The service we received yesterday at Windermere registry was super-fast and excellent. The only…read morecomplaint is that all the employees spoke their native language to each other in front of the clients, so it was very unpleasant to hear. I think that if you live and work in Canada and the official language is English, you should use it, especially in public places like this.

Great place to check out a book or watch a live performance at the Arden Theatre. Or pay any city…read morefees at the administration desk.

St. Albert Place is pretty awesome and houses soooooo much more than you could ever imagine! From…read morethe library to the business licensing department and the Heritage Museum, if it's city council/government related, you can probably find it here. I LOVE Love LOVE, did I mention that I LOVE that fact that this is the centre hub for the outdoor summer farmer's market?!? Indoor washrooms, clean, cool, air conditioned AND the kiddos and you can even take a break in the library if you need to rest your feet for a bit and cool off before venturing back out to Western Canada's largest outdoor farmer's market! My kiddos love the piano they put outside in the summer to play and the creative bronze statues in the front. Of course, don't forget the Sturgeon River promenade on the North and West side of the building which connects to our trails. And let's not forget the Arden theatre which is also housed here! Parking can be challenging at times but that pretty much goes the same in any city and face it, we are lucky in St. Albert that we don't have to pay to park "downtown." My family is probably in this building at least once a week if not more in the summer and we've never had an issue with cleanliness, seating, or ample washroom availability! When can you say that? We'll be seeing you soon St. Albert Place :-)

This building was built in the 1980s and includes some great space for use by various groups. My…read moreKiwanis club rents the upstairs lounge once a year to host the Buy Nothing Day Free Market in November for example. A pottery group rents the hall upstairs for their events. Helen is the wonderful woman who takes care of the building and she is wonderful. If she's unavailable or has to step out she'll leave contact information for someone more local to the hall in case you need anything. Helen is good at making sure that snow is cleared from walkways etc. as best as can be as quickly as possible given a major snowstorm. The hall is a little bit difficult to access if you're unfamiliar with it, but it has ample free parking, is close to transit and major roadways and is within walking distance of many facilities in the Old Strathcona area. I'm really fond of some of the more recent upgrades to the upstairs lounge: the improved lighting makes it much more of a wonderful area to host events, for example.

This building reminds me of Boston. Big, old, red brick. Exactly how the Community League in…read moreStrathcona should be! I was here attending/helping at an under 40 mixer event in the big room upstairs. It's got wooden floors and mirrors across one wall, so I think it must be used for exercise classes and things of that nature, too. I'm sure there's much more to explore in this big ol' building since it's HUGE. Gotta give props to its sweet location, plenty of parking, and the playground nearby. The perfect family-friendly place for this neighbourhood.

This isn't the most historical building you'll ever see and chances are unless you live in Leduc or…read moreare coming out this way it probably isn't worth coming out here just to see this. That said Leduc doesn't have much for historical icons or buildings, so to see this is pretty cool. The Stone Barn itself is just the outside stone and wood beams (I think a fire destroyed most of the original barn) so it's all open, but still quite pretty. There is an old farmhouse and milking barn along with walkways (it's right on the multiway), picnic tables and gardens. Stagework's is located here as well. This a nice little area and very popular for weddings (I think the wait time for reserving The Stone Barn is at a year). If you are here in the summer on weekend then expect to see a Wedding, if not it's usually pretty quiet unless Stagework's has something going. There is a parking lot here, but if the weather is nice or you are prepared then you can bike or walk along the multiway. For being a cool and historical landmark in Leduc I give this place 5 stars.

On Canada Place - you are full of so many things that take my money ;-)…read more Useful but inconvenient. Parking is atrociously expensive if you have to drive here. If you can LRT it, that's a good plan but I feel ya in the cold blizzard winter months, parking it is. At least Revel is located next door if you manage to come here in the late afternoon and can hit happy hour next door afterwards. Be prepared to wait for days, well more likely hours but it feels like days when you're needing help at the passport office. Immigration and citizenship are also handled here - spent many, many hours here but thankfully that's done! As well as taxes, yuck. There are pedways connected to many other spots here including the Shaw Convention centre. In the basement is a small food court but it's PRICEY - why? Why can't you just have a subway or something delicious and reasonable like that?

Excellent experience renewing my adult passport this morning. Got in line by 750 am. Individual…read moreservice workers were escorting people to their stations by 8 am. I received professional, friendly, efficient service and was on my way in less than half an hour! Wow!

