Fort Saskatchewan
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Last Edited June 5, 2020
Why is there a Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta?
The Original Fort Following the March West in 1874, a group of NWMP would move north to establish the Sturgeon Creek Post as a fort on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River. The fort was soon renamed as Fort On The Saskatchewan, and became an important police garrison.17 Mar 2021
Is Fort Saskatchewan a good place to live?
Fort Saskatchewan is being recognized as a great place to live. Maclean's magazine released their 2021 Canada's Best Communities list and ranked the city at 68th out of 415. According to the list, Fort Saskatchewan's top amenities are internet access, followed by population growth and lower taxes.16 Apr 2021
What is considered Strathcona County?
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region within Alberta, Canada between Edmonton and Elk Island National Park. Approximately 73% of its population lives in Sherwood Park, which is an urban service area east of Edmonton remains an unincorporated hamlet.