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CTV News
3 days ago
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Top 5 most expensive homes for sale in Sturgeon County in May 2025
'There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,' though it's doubtful Jane Austen was referring to basement saunas, home theatres and backyard putting greens when she said it (though the wine cellars might have met with her approval). In April, CTV News Edmonton looked at some of the most expensive homes for sale in St. Albert. Four of those listings are still up and one appears to have been relisted, but it's time for a short jaunt outside city limits to Sturgeon County. In April, there were 4,012 new residential units for sale in the Greater Edmonton Area, according to the Realtors Association of Edmonton. That number is up 908 per cent from March and a 4.8 per cent increase from April 2024. There were 2,710 residential unit sales in April, with 1,576 of those being detached homes. That marked an increase of 10.2 per cent from March and a 14.7 per cent decrease from April 2024. The average price for a detached home in April was $585,707 (1.8 per cent higher than in March), which, as usual, is far below the price point of the homes on display this month. 'We've seen inventory levels decline in the negative double digits for the better part of the last 12 months, and the dwindling supply has put pressure on home prices,' association board chair Darlene Reid said in the monthly statistics report. 'That pressure won't alleviate unless this upward trend for inventory continues well past the busy season. We can still expect prices to continue to increase in the short term through the warmer months.' Detached homes averaged 29 days on the market in April, one day less than in March. Now, it's time to look at the most expensive homes for sale in Sturgeon County on in May 2025: 5 - $2.9M bungalow in Riverstone Pointe Expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( Starting northeast of St. Albert is this 3,122-square-foot bungalow. The home sits on a 0.96 acre lot with mature plants, a water feature and a putting green. Expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( The inside features six bedrooms, a home theatre, gym, wet bar, games room and a gourmet kitchen. The heated garage is also nearly the size of the main floor, being 2,800 square feet, and includes an RV bay. Expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( Built in 2007, the house has had renovations and upgrades, including a new furnace, boiler and windows. The home is located at 111 25015 Twp. Rd. 544A and the listing has been up for 56 days. 4 - $3M bungalow in Riverstone Pointe expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( A stone's throw away, relatively speaking considering the size of the lots, from the previous entry is this 5,493-square-foot bungalow. The property is a little bigger at 1.06 acres, though it trades the putting green for a backyard basketball/sports court while keeping other features like the fire pit. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( If being inside is more to your liking, the gourmet kitchen, games room and home theatre may be of interest. The basement also sports a study/library-like living room area. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( The home is located at 37 Riverridge Rd. and the listing has been up for 211 days. 3 - $3.3M mansion in River's Gate expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( According to Forbes, a mansion (in the U.S. at least) is a home with at least 8,000 square feet, so this 8,980-square-foot home in River's Gate should qualify. Food will be on the mind in this home with an 'opulent' chefs kitchen, a second butlers kitchen, private dining room and a wine cellar. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( The six-bedroom home also comes with the standard (at least as this list is concerned) home theatre and a games room. The lot is smaller than the last two homes, at 0.53 acres, and doesn't come with any sports courts, though it does back onto the Sturgeon River and sits next to the Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( The home, built in 2015, is located at 205 25122 Sturgeon Rd. and the listing has been up for three days days. 2 - $3.4M bungalow in Riverstone Pointe expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( Back in the bungalows of Riverstone Point is this 3,624-square-foot home. Inside there are four bedrooms, games, theatre and fitness rooms, plus a wine cellar. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( The home also boasts a library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a sliding ladder. The property is 0.72 acres, with plenty of garden space in the back. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( Back in the front, the home boasts a drive-through portico with iron stone, copper chimneys, capolas and an iron security gate. The home, built in 2009, is located at 53 Riverridge Rd. and the listing has been up for 75 days. 1 - $3.7M bungalow in Sturgeon Crest expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( Last, but never least (price-wise), is this 2,986-square-foot bungalow. The listing describes it as being reminiscent of the stone farmhouses of Burgundy, with wooden beams accenting the roof throughout the main floor. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( In addition to the standard games and workout rooms, the basement of this home boasts a sauna. Upstairs houses a gourmet kitchen and just outside it a carriage house with a separate living space. expensive real estate A home for sale in rural Sturgeon County. ( The home also has the largest plot of land on the list, with 2.03 acres. Built in 2017, it's located at 21B 25012 Sturgeon Rd. and the listing has been up for 241 days.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
St. Albert RCMP issue fraud warning after senior loses nearly $100K
