Published on November 5, 2025

Proposed Financial Plan and Budget Presented to Council

On November 4, Chief Administrative Officer William Fletcher presented the proposed 2026-28 Financial Plan and 2026 Budget to St. Albert City Council for consideration.

The proposed 2026 budget continues to focus on maintaining high standards for the delivery of programs and services to residents, businesses and community stakeholders while setting conditions for future growth, community well-being and economic prosperity.

This year’s financial plan includes:

  • Maintaining high services and service levels.
  • Stimulating economic growth by creating more employment and business opportunities for residents.
  • Balancing increased costs and required investments for a sustainable future.

Have Your Say! 

Provide your feedback on the proposed 2026 budget from Nov 4 to 14, 2025 by taking a short survey at: conversation.stalbert.ca/2026-budget

Learn more about the 2026-28 Financial Plan and 2026 Budget by visiting:
stalbert.ca/budget-2026

Proposed Budget Highlights

  • The proposed 2026 Municipal Operating Budget results in a $151.9 million tax levy, which represents a tax increase of 3.9 per cent.
  • The proposed 2026 Municipal Capital Budget of $45.7 million includes 27 capital charters (requests for funding) focusing on repairing, maintaining and/or replacing existing municipal infrastructure, and seven capital charters that address community growth.
  • The proposed 2026 Utility Operating Budget is $60 million. The proposed monthly utility bill will yield an average increase of 7.9 per cent or a change of $12.98 per month compared to last year.  
  • The proposed 2026 Utility Capital Budget of $18.5 million includes nine capital projects, focusing on repairing, maintaining and/or replacing existing utility infrastructure and one capital charter that addresses community growth.

Want to learn more about how the City’s budget process works?

Watch the Budget Overview video below.

Video length - 3:14

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Last edited: November 5, 2025

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