Jubilee 1961 - Present Organisations

Up to 1961

1931	St Albert Catholic Women's League [Historical Network] The League was established with "a strong emphasis on the spiritual needs of the members", and most of their activities involved helping out where needed in the community. [BRV 737]
1939	St Albert Community League [Historical Network] The League's decision to build a Community Hall brought the community together for the project. The men worked on the building while the women would serve drinks to them as well as fundraise for the construction. [BRV 737]
1946	St Albert Women's Institute [Historical Network] This Institute formed from the Red Cross group that worked during WWII. Members were very involved in the community, including a project for a library and numerous campaigns for various medical foundations. [BRV 737]
1951	St Albert Lions' Club [Historical Network] Fundraising allowed the Club to develop Lions' Park. They were also heavily involved, with the Knights of Columbus, in holding the Soap Box Derby that was part of St Albert's 100th anniversary. [BRV 739]
1956	Girl Guides of Canada in St Albert [Historical Network] The Girl Guides have been involved in numerous projects and volunteer extensively in the community. [BRV 738]
1958	St Albert Branch 271 Royal Canadian Legion [Historical Network] The Legion runs several activities, starting in 1959 with its first Soap box Derby, and in 1961, the Poppy Fund Essay Contest. [BRV 738]
1959	The Knights of Columbus - St Albert Council 4742 [Historical Network] The Knights of Columbus was a fraternity of Catholic men formed in 1882, and were committed to "assist fellow brother Knights in practising true charity, unity, and fraternity". Similarly, the St Albert chapter is involved in many activities that benefit the community. [BRV 739]
1961	The Marguerite D'Youville Auxilliary [Historical Network] The Youville Home became a Nursing Home in 1961 when the provincial government began to provide care for the elderly. Following was the formation of the Hospital Auxiliary. Members have been holding their traditional Annual Tea and Bazaar. [BRV 740]

After 1961

1962	Arts and Crafts Guild [Historical Network] The Guild registered under the Societies Act and among its aims was the chance to teach others a variety of arts and crafts, as well as to bring awareness and appreciation of arts and crafts in the community. [BRV 740] Balmoral Lodge AF & AM in St Albert [Historical Network] At its beginning, the Lodge met at the Lower Hall in St Albert United Church before moving to Braeside Presbyterian Church from 1978 to 1983. [BRV 740]
1969	The St Albert Breakfast Lions Club [Historical Network] The Club emphasised its activities for the "Senior Citizens, student development, and minor sports". To name a few commitments, they had had an active role in building the Senior Citizen Drop-In Centre, "supporting the minor sports, [and] sponsoring Scouts and Beavers". [BRV 741] Sturgeon General Hospital Auxiliary [Historical Network] The Auxiliary fundraises in order to provide hospital equipment and services for patients. It became affiliated with the Albert Hospital Auxiliary Association in 1984. [BRV 741]
1970	The Baha'is of St Albert [Historical Network] Dr and Mrs Glen Eyford brought the Baha'i Faith with them when they settled in St Albert. They opened their home to those who wanted to hear the message of Baha'u'lla and were also involved in the community. [BRV 742]
1972	St Albert Historical Society [Historical Network] The Historical Society was formed when the Father Lacombe Museum was to undergo renovation. It is committed to preserving the history of St Albert. [BRV 742]
1973	St Albert Progress Club [Historical Network] The St Albert Club is part of the Canadian Progress Club, whose aims include "improving the Canadian environment by coping with needs of the community and their uniting of all the people of Canada into a nation that stands as one of the great and prosperous peoples of the world". [BRV 743]
1978	St Albert Association for the Handicapped [Historical Network] The Association was formed in order to provide support and services to any handicap and their families. [BRV 742]
1983	Associated Canadian Travellers [Historical Network] The St Albert chapter is heavily invovled in fundraising for such organisations as the St Albert Association for the Handicapped, the Northern Alberta Crippled Children's Fund, and many others. [BRV 743] Cosmopolitan Club [Historical Network] The St Albert Cosmopolitan Club's aims are to "develop good citizenship and brotherhood through unity; to contribute to community welfare through service". They have supported many community projects. [BRV 742]