THE UN-CITY EXPERIENCE

Be safe and have fun this Halloween.   And, drivers please watch for Trick or Treaters.  AHS Tip Sheet for a Safe Halloween during this COVID-19 season Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed.  Yes, Halloween night marks the end of Daylight Saving Time.    

Notice The Council of the County of St. Paul has been requested by the Mallaig and District Ag Society to borrow up to Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($21,000) to fund the additional expenses incurred for renovations to the arena. A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. or as soon…

Development Permit Information Appeals accepted until November 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.  

The County Transfer Stations will revert to Winter Hours starting on November 1. Please see the Evergreen Waste Management Site website for locations and hours.  On the days County Transfer Stations are open, the stations will be open from 10:0 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. And, remember,  Take it or Leave it sites are available at…

The County Transfer Stations are part of the Electronics Recycling Pilot Project:  Additional electronics that can be recycled have been added. What’s included in the Pilot Project?  Audio visual equipment, cell phone & wireless devices, electronic gaming equipment, small home appliances, portable power tools, musical instruments and more.  See the edition of Trash Talk for…

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…

The County of St. Paul’s 2020 Strategic and Operational Plans are now available on the County Website at Strategic Plans 2020. The Operational Update for the third quarter of July to September  

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  

Fall Wildfire Prevention Tips Fall is a busy time of year in the farming community, with completing the harvest and getting the last of the bales hauled in before the snow. Wildfire is probably the last thing on your mind, but with a little planning in the fall you can reduce the threat of wildfire…

The St. Paul RCMP is looking for residents to participate in a community-wide initiative. Are you a resident or business owner with operating surveillance cameras on or within your property?   If so, the St. Paul RCMP is looking for your assistance in solving future crimes! Willing participants are asked to provide information regarding their…

To complete assessments for 2020, Assessors will be conducting physical inspections of properties throughout the County. When Assessors enter onto your property, their vehicles will be clearly marked with the County of St. Paul.   The Assessors also will carry identification tags. Your cooperation with Assessors is greatly appreciated as it is essential in determining…

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Full release The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Assessment Model for regulated industrial properties such as wells and pipelines that will negatively impact the County of St. Paul revenues and has the potential to increase taxes for its residents. “The County of St. Paul is very concerned about these proposed changes,” says Steve…

County Administration and Public Works Offices have re-opening to the public. The County is working to ensure the safety of the public and County employees who enter the offices. Tempered glass has been installed at the reception areas, visitors to the offices will be required to social distance, and a limited number of visitors will…

2020 Non-residential Education Property Tax Property Tax Penalties   December 1, 2020: 10% penalty on the current tax amount February 1, 2021: 10% on all outstanding taxes        

The Assessors will not hold meetings at the County Administration Office this year.  Assessors from Accurate Assessment Group are still available to discuss any assessment inquiries you may have. If you have any questions regarding your tax assessment, please contact Accurate Assessment Group at 1-877-438-2305 or email Bob Daudelin at [email protected] The deadline for appealing…

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 have reopened…

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…

Issued jointly by:  County of St. Paul, Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point, Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay Most services are now operating as normal. These services include road maintenance, water, wastewater, and waste management. The municipalities are following the lead of Alberta Health Services.   The situation with the virus is very fluid…

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.