The Storefront Improvement Program will accept applications from business owners and property owners between February 17- March 14, April 1-30 and October 1-31, 2025.

The Storefront Improvement Program offers matching reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 for a mid-block building and up to $50,000 for a corner building to help you upgrade the exterior of the building. Eligible costs include:

  • Upgrading windows and doors

  • New paint and exterior cladding

  • New signage

  • Repairing or adding new awnings

  • Landscaping, bike racks and benches

For the full list of eligibility requirements and how to apply, please see the Storefront Improvement Program Guide HERE.

 
 

WHAT: Alberta Avenue Business Association and MedX Drugs have partnered to provide you and your staff free Naloxone kits and training. 


WHY: AABA has heard loud and clear that business owners want to help our vulnerable community members during the ongoing opioid crisis. We’re all in this together.  


WHERE: Pick up your free Naloxone kit at MedX Drugs (9004 118 Ave).


HOW: Ask for the Pharmacy Manger, Priyank or one of the pharmacists. They will provide you with a kit and brief training on how to use it. You’ll also receive a sticker to place on your front door or window. 

By having a Naloxone kit on hand, you or your staff can save a life. Thank you to the businesses that have signed up.

Nolan Drugs
Shoppers Drug Mart
Alberta Ave MedX Drugs
Medicine Shoppe
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Qi Creative
Pe Metawe Games
Norwood Dental
Paraiso Tropical
All Star Pawn
Serenity Funeral Homes
Stan’s Barbershop
Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts
Canadian Dollar Store
Popular Bakery
Pink Polish
Liquor on 118
Mindful Cannabis
More Than a Fad Thift Store
Goodfellas Ink
Bissell Centre Thrift Shop

Find resources to help you and your staff operate in a diverse and inclusive workspace.

Centre for Race & Culture have developed factsheets that aim to provide clarification on critical terminologies in racial discourses.

Neighbourhood Empowerment Team (NET) hosts virtual presentations, free of costs that are developed in response to community interest and safety concerns.

DISCOVER US ON 118 AVENUE BETWEEN 79TH STREET AND 105TH STREET

The Alberta Avenue Business Association represents over 250 businesses with a wide array of stores and services along 118th Avenue.

Alberta Avenue businesses are a mosaic of people who take pride in their family-owned cafes, service shops, food markets, restaurants, and retail shops.

WE BELIEVE IN 118

We Believe in 118 is a community coalition consisting of the Alberta Avenue Business Association, eight 118 Avenue business owners, Arts on the Ave, The Edmonton EXPO Centre, the Avenue Revitalization Initiative, the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team and the Edmonton Police Service – all committed to working together towards a safer community.

#WeBelieve118