An RCMP cruiser is seen in this file photo. RCMP are warning the public of a scam that saw a St. Albert senior lose nearly $100,000 over the last year. A statement from St. Albert RCMP said the victim believed they were sending money to an investment platform put on by the Liberal Party. The senior clicked on a fake AI generated 'Liberal Investment Ad' on Facebook and signed up for the investment scheme, police said. After signing up, the scammers would contact the victim through online messaging or by phone, asking for money transfers for the investment. Months later, family members became aware of the money transfers and realized it was a scam. St. Albert RCMP said they want to remind the public that fraud can happen to anyone. 'These fraudulent individuals are professional criminals, their online scams are elaborate, sophisticated and very convincing,' said the statement issued Wednesday, adding that investment fraud cost Canadians $310 million in 2024. Police encourage victims to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and for the public to report any suspicious or criminal activity to the local police or through Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
18-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
St. Albert reinforces access to city services for payments in case of postal strike
The City of St. Albert is setting up alternate ways for residents to access or pay for services as it anticipates a postal strike later this week. It said on its website a potential strike by Canada Post starting May 22 has led it to bolster access to help with: Property assessment and tax notices Mailed and emailed to property owners on May 16. Payment is due June 30; Ways to pay: at your financial institution, online, in-person at St. Albert Place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, or drop off in mail slot after hours (no cash). at your financial institution, online, in-person at St. Albert Place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, or drop off in mail slot after hours (no cash). The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Utility bills Pre-authorized withdrawal: to set up, call 780-459-1520 (option 2) or email city utilities; utilities_services@ to set up, call 780-459-1520 (option 2) or email city utilities; utilities_services@ In person: Customer Service, main floor, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday; Customer Service, main floor, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday; Extended in-person hours late June: front counter service hours June 23-30 will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; front counter service hours June 23-30 will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Online and telephone banking: Pay through most financial institutions; Pay through most financial institutions; Credit card: Log in online and use their credit card to pay their utility account balance; Log in online and use their credit card to pay their utility account balance; Drop box: St. Albert Place, right side of the main door. By cheque or money order (no cash). For after business hours, weekends and holidays. Dog licences Online: Use your five-digit account number. Payment methods Visa, Mastercard and American Express; Use your five-digit account number. Payment methods Visa, Mastercard and American Express; MyCity : To purchase licences and replacement tags, update a spayed/neutered status; To purchase licences and replacement tags, update a spayed/neutered status; Online and telephone banking: Pay through most financial institutions. Payee name, City of St. Albert Dog Licence. Pay through most financial institutions. Payee name, City of St. Albert Dog Licence. In person: Customer Service, main floor, St. Albert Place, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday or at RCMP detachment 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Business licences
CTV News
16-05-2025
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‘Frustrating': Break-in leaves St. Albert Minor Baseball Association without equipment before tournament
Kurtus Miller of the St. Albert Minor Baseball Association shows CTV News Edmonton's Nav Sangha where equipment was stolen from the association's clubhouse. (CTV News Edmonton)
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Paving scam across Alberta prompts RCMP warning
RCMP are warning residents in St. Albert about a paving scam they say is popping up in parts of Alberta. Police said that out-of-town paving companies are going door-to-door offering paving services for low rates. The scammers will ask for the payment up front and do a sub-standard job, ask for more money to finish the job or not finish a job and leave before. According to RCMP, the vehicles will sometimes have official-looking company logos that are magnetic and can be swapped out as needed, or not have any commercial company logos. The people will also not provide details about who they are. They say the cost is low because they have leftover asphalt from a previous job, RCMP said, but the material is actually cold, recycles asphalt or oil and gravel with no lasting properties. The scammers also sometimes offer roof-sealing services. RCMP warn Albertans to be wary of contractors who: come to your door saying they are working in the area and offering a deal for leftover asphalt; drive vehicles bearing no business names or logos; pressure you into making a quick decision or refuse to take 'no' for an answer; ask for a down payment to buy materials; and refuse to give you a written quote with their business name, physical address and outlining the services they will provide prior to completing the work. Police suggest people do their research before hiring contractors, including: getting several quotes from different companies for comparison; checking with the Better Business Bureau of Alberta to see if said companies are legitimate; researching companies with Consumers Investigation Unit and other social media sites; obtain a written quote from the contractor that includes the full business name, full address, phone number, GST number and provincial and municipal license numbers, if applicable; and if one quote is considerably lower than others received, maybe it is too good to be true. Anyone who has been a victim of this scam or seen anyone posing as paving contractors in St. Albert that they believe is suspicious is asked to contact RCMP at 780-458-7700.
