St Albert, Alberta
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St. Albert is a city in Alberta, Canada, on the Sturgeon River northwest of the City of Edmonton. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second-largest city in the Edmonton Capital Region. St. Albert first received its town status in 1904 and was reached by the Canadian Northern Railway in 1906.[6]
Originally separated from Edmonton by several miles of farmland, the 1980s expansion of Edmonton's city limits placed St. Albert immediately adjacent to the larger city on St. Albert's south and east sides.
History
St. Albert was founded in 1861 as a Métis settlement by Father Albert Lacombe, OMI, who built a small chapel: the Father Lacombe Chapel in the Sturgeon River valley. This chapel still stands to this day on Mission Hill in St. Albert. The original settlement was named Saint Albert by Bishop Alexandre-Antonin Taché, OMI after Lacombe's name saint; Saint Albert of Louvain. Although Lacombe had originally intended to found the mission at Lac Ste. Anne, the soil proved infertile and he moved the settlement to what would become St. Albert. The location offered several advantages, notably its easy access to supplies of wood and water, its excellent soil, it being a regular stopping point for First Nations peoples on their travels, and its proximity to Fort Edmonton, where the priests could purchase necessary supplies and minister to Catholic workers. A few years later, a group of Grey Nuns would follow Lacombe from Lac Ste. Anne. More Métis from Lac Ste. Anne arrived in 1863 and by December 1864, the population was roughly 300. By 1870, St. Albert had approximately 1000 residents, the vast majority of whom were Métis.[7]
In 1870, smallpox had spread North to St. Albert, killing 320 of 900 residents.[8][9]
During the late 20th and early 21st century it was mistakenly assumed that the community had been named after St. Albert the Great. This was due to incorrect information in the 1985 history of St. Albert; The Black Robe's Vision, published by the amateur historians of the St. Albert Historical Society. This led to the City of St. Albert erroneously promoting St. Albert the Great as the community's patron saint and even erecting a statue of the wrong saint in the downtown area. This misconception was not corrected until 2008.[10] The original chapel has since become an historic site staffed with historical interpreters and is open to the public in the summer season.
Also in St. Albert is the St. Albert Grain Elevator Park. There are two historic grain elevators there; one constructed in 1906 by the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, the other was built later in 1929 by The Alberta Wheat Poolcompany. The original grain elevator constructed in 1906 was originally red in colour, but has faded over time to a metallic silver. There is also a reproduction of the original 1909 railway station housed at the Grain Elevators Park, the reproduction was constructed in 2005. On Madonna Drive stands the Little White School House which is open to the public. Arts and Heritage - St. Albert maintain this site as well as the Grain Elevators and other heritage buildings and sites under restoration in the city. In June 2009, the City Council approved a multi-staged plan for the heritage sites. The plan features the restoration of the grain elevators and the opening of both a Métis and French Canadian farm on adjacent lots by the River.
Economy
St. Albert has an active and skilled labour force, with a low unemployment rate of 4.3%. In 2011, 67.5% of the 40,560 adults aged 25 years and over in St. Albert had completed some form of postsecondary education, compared with 59.6% at the national level.
Of the population aged 25 years and over in St. Albert, 31.7% had a university certificate or degree. An additional 24.3% had a college diploma and 11.6% had a trades certificate.
The share of the adult population that had completed a high school diploma as their highest level of educational attainment was 23.7%, and 8.8% had completed neither high school nor any postsecondary certificates, diplomas or degrees.[11]
Demographics
The population of the City of St. Albert according to its 2016 municipal census is 64,645,[5] a change of 2.2% from its 2014 municipal census population of 63,255.[34]In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of St. Albert recorded a population of 65,589 living in 23,954 of its 24,446 total private dwellings, a change of 6.7% from its 2011 population of 61,466. With a land area of 48.45 km2 (18.71 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,353.7/km2 (3,506.2/sq mi) in 2016.[3]
In the 2011 Census, the City of St. Albert had a population of 61,466 living in 22,513 of its 22,990 total dwellings, a change of 6.4% from its 2006 adjusted population of 57,764. With a land area of 48.27 km2 (18.64 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,273.4/km2 (3,298.0/sq mi) in 2011.[33]
Arts and culture
Located in the heart of downtown, St. Albert Place is the focal point of many community events and activities. Designed by world-renowned Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, its sculptural symmetry mimics the curves of the Sturgeon River that runs behind it. There are no corners; only curves. Built in 1984, St. Albert Place was designed as a "people place", housing a unique combination of civic government and cultural activity. Currently it houses the St. Albert Public Library, Musée Héritage Museum, Visual Arts Studio and Arden Theatre, as well as City Hall and associated city government services. The Musée Héritage Museum celebrates and explores the story of St. Albert through a variety of programs which seek to preserve the community's history for the future. The museum houses both permanent and temporary exhibits and also contains a Children’s Discovery Room and gift shop. The archives at the museum consist of over 6,500 artifacts, 1,100 programming objects, 70 linear metres of textual record, around 3,000 pre-1948 photographs and thousands of post-1948 photographs. The museum is operated by Arts and Heritage St. Albert.[35]
St. Albert has a rich arts scene. St. Albert is home to a writers' guild and painters' guild and renowned bands like Social Code and Tupelo Honey hail from St. Albert. The Arden Theatre is a popular venue for many plays and musical performances.
