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St. Albert

St. Albert is a river city of about 72,000 people on Edmonton's northwest edge. It has a real downtown, more than 99 km of trails along the Sturgeon River, and new neighbourhoods still growing on the north and west sides.

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About St. Albert

Founded in 1861, St. Albert is Alberta's oldest non-fortified community and became a city in 1977. The Sturgeon River runs through the middle of town, lined by Red Willow Park.

About two-thirds of homes are single-detached houses (67.6%). Low-rise apartments (13.5%) and townhouses (9.5%) come next. The newest growth is in Jensen Lakes, Riverside and Erin Ridge North, which together added more than 5,000 people between 2018 and 2024.

Many residents commute: 42.7% of working residents work in Edmonton, 28.6% work in St. Albert and 12.8% work from home.

Where people live.

  • A real downtown

    Perron Street shops and restaurants, St. Albert Place (City Hall, the library, the Arden Theatre and the Musée Héritage), and the river all sit together downtown.

  • Established neighbourhoods

    Lacombe Park, The Gardens, Deer Ridge and North Ridge are the biggest. They have mature trees, finished yards and schools close by.

  • Growing neighbourhoods

    Jensen Lakes grew from 225 to 1,855 people between 2018 and 2024, and Riverside grew from 523 to 2,713. Expect new builds and some construction for a few years.

  • The Gardens (was Grandin)

    The Grandin neighbourhood was renamed The Gardens on September 1, 2025. Older listings and maps may still use the old name.

Things to do.

  • Outdoor Farmers' Market

    Western Canada's largest outdoor farmers' market, downtown on summer Saturdays (June 6 to October 10 in 2026).

  • Red Willow trails

    More than 99 km of trails link parks and neighbourhoods along the Sturgeon River.

  • Arden Theatre

    More than 200 performances a year at St. Albert Place.

  • Festivals

    Rainmaker Rodeo (May 22-24, 2026), the International Children's Festival (May 29 to June 1, 2026), the Snowflake Festival (November 27, 2026) and Fire and Ice on Family Day.

  • History

    Father Lacombe Chapel, the Little White School and the restored grain elevators at Grain Elevator Park are all near downtown.

Getting around.

  • St. Albert Trail runs south straight into Edmonton, and Anthony Henday Drive is just past the city's south edge.
  • St. Albert Transit (StAT) runs 55 buses and carries over 1.1 million riders a year, including commuter routes into Edmonton.
  • Ray Gibbon Drive is the west-side bypass. Phase 3 widening (north of McKenney Avenue to north of Giroux Road) is due to finish in fall 2026, and Phase 4 is planned for 2029.

Owning a home in St. Albert.

2026 property tax

11.08 per $1,000 of assessed value

$

$5,538 a year, about $462 a month

Municipal 8.39216 + school 2.60918. City of St. Albert Bylaw 18/2026. An estimate only: your bill uses your own assessment.

  • Snow

    Clear your sidewalk within 48 hours of snow or ice forming. Small windrows (under 30 cm) across your driveway are yours to clear; report bigger ones on the Spruce It Up app or 780-459-1557. Residential streets are plowed once snowpack reaches 6 to 9 cm; temporary No Parking signs go up first.

    stalbert.ca ↗

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Sturgeon County (incl. Sturgeon Valley estate pockets near St. Albert): good to know

  • Garbage

    The County does not pick up garbage. Homeowners get a free permit (sign up at roseridge.ab.ca) to drop off up to 8,000 kg of household waste and recycling a year at the Roseridge Landfill or Redwater Transfer Station, or hire a private hauler.

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Water

    Homes without piped water buy water from County truck fills (Alcomdale, Allin Ridge, Cardiff, Redwater and more) using a prepaid account at SturgeonServices.ca. Well owners: test your water (AHS 780-459-6671) and use a licensed driller (awwda.ca).

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Sewer

    Many acreage subdivisions use low-pressure sewer: you own a two-stage septic tank and pump on your lot that feeds a shared line. The owner is responsible for everything on the property, including tanks and pumps. A new or replacement tank needs a permit.

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Snow

    Push driveway snow to the RIGHT side so the plow doesn't push it back. Crews can't clear the windrow at your driveway. Private driveway plowing needs a signed Snowplow and Grading Agreement and a fee. A snow event is declared at 10 cm.

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Dust

    Live on a gravel road? Apply for dust suppression in front of your home (more metres can be bought in 10 m steps).

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Burning

    No permit needed for an approved fire pit you watch. Burn barrels, yard debris and brush piles need a permit (SturgeonCounty.ca/FirePermits). Check AlbertaFireBans.ca.

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Internet

    Fibre reaches some homes west of Highway 2 and south of Highway 642 (ask 587-200-4051). Elsewhere it's fixed wireless or Starlink; providers include Albertacom, Clearwave, MCSnet, Shaw, TELUS, Xplore.

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

  • Pets and animals

    Dog licences are required every year ($20 spayed or neutered, $30 not). Hens are allowed by bylaw, roosters are not; livestock numbers depend on property type.

    sturgeoncounty.ca ↗

Rules change. Check with your city, town or county before you count on any of this.

Schools in St. Albert.

  • Bellerose Composite High SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · 10-12
  • Elmer S. Gish SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6 (Cogito K-9)
  • Hillgrove SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · 5-9
  • Joseph M. Demko SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-9
  • Kinosayo Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6
  • Leo Nickerson Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6
  • Lois E. Hole Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6
  • Lorne Akins Junior High SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · 7-9
  • Muriel Martin Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6
  • Paul Kane High SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · 10-12
  • Ronald Harvey Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6
  • Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-6
  • Wild Rose Elementary SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · K-4
  • William D. Cuts Junior High SchoolSt. Albert Public Schools · 7-9
  • Albert Lacombe Catholic SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · Pre-K-6
  • Bertha Kennedy Catholic SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · Pre-K-6
  • École Sacré CoeurGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · K-4
  • École Sainte Marguerite d'YouvilleGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · 5-9
  • École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · 10-12
  • Holy Family Catholic SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · Pre-K-6
  • J. J. Nearing Catholic Elementary SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools
  • Neil M. Ross Catholic SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · K-6
  • Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · 7-9
  • Sister Alphonse AcademyGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · K-9
  • St. Gabriel Education CentreGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · 10-12
  • Vincent J. Maloney Catholic Junior High SchoolGreater St. Albert Catholic Schools · 7-9

Always check your address with the school board before you buy. Boundaries can change.

What’s coming.

Questions

St. Albert questions

How many people live in St. Albert?

72,316, according to the City's 2024 municipal census. That's up 6,234 from 2018.

What do homes cost in St. Albert?

The City's 2025 median assessed value for a home was $449,000. Assessments are not sale prices. This website doesn’t show sold prices. Register free and Brent can send you recent sales in this area, or a free comparison of homes like yours.

How much did property taxes go up in 2026?

The 2026 budget raised municipal property taxes 3.9%, about $29 a year for every $100,000 of assessed value. Utilities went up 7.0%, about $11.38 a month for an average home.

Are new schools being built in St. Albert?

Yes, but they're early stage. In March 2026 the province funded design of a St. Albert Public Schools K-9 in Chérot and planning for a Greater St. Albert Catholic K-9 in Riverside. No opening dates have been set.

What happened to the Grandin neighbourhood?

It was renamed The Gardens on September 1, 2025, after a council vote in March 2025.

Can more housing be built along St. Albert Trail?

Not under new rules for now. On October 6, 2026, council defeated Bylaw 21/2026, which would have allowed more housing along St. Albert Trail and inside existing neighbourhoods.

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