Join Zone 28 and 32 for an engaging session showcasing the work of Rotary and a message of peace. This online session (Zoom) will be held on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm. You can register now at this link.
WOW! Community helping community was evidenced once again at the St. Albert Fights Hunger event. Thanks to everyone who sponsored and volunteered for this outstanding demonstration of what people can to together collectively while all pulling on the same rope. I am honoured and humbled to be a Rotarian working along side you doing good in the world. THANKS SO MUCH for your commitment to do good in the world. Saturday was a good day!
Our Peace Action Group had the joy of spending time with four Grade 2 classes at Leo Nickerson Elementary School, where we read All Are Welcome, explored what kindness, inclusion, and understanding truly mean, and created Peace Cards with special messages for their loved ones.
Teaching young people about kindness, inclusion, respect and understanding is one of the most meaningful ways we build peace and help shape stronger, more compassionate communities.
Thank you to our Peace Action Group members, Lynne, Ron, and former exchange student Jessica for joining us and helping make this experience so meaningful.
Sergeant at Arms Jim is asking for your help in tracking down his #1 fugitive, whose indiscretions include showing up late for the Paul Harris Community Awards evening and ditching the Friday meeting early! Anyone knowing of Daniela's whereabouts is asking to contact Jim forthwith. Thanks.
On Friday the club honoured Past President (2023-24) Doug Webster on his last day at the St. Albert Food Bank. The now-retired Mr. Webster is looking forward to a well earned retirement. Happy trails Doug!!
The 2026 rendition of the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival is coming up starting Marcy 23 to April 18. Currently the board has organized a great festival. Registrations are complete and the kids are practicing hard to impress the adjudicators.
Now the Rotary club has some work to do. One is support the scholarships we give out. The board has gone out to community members to help sponsor these awards and it is tradition that members of the Rotary club sponsor some awards as well. There is a link below that you can access and sign up for sponsoring awards. Please do so at your earliest convenience. The second ask is that we will need 100 volunteers to make the festival run smoothly. Start thinking about your availability over those three weeks and a link for signing up for positions will come out shortly.
Click this hyperlink to access the list of available scholarships. Thanks in advance for your ongoing support!
The Rotary Club of St. Albert will celebrate its 36th anniversary this year! To mark this occasion, we will celebrate Charter Night on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Century Casino in St. Albert. Cocktails are at 6:00 pm, dinner follows at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at $65 each, please join us to help celebrate! Registration closes Friday March 13.
Rotarians, spouses and Rotaractors from Rotary Clubs of St. Albert and Edmonton Northeast were in Cofradia, Mexico last week volunteering with Project Amigo. The theme of this service week was Culture and Literacy. Our volunteers spent time with young Mexican students helping them read and make some crafts while also learning about their culture. They also visited the University of Colima, saw traditional mask makers in Suchitlan and visited the school near a migrant camp near Queseria. Overall, a great and inspirational week. Special thanks to our cruise directors Darel and Kelly Baker for putting this all together!
Wes Broadhead was inducted into the Rotary Club of St. Albert on February 13, 2026. He is shown here with his sponsor Cathy Heron, Idy Agbonison (Membership) and President Ed Hunt. Welcome to the club Wes!!
WHAT MAKES A GLOBAL GRANT APPLICATION SUCCESSFUL?
Consult with local experts early in the planning process to build a strong project plan and global grant application. Your application needs to clearly describe how your project, scholarship, or vocational training team:
• responds to real community needs,
• aligns with one of Rotary’s areas of focus,
• actively involves Rotary members and community members,
• meets the eligibility requirements in the grant terms and conditions,
• includes measurable goals, and
• will be sustainable and successful long after the global grant funds have been spent.
If you need help, contact your District Global Grants Chair, Mark Woods (mark@gprotary.com).
Our grant system empowers Clubs to design projects with lasting benefits for communities.
Ed Hunt
I am honoured to serve as the Club President (2025/2026) alongside our amazing Board of Directors.
We are a 55-member club that believes in service above self and fellowship. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and ourselves.
My vision for our Club is to build on successes from the past and be vibrant, inclusive, engaged and impactful in our community today and into the future as we continue to share a commitment to service and fellowship.
For the upcoming year, our focus will be on enhancing member experience and community impact and ensuring the continuity and sustainability of our club.
Reach out to learn more about our Club and how you too can be part of making a difference in our community and the world.
Edward “Ed” Hunt
President 2025/26
Rotary Club of St. Albert
Are you a young adult and want to find ways to get involved in your community? Welcome! Rotaract is a branch of Rotary International for those over the age of 18. We focus on local projects in our community as well as international projects! Stay tuned by checking us out on social media below!
Are you a high school student and want to find ways to get involved in your community? Welcome! Interact is a branch of Rotary International for those in grades 10-12. We focus on local projects in our community as well as international projects! Stay tuned by checking us out on social media below!
