April 2021 Issue:
Development on the Rise in St. Albert
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Resilient Development on St. Albert Trail
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St. Albert Trail has been a staple for commercial and retail growth over the past decade with several developers leading the charge to push the boundaries north in both residential and commercial development, which is paving the way for renewed interest in St. Albert as a place to live and to do business.
Local developer, Landrex, has continued to be at the forefront of growth in St. Albert, despite the economic challenges we have faced over the past 15 months. 2021 is showing great promise to become one for the record books as indicated by the increased permit applications in Q1.
Erin Ridge North Residential, will see new park space being created, highlighting two storm water ponds that will offer walking trails, which will complement the 80+ residential lots being further developed this year.
Erin Ridge Commercial Development, located in the heart of Erin Ridge North, will provide commercial and retail space with a unique design to allow for rooftop patios. Construction is anticipated to be underway in the coming months with occupancy as early as fall 2021.
The Summit Centre will be finalizing renovations by fall of 2021, offering lease space for office and the medical trade, which bodes well due to its proximity to Sturgeon Community Hospital.
To round out development on St. Albert Trail, the first phase of an Urban Village is slated to start construction in the fall of 2021 that will present a mixed-use opportunity, featuring an amenity park and abundant underground and surface parking which will complement its urban design.
Despite the current economic challenges, St. Albert continues to show resiliency through investment attraction and residential development, forging ahead with sustainable growth through strategic partnership with land and property developers, such as Landrex.
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The Big Bake featuring St. Albert's Confections Cake Co.
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If you have seen and tasted the custom cakes and pastries from St. Albert’s downtown cake shop and dessert bar Confections Cake Co., then you already know they have some of the best talent and baking skills out there.
Part owner and pastry chef Brittany Allen and her skilled team of bakers Jocelyne and Alex will be showcasing their skills in front of a national audience this April on the Food Network show The Big Bake.
The Big Bake is a baking competition series with themed holiday and spring episodes. In each episode, three professional baking teams have five hours to design, bake and decorate a grand-scale cake creation based on a set theme. The winning team takes home a ten-thousand-dollar prize.
Be sure to check out the show on Food Network Canada this month. Brittany, Alex and Jocelyne’s episode will air Tuesday April 13 at 9pm ET/PT (7pm MDT). Show your ongoing support by visiting their shop in St. Albert to say hello and pick up your own delicious desserts.
Confections Cake Co.
140 – 15 Perron St, St. Albert
(587) 873 - 6502
Store Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 8am – 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 5pm
Closed Mondays
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The Government of Canada has extended the deadline for applications for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). The deadline for applications has been extended until June 30, 2021.
CEBA is a program that allows small businesses and not-for-profits that have been hard-hit by COVID to apply for interest-free loans of up to $60,000. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31 2022 will result in loan forgiveness of 33% (up to $20,000). To be eligible for the loan, an applicant must:
· Have a CRA Business Number with an effective date of registration on or prior to March 1 2021;
· Have an active business chequing/operating account with a financial institution;
· Intend to continue to operate their business or to resume operations.
For more information about the program and to apply for the program, please visit the following webpage: https://ceba-cuec.ca/.
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Support Local Business Directory
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Business Link is a non-profit organization that helps entrepreneurs and businesses run and grow their businesses.
The organization has recently created the “Support Local AB” online business directory to promote local businesses.
Alberta-based businesses can create a free listing for their business on the directory, and can include contact information, a description of the business, as well as photos on their listing.
The directory is supported by the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada, which allows for all businesses to list themselves for free. A listing will allow for businesses to reach new customers, as Business Link promotes the directory to generate traffic to the webpage. Businesses can update their listing with hours of operation and information such as curbside pickup/delivery and remote service options; this helps to increase the online presence of businesses that may not have the ability to create their own website and promote it. The directory also helps businesses gain marketing exposure, as Business Link highlights businesses on the directory through their existing social media channels, newsletter and website.
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Business Spotlight On... Breadlove
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Laura Rogerson started Breadlove out of her home ten years ago. She would mix her bread up during the day on Fridays, then sleep for a few hours so that she could spend the night baking the bread so it would be warm when it arrived at her booth at the St. Albert Farmers’ Market. Most weeks her bread would sell out within a few hours.
After a few years of selling bread, Laura decided she wanted to share her love of breadmaking by teaching others her techniques; she started to offer breadmaking classes out of her home and then moved them to the Little White School House in 2018.
