Mission
ACFA is a non-profit organization to promote French cultural activities and workshops.
Fiers de leurs contributions présentes et historiques, les Francophones sont valorisés et appréciés par tous.
Votre association canadienne-française pour les régions de Legal, Morinville & St-Albert
Who We Are
Proud of their present and historical contributions, the Francophones are valorized and appreciated by all.
As an organization they wish to promote language and culture of ACFA Regionale Centralta at the service of the Francophones and Franco-curious in Legal, Morinville and St. Albert region.
Services
L'ACFA de Centralta owns and manages the Centralta Community Centre, which is available to rent for weddings or funerals, meetings, community events, special interest groups, sports activities, receptions and a commercial kitchen is available.
Join
Contact the ACFA if you would like to volunteer for activities such as Sugar Shacks, Francothon or other activities.
Send them an email, or find them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Given the inherent physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual and social benefits for persons 55 plus years of age who pursue an active lifestyle, Alberta 55 plus shall initiate and sponsor activities which support these benefits.
We are a volunteer action group that promotes sport and recreation for Albertan's 55+ across the province of Alberta.
(a) we plan workshops to expose local mature adults to the association and show them how they can be an integral part (b) provide resource people and set up instructional demonstrations to develop and promote the games of pickleball, floor curling and other recreational activities, (c) give talks to groups concerning the role of the association, future plans and other related topics and much more.
The Food Bank serves this in need in Bon Accord, Gibbons, Namao, Legal and surrounding area. Contact the organization for more information or if you know someone in need.
The Bon Accord Gibbons Food Bank is located in the Gibbons Family Resource Centre.
Club 60 Roses is a Senior's drop-in club. Membership is available to anyone over 50 years of age.
Drop-in social evenings are held on Wednesday evening expect in July and August. Additionally, the Club offers breakfasts on the first Sunday of each month excluding January, July and August as well as any Sunday that falls on a Statutory Holiday.
The Club is always looking for volunteers and anyone who would be willing to serve a a member on the board of directors. If you are looking for a fun new way to get involved and active in the community consider Club 60 Roses.
The Club meets regularly on the second Thursday of every month except July and August at 7:00 p.m. at the Club 60 Roses hall.
Community Futures Tawatinaw Region is a community driven, non-profit organization staffed by business professionals and guided by a volunteer Board of Directors. They provide a wide range of small business services and business management tools and financing for people wanting to start, expand, franchise or sell a business. They also run a number of specialized education programs, organize exciting youth entrepreneurship events and actively work with community and business leaders to foster rural economic growth.
Community Futures Tawatinaw Region offer a wide range of services to support rural small business owners and entrepreneurs, including:
The majority of Community Futures Tawatinaw Region's services are FREE. Business owners or entrepreneurs can make an appointment to speak with their Business or Marketing Analysts anytime for free. Email them today or find them on Facebook!
To provide emergency services to the Town of Legal and surrounding area.
The District of Legal Fire Department offers firefighting, emergency medical services and Alberta Emergency Management Preparedness.
For more information, please send an email.
The District of Legal Fire Department is always looking for volunteers, male or female, at least 16 years of age or older. Training is provided (First Aid/CPR, NFPA Level I and Level II Firefighting)
Recruiting is done September 1st to September 30th, however, they accept resume's all year long.
The District of Legal Fire Department meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Legal Fire Hall.
École Alexandre-Taché's is offering French first language education to 180 students from grade 7 to 12. Our territory includes St. Albert, a portion of Edmonton (west of Manning Drive and north of Yellowhead Trail), cities of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Morinville, Legal, Westlock, Redwater, Gibbons and surrounding communities.
École Citadelle has been offering French first language programming to students from Legal, Morinville, Bon Accord, Gibbons, Redwater, Clyde, Cardiff and the area north of Fort Saskatchewan since 1990.
The school is focused on reaching excellence and providing a strong foundation to students from kindergarten to grade 9.
The Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) supports military families as they navigate the unique challenges of military life through programs and services that enhance their strength and resilience.
Located on Canadian Armed Forces Bases and Wings, local Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) are the hub of military communities. MFRCs provide programs and services that empower and encourage strong, independent individuals and families. The model chosen for the delivery of military family services is one of family support and community development.