The St. Albert public art gallery, Art Gallery of St. Albert is a focal point of St. Albert’s downtown. The gallery is housed in the historical Banque d'Hochelaga building in the heart of downtown St. Albert. The gallery features monthly exhibitions, a variety of public programs and also runs an annual art auction in St Albert. The Art Gallery of St. Albert is one of the stops on the St. Albert ArtWalk. The gallery is operated by Arts and Heritage St. Albert.[36]
St. Albert is also notable for its Aboriginal heritage. The city is home to the Michif Institute founded by former Senator Thelma Chalifoux, dedicated to preserving and spreading knowledge of the city's Métis background. The Musée Héritage Museum contains many Métis artifacts. Many of the street signs in the city's downtown core are also trilingual, written in French and Cree in addition to English, as a tribute to the city's multiracial and multilinguistic origins. A current city project is to replace English-only signs with trilingual versions as the English-only versions wear out.[citation needed]
In 2008, NBC decided to film portions of its new horror/suspense anthology series Fear Itself in St. Albert's downtown and river valley.[37]
St. Albert also has a St. Albert Children's Theatre group putting on two large musicals a year with many summer camps to participate in.
St. Albert is home to the St. Albert Community Band, whose motto is "Music is for Life!"[38]
Festivals and events
The Northern Alberta International Children's Festival in St. Albert is one of the longest-running children's festivals in North America, attracting over 40,000 participants over 5 days, at the end of May. During the five days of the Festival, children experience sights and sounds of many different cultures while learning through the medium nearest and dearest to their hearts - by playing! The mainstage events feature a host of international artists from Scotland, Netherlands, USA, Mexico, Cuba, New Zealand, and (of course) Canada offering performances of puppetry, music, dance, acrobatics, clowning and theatre that will amaze and delight.[citation needed]
The Kinsmen Rainmaker Rodeo starts with a parade that winds its way through the heart of St. Albert. After the parade, the rodeo begins, with exciting rodeo events, midway, and musical performances.
The Outdoor Farmers' Market, held in downtown St. Albert, is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farmers' market, attracting 10,000 to 15,000 people every Saturday from June to October. You can find locally grown fresh produce, handmade products and crafts and listen to the music of the buskers.
As many as 6,000 participants come to St. Albert to enjoy Rock'n August, a week-long festival held to celebrate the rumbles of chrome pipes and the rim shots of classic Rock and Roll music. Hotrodders come from kilometres around with their masterpieces to show them off and look at the creations of others as well.
Other annual events include the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival, and Mambos & Mocktails, a 3-hour jazz concert played every December at Bellerose Composite High School by the jazz band and choir.
St. Albert also host an annual Harvest Festival at the St. Albert Grain Elevator Park.
The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Festival, held at the Arden Theatre is one of the largest dance festivals of its kind in North America. It is hosted annually by the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company and generally takes place during the second weekend in May.[39]
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46 KINGSFORD Crescent: St. Albert House for sale : MLS®# E4461627
46 KINGSFORD Crescent St. Albert T8N 7J2 
$5,500,000Single FamilyCourtesy of Kerri-lyn A Holland of RE/MAX River City- Status:
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- MLS® Num:
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- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 7,722 sq. ft.
Nestled on a 36,264 square foot lot with sweeping views - a natural setting & attention to detail provide the perfect fusion between structural strength & architectural form in this one-of-a-kind modern home – from the indoor pool, to the roof top patio – this is the perfect family oasis. Encompassing just over 7721sqft (above grade) – 11,822sqft of total finished living space - this 4-beds up plus 3 beds, 8 -baths home was constructed taking every detail was thoughtfully considered, capturing the graceful perceptions of the beauty in nature and contemporary elegance with this home's clean lines and organized living. This home offers 3 full levels of indoor & outdoor luxury - From the chef's kitchen, Indoor Pool & Spa, Elevator, Floor to ceiling German windows & doors, 8 car garage with room for 12 & so much more. The private pool wing of the home includes - entertainment area with TV & bar & doors on the pool level open into the massive backyard entertaining space for the perfect indoor/outdoor flow. More details- RE/MAX RIVER CITY
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14A BIRCH Drive: St. Albert House for sale : MLS®# E4449938
14A BIRCH Drive St. Albert T8N 0C9
$2,150,000Single FamilyCourtesy of Darya M Pfund of Easy List Realty- Status:
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- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,462 sq. ft.
