Country Living in the County | News & Blog
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Let’s Talk Housing! Pt. 2
This past February, we heard from residents and interested parties about current challenges and opportunities related to housing in the County of St. Paul, the Town of St. Paul, the Town of Elk Point, and the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay. Now, we are seeking feedback from the community to confirm what we heard in…
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Floatingstone Lake
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Floatingstone Lake, located in the County of St. Paul. Visitors to this lake are advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim or wade or allow your…
Bylaw 2025-09 Public Hearing: Heinsburg Rezoning
The County of St. Paul will hold a public hearing on August 12 at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Administration Building (5015 49 Avenue, St. Paul). The hearing being held is in regard to Bylaw 2025-09, for the purpose of amending the Land Use Bylaw 2021-13, to rezone the following lots of…
County moves to Level 3 Fire Restriction
The County of St. Paul has declared a Level 3 Fire Restriction. The restriction reads as follows: No open-air fires, including burn barrels. Fire permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued. Safe, small wood campfires for cooking and warming are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. WHERE IS THE…
Fundraising Opportunity at 2025 LRA Rodeo
The County of St. Paul and Town of St. Paul are each looking for a non-profit group, service group, or sports team to assist with the clean-up of the public stands/areas after the LRA Rodeo Performances from August 28 to August 31, 2025. The group selected by the County will work with the group selected…
Golden Runway Award recognizes St. Paul Regional Airports
The County of St. Paul, Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point, and St. Paul / Elk Point (STEP) Economic Development Alliance received the Alberta Airports Management Association (AAMA) Golden Runway Award. The award is presented at the annual AAMA Conference in acknowledgement of an airport that has gone above and beyond in supporting…
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Stoney Lake
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Stoney Lake, located in the County of St. Paul. Visitors to this lake are advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim or wade or allow your…
County downgrades to a Level 2 Fire Advisory
The County of St. Paul has downgraded from a Fire Restriction to a Level 2 Advisory. The advisory reads as follows: Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. Issuance of fire permits for any other open-air fire may be restricted. Existing fire permits will be honoured; however, issuance of new fire…
Bylaw Bulletin: Nuisance and Unsightly Premises
As we move into summer, residents are out in full force working on their properties: from lawn maintenance and gardening to demolition and construction of new structures. This activity helps to increase value throughout the County and builds on the ‘un-city experience’ for prospective residents. On the flip side, when we don’t see this activity,…