Each centre is a not-for-profit organization, managed by a volunteer board of directors, represented by a majority of military family members. Board members are elected by the community. They assess local needs, in order to avoid duplication of community services and resources, while determining priorities, providing leadership and the mandated delivery of the national Military Family Services Program
The MFRC offers programs and services for military families, veterans and their families, as well as families of the fallen. Their services are available for those 18-65 years.
Some programs and services they offer are: Child/Youth Development and Parenting Support, Community Development and Integration, Deployment Support, and Mental Health.
For more information send them an email or visit their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.
The Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre is looking for volunteers! Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by calling 780-973-4011 Ext. 6300.
Families First Society is a charitable organization serving families through early childhood development, parenting programs and family support that supports the Fort Saskachewan and Sturgeon Region.
When our community–our village–works together we will improve the lives of families.
FFS create a safe environment to nurture future strong healthy generations.
They partner with other organizations and government initiatives to provide programming in Fort Saskachewan and Sturgeon Region.
The Fete committee will be open-minded in organizing a weekend of multi-generational festivities that will provide opportunities for family, friends and visitors to connect.
Each year a strong and dedicated group of volunteers put on the Fete au Village traditional celebrations aiming to attract families from age 0 - 95! The success of event hinges not only on the support of volunteers and services groups but also on the attendance. The festival is a great place to make lasting memories. Check them out on Facebook to get involved or to see for yourself just how great the festival is.
Friends of Legal Library Society is here to support library services for Legal and the surrounding area.
This society would then work towards setting up library services for our community.
Friends of Legal Library Society is always looking for volunteers to take board positions and help with fundraising efforts.
Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Citadel Centre. Libraries are for everyone, so we welcome everyone!
For more information, send them an email or visit them on Facebook.
Healthy Families Healthy Futures is made up of people who truly care—from our local board of directors to our professional staff and our volunteers. We care about what we do, we care about the people we serve, and we care about the society in which we live.
We have many community partnerships and offer services in over 14 communities, serving a population of 90,000. We adhere to the accreditation standards of Imagine Canada and the Provincial standards for Home Visitation Programs.
Healthy Families Healthy Futures is a member of AASCF (Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families), AHVNA (Alberta Home Visitation Network Association), and Family Resources Programs Canada.
We work with individuals, families, and communities. We support people "where they are at" to build trusting and caring relationships that empower people to make positive changes in their lives.
Enriching the lives of our residents and communities through safe, diverse, quality housing and innovative services.
We offer community affordable housing and senior housing in St Albert, Morinville, Sturgeon county, Westlock County, Gibbons, Redwater, Legal, Westlock, Bon Accord, Clyde and MD of Lesser Slave River No. 124.
We are looking for volunteers at our lodges to interact with our residents. Send an email for more information.
Jessie’s House serves individuals of any age or gender, and families. We provide trauma informed services that meet clients where they are at, aiming to reduce as many barriers to service as possible. We also provide Family Violence Outreach programs to support individuals living with violence at home and Education programming to the community.
All ages, all genders. Individuals experiencing family violence.
We are not currently looking for volunteers, however, check jessicamartelmemorialfoundation.com for updates.
For more information, like them on Facebook, follow them on Instagram or Twitter.
The mission of the Legal & District Chamber of Commerce is to present its fellow members and residents of the district with the highest level of integrity and accountability in the promotion and improvement of trade and commerce as well as the economic and general well-being of the district.
One of the Chamber's main roles is advocacy. We protect the interests of our members by keeping up to date with bylaws and policies that could have an effect on our member businesses. Having representation at the discussion table when policies are being formed enables us to protect those interests. Some of the issues with which the Chamber is involved are Business Development, Bylaws, Government Relations, Transportation and Community and Economic Development. There are, however, other benefits to being a member of the Legal & District Chamber of Commerce. To see all the benefits, click here.
The Legal & District Chamber of Commerce is always seeking active volunteers and those interested in sitting as an executive board member.
The Chamber welcomes all new and old businesses and entrepreneurs of all ages.
For more information, send them and email or visit their Facebook page.
