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Bylaw 2025-11 & 2025-13 Public Hearings: Onicikiskwapowin Crossing
The County of St. Paul will hold two public hearings on December 9, at 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., in the Council Chambers at the Administration Building (5015 49 Avenue, St. Paul). The hearings being held are in regard to: Bylaw 2025-11, to adopt the Onicikiskwapowin Crossing Area Structure Plan (ASP), encompassing 146.4 acres of…
Rural Public Transit Solutions survey extended to December
The County of St. Paul, Towns of St. Paul and Elk Point, and Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay are still collecting resident input on possible rural public transit solutions throughout the St. Paul Region. The survey is open to ages 15-75+ and can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/LxRnx04dg9 What to expect in the survey Estimated to…
2025 Municipal Election Official Results
On October 20, the County of St. Paul held its Municipal Election for filling the offices of all Division Councillors and Reeve-at-Large. The unofficial results were shared after polling stations were closed, through a live link as ballots were counted. As of October 24, 2025, at 12 p.m., the official results are: Reeve – Glen Ockerman*…
County downgrades to a Level 2 Fire Advisory
The County of St. Paul has downgraded from a Fire Restriction to a Level 2 Advisory. The advisory reads as follows: Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. Issuance of fire permits for any other open-air fire may be restricted. Existing fire permits will be honoured; however, issuance of new fire…
Seeking County Residents as Members-at-Large
The County of St. Paul is seeking County Residents to sit as a Member-at-Large on the Boards and Committees listed below. Members will serve on the boards with Elected Officials and, in some circumstances, with Elected Officials and Members-at-Large from other municipalities. Members are paid per diem and mileage. Town of St. Paul Recreation Board…
Notice of Advance Vote and Election Day
LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (SECTION 35) Local Jurisdiction: COUNTY OF ST. PAUL NO. 19 IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: (1) Councillor, Division 1 (1) Councillor, Division 2 (1) Councillor, Division 3 (1) Councillor, Division 4 (1) Councillor, Division…
Payment Options during Canada Post Disruptions
With the Canada Post mail disruption, County of St. Paul customers cannot receive or pay for invoiced County services by mail. However, the County has a number of ways to stay on top of your payments! Citizen Self-Serve County customers, whether they are residents or businesses, can access Citizen Self-Serve to view their statement of…
2025-26 Winter Snow Flags available for purchase
The County of St. Paul is now accepting new and renewed Snowplowing Agreements and Snow Flag purchases for the 2025-26 Winter season. With these agreements, the County provides snow removal services for residents’ driveways for the upcoming winter season. To purchase a flag, the costs are: Between now and October 31, $300 Between November 1…
Notice of Nomination Day, 2025
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025. Nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the County of St. Paul Administration Office, 5015 49 Avenue, St. Paul, beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 Noon on Nomination Day. Office Number of…