This is probably not my favourite place to be in. However, you can get your criminal record check…read moredone here but they do not accept cash, credit, or debit. Only certified cheque or money order. Coming in this place you also need to pick up a number ticket and wait for your number in the lobby wait area before you get called up. Unfortunately, I came in for minor vehicle collision so be prepared to file a statement like a paragraph, bring your drivers license, insurance, and car registration. Hopefully you'll get a easy going staff like the one I encountered. Parking space seems to be limited for the number of chairs in the lobby. I'd come here again since it looks well kept but only for simple stuff. Whatever your case may be, take it easy.

This is without a doubt the best EPS location in Edmonton. Very clean and professional atmosphere,…read moreand front front desk officer who helped me was exceptionally courteous and kind. After practically being told to quit wasting the time of the officers I dealt with at the downtown and West side stations in an attempt to file a minor collision report after not being able to get the other driver's insurance information, the officer I dealt with here took the time to fully understand my situation and ensure the report was thoroughly completed regardless of the fact they were very busy at the time.

Jasper Park ~ The…read morephotos say it all. Bright, spacious, nooks & crannies. Computer terminal & jig saw puzzles (ha!) The puzzle may be temporary ~ we've worked on two different puzzles in the past month. The teen area upstairs is cool. You can check out comics, manga and more !! Cozy up with your tea and a magazine while the sun kisses your nose ~ inside or on their second story enclosed patio. I highly anticipated the opening of this library. The first year after its opening, I felt the interior lacked warmth. Five years later this gem established loyal visitors, those visitors and the new, bring a pulse ~ a warmth. This is one of several Edmonton library's i highly recommend. The librarians are fun & informative ~ and patient with our never ending requests to bring in BOOKS ! Check them out !!

"Spoiler Alert"!!! Love kids!!!…read moreRaised two children to a adulthood! The facility is not a "Day Care" or a "Play Ground"!! Parents sitting, on the phone, texting! Kids running, screaming........ for hours being ignored by parents! Staff.........????? Courteous, helpful and very pleasant!! I understand...... Parents, children does not give you the right to be disrespectful towards others!!! There are parenting courses, better yet, try grabbing a book and read to your children!!! Mine started school knowing how to read!!!! ,

Well, what can I say about Strathcona County hall? Most of my experience has been of the County…read moreCouncil meetings and they are interesting, to say the least. Lets start with the room and decor. The room is set up in a theatre half round with portable chairs sitting on tiered steps - kind of like a half round Roman coliseum. This seating arrangement provides a good sightline for all in attendance. The chairs are not the most comfortable, but I have certainly experienced worse. In airport waiting areas. Two big screens behind the Council members projects motions and presentations as they arise. The motions are sometimes so small as to be almost unreadable. I think whoever prepares them should consider using a minimum font size of 24. The council seats are flanked with an impressive array of flags to give it a properly ceremonial feel. The press area is located at the back of the room and has a ledge that enables media to sit with their laptops and plug them in. This would be something that might be considered for others in attendance. It is not just the press who bring their laptops or other technology to council meetings. Now, for the show. You definitely get your money's worth at these events. Admittance is free and the shows run every second Tuesday starting at 2 pm. They are quite long and will sometimes go until 8 or 9 at night. The players are 9 councillors, including the mayor. It is often easy to see the tension amongst the players as they jockey for position as the "top dog" or at least the "not bottom" dog on any given event. Witty barbs and not so clever snipes are often heard as the participants heat up on topics such as snow removal, art gallery guidelines and development plans. I think that maybe the crew could be provided a bit more direction as they seem to run amok at times. There are often guest appearances from various committee members and residents. These are often the pleasant parts of the show as all participants spend much time patting each other on the back. When administration guest stars, it is often a different thing. This is when the drama really heats up and the audience is often on the edge of their seats. Will the Mayor berate and argue with what is presented? Will Council find problems with the information they are given? Will administration show their true feelings or cover it behind tight smiles? The highest drama occurs when administration presents to Council and some members of council begin to disagree with the information while others don't. This is when you really want to get your popcorn out and settle in for a great show! When this happens, it is usually followed by a break that is called by the Mayor. This will give you just enough time for a washroom break or a quick run for a latte at the library coffee shop. Although I wouldn't recommend bringing small children or those easily offended, it is still good entertainment for your money.