Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

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City of Fort Saskatchewan
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Location of Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta
City of Fort Saskatchewan
Location of Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°42′46″N 113°12′48″W / 53.71278, -113.21333
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Region Edmonton Region
Census division 11
Incorporated 1899 (village)
  1904 (town)
  1985 (city)
Government [1]
 - Mayor Jim Sheasgreen
 - Governing body Fort Saskatchewan City Council
 - MP Ken Epp
 - MLA Ed Stelmach
Area
 - Total 48.12 km² (18.6 sq mi)
Elevation 624 m (2,047 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 14,957
 - Density 310.8/km² (805/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span T8L
Area code(s) +1-780
Highways Highway 15
Highway 21
Waterways North Saskatchewan River
Website: City of Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan is a city of 14,957 (2006 census) located 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The two cities’ boundaries touch across the North Saskatchewan River.

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[edit] History

In 1875, under the command of Inspector W.D. Jarvis, the North West Mounted Police established Fort Saskatchewan as a fort on the North Saskatchewan River. The fort was later incorporated as a village in 1899, a town in 1904, and a city in 1985.

[edit] Demographics

In 2006, Fort Saskatchewan had a population of 14,957 living in 5,825 dwellings, a 14.0% increase from 2001. The city has a land area of 48.12 km² (18.6 sq mi) and a population density of 310.8/km² (805/sq mi).[2]

[edit] Economy

Fort Saskatchewan's main industries are agriculture and heavy industry. Fort Saskatchewan is part of Alberta's Industrial Heartland, the largest industrial area west of Toronto. Companies with operations in the area include, Dow Chemical, Sherritt International, Agrium, Shell Canada, and Westaim. These plants are major employers for residents of Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding area.

[edit] Amenities

Fort Saskatchewan is a booming community that offers many amenities to its residents, while still maintaining its "small town" feel. It has two high schools, four junior high schools, and seven elementary schools. It has a large indoor swimming pool with a hot-tub, sauna, and slide, over 35 kilometres (22 mi) of paved bike paths, three indoor hockey arenas, a museum, and numerous parks. Recently opened, the Dow Centennial Centre, a multi-purpose activities centre, adds a 500 seat auditorium, indoor soccer field, ice rink, and a fitness facility to Fort Saskatchewan's attractions.It Also Has A Mall. But It Was Dumped In 2004.

Elk Island National Park is located immediately south-east of the city.

[edit] Education

The following schools are located in Fort Saskatchewan:[3]

School Districts
  • Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41
  • Elk Island Public School Board
Elementary Schools
  • Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School
  • James Mowat Elementary School
  • Rudolph Hennig French Immersion Elementary
  • Win Ferguson Community School
  • Pope John XXIII Catholic School
  • Fort Saskatchewan Christian School
  • Our Lady of the Angels
Junior High Schools
  • Fort Saskatchewan Junior High
  • Rudolph Hennig French Immersion Junior High (Mixed French Immersion and English)
  • Our Lady of the Angels
  • Fort Saskatchewan Christian School
High Schools

[edit] Sports

Fort Saskatchewan is home to the Fort Saskatchewan Athletics of the Sunburst Baseball League. Former college and professional baseball players make up the core of the baseball club. The Fort Saskatchewan Traders, of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, were long a part of the city, though after the 2006–2007 season, the team relocated to St. Albert and was renamed The St. Albert Steel.

[edit] Noted residents

Fort Saskatchewan is the birthplace of actress Evangeline Lilly, of the television series Lost, and such NHL hockey stars as Mike Commodore, Ray Whitney, Richard Matvichuk and Joffrey Lupul. Of these four players, Lupul is the only one who has not yet won the Stanley Cup.

See also the category People from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

[edit] References

  1. ^ City of Fort Saskatchewa. City Council. Retrieved on 2007-06-23.
  2. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Fort Saskatchewan - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-14.
  3. ^ City of Fort Saskatchewan. Fort Saskatchewan Schools. Retrieved on 2007-01-20.

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