Welcome to the City of Fort Saskatchewan

City of Fort Saskatchewan

The City of Fort Saskatchewan welcomes you with open arms!! This city of 27,000 people is home to many of the workers supporting the O&G industry in central Alberta. It has a healthy Arts & Drama culture that thrives due to the massive support structure that exists here.

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History

The Fort Heritage Precinct offers a variety of educational programs designed to support historical thinking, delivery, and synthesis of knowledge as outlined in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum. Through programs offered by knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors, they offer students and teachers an interactive opportunity to engage with the rich history of the province and country.

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Dow Chemical Recreation & Culture Center

Sports & Culture

The Dow Centennial Center offers activities and cultural events for just about every possible desire you may have. With over 170,000 square feet of leisure, fitness and cultural spaces, there is something for everyone at the Dow Centennial Centre. From the fitness centre to the full-size indoor soccer field, to the NHL size rink, it's easy to have fun while staying active. Not to be overlooked is the Shell Theatre located in the Sherritt Cultural Pavillion located within the Dow Center for professional series shows, drama productions, music concerts, dance festivals and recitals.

Activities and Attractions

You won't believe your eyes but yes, there are sheep grazing throughout some areas of the city. They are part of the Sheep Grazing Program operated through the Fort Heritage Precinct that provides eco-friendly grass control during the summer months and then the sheep return to their pastures in the fall. before returning the following spring season.

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Demographics

72

Livability

B+

Amenities

C+

Cost of living

C+

Crime

B

Education

B

Employment

B-

Housing

C

Weather

City of Fort Saskatchewan Schools

The City of Fort Saskatchewan has numerous high quality schools in the area as well as in the surrounding City of Edmonton neighborhoods.

Fort Saskatchewan High School

• Public • Grades 10-12 
• 400 students

SouthPointe School

• Public • Grades K-9 
• 650 students

St. Paul II Catholic School

• Catholic • Grades 5-8
• 420 students

St. John XXIII Catholic School

• Catholic • Grades K-4 

Win Ferguson Elementary School

• Public • Grades K-6 
• 415 students

Our Lady of Angels Catholic School

• Catholic • Grades K-4 

Rudolph Hennig Jr. High School

• Public • Grades 7-9 
• 471 students

Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School

• Public • Grades K-6 
• 270 students

Fort Saskatchewan Christian School

• Public • Grades K-9 
• 400 students

Next Step Fort Saskatchewan High School

• Public • Grades 10-12 
• 191 students

James Mowat Elementary School

• Public • Grades K-6 
• 400 students

St. Andre Bessette Catholic School

• Catholic • Grades 9-12 

Ecole Parc Elementaire

• Public / Fr. Immersion • Grades K-6 
• 325 students