In November 2019, Laura expanded her business and opened a second booth at the Edmonton Downtown Farmers’ Market. That same month, she also saw a For Lease sign in a store window on St. Michael Street in St. Albert and after crunching numbers, determined the space would work for teaching breadmaking classes. She took possession of the space on December 1, 2019 and began renovations.
Laura completed the renovations and was excited to host her first breadmaking class in her new location on March 15, 2020 but then COVID-19 hit. She had to cancel her breadmaking classes and transitioned her storefront to a micro-bakery.
Over the past year, Laura has pivoted her business several times to remain profitable during the pandemic. She has upgraded her website so that bread can be ordered online and has temporarily transitioned to offer virtual breadmaking classes. She recently closed her booth at the Edmonton Downtown Farmers’ Market but has increased her hours at her St. Albert location. She has partnered with other local producers and will soon be offering their products in her store.
Beginning next month, and continuing throughout the summer, Laura will be offering picnic baskets and doing monthly pop-up pizza pre-orders.
With core items like country loaves, sourdough breads, cinnamon rolls and focaccia, and specialty items such as hot cross buns, chocolate bars, and honey Breadlove is sure to tempt your taste buds.
To learn more about Breadlove, visit their website at breadlove.ca.
Breadlove
46C St. Michael Street
St. Albert, AB
780-953-2261
Current Hours:
Fridays, Noon – 6 pm
Saturdays, 9 am – 3 pm
Will be open additional hours during the summer – visit their website breadlove.ca for more information.
The Spotlight on Business is a monthly feature wherein we highlight a local business and learn more about what they do and how they positively contribute to the identity and economy of St. Albert. If you, or someone you know, would like to be featured in a future issue, please contact npearson@stalbert.ca with a brief description of the organization.
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New Businesses in St. Albert |
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Commercial/Industrial Businesses
Auto Finance Now Ltd
780-708-2071
A-4 Riel Drive
Online Automobile Dealer
Bloom Stones Floral and Gifts
OPENING SOON
780-920-4485
250-1115 St Albert Trail
Flowers and Gifts
Erin Ridge Medical Clinic
587-751-1777
120-975 St Albert Trail
Medical Clinic
F&L Cannabis Inc
OPENING SOON
780-621-0420
100-200 Boudreau Road
Cannabis Retail
Formidable Designs
780-886-1927
202-7 Perron St
Software Development
Goodwill on the Trail
780-430-0157
730 St Albert Trail
Thrift Stores of Second Hand Donated Goods, Receiving Donation & Processing of Donated Goods
Infinity Therapeutic Massage
780-910-1381
20-11 Rowland Cres
Massage Therapy Clinic
MIC Medical Imaging
780-450-4089
110-625 St Albert Trail
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Clinic
Mogo Electrical Installations
780-499-0909
50-42 Riel Drive
Commercial Electrical Contractor
Ontrack Reading Centre Inc.
780-222-3455
215-200 Carnegie Drive
Education Business Providing Reading Intervention Services to Students
Therapeutic Body Concepts
780-456-1868
560-1115 St Albert Trail
Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Services
Sturgeon River Motors
780-460-0893
24A Rayborn Cres
Auto Sales and Service
Yarn Divas Tea & Fibre Emporium
OPENING SOON
780-920-3240
190-175 Carleton Drive
Knitting and Fibre Retail, Tea House and Dye Studio
Home-Based Businesses
Brewmill Candle Company
780-210-0730
Candles
C.A.N Construction & Contracting Corp
587-777-9734
Property Maintenance/ Handyman
Classic Lash & Brow
780-974-5624
Beauty Enhancements Treatments
Design for soul
780-993-7189
Mala Jewelry
Dragon Carpentry and Renovations
587-589-2062
Carpentry and Renovations
Faerie Garden Bath Bombs
OPENING SOON
780-977-7592
Garden Bath Bombs
Kim Oballes
780-850-0863
Authentic Goods, Wellness and Beauty
Luminate Workplace Investigation
825-461-4178
Workplace Investigation Services
Merenda Property Services
587-985-7371
Property Services – Physical Work
Poppy Rose Boutique Inc.
780-695-2438
Online Boutique
Robertson SLP
780-298-2852
Speech and Language Therapy
Savvy Custom Creations
780-695-4794
Custom Apparel and Housewares
Urban Coops
780-266-9893
Building Urban Hen Coops (Off-Site) That Comply with City Bylaw Requirements
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St. Albert Economic Development
29 Sir Winston Churchill Ave,
St. Albert, AB T8N 0G3
780-459-1500
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