Moving to St. Albert, Alberta? 6 Things you MUST Know | Moving to Alberta
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Moving to St. Albert, Alberta? We'll discuss 6 things you must know before moving to the St. Albert. St. Albert is a great place to live, and I've lived here my entire life. However, there are some cons about living in St. Albert that I will be sharing with you.
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In this video, I'll cover 3 PROS and 3 CONS about living in St. Albert to give you an idea of what to expect. Here's a quick summary of the key points:
CONS:
1. You'll need a car - Public transit is not super efficient. St. Albert's main shopping/grocery/businesses are along the main road (St. Albert Trail) and not very close to many neighbourhoods. It gets VERY cold in the winter and you won't want to wait at bus stops in -40 degrees Celsius. And most events/entertainment are in Edmonton.
2. Property taxes are high - St. Alberts property tax rate as of 2023 is approx. 1.1% of tax assessed value. Compared to Edmonton (0.94%) and Spruce Grove (0.89%) they are considered high for the area. You do get a well-maintained city with some great services.
3. Home Prices are higher too - The benchmark price for Single Family homes in St. Albert is about 13% higher than in Edmonton. So your money won't get you as big of a home as surrounding areas. You will, however, be in a safe neighbourhood no matter where you go in St. Albert.
PROS:
1. SAFETY - St. Albert has been recognized as one of the safest cities in Alberta. There is virtually no homeless population and the community keeps a close watch on suspicious activity. As mentioned before, there are no bad neighbourhoods in St. Albert. No "Ghetto" as some would say.
2. Fantastic Schools - Many families move to St. Albert specifically to enroll their kids in St. Albert schools. And if you don't live within St. Albert it's virtually impossible for your kids to attend school within the city. St. Albert students consistently rank above provincial averages in AP exams.
3. Things to do year-round - St. Albert hosts the largest outdoor farmers market in the country from June to October. Over 275 vendors selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, arts, crafts, beef jerky, spices and more. There are parks, trails, playgrounds, and you can even kayak down the Sturgeon River. In the winter you'll find outdoor hockey rinks (ODRs) in almost every neighbourhood as well as city-maintained skating rinks and trails. There are many organized sport opportunities for people of all ages. And the rocky mountains, specifically Jasper National Park is only a 3.5 hour drive away.
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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Need a Car
01:47 - Property Taxes
02:30 - Home Prices
03:00 - Safety
03:50 - Schools
04:26 - Things to Do
05:29 - Outro
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We moved to St. Albert from London, Ontario. We looked for home in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and found we were able to get the best value for our dollar here! And yes, under $375,000 for a detached bungalow. The safety and lovely neighbourhoods are so worth the property tax. I love the convenience of the 20 minute drive into Edmonton. The peacefulness and beauty of this small town and the X-country skiing here in St. Albert is beyond all dreams! SOOOO happy with our new home...even in -40C. We did buy that second car within a month of moving here! What you said about needing a car was true. However, if you have a great furnace and a reliable vehicle, you'll love it here.
Thats amazing! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your new life in St. Albert, welcome!
Grew up in st Albert, beautiful city. I miss grandin theatres
Grandin theatres was iconic! I miss it too
In my opinion Saint Albert is the best of the small communities surrounding Edmonton, by far. Tons of interesting history and character, tons of green space too - plus excellent restaurants!
I agree! Next video coming out is going to about that very topic :)
Can you do a video on the best neighborhoods in St. Albert for families?
Yes I can! Thank you for the suggestion. Keep an eye out for that video early next week
Hello Evan! Nice to see that you like Paulo Coelho! we have other great writers! When I'm on Canada I'll give you two or three books from brazilian writers (even better than Mr Rabbit! :D)
Sounds great!
Great video. Thanks from Sweden. We are planning to move there next year!
That's very exciting! I'm sure you'll love it here but I hear Sweden is beautiful!
@@Evan_Cochlin That´s right, Sweden is a very beautiful country but we have experienced a lot of criminality, gangs conflicts + a bad economy in recent years. My wife and I thinkg that take this step will be the best for us and our kids. Good luck with the channel!
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@@suecia970 I am sorry to hear that! Thats a big decision and not an easy one to make. But I am sure your kids would have a great life here. Best of luck with the move!
Thanks
Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm thinking of visiting St. Albert in December, any recommendations for cheap accommodation?
Depends what you're looking for but the St. Albert Inn and Best Western Plus are both good. Or, you could check availability on AirBNB if you'd like to stay in a house and get the more local experience.
Do you have any insight on the access to healthcare (doctors and specialists) in comparison to other provinces?
To the best of my knowledge, it is comparable. As with most of Canada, the waiting lists can be quite long depending on a patient's needs and which specialists they need to see. However, the quality of healthcare in Alberta is high.
You mention property taxes are high but you get a lot with it (garbage pick up etc). We are relocating to St. Albert in the new year, and everyone has told us garbage and sewer etc are not included in property taxes and it is a separate bill. Can you confirm? Thanks!
Great question, thank you for asking it! I misspoke on this point and gave the impression that garbage/recycling pickup is included in property taxes. This service is not included. Garbage/Recycling pickup is billed with your city utilities along with your water bill. The average cost for Garbage, Recycling, and Compost bin pickup is about $35/per month TOTAL if you get the large (240 Litre) bins. I apologize for the confusion! The compost depot for yard waste, leaves and branches is indeed included as well as the recycling depot where you can dispose of cardboard, plastics, old electronics, used engine oil etc.
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Yessir, it sure is! 🚘