Spruce Grove, Alberta

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Spruce Grove /ˌsprusˈɡrv/ is a city that is 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. The city is adjacent to the Town of Stony Plain and is surrounded by Parkland County.

With a 2016 population of 34,066, Spruce Grove is the ninth-largest city in Alberta. The mayor of Spruce Grove is Stuart Houston.

Spruce Grove is home to the Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, a local theatre, and the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, a recreation facility shared with Stony Plain and Parkland County.

Jennifer Heil, the freestyle skier who won the first gold medal for Canada in the 2006 Winter Olympics games in Turin, Italy, and a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics is from Spruce Grove, as is Carla MacLeod, a member of the 2010 Canada women's national ice hockey team.

History

Homesteaders in the area date back to 1879.[6] Spruce Grove originally incorporated as a village on March 14, 1907, but it subsequently dissolved on August 30, 1916.[1] Spruce Grove then re-incorporated as a village on January 1, 1955 and subsequently incorporated as a town on January 1, 1971, and as a city on March 1, 1986.[1]

Geography

Spruce Grove is located near the province's geographical centre, at 30 kilometres (19 mi) from downtown Edmonton and 14 km (8.7 mi) from Edmonton's city limits.[7] It is part of the Edmonton Capital Region.

Demographics

The City of Spruce Grove's 2016 municipal census counted a population of 33,640,[5] a change of 5% from its 2015 municipal census population of 32,036.[23]In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of Spruce Grove recorded a population of 34,066 living in 12,552 of its 13,109 total private dwellings, a change of 30.2% from its 2011 population of 26,171. With a land area of 32.2 km2 (12.4 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,058.0/km2 (2,740.1/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

In the 2011 Census, the City of Spruce Grove had a population of 26,171 living in 9,619 of its 10,105 total dwellings, a change of 33.9% from its 2006 adjusted population of 19,541. With a land area of 32.37 km2(12.50 sq mi), it had a population density of 808.5/km2 (2,094.0/sq mi) in 2011.[22]

Arts and Culture

The Spruce Grove Art Gallery is located in the Melcor Cultural Centre and is operated by the Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove. The gallery hosts ongoing shows for original art created by its members, made up of artists from mainly the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County area.[24]

Horizon Stage hosts many plays and acts throughout the year, as well as a lot of community theatre. Spruce Grove also has a 7 screen theatre complex which opened in the fall of 2007.[25]

Another cultural facility within the city is the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum.

Attractions

The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, opened in 2002, provides a pool, soccer fields, a gymnasium, workout gym, and ice rinks to the people of Parkland County. Spruce Grove has bike trails winding throughout the city, called the Heritage Grove Trail, where bike riders can ride for hours through lush forest. On June 7, 2008, Spruce Grove held the grand opening of the West District Park, which features two full artificial surface fields for football, soccer and other activities. The Edmonton Eskimos donated $10,000 towards the event and held practice at the facility as part of the first day activities.

Sports

Spruce Grove has an abundant number of youths and adults involved in amateur sports, that run year round. Box lacrosse runs from March to July under the organization Parkland Posse [1], which pulls young people from the Tri communities of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County. Hockey runs from September to April, soccer and rugby run from May to October, football runs from July to December and baseball runs from March to October. The Spruce Grove Saints are a Junior A hockey team that play in the AJHL.


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  • 51 LILAC Bay: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4407634

    51 LILAC Bay Spruce Grove Spruce Grove T7X 2H5
    Main Photo: 51 LILAC Bay: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4407634
    $999,999
    Single Family
    Courtesy of Cindy L Gannon of RE/MAX Real Estate
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    E4407634
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    1,590 sq. ft.
    Welcome to a stunning bungalow on pie-shaped lot in a cul-de-sac. Triple car heated garage. HUGE southwest facing backyard. Open-concept design. Modern kitchen. stainless steel appliances, large island perfect for entertaining, and an airy dining & living room space. Walk through pantry has a coffee bar and shelving. Powered blinds on the main floor. The living area has a statement fireplace, adding warmth and style. 2 generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a 5-piece ensuite bathroom and a door to the deck. Laundry room is right off the primary walk in closet. Fully finished basement is perfect for family living, offering 2 bedrooms, a den, and a full bath. The large family room with durable epoxy floors is ideal for relaxation or recreation. Natural light pours in from the open-to-above staircase and large windows throughout, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Trex decking makes the exterior easy to maintain on the covered deck with hot tub and natural gas hookup. More details
  • 65 LILAC Bay: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4403180

