Yes. St. Albert residents can borrow up to $1,500 online from an Alberta-licensed lender, at no more than $14 per $100, repaid over 42 to 62 days. An Alberta lender can’t take an assignment of your wages, and any waiver of your rights is void.
St. Albert has about 68,000 residents (2021 Census) just northwest of Edmonton, and many commute into the city for work. St. Albert residents apply online with Alberta-licensed lenders and receive funds by Interac e-Transfer.
Full rules: payday loans in Alberta.
St. Albert-specific things to know
- No wage assignments. A lender can’t require you to sign over your wages to secure a loan. Such a clause has no effect in Alberta.
- You can’t sign your rights away. Any term that waives your rights under Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act is void, even if you agreed to it.
Free help in St. Albert
Income Support
Alberta Supports serves St. Albert: 1-877-644-9992. Emergencies, 24/7: 1-866-644-5135.
Utility bills
Utilities Consumer Advocate: 310-4822.
211 Alberta
St. Albert and Sturgeon County food banks and rent help: dial 211 or visit ab.211.ca.
St. Albert neighbourhoods
- Akinsdale
- Braeside
- Deer Ridge
- Erin Ridge
- Grandin
- Heritage Lakes
- Jensen Lakes
- Kingswood
- Lacombe Park
- Mission
- Oakmont
- Riverside
Nearby: Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park