THE UN-CITY EXPERIENCE

TAKE NOTICE that the following Development Permits were decided upon in accordance with the requirements of Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19. Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, June 8, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by…

County Council will be holding an Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Public Works Shop located at 5618 – 57 street, St. Paul. Council will to address any questions you might have about this year’s budget, taxes, or other. Everyone is invited to attend!

The County of St. Paul will hold an OPEN HOUSE to discuss any inquiries you may have regarding your property assessment. The Open House will be held on: Wednesday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the County of St. Paul Administration office…

The County of St. Paul Administration Office and Public Works Office will be closed on Monday, May 23 in recognition of Victoria Day. In an emergency, please contact the Public Works Emergency After Hours phone number:  780-645-0557

TAKE NOTICE  that the following Development Permits have been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19. Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, May 27, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by serving Notice of…

TAKE NOTICE     that the following Development Permits have been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19. Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, June 2, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by serving Notice of…

NOTICE: County of St. Paul No. 19 Taxpayers   In accordance with Section 311(1) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the 2022 Combined Assessment and Tax Notices have been prepared and mailed May 13, 2022 to all taxpayers.   Sheila Kitz Chief Administrative Officer

The County Council Meeting will held on Tuesday, May 10 starting at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpToiBVrYCsqVZswlpSo_Xg Or, search ‘YouTube’ and then ‘County of St. Paul No. 19’ The Agenda for the meeting is posted the Friday before the meeting, by end of day.

NOTICE   RE: PUBLIC SALE OF LAND   THE COUNTY OF ST. PAUL NO. 19 HEREBY ADVISES THAT THE PUBLIC AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10, 2022 AT 11:00 A.M. IS HEREBY CANCELLED AS A RESULT OF THE TAX ARREARS BEING PAID.     Dated at St. Paul Alberta on May 9, 2022 Sheila Kitz Chief…

TAKE NOTICE    that the following Development Permits have been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19.  Link to permits Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, May 27, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by…

TAKE NOTICE  that the following Development Permit has been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19.  Link to Development Permit Any person claiming to be affected by the said Development, may appeal by 4:30 PM, May 25, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board…

TAKE NOTICE   that the following Development Permits have been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19.  Link to development permit information Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, May 24, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal…

TAKE NOTICE that the following Development Permits have been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19.   See link to notice. Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by May 19, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to the Subdivision and Development Appeal…

The 2022 application term opens on May 2, 2022 and will close August 31, 2022. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Scholarship Program is designed to encourage young rural Albertans to pursue further education, and thereby enhance the ability of these young people to make meaningful contributions to their communities in subsequent years. A scholarship…

TAKE NOTICE       that the following Development Permits have been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19.  See link to Development Permits Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, May 17, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal…

TAKE NOTICE          that the following Development Permit has been issued in accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-13 of the County of St. Paul No. 19:  See Link to Permit Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments, may appeal by 4:30 PM, May 18, 2022, to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board…

Council approved the Operational Updates at the April 26 Public Works Meeting.  The Operational Updates reflect progress on the priorities set in the 2022 Strategic Plan. The Operation Update can be found at this link. or under Governance/Strategic Plans/2022  

The County Transfer Stations will revert to Summer Hours on May 1 (until October 31) as follows –   Mallaig, St. Edouard, St. Lina, Vincent Lake and Whitney Lake Hours Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Ashmont Hours Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Link to…

The 2022 Budget Narrative for the County and the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statement are now available for review.  The Budget Narrative provides detailed information on the County’s budgetary priorities for the 2022.

The County of St. Paul takes a pro-active approach to drainage by clearing problem areas before spring thaw by defrosting frozen culverts and clearing channels to improve drainage. If you suspect any frozen, washed out or plugged culverts that may cause flooding on the roadways, please contact the Public Works department by email or phone…

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 free of debris?  That’s just one issue around your home that’s looked at by trained assessors in about thirty minutes. You’ll receive an easy to…

The County of St. Paul is happy to provide gravel and delivery to County residents. You can use the online order form if you would like to order gravel, or contact Public Works if you have any questions. County property owners may purchase a maximum of 25 tonnes of gravel annually per rural address or…

It’s the season when farmers are driving their equipment on the roads.  Please be patient and keep your distance.   What is the most frequent type of multi-vehicle collision? a. Farm machinery being hit as it is turning onto a public road b. Collision as a motorist attempts to pass farm machinery on the road…

Effective Friday, April 1 at 7:00 a.m., a loading restriction will be placed on oiled and paved roads including Subdivisions within the County of St. Paul No. 19, unless otherwise indicated. These restrictions are necessary to help preserve the integrity and life span of municipal roads. However, a vehicle designed and intended for use in…

The Town of Elk Point and County of St. Paul are partnering to develop an Inter-municipal Area Structure Plan (ASP). The ASP will guide future growth and development of lands located at the southern gateway to Elk Point, including lands in both the Town and County. Residents will have several opportunities at key milestones to…

March 1 to October 31 is Wildfire Season. Wildfire has helped shape Alberta’s landscape for generations. As the province’s population grows and more people are out and about in the country, there have been more human-caused wildfires. Taking some steps now to implement proactive practices on your farm, ranch, and acreage can help reduce your…

Start planning your summer!  The campgrounds are starting to fill up with reservations for the summer!   The campgrounds are scheduled to open on Thursday, May 19. Camp reservations for the County campgrounds at Floating Stone, Lac Bellevue, Stoney Lake and Westcove are open through Camp Reservations Canada https://campreservations.ca/   Information on Campgrounds and Reservations…

Effective March 1, 2022, all Safety Codes permits for the County of St. Paul will be issued through Superior Safety Codes Inc. including Building, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Private Sewage Disposal System permits. Applications can be found under the Planning and Development webpage of the County website and sent directly to Superior Safety Codes. Superior…

Residents who require access to emergency medical assistance during the winter can apply to have snow cleared from their private driveway while plows are in their area. To qualify for this program, residents must submit: a letter from their physician stating the reasons for requiring medical emergency access; and a signed indemnity agreement (available soon).…

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 assist with emergency situations in our communities.  If you are interested in accepting this interesting and important challenge, see this link for information and who…

On June 8, 2021, County Council enacted a Littering Bylaw and revised the Penalties Bylaw to include penalties for littering. The intent is to prohibit, restrict,  prohibit, control and regulate the disposal of waste and any waste material  on any road, highway or public lands within the County. The associated penalties for littering are $500…

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 do not mail cash. Administration Front Door Drop Box  Cheque or money order only.  No cash please.  In person   The County Offices are closed…

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 Economic Development Alliance. WHAT IS STEP? The St. Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance is headed by a committee that was formed to explore a regional…

County residents can now take their empty beverage containers for recycling to the County Transfer Stations. By doing so, you will be supporting the Elk Point 4-H  Beef Club, Lac Sante Recreation Society and the Mallaig Ag Society who applied and were selected to collect beverage containers until December 2021. Their work will help support…

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 HUB. “We are very pleased to be recognized by Site Selection as one of the top 20 of Canada’s best locations. To compete globally Alberta…

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

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 mooring structure for personal recreational use in Crown owned-bed and shore, for longer than 14 days. Note:  This is an Alberta government requirement.  If you…

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.