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ABOUT THE COUNTY

7The County of St. Paul is a people-focused, close-knit region with a population of just over 6400, a community of 1200 farms, 32 oil & gas companies and is located 208km northeast of Edmonton.

The Town of St. PaulTown of Elk Point and Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay lie within the County boundaries but have their own governance. There are numerous hamlets such as Ashmont, Heinsburg, Mallaig, Lafond, Lindbergh, Lottie Lake, St. Edouard, St. Lina, and St. Vincent which form part of the County.

We're a community that shares in your values. We work to live our core values in everything we do: we’ll be honest and transparent (even when it’s tough), we’ll be fair, we’ll share in and work towards success, we’ll be welcoming, and when it comes down to it we care. We’re not the city, we’re the un-city.

 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 
Hours - Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Closed on all Statutory Holidays

 

PUBLIC WORKS SHOP
Seasonal Hours - Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed from noon to 12:30 for lunch
Closed on all Statutory Holidays

Payment to the County can also be made through the Drop Box located at the front door of the Administration Office (no cash please), by mail, through financial institutions and through on-line payment options. Drop Box payments will be processed on business days.

 

 

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Celebrate Seniors!

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Opportunity – Construction Foreman

The County of St. Paul is seeking a Construction Foreman for one full-time position, available immediately.  Under the guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Construction, the Construction Foreman is…

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Opportunity: Construction Heavy Equipment/Grader Operator

Under the supervision of the Manager, Maintenance (Grader Operator) and Supervisor, Construction (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator), with day-to-day work direction from the Maintenance Foreman or Construction Foreman, the Construction Heavy…

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Reminder: Open House – Assessors from Accurate Assessment Group

Assessors from Accurate Assessment Group will hold an Open House to discuss any questions and/or assessment inquiries you have about your property assessment. The Open House will take place at…

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ATV Use – Use Responsibly!

The County would encourage ATV owners to act responsibly as it it still dry in some areas of the County. Many of the fires we have been fighting in the…

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Opportunity: Temporary Waste Management Truck Driver/Labourer

See the County’s ‘Careers’ webpage at this link for the complete job description and requirements This position is a full-time temporary position for a minimum of 4 months with a…

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Buffalo Trail North and Buffalo Trail South Intermunicipal Area Structure Plans

The County of St Paul (the County), Town of Elk Point (the Town) and ISL have completed a review of current Town and County policies, bylaws, prepared transportation studies and…

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2023 Combined Property Assessment and Tax Notices

NOTICE  County of St. Paul No. 19 Taxpayers  PREPARATION OF COMBINED PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAX NOTICES  In accordance with Section 311(1) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given…

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County Program Information

County Communicator – What are the County’s 2023 budget priorities?  Long Term Financing Planning + Asset Management + Levels of Service = Responsible Budgetary Planning.  Find out more in the…

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St. Paul North Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan

Link to Project’s webpage that includes the draft plan and survey     

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Bylaw 2023-10 Tax Rate Bylaw

At the April 26 Public Works Meeting, County Council passed Bylaw 2023-10 Tax Rate. Link to Bylaw Section 353(1) of the Municipal Government Act states that Council must pass a…

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2023 Operating and Capital Budget for the County of St. Paul

At the April 25 Public Works Meeting, Council approved the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget as per Sections 242(1) and 245 of the Municipal Government Act: Operating and Capital Revenues…

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FireSmart Home Assessment – Free!

This summer, keep your rural home and property safe.  Property owners in the County of St. Paul can get a free FireSmart Home Assessment. Are your gutters and the roof…

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County of St. Paul Fee Schedule

County Council approved fee changes to some areas of service.  See the link for the list as of April 11, 2023

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Fire Permits – Suspended during Fire Restriction

Fire permits are issued through the County website at this link. What you need to do before you apply –    You will need an email You will need to…

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Community Aggregate Levy Fund – Capital Funding

A Community Aggregate Payment Levy is placed on County of St. Paul sand and gravel shipments and businesses operating within the municipality.  The purpose of the levy is to raise…

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Wildfire Season is March 1 to October 31

Wildfire is probably the last thing on your mind, but with a little planning you can reduce the threat of wildfire. A lot of helpful information is in this guide: …

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Order Your Gravel Online

County of St. Paul residents can place their orders for gravel and gravel delivery through the County’s website as of March 1st .    Link to Gravel Orders  County property owners…

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Is your mailing address current?

Are you moving? Have you moved? Are you a new County of St. Paul resident? The County of St. Paul is reminding residents to keep their mailing information up-to-date with…

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County of St. Paul continues to ‘Go Green’

The County is proactively moving towards energy efficiencies and increasing savings in operational costs. The County has purchased two solar powered FTR golf carts that will be used at the…

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Fields where Clubroot was found in the County of St. Paul, 2014 – 2022

The updated list is now available at this link.  If you have any questions about this list, please contact the County of St. Paul Agricultural Service Board at 780–645–3006 Ext…

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Clarification About Pihew Waciy Wind Power Project

Tthe County of St. Paul No. 19 would like to clarify that wind farms are regulated (approved or refused) by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), which is a Provincial agency.…

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2023 County Strategic Plan and Operational Plans

At a Special Council Meeting held on October 28, Council approved the County of St. Paul 2023 Strategic Plan, and Operational Plans for Administration, Community Services, and Public Works. The…

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Going Green!

