Fort Saskatchewan
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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.
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 km&178; (18.6 sq mi) and a population density of 310.8/km&178; (805/sq mi).
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.
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.
The Elk Island National Park is located immediately south-east from the city.
Fort Saskatchewan Area Info
Properties For Sale
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Fort Saskatchewan Real Estate Statistics*
| Previous Week | Previous Month | Year To Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg List Price Single Family: |
N/A | $408,900 | $408,900 |
| Avg List Price Condominium: |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Current Listings in Fort Saskatchewan : | 1 | ||
| Current Listings in calgary and Surrounding Area: | 8,394 | ||
| Recent calgary and Surrounding Area MLS® Stats | |
|---|---|
| New Listings in Past 14 Days: | 1,692 |
| Price Reductions in Past 14 Days: | 2,178 |
Last Updated: February 4, 2012, 3:03 am
SOURCE: calgary Real Estate Board Multiple Listing System
PLEASE NOTE: The above statistics are calculated based on available "Residential" data, including Condominiums and Single Family Dwellings and may also include Exclusive listings entered by clients of Internet Brokers Group and found exclusively within our network. These statistics are updated every time there is a market update or once per hour, whichever comes first. The "Average list price" noted does not include "Sold" or "Pending" listings, it only includes "Active", available listings. The information displayed here, although based on statistics available and believed to be accurate, is not guaranteed and should be considered 'approximate' unless independently confirmed.