The Chamber meets regularly on the second Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at Citadel Center, 4812 - 51 Avenue, Legal. To obtain a membership, become a volunteer or learn more about the Chamber consider attending a meeting.
Annual General Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Contact the Legal & District Chamber of Commerce for details of the event.
Legal Adult (18+) Volleyball is co-ed and welcomes players of all skill levels. The club's mission is to "Play Fun Volleyball". Check them out on Facebook for more details.
The Catholic Women's League calls its members to grown in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.
We are the united voice of Catholic women across Canada providing faith-based opportunities for social interaction, personal development and community services. As an organization they contribute to the life and vitality of the church, family, and community both at home and abroad.
There are strong roots, the council was founded in Legal in 1962. The CWL represents over 85,000 Catholic women across Canada. We are a part of the St Paul diocese which has 600 CWL members in 19 councils throughout the diocese. There are currently 30 members in Legal.
We support our parish and community however we can.
New members are always welcome. We require volunteers for fundraisers one or twice during the year. The organization welcomes women of all denominations, 16 years of age or older, who want to make our community a better place to live.
For more information, please send an email or find them on Facebook.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the St Emile Rectory at 7:30 p.m. except for July, August and December.
To have an involvement and partnership with the local RCMP in community based crime prevention and to act as additional "ears and eyes".
Legal COP patrols the community for any suspicious or criminal activity. They record all suspicious or criminal activity to the RCMP, and report appropriate activities to the authorities.
Legal COP is continually looking for volunteers. In order to join the group, prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check. Visit the Town Office to pick up your application package. The Legal COP is open to most age demographics, send them an email for more information.
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Citadel Centre.
To create a communal gardening space.
To provide garden plots for Legal residents to plant, maintain, and harvest.
There are 15 garden plots available for planting a summer garden. The gardens are located on 43rd street north. Each garden measures 20' x 20' in size.
If you would like to plant, maintain, weed, and harvest your own garden, please contact Jeannie Charrois prior to May 1st. The cost is $20.00 for a garden. Gardeners in good standing will have first right to their garden plot in future years.
Any age. There are families who garden with their kids, and seniors who now live in condos who want to maintain a garden.
To promote community spirit, encourage new friendships through on ice competitions and off ice social events.
Mondays: Men's League
Tuesdays: Ladies' League
Wednesdays: Junior Curling Program (6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.) / Open Recreation Drop-In Curling (7:30 P.M.)
Fridays: Mixed League
We have the lowest league prices in Sturgeon County. 1/2 price for new members, Juniors and second leagues.
The Legal Curling Club is open to ages 8-80!
For more information, send them an email, or check them out on Facebook!
Legal Fun Hockey strives to make hockey accessible to all kids who want to play.
Legal Fun Hockey offers simple, affordable hockey programs to Legal and area kids (ages 4 to 16). These programs take place Saturday mornings at the Legal arena from November to February. We also offer equipment lending and sponsorship to cover registration costs.
Our programs usually fill up quickly but if you want to be on our email list to find out when registration opens please send us an email (legalfunhockey@gmail.com)
Legal Garden Club is a group of individuals who are passionate about plants and flowers. They get together to share information and plants with other members of the Club, and sometimes visit beautiful gardens together.
The Club typically meets in the Spring, Summer and Fall and anyone is welcome to join.
Email for more information.
The Legal Lions Club, formed in 1976, is part of an international organization founded with a desire to serve and strengthen the communities in which we live. Our global causes are Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment, and Childhood Cancer.
Their mission is service, and service is visible. Its effects are measurable. Equipped with insight and inspired by opportunity, the Legal Lions Club supports the communities, the regions, and the world together. Through action they fulfill their mission.
The Legal Lions Club actively support the community of Legal by donating to the Bon Accord Gibbons Food Bank, Family Resources Centre, as well as heading up the annual Hwy 2 clean up, participate in the annual Canada Day celebrations, and Remembrance Day ceremonies, just to name a few. Pancake breakfasts have been a huge part of their rich history in the community. Their global causes are Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment, and Childhood Cancer.
