THE UN-CITY EXPERIENCE

The regularly scheduled County Public Works Meeting will held on Tuesday, July 27 starting at 9:00 a.m. The meetings will be 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.

The County of St. Paul is offering 4 properties for sale by invitation for offer. Properties for sale and information/ terms Bid Form The deadline for receipt of all offers with respect to the Lands shall be FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 AT 12 P.M. (NOON). All offers must be contained within a sealed envelope and…

Development Permits have been issued for the following Accessory Buildings Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments may appeal within 21 days of this notice (by August 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.) to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by serving Notice of Appeal to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development…

The County of St. Paul sent the attached letter to Hon. Devin Dreeshen, Minster of Agriculture & Forestry about the effects of the the extended period of hot, dry weather is having on the crops in the province, particularly in northeast Alberta. Further, the County is urging the AFSC to allow producers to salvage these…

The Town of Elk Point is seeking volunteer members-at-large to fill 2 vacancies on the Town of Elk Point Economic Development Committee: Member-at-Large Member-at-Large – Youth (18-29) The mandate of the Board is attraction, retention, and growth of the community. The Board meets once a month on the first Thursday of the month. Term: 1…

Re: Fire Restriction Effective 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 the County of St. Paul is under a Fire Restriction.   Until such time that significant moisture is received, 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…

Development Permits have been issued for the following Accessory Building Any person claiming to be affected by the said Developments may appeal within 21 days of this notice (by July 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.) to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by serving Notice of Appeal to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development…

The voluntary water restriction has been lifted as of July 5 as the water supply is  back to normal. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.    

The Order in Council and Writ of Election for the 2021 Alberta Senate Election was issued on June 23, 2021, to hold an election to select 3 Senate nominees who may be summoned to the Senate of Canada, to fill a vacancy or vacancies relating to Alberta. The Senate Election will take place on October…

The County Administration Office and Public Works Shop are re-open to public walk-in’s.  Welcome back – We missed you! The safety of our visitors and staff continues to be our priority. The County is committed to: * Following Alberta Health Services COVID-19 guidelines * Cleaning regularly, especially in high traffic areas * Providing one-way traffic…

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…

Public Works Maintenance crews will be reclaiming and relaying cold mix on the Armistice Road between Elk Point & St. Paul for the month of June and July. Please note the crews will always have the road open: however, there will be delays.  If you can use an alternative route please do so.  Thanks for…

Please watch your speed and don’t haul over 100% on County roads as they are very soft at this time of year. If you note any road issues don’t hesitate to call our Public Works Department at 780-645-3006 we can address any issues. Thank You

NOTICE to County of St. Paul No. 19 Taxpayers PREPARATION OF COMBINED ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES In accordance with Section 311(1) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the 2021 Combined Assessment and Tax Notices have been prepared and mailed on May 14, 2021 to all taxpayers. Sheila Kitz, Chief Administrative Officer

Asset Management — The County campgrounds are an asset.  So are the County roads.  What’s asset management all about?  This newsletter help wade through the information about asset management in the County.  The brief newsletter outlines how the County plans and manages its assets.  Newsletter Agricultural Service Board Spring 2021 Newsletter — Wondering about those…

The County of St. Paul 2020 Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 are now available   2020 Financial Statements Financial Statement for other years may be found at ‘Governance/ Financial Statements‘

The Town St. Paul and the County of St. Paul have collaborated to rebuild and pave both TWP 582 and Range Road 95/57 street.     Map of area  The County of St. Paul, Town of St. Paul and our awarded contractors will require access for construction on TWP 582 and 57th Street from May 3 to…

Council approved the Operational Updates at the April 27 Public Works meeting.  The Operational Updates reflect progress on the priorities set in the 2021 Strategic Plan. The Operation Update can be found at this link. or under Governance/Strategic Plans/2021  

It’s the season when farmers 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 c.…

The 2021 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget was passed by Council at the April 13, 2021 Council Meeting. The 2021 Budget Narrative, which details the budget information, and 2021-03 Tax Rate Bylaw can be found at these links or at ‘Budget/Budgets & Financial Statements‘. 2020 Audited Financial Statements  Council approved the 2020 Audited Financial Statements…

The County of St. Paul and St. Paul Transfer Stations accept household batteries for recycling. The County has been collecting batteries for recycling since 2017.  Almost 4,000 lbs of batteries have been recycled! The extracted materials from batteries are recycled into cutlery, golf clubs, pots and pans, stainless steel and new batteries, to name a…

New:  Alberta iMarket  The Alberta iMarket is now live and is looking for local vendors who are interested in selling their products online.  (see Information Brochure)   (see website) Alberta iMarket originated in a desire to promote regional, and rural, products and services to both a local, and a larger market. While many entities promote the…

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…

Online reservations for the County of St. Paul campgrounds are now open through Camp Reservations Canada.  Start planning your summer! Floating Stone, Lac Bellevue, Stoney Lake and Westcove campgrounds are just a short drive away. Please Note: Some of the camping sites have been renumbered so please refer to the revised maps if you want…

2021 is the year of Municipal Elections.  October 18, 2021 is Election Day.  Nominations for the office of Reeve and County Councillor in each of the 6 Divisions will be accepted between January 1, 2021 and noon on Monday, September 20, 2021 (Nomination Day). The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) governs the nomination, voting, and election…