Country Living in the County | News & Blog
We believe that country living in the County of St. Paul is a rewarding lifestyle choice. We regularly post information on this news page about council happenings, county news, lifestyle blogs and more. Check back here regularly for updated information.
Take Part in the County Snow Plow Naming Contest!
Calling residents, community groups, and class homerooms! The County of St. Paul needs your creativity to help us name our Snow Clearance Fleet through the Snow Plow Naming Contest! From now until January 10, submit a name for one of our graders or plow trucks through our online form. Top picks will be narrowed…
County of St. Paul 2024 Road Construction Program
The 2024 Road Construction Program has completed all of its projects for the season. Having started on April 29, the County Public Works crews wrapped up their last project at the end of November. As crews began a new section, locations and detour routes were provided to residents to plan any changes in their commutes….
For Lease by Tender, in 3- and 6-year Terms
The County of St. Paul is offering Leases by Tender in 3-year terms or 6-year terms. The leases include 6-year terms for grazing land and 3-year terms for both arable land and standing hay crop. All leases will commence on January 1, 2025. View the full advertisement for the available lands and bid details. Access…
Temporary Pause on Rural Renewal Program
The STEP Economic Development Alliance (STEP) wishes to inform the public that the Rural Renewal Program will be temporarily paused for the Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point and County of St. Paul until March 2025. This decision has been made to allow for a thorough evaluation of ongoing changes at the Alberta…
County Public Hearing, December 10, 2024, at 11 a.m.
The County of St. Paul No. 19 will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended. The Public Hearing is in relation to: Bylaw 2024-17, for the purpose of adopting the Buffalo Trail South Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan [map] Bylaw…
The Great Twine Round-Up Contest
The Great Twine Round-Up is here in Alberta, with $12,000 in cash prizes for 4-H clubs and ag charities! Cleanfarms, through the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle-It! pilot program is hosting ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’; a new province-wide twine collection contest with four cash prizes of $3,000 each, for the winners’ 4-H club or an Alberta-based agricultural…
Fire Prevention Week: Why We Issue Fire Permits
Fire Prevention Week is an educational week teaching children and adults alike how to stay safe in case of a fire. Beginning in 1925, Fire Prevention Week is one of the longest-running public health observances. With four local fire departments, a Regional Emergency Management Team, and a FireSmart approach, the County of St. Paul has…
2024-25 Winter Snow Flags available for purchase
The County of St. Paul is now accepting new and renewed Snowplowing Agreements and Snow Flag purchases for the 2024-25 Winter season. With these agreements, the County provides snow removal services for residents’ driveways for the upcoming winter season. To purchase a flag, the costs are: Between now and October 31, $300 Between November 1…
Beaver Reduction Incentive Program open for the 2024 Fall Season
The County of St. Paul is offering the Beaver Reduction Incentive Program to County landowners who are experiencing flooding of their land or surrounding roadways due to beaver activity. The County will pay an incentive of $15 per beaver harvested between September 3 and October 31. To take part in the program, pre-register by appointment!…
