THE UN-CITY EXPERIENCE

The attached Development Permit has been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No.2013-50 of the County of St. Paul No. 19. Any person claiming to be affected by the Development may appeal within 21 days (to March 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.) of this notice.

The Efficient Grain Dryer Program (EGDP) was announced by the Federal and Provincial Agriculture Ministers on February 11.  It is an energy efficiency program intended to assist producers with reducing the overall energy use on their operations. The program will only fund equipment that shows a significant energy efficiency improvement over standard practice. Information EGDP…

The County of St. Paul manages 4 campgrounds in the County. The campgrounds also have gazebos for rent, and day use areas. On-line reservations through Camp Reservations Canada open on Sunday, March 1 at 8:00 a.m. The campgrounds are just a 2 hour drive east of Edmonton, and within a 1/2 hour drive of the…

What to do with your burned out lightbulbs, eyeglasses & hearing aids, tires and more?  The County’s Waste Management is here to help.  Information is now available to help residents reduce what goes into the landfills through safe disposal of unusable goods at the Transfer Stations.  Disposing of unusable goods is ‘Safe for you, Safe…

The County of St. Paul ASB has free signage available for property owners in the County whose fields have unharvested crops. The signs are available at the County of St. Paul Administration Office (5015 – 49 avenue in St. Paul), and at the County’s Public Works Shop (5618 – 57 Street in St. Paul). Business…

The County is currently accepting applications for a seasonal Mower Operator position.  Please see the job description for information.

The County of St. Paul and Elk Point FCSS has partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency on the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program from March 2 to April 30. See the link to the information as to who qualifies for this service. Note:  Qualified residents should be prepared to wait for their completed tax returns…

The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) answers this question and looks at potential repercussions.  Link  

The St. Paul RCMP Detachment actively tracks public crime.  What’s been happening in your area? Link to the app    Published with permission from the RCMP.

Background Details: Every County road has a right of way that belongs to the County and is required to be maintained by the County graders, trucks, and mowing crews. Request: The County of St. Paul Public Works department is kindly requesting the following be adhered to going forward. Please don’t leave signage of any kind…

The St. Paul RCMP Detachment has produced a number of helpful and informative “Crime Prevention Tip Sheets”.  It’s all of our responsibility to keep our rural and town neighbourhoods safe by reporting crime and suspicious activities. Rural Crime Prevention Vehicle Crime Prevention Neighbourhood Crime Prevention – What Should I Look for in My Neighbourhood Neighbourhood…

Stay ‘in the know’ about County programs, deadlines and contact information. The County of St. Paul has produced a 2020 Calendar that also provides valuable information for all residents.   The calendar may be picked up at the County Administration and Public Works Offices, the County Transfer Stations, and the Town of St. Paul, Mallaig,…

The County of St. Paul has declared a Municipal State of Agricultural Disaster on November 26, 2019.  This declaration covers the entire County of St. Paul and is based primarily on annual crop unharvested acres. The County of St. Paul has 35% of annual crops that remain unharvested as of November 26, 2019.  These unharvested…

Do you want to know how much you owe on your Water Bill/ Property Taxes/ Accounts Receivable or information about your property assessment? To access Citizen Self Service from the County Website – Click on “Online Services” located in the blue ribbon at the top of the home page. Then, click on Citizen Self-Serve and…

The County of St. Paul’s 2020 Strategic and Operational Plans are now available on the County Website at Strategic Plans 2020.  

The County of St. Paul’s Operational Plan Update for the fourth quarter of 2019 (October to December) is now available on the County’s website.  The Operational Plan is tied to the Strategic Plan for the County. Fourth Quarter Update  

Snow Removal Agreements/ Snow flags are available year ‘round from the County Administration and Public Works Offices, and from the Town of Elk Point Office.   The fee of $25.00 is based on one (1) driveway clearing of snow.   There is no charge for seniors (65+ and full-time County resident) and people with disabilities.…