FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions


Have a question on a particular topic? Looking for more information? Check out these sections.


2012 Community Satisfaction Survey
The City of St. Albert is conducting a phone survey with residents between April 30 and May 9.

Arts & Culture
Cultural Services provides information on various City venues and events, such as the Children's Theatre and the Rainmaker Rodeo.

Business Licensing
Find out if you need a business license and the requirements for it.

Family & Community Support Services
This department provides community information, including programs for families, youth and seniors including how to plan a block party.

Human Resources

Check out the City's job opportunities and the benefits they provide.

Office of the Environment
The Office of the Environment strives to communicate its environmental policy, goals and objectives to the public and ensure citizens' views are considered when making decisions.

Planning & Development
Planning and Development looks after development permits for items such as decks and fences,  land use districting (zoning) and information regarding future development on vacant lots in your neighbourhoods.

Parks & Recreation
One of Recreation Services main mandates' is to work with the community to provide recreation facilities and services, including information on parks and trails.

Public Works
This department maintains the City's streets in winter and summer, repairs potholes and cuts grass on public property. Find out about snow and ice removal.

Refuse and Recycling Information
The City offers weekly garbage pickup along with recycling options for residents.

Revenue & Customer Service
This department answers inquiries from the public coming into St. Albert Place on the main floor.

Taxation & Assessment
Find property evaluation and taxation information for residential and non-residential properties.

Find out about the City of St. Albert's annual traffic counting program. 

Traffic Safety

St. Albert uses a variety of traffic safety initiatives including photo radar, intersection speed technology and the speed awareness program to improve traffic safety.

Transit

St. Albert Transit travels within St. Albert and into Edmonton.

Utilities
Utilities handles questions about refuse collection and water treatment.