Legal Lions Club is a passionate group of volunteers who are looking to make a difference in the community. They make significant contributions to the town and are heavily focused on youth development and activities. They are always seeking and ready to welcome new members (18yrs+) who are interested in being active volunteers - everyone is welcome! If you are younger and interested in getting involved, please contact them.
The Club meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. virtually and/or in person (in the Club 60 Roses basement). Drop by a meeting, send them an email or check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
To provide transportation for groups of local residents at a reasonable rate for all types of outings and activities. The Club serves all of Legal's residents with a special focus on seniors who have limited outing opportunities.
The Club offers an 18-seat bus for hire to any local points and areas in and around Edmonton. In addition the Club offers local tours for points of interest such as the mural walk and Christmas light drives. The bus is suitable any type of group outing and is wheelchair accessible.
The Club meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Club 60 Roses basement. For more information drop by a meeting or give them a call.
Legal Minor Ball Association provides the youth of Legal and area the opportunity to learn and develop sport and life skills through organized softball and baseball.
Legal Minor Ball Association creates and organize teams for children age 5 - 18 years old.
Interested in volunteering? Legal Minor Ball Association is looking for you!
Positions available: Board Members, Coaches, Fundraisers, Umpires (paid)
Send them an email for more information or visit them on Facebook!
Legal School is a Christ centered community committed to nurturing lifelong learners, leaders, and global citizens while instilling virtues in the lives of our students.
Legal School is a PreKindergarten to Grade 9 community school that has a long history of serving families in the Town of Legal, and surrounding farms and acreages. The school community includes passionate staff members, engaged students, caring families and supportive community groups. Legal School is a Christ Centered Learning Community committed to providing students with quality education and experiential learning. Each student is a precious gift from God. At Legal School, we recognize the talents, strengths and uniqueness of individuals and we engage our students to use these for the good of all. We offer a caring and supportive environment that promotes student growth and achievement.
Our academic focus is on literacy and numeracy while also offering a wide variety of courses that teach students the skills and competencies they need for the world of work and the 21st century. We offer dynamic options to students in grades 4-9 such as cooking, gardening, sewing, hockey, recreation, STEM/STEAM, photography, robotics, sports medicine, driver's education, outdoor education, and more!
Come visit and take a tour. All are welcome at Legal School.
Send them an email, like them on Facebook or follow them on Instagram.
To contact the Legal Soccer Club - send them an email at Legal_soccer@hotmail.com!
Morinville Community High School is located 20 minutes from Legal and is committed to grades 9-12.
The Centralta Tourism Society is a non-profit organization that promotes the Centralta region in Albert and its Francophone heritage. Through the website and other means of communication, the organization helps people to discover the wonderful attractions that can be found in the Legal, Morinville and St. Albert. For more information check them out on Facebook.
To learn more about the murals of Legal and surrounding area in preparation for a day-trip to the country, look to the Balado Discover centre.
The Men of Service, previously known as the local Knights of Columbus council, are founded on concepts focused on Family, Faith and Community. It is our goal to provide services and funding to support all those in and around the Town of Legal.
Over many decades, our group of men have assisted with infrastructure projects, such as those focused on community gathering, sports, church facilities and cemetery maintenance. We continue to work in partnership with the community, organizing and implementing the local Christmas Hamper/Santa’s Anonymous program. Through regular fundraising, we are capable of providing assistance with specific requests and causes that effect our families and neighbours.
Historically, the Knights of Columbus has been a Catholic organization, managed at a world-wide scale. In our home community of Legal, the same group of men have decided to change their focus to a more local approach as the “Men of Service”, inviting all men who are interested in the same values and principles.
The Men of Service are always looking for new volunteers who are interested in the same founding principles! If you or someone is interested in becoming a part of the organization, but would prefer to learn more, you can become part of their email distribution group by sending them your email address.
Meetings are held quarterly and as required.
Catholic parish where parishioners and strangers can build up faith and worship God with the community in a parish setting.
Office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
Email: st.emileparish@outlook.com
It is the mission of the Sturgeon Adult Learning Council (SALC) to assess adult learning needs and facilitate efforts in the provision of resources, information and education for community members within the Sturgeon Region.
