Country Living in the County | News & Blog
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Level 1 No Fire Restrictions for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – As of 1:30 p.m. today, the County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 3 Fire Restriction issued on August 1 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…
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued for Stoney Lake
ELK POINT– Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Stoney Lake, located in the County of St. Paul. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water…
Level 3 Fire Restriction for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 4 Fire Ban issued on July 23 and is now at a Level 3 Fire Restriction effective August 1 at 11:30 a.m. Under the restriction, the following applies: Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and other areas with approved pits only. No…
Level 4 Fire Ban for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has elevated the Level 3 Restriction issued on July 16 to a Level 4 Fire Ban, effective July 23 at 3:30 p.m. The ban reads as follows: No open-air fires are allowed on private land, in campgrounds, or on any other lands within the County. All…
Level 3 Fire Restriction for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – As of 3:30 p.m. today, the County of St. Paul has declared a Level 3 Fire Restriction. The restriction reads as follows: No open-air fires. Fire permits may be suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued. Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds….
LRA Rodeo Performances Fundraising Opportunity
The County of St. Paul and the Town of St. Paul are each looking for a non-profit group, service group, or sports team to assist with the cleanup of the public stands/areas after the LRA Rodeo Performances from August 29 to September 1, 2024. The groups selected by the Town and the County will work…
Ashmont & Mallaig Truckfills Reopened, Callout to Conserve
On the morning of July 11, the Ashmont and Mallaig truckfill stations were reopened. The stations were temporarily closed on the evening of July 9 due to low water levels in the station reservoirs. The County of St. Paul is continuing to monitor usage closely to ensure reservoir levels do not get too low. With…
Ashmont & Mallaig Truckfills Temporarily Closed
JULY 11 UPDATE – The Ashmont and Mallaig truckfill stations were reopened the morning of July 11. On July 9, the Mallaig and Ashmont truckfill stations were closed due to low water levels in the reservoirs. This is a temporary measure to avoid the risk of the plants running too low. We are continuing to…
Inauguration of River Ranch Cattle Ranching as a Heritage Space
River Ranch owners Adam and Crystal Charbonneau inaugurated their new HERITAGE SPACE dedicated to cattle ranching in the company of guests, collaborators, family and the ÉCONOMUSÉE® Network Society (ENS). This space offers an opportunity to discover the know-how and traditional practices that have been passed down through the generations on this typical Alberta ranch. Read…