As part of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) program, the County of St Paul will receive funding that will cover 30% of the purchase…

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Effective Immediately – Indefinite Road Closure

RR 73 between TWP 570A and TWP 570 is closed indefinitely due to a failed Bridge. Please use alternative routes.

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Property Tax Late Penalty Reimbursement

The Province of Alberta is providing a penalty relief program to ratepayers. This is a reimbursement of late payment penalties due to being a new property owner and the ongoing…

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Community Information Directory 2022-2023

The Community Information Directory 2022-2023 is now available.  This comprehensive information guide was produced by St. Paul Regional Family & Community Support Services. Community Information Directory 2022-2023

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Seeking On-Call Volunteer Firefighters

Our communities are protected by dedicated teams of volunteer firefighters.  Volunteer Fire Departments are key teams that improve community safety.  The Ashmont and Mallaig Fire Departments are recruiting Firefighters to…

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Payment Options

Payments to the County may be made in a number of ways.  Remember to include your account number on payments and the roll number on tax payments. By Mail  Please…

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St. Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance

The St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that it is working in partnership with regional municipalities towards regional economic development through the newly formed STEP…

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Invest in the Alberta HUB region – one of Canada’s top locations!

Canada’s Competitive Award names Alberta HUB is one of the top 20 locations in Canada for economic development.  Read why  The County of St. Paul is a member of Alberta…

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How and When to Contact the RCMP

The St. Paul RCMP Detachments has provided valuable information on when and how to contact the detachment.   Information  

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Lakeshore Developments

Property development is increasing on Alberta’s lakeshores.  Shoreland development can have cumulative, detrimental effects on lakes and lakeshore areas. A Temporary Field Authorization (TFA) will be required for placing a…

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Where’s the Crime in the County?

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.

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COUNTY NEWS

 

Effective 1:00 PM, Friday May 26, 2023, the County of St. Paul is under a Fire Restriction.

The Fire Restriction reads as follows:

1. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and other areas only with approved pits.  Pits should be constructed of non-combustible material, and a spark arrester or metal guard should be in place while in use.

2. No open fires are allowed within the County. I.e. brush piles, grass, field

3. No new burn permits will be issued, and all existing permits continue to be cancelled.

We ask everyone to enjoy themselves responsibly, and to ensure their campfires are attended to at all times and completely extinguished when finished.

If you have any questions, you may direct enquiries to the County of St. Paul at 780-645-3301 or St. Paul Fire Services at 780-645-4100.

 

Celebrate Seniors!

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Opportunity – Construction Foreman

The County of St. Paul is seeking a Construction Foreman for one full-time position, available immediately.  Under the guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Construction, the Construction Foreman is both risk sensitive and safety sensitive.  The Foreman is responsible for providing construction job coordination, including providing day-to-day instruction, safety oversight, and first level on-the-job…

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Opportunity: Construction Heavy Equipment/Grader Operator

Under the supervision of the Manager, Maintenance (Grader Operator) and Supervisor, Construction (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator), with day-to-day work direction from the Maintenance Foreman or Construction Foreman, the Construction Heavy Equipment/Grader Operator is a safety sensitive position and is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment such as graders, crawlers, track hoes, packers, scrapers,…

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ISSUED

Permit #: 23-D0034

Issue Date: June 2, 2023

Location: SW 6 57 8 4/Lot 3 Block 2 Plan 3225NY/ Lac St. Cyr.

Closing Date for Appeals: June 23, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0033

Issue Date: June 2, 2023

Location: NE 17 59 9 4

Closing Date for Appeals: June 23, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0031

Issue Date: May 25, 2023

Location: SE 27 59 9 4/ Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 2120814

Closing Date for Appeals: June 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0014A

Issue Date: May 23, 2023

Location: SW 30 60 9 4

Closing Date for Appeals: June 13, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0030

Issue Date: May 16, 2023

Location: NW 32 56 9 4/ Lot 37 Block 2 Plan 8022307

Closing Date for Appeals: June 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0029

Issue Date: May 16, 2023

Location: NW 33 58 9 4

Closing Date for Appeals: June 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0027

Issue Date: May 16, 2023

Location: SW 26 56 11 4/ Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 8121812/ Lac Sante

Closing Date for Appeals: June 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0028

Issue Date: May 16, 2023

Location: SE 33 58 11 4/ Lot 5 & 6 Block 7 Plan 8121231/ Lottie Lake

Closing Date for Appeals: June 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Permit #: 23-D0026

Issue Date: May 16, 2023

Location: NE 5 57 7 4

Closing Date for Appeals: June 6, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

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