SALC serves the needs of adult learners throughout the Sturgeon Region. They are co-located with other regional programs in the Gibbons Family Resource Centre. (Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
The SALC is a regional program supporting life long learning for adults living in Bon Accord, Gibbons, Lancaster Park, Legal, Morinville, Redwater and Sturgeon County.
The SALC serves adults (17 years to seniors) who want to continue learning to improve their lives. They offer programs and supports for adult learners that include literacy, numeracy, computer, language (English and French) and parenting programs.
Check them out on Facebook.
The SALC is looking for volunteers to help adults learn or practice English, computer basics or numeracy. Call Chris for details.
The SALC meets three times per year, from 9:30-11:30am.
Sturgeon Adult Literacy is located in the Gibbons Family Resource Centre.
Sturgeon Composite High School (SCHS) is one of the largest rural high schools in Alberta. It is a dynamic and comprehensive high school that serves students in grades 10 through 12 from the Sturgeon County area, as well as many from St. Albert and Edmonton. It prepares students to be successful in their chosen paths through a balance of excellent academics and optional programs and activities.
The Sturgeon Youth Council is an amazing team that provides leadership opportunities and youth activities to the community. As a member of Sturgeon Youth Council, you will develop leadership skills, plan activities for your peers, volunteer with the food bank, and more.
We welcome Sturgeon County youth in grades seven to 12, aged 13-18. Meetings are on the first Monday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Sturgeon County Centre.
Providing local youths an opportunity to play minor hockey.
Sturgeon Hockey Club develops hockey skills as well as instilling community involvement and personal growth among our communities youth.
Hockey Development and/or League Play from U7 to U18.
SHC is looking for Board Members, Coaches and Team Administrators
Sturgeon Public Schools provides quality Pre-K programming while engaging the seniors of the community through the mentoring of the child participants. The program targets the social/emotional health of both seniors and children, promotes positive attitudes and better understanding between intergenerational populations through positive interactions, creates a symbiotic learning environment for both children and adults, promotes physical coordination and development through music and movement and creates opportunities for life long learning.
A day at Pre-K may involve the following:
Find them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
In 2015 Sturgeon County, Morinville, Gibbons, Redwater, Bon Accord and Legal entered into the Sturgeon Regional Emergency Management Partnership (SREMP). The purpose of this partnership is to assists the municipalities to prepare for, respond to and recover from adverse events. The partnership uses the Regional Emergency Plan as guiding document for all activities. The entire process has been approved by a Ministerial Order received from the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
For more information on SREMP, visit their website or send an email.
Area residents that are empowered to play an active role in policing.
A lifetime membership fee of $25.00 per household will entitle you to the benefits of being involved with this worthwhile program. When you become a member, you will regularly receive timely and informative emails about RCMP reported criminal activity in the county.
Meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Light refreshments are served. (Note: meetings are not held in July or August)
Victim Services Unit (Association) - Sturgeon Region is a volunteer organization working in partnership with the Morinville RCMP to provide court and emotional support, information and community referrals to victims of crime or trauma. Many resources are available by contacting this organization.
Victim Services Unit (Association) - Sturgeon Region has a facility court dog, a certified emotional support dog primarily for children and youth attending court.
Victim Services Unit (Association) - Sturgeon Region service the Morinville RCMP Detachment which includes:
Victim Services Unit (Association) - Sturgeon Region is a volunteer organization working in partnership with the Morinville RCMP to pprovide court and emotional support, information and community referrals to victims of crime or trauma.
Victim Services Unit (Association) - Sturgeon Region is a 24/7/365 crisis response team that partners with the Morinville RCMP to offer support in various forms to those facing the effects of crime and trauma.
At this time Victim Services Unit (Association) - Sturgeon Region is fully staffed. Individuals can call or visit our website for information.
Email them for more information, or visit them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Our volunteer drivers provide reasonable priced transportation service for those in the area who do not, or cannot drive. Equipped with a 7-passenger van, we transport for medical appointments to all area hospitals and offices. We will also drive you for groceries, banking and other appointments. Drivers will wait for you at appointments. Transportation to Edmonton Airport is available. Phone for booking and pricing.
The association has been in operation since 1986 working along side of the Legal Lions Club.