Towns and cities around Edmonton, Alberta – Next up is St. Albert (http://StAlbert.ca)

St. Albert is located northwest of Edmonton, straddling the Sturgeon River.  Soon, the only thing separating St. Albert and Edmonton will be the Anthony Henday Ring-road highway around Edmonton.

It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now, one of the oldest original settlements in Alberta.

St. Albert received its town status in 1904 and, in 1907, was reached by the Canadian Northern Railway.

St. Albert’s population is currently about 60,000, with a substantial proportion working in different fields in Edmonton. The city is home to most amenities and it draws shoppers from surrounding areas like Morinville, Westlock, Barrhead etc…

The city has two school systems, Catholic and Protestant. Unlike most areas, the Catholic school system is the “public” system, while the Protestant is the “separate” school system. Full-french and french immersion schools are a key part of the schooling available from Kindergarten through Grade 12, should parents wish to explore that option for their children. The city also has excellent parks and walking/biking trails. The Servus Centre Sports facility features everything from swimming to hockey rinks, indoor soccer court… you name it. It’s a great facility.

Housing and property taxes are generally more expensive in St. Albert, but for many people this is offset by the secure, comfortable feeling of residing in this desirable community. The city has often been portrayed as having a bit of an “elitist” population, but this generalization is not founded in truth, in my opinion.

Check out St. Albert as one of your options, should you be looking to move to the Edmonton area. You just might like what you find.

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