Welcome To Your Block Party Registration Page!
This is a one-stop shop to obtain permit requests, barricades, sports equipment, free food, and block party resources. If you have questions or need help, call 780-459-1756 (8:00am-5:00pm M-F). Call 780-460-4276 after hours and on weekends.
This web site is operated by St. Albert Neighbourhood Watch.
Your information is only used to administer the Block Party program. We do not sell your information or use it for any other purpose unless you provide permission.
Step 1 - Contact Information:
First Name	Select Ms. Mrs. Miss Mr. Dr.
Last Name
Address
Postal Code
Email Address
Phone: Day/Evening
OK To Contact You?
Please keep me informed about other neighbourhood development events and opportunities for my neighbourhood, such as Conversation Cafes and information sessions. (maximum 5 emails per year)
Step 2 - Party Plan:
Neighbourhood	Select Akinsdale Braeside Campbell Deer Ridge Downtown Erin Ridge Erin Ridge North Forest Lawn Grandin Heritage Lakes Inglewood Jensen Lakes Kingswood Lacombe Park Mission North Ridge Oakmont Pineview Riel Riverside Sturgeon Ville Giroux Woodlands Edmonton
House Count
How many homes are being invited? Neighbourhood Watch will provide flyers for you to distribute to each home. Maps can help when counting the houses being invited. Tap here to find a map of your neighbourhood. Events held in a public space may require approval from St. Albert Recreation and Parks
Date of Party
Alternate Date
Optional - select an alternate event date in case the Event Date is cancelled due to bad weather or other circumstance.
Time of Event
Party Location
Street Closure?
A permit is required if you want to block off the street and must be submitted at least 10 days prior to your event. Tap here to download an application form to block a street. Collapsible plastic barricades can be carried in your car. Tap here for a picture.
Barricade Location(s)
Date Flyers Required
Crime Prevention Flyers should be delivered with your party invitations. If you don't want free food, then flyer delivery is optional.
Food Required?	No Yes
Neighbourhood Watch and Citizen's Patrol will provide free hamburgers, wieners and buns if you distribute crime prevention flyers with your party invitations. Provision of free food is subject to the following conditions: All residents must be invited to your party - you cannot exclude any neighbours. Crime prevention flyers must be delivered to all residences PRIOR to the block party (do not distribute them during the party). The numbers entered for adults and children will only be the people who have CONFIRMED they will attend, and will not include people who MIGHT attend. Cut-off time for food orders is 4 business days before the Pickup Time displayed in Step 3 below, so the number of CONFIRMED adults and children must be entered prior to the cut-off. Parties larger than 150 residences might not qualify - please contact Neighbourhood Watch at 780.460.4276 for confirmation. I will comply with these conditions
Fire Permit?
Portable fire pits on the street require a permit. Tap here for a permit application form. Fire Pits located on a driveway do not require a permit. For more information tap here.
Sport Equipment?
Select your equipment bag in Step 3 after tapping "Save". Meanwhile, tap here to view the sport equipment list..
Karaoke?	Want to have some Karaoke fun at your block party?
Staff from the City of St. Albert will come to your party to lead a karaoke session: In the Additional Info section below, indicate what time frame you would like to have the karaoke portion occur (maximum of 90 minutes). A staff member will contact you to coordinate setup. The karaoke host must supply a relatively flat driveway, provide access to electricity, and provide access to a washroom if necessary. All karaoke supplies (speakers, microphones, music, etc.) are provided by the City of St. Albert. Not all requests will be accommodated due to staff and volunteer constraints. Your karaoke request is currently
Street Safe:	Bike, Board and Blade Rodeo information
Tap here for a Bike, Board and Blade Rodeo tool kit.
Seed Kit:	Pick up seeds from the public library
A variety of seeds are available at the St. Albert Public Library’s Seed Library.
Youth Rewards?	Positics for youth who assist
Have you engaged youth to help with your block party? Show them that the neighbourhood and City of St. Albert value their participation. Reward them with a “Positic” that allows them a free play at a City recreation facility. By selecting this option, you will be provided with 5 Positics. Contact Family and Community Support Services if you need more at fcss@stalbert.ca.
Colouring Books?	Waste Reduction Tips For Your Party
Be Waste Wise" colouring books are available for the kids. You can order them when you fill in the food order at the bottom of this registration page. "What Goes In" poster: Tap here for the poster in a PDF document. Waste reduction tips for your block party: Tap here for the tips in a PDF document.
Food Bank Bin?
The Food Bank will loan a donation bin if you want to place one at the party. For a list of needed items, go to stalbertfoodbankandcommunityvillage.com/support-us/food-hampers/.
Art Activity?	Get creative together with an art activity!
The St. Albert Cultivates the Arts committee has once again provided some great craft options for your event. Select this option to receive a neighbourhood sidewalk art kit. Each kit comes with a variety of chalk, stencils and an idea sheet. Tap here to see the art activity. Tap here to view St. Albert Culture web site.
Spruce Up St Albert?	Do you want gloves and bags to clean up public property?
Check this option if you need gloves and trash bags to use when cleaning up public spaces. The City of St. Albert provides 10 trash bags and 15 pairs of gloves to groups cleaning up public areas. Tap here for more information Contact information: Phone 780.459.1557 Email spruceup@stalbert.ca
Mentor Wanted?
If you check this box, we will have one of our Block Party mentors contact you. The mentors are St. Albert residents who have lots of experience planning block parties.
MLA Invited?
Would you like us to request that a St. Albert MLA (Marie Renaud or Dale Nally) attend your block party?
MP Invited?
Would you like us to request that the St. Albert MP (Michael Cooper) attend your block party?
Invite Council:	Would you like a City Councillor to attend your block party?
You can invite specific Council member(s) to attend your party. https://stalbert.ca/cosa/leadership/council/requests/invite-council/.
Environmental Grants:	Funding for environmental initiatives
The City of St. Albert's Environmental Initiatives Grant Program provides funding to qualifying projects. Tap here for more information or contact Meghan Myers: Phone 780.459.1735 Email mmyers@stalbert.ca
More Resources:	Invitation samples, list examples, insurance, etc.
Want helpers? Register for the Good Neighbour Project and we will introduce you to other people on your street that are interested in a block party. The registration form is here. Examples of party invitations can be downloaded from the City's web site under the "Need some help with your party?" topic. Keep track of who is coming and what they are bringing on the Block Party RSVP List spreadsheet. Make a list of residents and their contact info on the Contact List. Neighbourhood Watch offers free anti-theft screws for St. Albert residents. Use this sign-up sheet at your party for people who would like the screws installed on their vehicle(s). Your homeowner insurance policy should cover most risks.
Additional Info
Click the Save button below before proceeding to Section 3 Step 3 - Party Details:
Sport Equipment Bag	Bag Not Selected Yet       Bag Content List
Confirmed Attendees	Adults                 Children
Important: Only count people who have confirmed they will attend.
Due to limited funding, we cannot provide extra hamburgers and hot dogs for drop-ins. Everyone is welcome to the party, but people who cannot confirm their attendance in advance should be prepared to bring their own food.
Food Item Count	Hamburgers       Hot Dogs
Enter multiples of 12 (items come in dozens).
Colouring Book Count
Pickup Time	Pickup Date Not Selected Yet
If the available pickup times are not convenient, consider asking a neighbour to pick up (and return) the supplies for you.
Text A Reminder To
(Optional) if you want a text message to remind you about the pickup, enter your phone number here. Reminder text messages are sent at 9:00 AM on the pickup date.
Pickup Location
Return Location
Save
Thank you for organizing a block party - you are helping to foster a better community.