The Nation, ON - The Nation Municipality is pleased to announce the official transfer of ownership of the St-Albert Community Hall property to the Organisation du Groupe communautaire de St-Albert Inc., a milestone that will help ensure the long-term vitality of this valued community space.
With this transition, the not-for-profit corporation now assumes full responsibility and ownership of the community hall and the surrounding facilities, including the ball diamond, playground structures, outdoor rink, multisport court, and gazebo. The Nation Municipality will continue to provide financial support as part of its commitment to collaborating with local groups and ensuring these community spaces remain open and active.
"The Organisation du Groupe communautaire de St-Albert Inc. has been an important part of their community for many years. Through the dedication of its volunteers, the group has organized events, led fundraising initiatives that support local projects, and created opportunities for residents to come together. Their commitment and community spirit have made a real difference, and we are extremely proud to see them take on this new role. We are confident they will continue to make the St-Albert Community Hall a welcoming and active gathering place for years to come.” – said Francis Brière, Mayor of The Nation Municipality
“Thanks to the Organisation du Groupe communautaire de St-Albert Inc. and the people who believe in this project, we achieved our goal: keeping our community centre for the people of St-Albert. Special thanks to the members of the centre committee for all the hours they have invested in managing operations since January. A considerable amount of time and energy was required to complete all the transfers. THANK YOU!” – said Louise Cayer, President of the Organisation du Groupe communautaire de St-Albert Inc.
The community group is now responsible for bookings and rentals. At this time, reservations can be made through their website at www.stalbertontario.ca/en.
The St-Albert branch of The Nation Public Library and the Corde à linge communautaire will continue to operate from the property, ensuring these valued community services remain available to residents.
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In December 2024, Council approved a direction to transition the Fournier, St-Albert, and Caledonia community centres to local organizations. This initiative aimed to support long-term sustainability while maintaining access to these valued spaces.
Throughout early 2025, the Municipality engaged with residents and local groups in each community to explore future operating models. These discussions led to the formation of local committees and existing organizations stepping forward.
Transition agreements came into effect in January 2026, beginning the process of transferring operations to the community-based organizations.
The Nation Municipality looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Organisation du Groupe communautaire de St-Albert Inc. and supporting all community groups involved as they take an active role in their local centres.