Family & Community Support Services

MARCH 2026

NOTABLE MARCH DATES

Connect with:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Albert
• Newcomer Connections
• St. Albert Bereavement Fellowship
• St. Albert Community Village and Food Bank
• St. Albert Family & Community Support Services
• St. Albert Family Resource Centre
• St. Albert Further Ed
• St. Albert Housing Society
• St. Albert Public Library
• St. Albert Rental Listing 2026
• St. Albert Seniors Association
• St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association (SASHA)
• STAR Literacy
• Stop Abuse in Families (SAiF) Society
• The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation
• Transitions
• Wellness Matters Talks at Rivers Edge Counselling Centre

Soulfire



Soulfire explores mental health in a fun and engaging way for youth. These monthly workshops focus on building deeper connections through diverse, facilitated activities. 

Soulfire brings experts from the community to provide educational sessions that are accessible and enjoyable, encouraging participants to explore their wellbeing in a supportive community setting. 

Join us on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month; Wednesdays are for students in grades 4 to 6 and Thursdays are for grades 7 to 12. 

Youth can tap into ways to find deeper connections, learn about their own mental health, and have fun doing it!

Check it out at one of our upcoming workshops: 

• March - Anxiety Will Hate This Journal!  
• April - Getting Out of Our Comfort Zones 
• May - Walk with Elder Tom  
• June - Soulfire Park Party

Learn more and register at stalbert.ca/soulfire 

Youth Clubhouse

Looking for a fun, safe, and welcoming space for youth ages 12-18? Youth Clubhouse is now open!

Drop in every Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. to enjoy fun and creative activities including special workshops hosted by community partners — all at no-cost!

No registration needed — just come as you are. 

Drop in and join the fun at Akinsdale Clubhouse (36 Alpine Blvd). 

Upcoming activities include: 

• Soap stone
• Sushi
• Life Skills



Visit stalbert.ca/youthclubhouse for more information 

All Abilities Afternoons

Join All Abilities Afternoons to hang out with friends at the library and watch the Paralympics Hockey Semi-Final on the big screen!

We welcome Adults with developmental disabilities and caregivers.

Register in advance to let us know you're coming or drop-in. CBC will be in attendance!

Eat Well, Spend Less 

Noticing higher food prices at the grocery store? You are not alone! With the rising cost of food, more people are looking for budget-friendly food ideas that keep nutritious food on the table and money in their pockets. Join Amy Shmyr, a registered dietitian with Alberta Health Services to discuss ideas for spending less while continuing to eat well. 

When: March 12, 2026

Where: Downtown St. Albert Public Library

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Register

Tools to do your taxes  

• Get ready to do your taxes - info sheet
• Learn about your taxes – Online Course
• Factsheet: Newcomers

Free Tax Support:

St. Albert Food Bank & Community Village

The Community Volunteer Low Income Tax Program (CVITP) service is offered free of charge to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria and includes doing taxes for the current and previous years. To be eligible for the CVITP, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation. 

Please see website for more details about eligibility.   

Benefit finder tools:

These tools can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive.

• Federal Benefit Finder Tool 
• Benefits Wayfinder Tool  

Online Financial Well-being Actions Website

The aim of the website is to provide an accessible and user-friendly resource that equips partners across Canada in their work to improve financial wellbeing and reduce financial strain.

International Women’s Day Event 2026

Don’t miss the Canadian Women's Federation 2026 International Women’s Day virtual event in partnership with The Globe and Mail.

Thriving at Work moves beyond awareness to action – equipping leaders, teams, and individuals with concrete strategies, tools, and resources to foster mental wellness for women at work.

Join us for a timely and meaningful conversation as we mark International Women’s Day and the continuing progress being made in advancing equity and well-being in the workplace.

When: March 4, 2026

Where: Online, free live event streamed

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. E.T (10:00 a.m. St. Albert-time)

Light up the Night

Join us for a truly special evening of music, connection, and community in support of the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association (SASHA). This fundraising concert is more than a performance; it is a shared moment of reflection, compassion, and gratitude for the care that carries individuals and families through every stage of a palliative journey.

Performances by So Noted Singers, Harmonia, Wellstrings Harp Ensemble, and APAM Cultural Consult, presented by the Africans and African Descendants Friendship Club (AADFC). These gifted musicians are coming together in a rare and meaningful collaboration, creating a rich, moving program that celebrates life, memory, and cultural connection through music.

All proceeds from the concert directly support SASHA’s hospice and community palliative programs, helping ensure that no one faces life’s final journey alone.

When: March 12, 2026

Where: Arden Theatre

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Human Trafficking 101: Service Provider Essentials⁠

Free

Hosted by ACT Alberta

Service providers from various industries including law enforcement, healthcare, social services, government, and community-based organizations are welcome to attend the free, two-hour training Human Trafficking 101: Service Provider Essentials. Each participant will have access to an industry-specific online case study to practice the progression of supporting a victim or survivor.

If you're a community member whose work or volunteer role does not include providing services to vulnerable persons, please register for Human Trafficking 101: Community Member Essentials

When: Multiple dates available

Where: Online

WARM Training 

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The Rural Development Network is offering a free, five-part online training series for people and organizations supporting newcomers in rural Northwest and Central Alberta, however the training is open to all rural communities across Alberta. This includes diverse community sectors like municipalities, community organizations, housing providers, employers, and schools. 

The training will build practical skills and knowledge to help communities welcome, attract, retain, and motivate (WARM) newcomers.

Sessions run from February to May 2026, with multiple dates and times available to fit your schedule. Participants who complete all five sessions will receive a certificate.

This training series is funded by the Government of Alberta’s Settlement, Integration and Language Projects and delivered in partnership with Action for Healthy Communities and the Yellowhead Regional Library. 

For more information about St. Albert Community Vibes Newsletter or to suggest an upcoming event listing for our next newsletter, contact fcss@stalbert.ca.