FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

SEPTEMBER 2026

NOTABLE SEPTEMBER DATES

PUBLIC INTEREST

Tuesdays - Anchor Men's Group

Wednesdays - Newcomers Conversation Circle

05 - Neutral Ground

08 - PFLAG Support Circle

10 - Library Fall Book Sale

12 - Heritage Harvest Fest

12 - St. Albert 50+ Centre Harvest Fest

14 - Youth in Action

14 - Men's Hub

15 - Hear Our Voices

16 - PFLAG Adult Support

19 - Soulfire

22 - Links Support Group

29 - PFLAG Teen Hangout

30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

COMMITTEES & ORGANIZATIONS

02 – Youth Advisory Committee

16 - Seniors Advisory Committee

17 - St. Albert Older Adult Collaborative

22 - Community Services Advisory Committee

LOCAL RESOURCES

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OLDER ADULTS AND SENIORS

YOUTH AND CHILDREN

Soulfire

Soulfire is back for the 2026-27 school season!

Soulfire is a mental health and wellness group for young people in grades 4 to 9. Through facilitated workshops, participants get to explore what matters to them through meaningful conversations and unique activities.

Soulfire brings in experts from the community to provide educational sessions that are accessible and enjoyable, encouraging participants to explore their wellbeing in a supportive community setting. These monthly workshops focus on building deeper connections through diverse, facilitated activities.

Join us from 4-5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at St. Albert Seniors Association (7 Tache Street).

Soulfire is free to attend, and no registration is required – just drop in!

Upcoming Workshops:

Sep. 19: Pot Decorating, Succulent Planting and Emotional Regulation
Oct. 21: Feelings Are Messy (and That’s Okay!) 
Nov. 18: Connection and Empowerment with Kim Brochu
Dec. 16: Doing Things for Others – A Spirit of Service

Learn more at stalbert.ca/soulfire

Side Quest

Level Up & Unlock Your Future with Side Quest!

Looking for volunteer experience? Join Side Quest! Side Quest is a volunteer experience program for people aged 12 to 18 who are looking to level up their skills.

Build skills for your résumé!
Unlock community connections!
Boost your confidence!

Join at any time and get involved when you want to! This can be a one-time opportunity or longer – you decide your path. We’ll be your guide through your entire quest.

Get started today. Fill out an application at https://stalbert.ca/city/fcss/programs-services/development/side-quest/

FAMILY

Community Support Workers

Family and Community Support Service (FCSS) Community Support Workers are here to help St. Albert residents when they are not sure where to turn. A free, confidential service that connects you with resources and services to meet your needs.

Did you know you can book with a Community Support Worker in the evening or on the weekend?

Please call 780-459-1756 or click the link to book online.

St. Albert Family & School Liaison

The St. Albert Family and school Liaison program is a family-centered resource providing support to individuals and families whose children may be experiencing difficulties, either at home or at school.

This is a confidential, free service provided to St. Albert residents and St. Albert Public Schools.

Program Objectives:

Support children's success at school
Improve family functioning and well-being
Enhance children's personal strengths and abilities

fcss@stalbert.ca

More information

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Neighbourhood Connection: Where Community Begins

The City of St. Albert supports residents’ well being through Neighbourhood Connection initiatives in simple, fun and meaningful ways!

Block Parties – Celebrate your neighbourhood with a fun event.
Play Streets – Create safe, playful spaces where kids and families connect right in their neighbourhoods.
Neighbourhood Connection Grant – Up to $500 in funding for neighbourhood-focused gatherings.
Neighbourhood Connectors – A network of like-minded residents wanting to build welcoming neighbourhoods.
Little Free Libraries – A small community book box where neighbours can share their favourite book or pick up a new read.

Get involved in your community at stalbert.ca/connection

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Date: September 30

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Mission Park, 15 Mission Avenue

Men's Hub

Men's Hub for men to bring your hobbies, projects, or just yourself, to our free events and find more of your people. We have space, guys, snacks, and a bunch of activities to do.

It's low pressure, you choose whether to join in or do your own thing. It's drop-in, so no booking or signing up.

Open to all guys aged 13 and above.

(Minors need to be accompanied by an adult)

Date: September 14

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Red Willow Place, 7 Tache Street

Heritage Harvest Fest

Join us at St. Albert’s Historic River Lots + Grain Elevators as we celebrate harvest time and the beginning of fall.

Tours of the heritage homes.
Family-friendly art activities.
Historic craft demonstrations for the whole family.
Face painting.
Delicious food available for purchase from Wildroots.

Free entry (Donations are happily accepted).

Date: September 12

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 4A Meadowview Drive

Library Fall Book Sale

Shop for adult and teen fiction, adult non-fiction, children's books, pocketbooks, blu-rays, DVDs and audiobooks.

Hardcovers & trade paperbacks $2; Pocketbooks $1; Children's books $1; all AV $1.

Fill a bag: ongoing for the entire sale, fill a bag of books for $20 – we provide the bags!

Date: September 10 - 14

Time: 10:00 a.m. September 10. During Library hours thereafter

Location: St. Albert Place Lobby, 5 St. Anne Street

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

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