City Wildlife
Alberta's raccoon population is expanding into St. Albert. Raccoons are very adaptable and take advantage of human activities to survive. The City is asking residents to help track raccoons by reporting sightings to Public Operations at 780-459-1557. For details on raccoon behaviour and prevention tips for your property visit Alberta Environment and Parks.
About Urban Wildlife
Urban wildlife is part of life in St. Albert. Within the City boundaries, there are over 900 hectares of parks and natural areas. Wildlife provides many ecological and social benefits to the City, but we also need to understand and be prepared for potential human-wildlife conflicts that may occur in St. Albert.
Wildlife in St. Albert falls under the jurisdiction of the provincial government with Alberta Fish and Wildlife. The City of St. Albert has limited authority to manage wildlife except for nuisance wildlife, summarized in the Integrated Pest Management Plan. The plan outlines measures to prevent and manage human-wildlife conflicts while protecting the plants and animals in our area. It also promotes healthy vegetation and helps guide pest control activities on public land and within public facilities.Topics in this section
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Last edited: November 16, 2023