fielding their candidate list early. In our local riding of Sherwood Park – Fort Saskatchewan, the nomination vote for the NDP candidacy will […]

Tickets are now on sale for the Rotary’s Annual Fundraiser Women’s Night of Celebration. This year’s theme of Chicks and Crowns allows the ladies to dust off their jewels straighten their spines and wear those crowns like a queen. If cowboy boots are more your jam, they can dust them off and get ready to […]

On January 10, at 10:53 PM, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP along with Fire and EMS, responded to a call of an armed robbery at a licensed establishment on 51 Street and 48 Avenue in Lamont. Members from Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona RCMP immediately attended the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed two males and one female, all wearing […]

As the Ukraine-Russia conflict stretches into it’s second year, many Ukrainians are distancing themselves from Russian influence on their culture. On Jan. 7, local non-profit Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan (HUFS) held a Christmas celebration at the Pioneer House to give Ukrainian Canadians and newcomers a place to gather, show support, and build community, while […]

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are looking to the public to help identify a group of individuals who held up a local pub at gunpoint on Monday. On January 8, 2024, at 12:54 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and EMS responded to an armed robbery at a motel pub on 103 Street and 100 Avenue in Fort […]

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On Nov. 28, Dow Chemical announced that it’s board of directors had reached a final investment decision on the company’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero investment of $6.5 billion (USD) to build the world’s first net-zero, scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility in Alberta. The investment is expected to triple Dow’s ethylene and […]

On December 3, 2023, City officials and members of the Robin Hood Association convened to observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and to ratify it into history with a City proclamation. Residents gathered at the Robin Hood Association to listen to speeches of support, spend time with friends, and celebrate the day with a […]

Christmas is approaching, and with the pressure of dinners, gifts, and the financial burden that comes with it, the holidays can be a stressful time for families. The Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank has been ramping up its efforts for this busy time of year, and is extending a big thank you to the community organizations […]

Organized by the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber and District, the Santa Claus Parade returned on Dec. 2, 2023 for another year of holiday cheer. Hundreds of residents came out to wave hello to Santa and all the other amazing floats. Santa rode through the downtown streets of neighbourly Fort Saskatchewan aboard his magical sleigh. The parade […]

On Dec. 9 The Cyber Eagles robotics teams competed at the Northern Alberta FIRST Tech Challenge regional competition. The Cyber Eagles went home with first place, and the Cyber Eagles Jade junior team were presented with the Inspire Award, an award given to the team that best embodies the ‘challenge’ of the FIRST Tech Challenge […]

Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan (HUFS) was recently selected to receive the Hetman Leadership Ukraine Crisis Humanitarian Aid Award through the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council.  “The award is to all the volunteers that have worked through HUFS,” said Carol Slukynski, founder of HUFS. “Francee and I were the founders of HUFS, and […]

The City halls were packed and the cheer was palpable on Nov. 24 for Fort Saskatchewan’s annual Lights Up! event. Mayor Gale Katchur and City Councillors were bundled up and outside City Hall to welcome residents for an evening of singing, hot chocolate, and exciting activities. Mayor Katchur kicked off the ceremony with a reading […]

Local firefighter Bryan Gonzalez was recently distinguished with the prestigious Walter Thomas award at the 2023 firefighters appreciation evening. The Walter Thomas award is presented to a member of the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department for significant contributions of spirit, friendship, community, and common bond among members and the community. The award was first established in […]

The Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association is bringing back it’s Christmas Toy Drive and letter to Santa campaign, helping support newcomer and low-income residents supply their families with gifs during the holiday season. “Today’s economy is putting a lot of strain in many people’s pockets,” said FSMA Director, Lana Santana. “There are many people who do […]

Local leader Lana Santana, who you may have encountered through her community work as Director of the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association, recently published her first book, Heartache and Lemonade, a collection of poems. “This anthology exposes some of the feelings so many of us keep hidden, much to our chagrin.” explained Santana. “I have attempted […]

As the crisp winter air descends upon the charming City of Fort Saskatchewan, there’s a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation in the community. Residents and visitors alike eagerly look forward to one of the city’s most cherished events of the year: Lights Up. This enchanting celebration, scheduled for Friday, November 24th, from 5:15 to […]

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a Fort Saskatchewan shooting triggered a Sunday shelter in place order from RCMP. The Alberta Emergency Alert was issued by RCMP at 11:50 a.m. Sunday after Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a 9:53 a.m. report of a shooting outside a residential complex on 99 Ave and Highway […]

On Saturday Nov. 11, military personnel, City officials, and residents of Fort Saskatchewan gathered outside the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #27 for the City’s annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. Those attending the ceremony congregated by the City’s cenotaph for a solemn service. The ceremony included a moment of silence, the laying of wreaths in honour of […]

At the November 15, 2023, City Council Meeting, the proposed 2024 Operating Budget presentations and budget deliberations begin. “The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s 2024 Operating Budget reflects our commitment to the city’s sustainability amidst challenges like inflation and community growth,” said Troy Fleming, City Manager for the City of Fort Saskatchewan. “Prioritizing areas such as […]

Dow Canada recently announced a large investment of $294,235 in cumulative funding for non-profit organizations across Alberta’s Industrial Heartland region and Central Alberta. The funding will support non-profit organizations to address the most pressing social needs in their communities during the holiday season and in the new year. Dow’s investments, which prioritize poverty alleviation, food […]

Fort Saskatchewan runner Darlene Kilbride recently headed to Athens, Greece to compete in the fortieth annual Athens Authentic Marathon. The Athens Authentic Marathon, sometimes referred to as the original marathon, stretches from the ancient city of Marathon and finishes at the Panatenaic Stadium in Athens. The marathon race and route are inspired by the ancient Greek […]

A gentle caution: this piece contains references to family violence and sexualized violence. If you are in need of support, please call the Alberta OneLine for Sexual Violence at 1-866-403-8000 or the CMHA Distress Line at 780-482-4357. 40 years ago, in 1983, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-127, changing the legal landscape for those […]

November marks Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta, and the city has lined up a series of enlightening events to raise awareness. In collaboration with FCSS, Families First, RCMP, Saffron Centre, and Victim Services, the community is called upon to participate actively and stand against family violence. “This month is a testament to our City’s […]

The Fort Saskatchewan Urban Forest Society recently celebrated twenty years since a group of dedicated local volunteers came together with the goal of taking the barren greenbelts along the Highway 21/15 corridor and filling them with trees.  The Society was founded in 2003 with the mission statement, “To enhance quality of life and aesthetic appeeal while […]

Each year since 2005, Lamont County has awarded up to two, $1,000 scholarships, to Lamont County residents. This year, one recipient was announced at the September 26 Regular Council Meeting. Mikayla O’Brien, a recent graduate from Lamont High School, was presented the Centennial Scholarship by Reeve Diduck at Elk Island School Division’s Lamont High School […]