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WELCOME TO ST. ALBERT FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA
WELCOMETO ST. ALBERT FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA
SafetyEmergency If you need immediate help from police,
fire and ambulance services. 911
Non-Emergency St. Albert R.C.M.P. (Police Services). 780-458-7700
EducationPublic Education for Children and Youth
• Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2
Child may attend if one or both parents are Francophone.en.centrenord.ab.ca
780-468-6440
• St. Albert Catholic Schools
gsacrd.ab.ca 780-459-7711
• St. Albert Public Schools spschools.org 780-460-3712
STAR Literacy Helping adults improve their reading, writing and math skills. 780-459-5864
Immigrant & Newcomer Services
Settlement ServicesProgram
Located at the St. Albert Public Library. Ask for the Settlement Practitioner for help with any newcomer questions.
780-459-1682
Banking Search online for “St. Albert Banks”. Ask friends and co-workers where they bank.
Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council
List of Edmonton immigrant serving organizations. Search online at eriec.ca under “Resources”.
780-429-3111
Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries
Support and friendship. 780-803-7625
STAR Literacy Helping adults improve their English language skills. 780-459-5864
Temporary Foreign Worker Helpline
780-644-9955
Get Involved in CommunityCity of St. Albert Questions about City services.
stalbert.ca. 780-459-1500
• Culture Services Art classes for children and adults. 780-459-1585
• Fountain Park Recreation Centre
Swimming. 780-459-1553
• Servus Credit Union Place Swimming and Recreation. 780-418-6088
Muséé Heritage Museum
Located in St. Albert Place. 780-459-1528
St. Albert Public Library
Free adult programs, children’s programs & Internet services. 780-459-1682
Volunteering Community Information and Volunteer Centre. 780-459-6666
HousingAffordable Housing Information
stalbert.ca/affordable-housing-information
• Big Lake Pointe Located at 12 Nevada Place. biglakepointe.com 587-290-2248
• Capital Regional Housing
Subsidized regional housing. crhc.ca 780-420-6161
• Habitat for Humanity For families with children under 18. hfh.org 780-479-3566
Service Alberta Landlord & Tenant information. If you have a problem while renting. 780-427-4088
St. Albert Apartment List Community Information & Volunteer Centre. 780-459-6666
Utilities May be included if you rent, ask your landlord.
• City of St. AlbertIf you own a home need to hook up water/garbage collection/recycling.
780-459-1520 Option #2
• Electricity & Gas Online at ucahelps.alberta.ca. Click on the “Rates” tab for a list of electricity and natural gas providers.
Health and MedicalAlberta Personal Health Card
Apply within three months of arrival.health.alberta.ca/AHCIP 780-427-1432
Dentist Call Alberta Dental Association and ask to find a dentist. 780-432-1012
Eye Doctor Find an optometrist at optometrist.ab.ca and click on “Find an Optometrist”.
Health Link Alberta
Health advice & info 24 hours/7 days a week. Provides access to translators in 120 languages. Ask for names of family doctors who are accepting new patients. MyHealth.Alberta.ca
780-408-5465
St. Albert Public Health Centre
Immunizations and new baby clinics. 780-459-6671
Sturgeon Community Hospital
Emergency care located at 201 Boudreau Road. 780-418-8200
Walk-in Clinics To see a doctor without an appointment (non-emergency).
• McKenney Medicentre 210, 10 McKenney Ave. 780-458-7375
• Tudor Glen Medicentre 2520 Tudor Glen Market. 780-458-5776
Airport Edmonton International Airport.flyeia.com 780-890-8382
Motor Vehicle To operate a vehicle, driver must have a driver’s license and insurance and registration on vehicle.
• Alberta Motor Vehicles
For information visit servicealberta.ca and search “Drivers & Motor Vehicles”.
780-427-7013
St. Albert Transit Buses in St. Albert and to Edmonton. ridestat.ca 780-418-6060
• Dial-a-Bus For evenings and weekend service. 780-418-6060
St. Albert Ministerial Volunteer Driving Program
Volunteers can drive newcomers to needed locations. 780-803-7625
Transportation
More Helping AgenciesClothing/Furniture:
• Lo-Se-Ca Thrift Store Clothing & household items. 780-460-4343
• ReStore North Habitat for Humanity at 8210 Yellowhead Trail. 780-471-4909
• ReStore West Habitat for Humanity at 16811 – 106 Ave. 780-455-0645
• Salvation Army Thrift Store Clothing & household items. 780-458-7638
• St. Vincent de Paul Society Furniture & household items. 780-471-5577
Community Information & Volunteer Centre
No charge Income tax help for low income (call for appointment), community information.
780-459-6666
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Free legal help for people with low incomes. eclc.ca 780-702-1725
Family & Community Support Services
Family and school liaison program provides counseling for children and their families.
780-459-1756
Salvation Army Community Services
Help for individuals and families including winter clothing, Wecan Food Basket (grocery program) and other support.
780-458-1937
St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village
Cultural Kitchen, friendship and emergency food. Community Liaison Worker to help you find resources.
780-459-0599
Alberta Government
• Alis Search “Welcome to Alberta” at alis.alberta.ca.
• Moving to Alberta Information
Search “Moving to or around Alberta” at programs.alberta.ca/living.
This information is provided by the St. Albert Welcoming Community Committee and the Community Information and Volunteer Centre (CIVC). For more community information call 780-459-6666 or email [email protected]. The St. Albert Welcoming Community Committee is a group of St. Albert agencies and churches who value inclusion. Newcomers were asked what information was needed when they first arrived in our community. We created this brochure from their feedback. If you have any questions about this or if we have missed an important information source please contact Family & Community Support Services 780-459-1756.
St. Albert Welcoming Community Committee:Christ Community ChurchCity of St. Albert Family & Community Support ServicesCommunity Information & Volunteer CentreGrace Family ChurchJesus Rock of Ages MinistriesSalvation Army Community ServicesSt. Albert Catholic Parish & St. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Albert Food Bank & Community VillageSt. Albert Public LibrarySt. Albert United ChurchSTAR LiteracySturgeon Valley Baptist Church
Printed: November 2014
