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Downtown – Community Spotlight

By | NEW, St Albert Community and Events, Uncategorized

Located in the southern section of St. Albert along St. Albert Trail

History

  • Originally, the main street in St. Albert was named Piron Street after Rene Alexandre Piron, a canon in France who donated a large bell to the Mission in 1874
  • In 1862, Father Lacombe arranged a wooden bridge over the Sturgeon River – first permanent bridge west of the Great Lakes
  • In 1885, St. Albert Hotel opened on the south side of the river
  • In 1899, hotel burned down and was rebuilt with a larger footprint
  • In 1892, Edmond Brosseau opened the first general store on the north side of the river
  • In 1906, Dawson Block was constructed across from the St. Albert Hotel: Hosted bank, bakery, post office, drug store and dance hall
  • The main street was soon changed to Perron after Fleuri Perron who was a successful business man and served as the second Mayor of St. Albert in 1908
  • In 1913, wooden bridge across the Sturgeon River was replaced with a steel bridge
  • In 1910’s general store was destroyed by a fire and was rebuilt
  • In 1920, Banque d’Hochelaga relocated across the street to 19 Perron.
    • In 1940’s building was occupied by the Rainbow Café
    • In 1956, the Bank of Montreal took over the building
    • Currently, the building still remains and is now occupied by Art Gallery of St. Albert
  • In 1939, the community hall was build beside the bank – largest dance hall west of Winnipeg and is still used today
  • In 1958, the street was paved
  • In 1995, the Perron Street Clock Tower was built
  • In 2000, the aging Bruin Inn was torn down and now a commercial space stands where it once was
  • Now Perron Street is still a busy district with shopping, restaurants and many events throughout the year

Demographics

  • Population: 580
  • Average Age: 7 years – adults
  • Number of homes: 429
  • Styles of homes: Apartments: 426

Amenities/Unique Features

  • Nearby Schools: Ecole Father Jan Community School
  • Hosts the St. Albert Farmers Market every Saturday from June – October – largest in Western Canada
  • Hosts the International Children’s Festival every year during the first week in June
  • Arden Theatre, St. Albert Library, Musee Heritage Museum, City Hall
  • Downtown district has a large variety of shopping and restaurants to explore, including: Jacks Burger Shack, Privada, Rock Salon and Spa, The Cajun House and much more
  • Art Gallery of St. Albert, visual arts studio
  • Near St. Albert Curling Club, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 271, St. Albert Provincial Court House
  • Variety of walking paths and trails that link to Red Willow Trail along the Sturgeon River
  • Parks including: Millennium Park, and Lions Park
  • Across the river from Little White School House and Mission Park
  • Home to nearly 50 independent shops and restaurants

Check out the downtown condo we have listed: 411, 50 St. Thomas

Valentines Day Gift Ideas

By | Home Staging & Interior Design, Lifestyle, St Albert Community and Events

To all of you love birds out there, I shopped St.Albert for the latest and greatest Valentine’s Day gift ideas. We have so many great options in St.Albert, so there’s really no reason to leave the bubble.

Here is a list of 10 Great Gift ideas for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. If anyone wants to suggest any to my husband too hahah I would love that.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so you better get out there. #shopt8n #bemyvalentine

No. 1
flowers

SWISH Flowers

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to say “I love you” with fresh flowers. The floral arrangements at SWISH Flowers are custom designed with care and the highest quality blooms. This year for Valentine’s Day, SWISH Flowers is featuring beautiful colour palates and lush, exotic blooms from around the world. Choose between light pastel blooms in a garden-like mix or a bold mix of blues, deep reds, and purples. For the unconventional Valentine, choose a mix of springy and fun tulips or an arrangement including tropical flowers. For the classic Valentine, choose an elegant dozen roses in red, white or pink. When you call to place an order for flowers, we will help you curate the details to customize your order.

SWISH Flowers is feeling the love this Valentine’s Day!

No. 2
CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Edible Arrangements

Get your sweet and simple gourmet semisweet chocolate dipped strawberries from Edible Arrangements!

No. 3
VOLUSPA CANDLE

Chapters 

The VOLUSPA Prosecco Rose candle is hand poured with a luxurious, clean-burning coconut wax blend.  This candle is a story of fragrance written in wax and poured into a glowing distressed glass container.

