Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
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Fort Saskatchewan is a city of 13,000 located 25km northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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.
Fort Saskatchewan's main industries are agriculture and heavy industry. Fort Saskatchewan is part of the largest industrial area west of Toronto. Companies with operations in the area include, Dow Chemical, Sherritt Inc., Agrium, Shell Canada, and Westaim. These plants are major employers for residents of Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding area.
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, several junior high schools, and a number of elementary schools. It has a large indoor swimming pool with a hot-tub, sauna, and slide, over 29km of paved bike paths, two 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.
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 have also been a long time part of the city.
Fort Saskatchewan is also the home of actress Evangeline Lilly, of the television series Lost.
External link
- City of Fort Saskatchewan web site (http://www.fortsask.ca)
- Online Sites of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta (http://www.fortsaskinfo.com)Template:Alberta