    65 LILAC Bay Spruce Grove Spruce Grove T7X 2H5
    Main Photo: 65 LILAC Bay: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4403180
    $837,900
    Single Family
    Courtesy of Joch A Hess of RE/MAX Elite
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    E4403180
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,818 sq. ft.
    Absolutely Immaculate 2818 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 storey that features a Triple garage with drive thru bay! Walk in the door and be greeted by the open to below entry, main floor has the perfect entertaining kitchen with huge waterfall quartz island, s/s appliances and walk-thru pantry! Enjoy the living room feature open to below ceilings and an electric fireplace! Main floor also features a nice den/office and two pc bath. Beautiful glass railing leading upstairs to the big bonus room that features your second elec. fireplace. HUGE primary bedroom with massive ensuite and closet and access to the laundry. Two good sized bedrooms share a 5 piece Jack & Jill bathroom. Oversized triple garage is heated with drive thru bay with access to the back yard. Back yard is fenced and has big south facing back deck with gas hook up and is perfect for entertaining. Unspoiled basement with 9' ceilings is perfect for multi family living with a separate side entrance! More details
  • 48 VERONA Crescent: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4406426

    48 VERONA Crescent Spruce Grove Spruce Grove T7X 0J7
    Main Photo: 48 VERONA Crescent: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4406426
    $800,000
    Single Family
    Courtesy of Becca A Duiker of RE/MAX PREFERRED CHOICE
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    E4406426
    Bedrooms:
    7
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    2,849 sq. ft.
    Welcome to 48 Verona Crescent, this 2800sqft walkout 2-story has 7 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, all high end finishings & AC. Ideal for multi-family living with a primary suite on each floor. This home would be easy to convert the basement into a suite as well as the basement has a separate entrance. The main floor has an impressive layout with 12' ceilings, a chefs kitchen with a large island, gas stove & lots of cabinets, a living space with a stone fireplace & cofferred ceiling, a den/office, a primary bedroom with a W/I closet & 3p ensuite, laundry in the mudroom with access to the DBL heated garage, which has a second entry to the basement. On the upper floor is a large primary suite with a 5p ensuite & 2 W/I closets, a bonus room separating 2 more bedrooms, a 4p bath & the second laundry room. In the walkout basement is 3 more bedrooms including the third primary suite with 3p ensuite & W/I closet, another 4p bath, a wet bar area with a microwave, space for an oven & full fridge. Minutes from Jubilee Park! More details
  • 42 Darby Crescent: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4404476

    42 Darby Crescent Spruce Grove Spruce Grove T7X 0W9
    Main Photo: 42 Darby Crescent: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4404476
    $799,900
    Single Family
    Courtesy of Ajay Kahlon of RE/MAX Excellence
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    E4404476
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,669 sq. ft.
    Indulge in luxury with this stunning residence in the Deer Park neighborhood of Spruce Grove, masterfully crafted by Sunnyview Homes. Situated on a huge lot, and with a separate entrance to the basement, it offers abundant space for gracious living. Step inside to find a main floor bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests. The kitchen boasts an electric cooktop and a wine cooler-equipped bar. Right next to it is a spice kitchen with a gas cooktop and lots of storage space. Sunlight pours in through huge windows, illuminating the living room with an electric fireplace, perfect for gatherings. Ascending the sleek glass railing reveals a flexible bonus room, 4 bedrooms, and 2 full baths, one of which is a 5-piece ensuite with a walk-in closet. A laundry room completes the upper floor for utmost convenience. With an OVERSIZED four-car tandem garage with RV PARKING with 14' ceiling height, built to install car lift system. Over SIZED driveway. Comes with stainless steel appliances. A must see! More details
  • OPEN HOUSE: 37 DARBY Crescent: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4405475

    37 DARBY Crescent Spruce Grove Spruce Grove T7X 0W9
    OPEN HOUSE: Oct 12, 2024
    12:00 PM - 05:00 PM MDT
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    OPEN HOUSE: Oct 13, 2024
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    Main Photo: 37 DARBY Crescent: Spruce Grove House for sale : MLS®# E4405475
    $798,000
    Single Family
    Courtesy of Celeste M Plaizier of Century 21 Masters
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    E4405475
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,479 sq. ft.
    Discover elegance and comfort in this 2,478 sq ft custom-built home by HRD Homes, nestled in the sought-after Deer Park Estates. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home boasts a thoughtful floor plan, perfect for modern family living. Step into the gourmet kitchen, featuring a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a custom plaster hood fan. The walk-through pantry provides ample storage, making it a chef's dream. The inviting living room centres around a gas fireplace with a brick surround, custom built-ins, and a matching mantle, creating a cozy yet sophisticated ambiance. Upstairs, enjoy the vaulted ceilings in the spacious bonus room, perfect for a media space or additional family area. The primary suite is a retreat, complete with a large walk-through closet leading to a luxurious 5-piece ensuite, featuring a soaker tub, double vanities, and a private water closet. Complete with a triple car garage, this home truly has it all. More details
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