About St. Paul County

We Work for You

The County of St. Paul No. 19 is a strong, trusted partner for residents, businesses, communities, and neighbours. We strive to be a trailblazing and welcoming region with an outstanding commitment to community. Our boundaries encompass many hamlets, including: Ashmont, Heinsburg, Mallaig, Lafond, Lindbergh, Lottie Lake, St. Edouard, St. Lina, and St. Vincent.

OUR MISSION:

To create desirable rural experiences

OUR VISION:

To be the leader in rural success

OUR VALUES:

Community at the Core | Accountability in Action
Lead and Succeed | Unwavering Integrity
Innovate to Elevate

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Census Highlights (2017)

Our most recent census was completed in 2017. The purpose of this census was to collect the most up-to-date and accurate information so that our municipality could receive appropriate grants from the Provincial and Federal Government based on population count.

Total population
Under 18 population
Population aged 18-64
Population aged 65+
Kilometers of Gravel Roads
Kilometers of Oiled Roads
Kilometers of Paved Roads

The County Management Team

The County management team works day-in and day-out to provide the essential services people depend on and to create opportunities in our region.

Jason Wallsmith
Chief Administrative Officer

  • The Administrative Lead for the municipality
  • Ensures policies and programs are implemented, administers the operating and capital budgets, and performs other duties assigned by the Council and the MGA. Advises and informs Council on County operations.

Betty Richard
Executive Assistant

  • Provides direct administrative support to the CAO and directors as required.
  • Provides indirect support to Council members and County committees.

Phyllis Corbiere
Director of Corporate Services

  • Provides direction and oversight to Finance, Taxation, Assessment, Payroll, GIS, and contracted services such as janitorial and IT.
  • Responsible for Legislative Services and Insurance.

Jason Storch
Director of Community Services

  • Responsible for Waste Management, Parks and Recreation, Cemeteries, Fire Services, and Airports.
  • Advises and informs the Agricultural Service Board.

Scott Jeffery
Director of Public Works

  • Responsible for services and programs surrounding road construction, maintenance, transportation, water and wastewater, and trades which are consistent with safety and operational policies.

Gary Buchanan
Director of Planning & Development

  • Provides direction and oversight to Planning & Development. Responsible for the Land Use Bylaw for continued growth.

  • Acts as the Development and Subdivision Authority.

Brenda Billo
Director of St. Paul Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

  • Designs, implements, coordinates, administers, and evaluates preventive social services for the St. Paul region in conjunction with local, regional, and provincial agencies to ensure that the needs of residents are met.

Ashley Dary
Regional Director of Occupational Health and Safety

  • Overall responsibility for OH&S and the Regional Safety Management System (RSMS).

  • Works closely with St. Paul’s Regional Emergency Management Agency (REMA) and Emergency Management Committee (EMC).

Linda Sallstrom
Regional Economic Development Officer

  • Researches and administers Economic Development opportunities for the region’s industry drivers - agriculture, tourism, and energy.
  • Collaborates with local, regional, and provincial agencies for opportunities.
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