Grandin Renaming
The City of St. Albert has received a request, compliant with the City's Municipal Naming Policy (C-CC-05), to rename municipal assets that contain the name Grandin. In addition to the name of the neighbourhood, these municipal assets are:
- Grandin Road
- Grandin Lane
- Grandin Place
- Grandin Ravine
- Grandin Pond
- Grandin Clubhouse
We are inviting your input to help shape this important renaming process! If Council decides to change the name, your feedback will guide the selection of names that reflect St. Albert's identity, heritage, and aspirations for the future.
Why It Matters
Renaming the Grandin Community and these assets is a significant decision that may affect not only residents of the area but the broader St. Albert community. Your input will help City staff and Council choose a name that aligns with our values, recognizes historical and cultural elements, and maintains a shared identity.
Council Decision Pending
No final decision has been made regarding the renaming of the Grandin Neighbourhood and other Grandin-labeled assets. City Council will review all public input, along with staff recommendations, before making a decision after careful deliberation.
We Want to Hear From You
Your input is essential to this process. Whether you live in the Grandin area or elsewhere in St. Albert, we encourage you to share your thoughts through the survey detailed below. This feedback will help ensure any new name reflects our community values and aspirations.
Criteria for New Names
Names should reflect or reference:
- Local geography or topographical features
- Flora, fauna, or natural elements consistent with St. Albert’s “Botanical Arts City” brand
- Cultural, historic, or traditional aspects of local and regional Indigenous peoples
- Significant historic events in St. Albert, Alberta, or Canada
- Diversity in culture, language, or heritage
- Approved thematic structures (e.g., names beginning with “G,” in keeping with the existing convention)
How to Provide Input
The online survey was open from February 3-21, 2025, and is now closed.
What Happens Next
- February 24–March 14, 2025: Staff will review all submissions and prepare a recommendation.
- March 4, 2025: City Council considered but did not pass a motion to hold a plebiscite regarding the potential name change for the Grandin community.
- March 18, 2025: Administration will deliver a recommendation report to Council for a decision on Grandin Renaming.
- If Approved: The City will support any residents affected by address changes.
How Feedback Will Be Used
All suggestions will be reviewed for alignment with the Municipal Naming Policy (C-CC-05). A final report summarizing the qualifying submissions will be presented to Council, and the outcome will be communicated to the public following Council’s decision.
How can I let Council know my thoughts?
Residents who wish to provide input on the potential plebiscite only (not the process of renaming or the possibility of renaming), can address Council at the March 4 meeting.
You can register in advance by contacting the City at: legislative@stalbert.ca
You can sign up to speak at the entrance to Council Chambers when you arrive at the meeting.
If you would like to share your thoughts with Council on Grandin Renaming (everything other than the plebiscite motion), you can address Council at the March 18 meeting.
Registration details and instructions for speaking at the meeting are available on the City website: stalbert.ca/cosa/leadership/meetings/addressing-council
Thank you for your participation. Your input will help shape the next chapter of our community’s identity.
