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WEBStrathcona County has seen a lot of change over the last few years. With the last census taking place in 2022, the county decided to undertake a revised census in May of 2024. The results have demonstrated a robust population growth of 3.52 per cent with the county now reaching a population of 103,829.
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WEBFort Saskatchewan Council approves 2.86% property tax increase for 2024. City Council passed the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw at the May 14 regular council meeting. The Property Tax Bylaw is based on the City’s approved 2024 operating budget of $95.1 million and a capital budget of $19.9 million. July 3, 2024.
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WEBAlberta forecasts paper surplus of $2.9B amid high oil prices, population growth, and borrowing. Alberta’s surplus is forecast to grow on paper to $2.9 billion on the back of higher than anticipated oil prices and population growth, but also in part due to …
Mayor and Councillor issue public apologies following …
WEB1 day ago — Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur and Councillor Brian Kelly have been under fire this week following comments made regarding the treatment of feral cats in the community. The comments came at the Sept. 17, Committee of the Whole meeting, during which Councillors were discussing the merits of the ...
Path 2 Zero | Fort Saskatchewan Record
WEBDec 15, 2023 — 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. Story continues below.
Introducing the new Fort Saskatchewan Record website
WEBDec 8, 2020 — Today, we launch an all-new website for The Fort Saskatchewan Record— based on feedback from readers like you. Story continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. You’ll notice a fresh new look and feel, with big images and bold headlines. We’ve also completely rebuilt what’s under the hood to ...
Tiny Footprints big impact | Fort Saskatchewan Record
WEB1 day ago — Supporting organizations like Indigenous Birth Alberta, ParentCare, and Angel Whispers, Tiny Footprints Society has raised approximately $20,000 in the last two years to support BriarPatch’s H.E.A.R.T.S Baby Loss program. The funds go directly towards the cost of one-on-one, group, and sibling counselling for bereaved families.
Wildfire smoke grips Fort Saskatchewan and area: Air quality …
WEBJul 23, 2021 — The special air quality statement in effect for Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Fort Saskatchewan was updated just before 11 a.m Sunday, warning of wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and reducing visibility at times. Lousy air quality due to the wildfire smoke hovered over most of the province all weekend. Story continues below.
Fort Saskatchewan's Family Festival returns to Legacy Park
WEBMay 19, 2022 — The stage entertainment is as diverse as it’s ever been. Festival attendees can enjoy the musical talents of Phyllis Sinclair, a local Indigenous artist, an afro dance session taught by the Fort Black Society, a family friendly drag show, the dancing talents of Dance Moves III, toe tapping music from the Wild Rose Old Time Fiddlers, and the vocal precision of some of our young local talent.
Census Canada data shows growth in Fort Saskatchewan
WEBFeb 25, 2022 — The Government of Canada released the 2021 census results showing the current population of Fort Saskatchewan at 27,088. This is just over a 12 percent increase in population from the 2016 federal census total of 24,169. Fort Saskatchewan is currently the eighth fastest growing city in Alberta with populations over 10,000.