St. Albert Minute: Athletics Facility, Library Recognition, and New Crosswalk Unveiled

St. Albert Minute - Your weekly one-minute summary of St. Albert politics

This Week In St. Albert:

• There will be a meeting of City Council at 1:00 pm on Tuesday. On the agenda is a presentation from the Edmonton International Airport as well as the St. Albert Public Library CEO. Council will also discuss the 2024 External Financial Audit Program and LED recognition lighting at St. Albert Place, among other items.
  
  
• The Youth Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The Committee will hold a roundtable discussion on the Young Edmonton Grant.
  
  
• The new Raise Athletics facility, currently under construction in southwest St. Albert, is set to be a massive indoor athletics center, spanning 170,000 square feet. The facility will include a variety of courts for sports like pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer, and is expected to draw athletes from across the Edmonton region. With a completion goal of 2025, the center aims to address the high demand for indoor sports facilities in the area, while also serving the community with its restaurant.

Last Week In St. Albert:

• St. Albert has unveiled its first crosswalk dedicated to the Every Child Matters campaign. Designed by artist Karlliea Wood, the crosswalk features imagery of Indigenous children guided by a bear, representing strength and healing. The initiative aims to raise awareness about residential schools and promote reconciliation within the community.
  
  
• Inspector Ryan Comaniuk said he is preparing to retire in early 2025 after 24 years with the RCMP. Since taking command in St. Albert in 2021, he faced significant challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but successfully secured funding for additional officers to strengthen the local detachment. Comaniuk expressed a desire for more proactive community policing, particularly to support vulnerable groups, and says he will miss the close relationships he developed with City staff and residents. After retirement, he plans to explore opportunities in the private sector, potentially in the energy industry.
  
  
• The St. Albert Public Library has received recognition from the Alberta government for its Community Tea and Bannock initiative. This monthly drop-in event fosters dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members, promoting understanding of history through shared stories and refreshments. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver commended the Library Board for their efforts in facilitating conversations and supporting community members on their Truth and Reconciliation journeys. The initiative takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library.

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