No. 4
champagne

Hicks Fine Wines

Hicks Fine Wines suggest the delectable bottle of Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Champagne. This Champagne is  the perfect match to enjoy with your chocolate dipped strawberries. Brut Imperial Rosé is a blend of the three wine varieties, with an emphasis on Pinot Noir, embodying a fruity and daring character. Rose with shades of copper, good intensity This Champagne displays lively, expressive, aromas dominated by the scent of wild strawberries. It is full-bodied, with zestful, assertive fruitiness.

No. 5
hanky panky panties

Cloud Nine Pajamas

You can never go wrong with the one size fits most thong in their signature stretch lace. The blushing light pink color is so pretty for Valentines day too. Hanky Panky are also know to be the World’s Most Comfortable Thong®

No. 6
essie nail polish

Shoppers Drug Mart

Essie Nail Polish – enjoy the view from the top. In this scenic powder pink, it’s the place to be, in all its pretty glory.

No. 7
Peak-A-Boo Ball Earrings

Bella Maas

Treat your sweetheart to these versatile Peak-A-Boo earrings. Worn with the metallic pink finish ball back or simply as a polished metal stud.

No. 8
Graphic Shirts

Who Care’s Wear

Champagne Love Me Graphic Shirt – A statement graphic shirt is a staple item in most girls closets. Especially when the statement is so accurate. Cheers

No. 9
bare necessities sock bag

Sculpt Barre

A must no matter what the occasion!

No. 9
fujifilm instax polAroid

London Drugs

To capture your Valentines Day moments

Kristin Boser

Local St. Albert realtor, head of Sarasota Staging, proud St. Albert resident, and mama of 3 glitter filled girls!

 

Ghostess With The Mostess

By | St Albert Community and Events, The Sarasota Team

10 Last Minute Halloween Decorations

With only 9 days to go until October 31st, you’ve only got a bit of time left to scare-ify your home! From pickled heads to bat chandeliers, check out these ten do-it-yourself decorations.

The Ultimate Haunting

One night filled with ten Halloween activities to keep the family entertained – a Dark Night Haunted House, laser tag, a dance zone, a mini wonderland, and more! Even an inflatable haunted house for younger children. All of this in one location! Read More about the Servus Place Halloween Haunt.

A Little Bit of Everything for Everyone

Dancing, drinks, haunted houses – the works! Read this list of 27 things to do for Halloween in the Edmonton area. You’re sure to find something!

For All Your Costume Needs

Dressing up is half the fun! Halloween Alley in St Albert has an epic selection of full costumes for you, your kids, and your pet – plus tons of accessories, props, and makeup to choose from.

Huge thanks to Michelle P, our in-house-master-of-the-universe, for putting together a great list of things to do this Halloween.

We’d love to see how you decorate for and celebrate Halloween – share your pictures with us here or on our instagram pages (Sarasota.Realty, Sarasota.Homes).

Celebrating the Fifth Season In St Albert

By | St Albert Community and Events

Summer, spring, fall, winter… and for those of you that don’t know, we also have our treasured fifth season: hockey. Of course, hockey is in full swing all across Canada, but let’s talk about how we celebrate it right here in our own little city.

St Albert Minor Hockey Association

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Outdoor/Indoor Areanas

Did you know there are 19 outdoor rinks divided between 16 of St Albert’s neighborhoods, 3 indoor rinks at Servus Place, and 2 indoor rinks at the Kinex Arena

View List of Outdoor Rinks | View Kinex Arena Information | View Servus Place Information

Gear Up

Between 2 Source For Sports locations, a newly expanded Sport Chek, St Albert Bladz, Canadian Tire, and a Walmart, you might find yourself needing nothing after a trip or two. And let’s not forget a pit stop at Game On sports to pick up a jersey and an ugly Christmas sweater.

Oh, but you don’t have time for playing hockey?

Fear not! There are more than enough places you can go to catch the game on a big screen in St. Albert. Between Boston Pizza, Central Social Hall, and a list of local pubs, you’re bound to find the perfect place to grab some food, a drink, and cheer.

If leaving the comfort of home is not your style, turn your living room into the ultimate entertainment room. It doesn’t take much! We recommend starting with a TV, a bowl of popcorn, a plate of wings, and – if you’re feeling adventurous – a Budweiser Red Light to really step it up.

But you have an on-the-go lifestyle? Well, before you’ve left the safety of a Wifi connection, download the NHL app so you can keep track of your favorite teams and the games you can’t watch. If that doesn’t cut it, try out Rogers Game Center Live and watch any game right off your phone.

Ps. There’s also a ball hockey league.

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