For more information, please click on "View Listing on Realtor Website". An architectural retreat in Braeside, St. Albert’s most coveted neighbourhood. With over 4,700 sqft of finished space this custom home blends sculptural design with quiet luxury. Soaring ceilings, triple-pane glass, and a floating steel staircase define the main floor, anchored by polished concrete and a chef’s kitchen with SubZero and Viking appliances. Upstairs: a peaceful loft, light-filled bedrooms, and a spa-inspired primary suite. Finished basement features a wood burning fireplace, bedroom, full bath, and integrated double garage. 1,400+ sqft rooftop terrace with 400 sqft covered lounge and rough-ins for an outdoor kitchen. Radiant in-floor heating, air handling with integrated coil, and passive solar design keep the home cool without conventional A/C. Located steps from schools, trails, and the Farmers Market, this home offers modern living in St. Albert’s most walkable enclave. More details- RE/MAX RIVER CITY
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9 LACROIX Close: St. Albert House for sale : MLS®# E4454370
9 LACROIX Close St. Albert T8N 4G8
$1,379,900Single FamilyCourtesy of Robert M Hasek of Real Broker- Status:
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- MLS® Num:
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- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,200 sq. ft.
Executive Masterpiece! Nestled on a very sought after private cul-de-sac in St. Albert, this BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME is luxury at its finest. The exterior shines with raised garden beds and an oversized 70’ driveway offering unlimited parking.Inside, discover 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths (including 3 ensuites upstairs), soaring ceilings, exotic hardwood, and walls of windows flooding the home with natural light. No upgrade spared - Remote Blinds, Sonos Surround Sound, Crystal Fireplace, Undercabinet Lighting and much more!The Executive Chefs Kitchen features two islands, high-end built-in appliances, a walk-through pantry, and access to a covered deck. Downstairs, the fully finished walkout basement boasts a spacious rec room and a deluxe sports bar. The primary suite includes a spa-inspired bath/shower and a full WALK IN CLOSET w/ISLAND! Add in a Heated 4-bay garage with epoxy floors and this home truly must be seen to be appreciated! More details- RE/MAX RIVER CITY
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49 LOISELLE Way: St. Albert House for sale : MLS®# E4449160
49 LOISELLE Way St. Albert T8N 3C4
$1,089,000Single FamilyCourtesy of Marie Elbreidi of Initia Real Estate- Status:
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- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,097 sq. ft.
Welcome to your dream home in Lacombe Park Estates! This stunning 2-storey offers 3,097 sq. ft. of elegant living space. A grand curved staircase and soaring ceilings create a show-stopping entry. The main floor features formal living and dining areas, a chef’s kitchen with granite counters, gas stove, new fridge, and a large island. The kitchen opens to a nook, family room, backyard deck, plus a main floor office/bedroom, 4PC bath, and laundry. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private balcony, spa-inspired 5PC ensuite, and walk-in closet. Three more bedrooms upstairs—two share a Jack & Jill bath, and another 4PC bath is included. Additional highlights: triple car garage, exposed aggregate driveway, new hot water tank and beautifully landscaped yard. A must-see! More details- RE/MAX RIVER CITY
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21 ESSEX CLOSE: St. Albert House for sale : MLS®# E4453279
21 ESSEX CLOSE St. Albert T8N 5S9
$1,001,214Single FamilyCourtesy of Jashmanjot Singh of Royal LePage METRO- Status:
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- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,547 sq. ft.
"As Is, Where Is" Court-Ordered Judicial Sale Experience the elegance of this spacious two-story home in St. Albert, available through a court-ordered judicial sale. The property boasts a functional floor plan that includes a family room, living room, dining room, kitchen, and two separate offices on the main floor. The second floor features a primary bedroom suite with a five-piece bath, along with three additional bedrooms and a dedicated laundry room. Adding to its significant potential, the basement is approximately 1600-1700 sqft and is well on its way to being fully finished. It includes two bedrooms, a washroom, and a huge living area with completed electrical, plumbing, and drywall work. All offers are subject to court approval, and the property is sold on an "as is, where is" basis. The listing is subject to the terms of the court order, including specific requirements for showings. More details- RE/MAX RIVER CITY
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