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.
Ashmont water break, June 9
UPDATE, 1:20 p.m.: Water has been restored to Ashmont. On June 9 at 9:15 a.m., the County of St. Paul Public Works department shut off water in the Hamlet of Ashmont, with the exception of Ashmont School, to repair a water break. We thank residents for their patience as we work to repair this as…
Fire Advisory Lifted, effective June 1
St. Paul County – Effective immediately, the County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 2 Fire Advisory issued on May 28 and is no longer under any fire restrictions. This means: Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. Any open-air fire other than a safe wood campfire requires a fire…
Road Restrictions lifting June 1
Effective at 7 a.m. on June 1st, 2026, the loading restriction put in place on March 27 will be lifted. Until that time, we ask for your cooperation in continuing to follow the 90% and 75% restrictions. These are necessary to help preserve the lifespan of County roads. Vehicles used in farm operations may continue…
Level 2 Fire Advisory, effective May 28
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has issued a Level 2 Fire 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…
Resolution CM 20230411.1028 Public Hearing: Owlseye Road Closures
The County of St. Paul No. 19 is holding a public hearing for Resolution CM 20230411.1028 on June 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. The resolution was passed during the April 11, 2023, Council Meeting. The purpose of the resolution is to close and dispose of the abandoned parts of Road Plan 867CL and Plan 1123649…
Fire Advisory lifted, effective May 15
St. Paul County – Effective 3 p.m., the County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 2 Fire Advisory issued on May 11 and is no longer under any fire restrictions. This means: Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. Any open-air fire other than a safe wood campfire requires a…
Level 2 Fire Advisory, effective May 11
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has issued a Level 2 Fire 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…
Reintroducing the Beverage Container Recycling Program
Update May 8, 2026: The application deadline has been extended to May 29! The County of St. Paul is currently accepting applications from local, non-profit organizations to participate in the Beverage Container Recycling Program! This program allows groups to collect the bottles from select County bin sites and collect the refund as part of their…
2026 Tax Notices and Assessment Open House
The 2026 Property Assessment and Tax Notices for the County of St. Paul will be mailed on Thursday, May 14. Taxes are due and payable on or before June 30. We have many payment options to suit your needs! Visit our Tax & Assessment page to learn more. Will I receive a tax receipt? If…