Grandin Renaming
Consultation has concluded
At the March 18, 2025, Council Meeting, Council approved a recommendation to remove the name “Grandin” from municipal assets and replace it with new names effective September 1, 2025.
Residents who live on Grandin Road, Grandin Lane, or Grandin Place do not need to take any action until that date. Those affected by address changes will receive a letter from both Canada Post and the City of St. Albert with instructions closer to the effective date.
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Background
The City of St. Albert 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
Public engagement was undertaken to gather feedback on potential new names that reflect St. Albert’s identity, heritage, and aspirations for the future.
Why It Mattered
Renaming the Grandin community and related assets was a significant decision with implications for residents and the broader community. Feedback helped ensure that new names align with community values, acknowledge historical and cultural contexts, and maintain a shared identity.
Council Decision Timeline
March 4, 2025: Council considered, but did not pass, a motion to hold a plebiscite on the renaming.
March 14, 2025: The What We Heard Report summarizing public input was released.
March 18, 2025: Council approved the recommendation to rename Grandin-related municipal assets.
Engagement Process
Public Input Period: February 3–21, 2025
Online survey open to all residents.
Feedback invited on name ideas, guided by the Municipal Naming Policy (C-CC-05).
Staff Review: February 24–March 14, 2025
Submissions reviewed for policy alignment.
Recommendations prepared for Council consideration.
Criteria for New Names
New names needed to reflect or reference one or more of the following:
- 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 Feedback Was Used
All qualifying suggestions were reviewed for alignment with the Municipal Naming Policy. Public input, alongside staff recommendations, informed Council’s final decision.
Resources
We thank all who took the time to share their stories, insights, and ideas for new names that reflect our community’s identity, heritage, and aspirations for the future.
We look forward to honouring these contributions as the new names come into effect. Together, we will continue to build a community that reflects respect, inclusivity, and shared understanding.
