Country Living in the County | News & Blog
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Level 4 Fire Ban for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has elevated the Level 3 Restriction issued on July 16 to a Level 4 Fire Ban, effective July 23 at 3:30 p.m. The ban reads as follows: No open-air fires are allowed on private land, in campgrounds, or on any other lands within the County. All…
Level 3 Fire Restriction for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – As of 3:30 p.m. today, the County of St. Paul has declared a Level 3 Fire Restriction. The restriction reads as follows: No open-air fires. Fire permits may be suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued. Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds….
LRA Rodeo Performances Fundraising Opportunity
The County of St. Paul and the Town of St. Paul are each looking for a non-profit group, service group, or sports team to assist with the cleanup of the public stands/areas after the LRA Rodeo Performances from August 29 to September 1, 2024. The groups selected by the Town and the County will work…
Ashmont & Mallaig Truckfills Reopened, Callout to Conserve
On the morning of July 11, the Ashmont and Mallaig truckfill stations were reopened. The stations were temporarily closed on the evening of July 9 due to low water levels in the station reservoirs. The County of St. Paul is continuing to monitor usage closely to ensure reservoir levels do not get too low. With…
Ashmont & Mallaig Truckfills Temporarily Closed
JULY 11 UPDATE – The Ashmont and Mallaig truckfill stations were reopened the morning of July 11. On July 9, the Mallaig and Ashmont truckfill stations were closed due to low water levels in the reservoirs. This is a temporary measure to avoid the risk of the plants running too low. We are continuing to…
County of St. Paul 2024 Road Construction Program
Starting April 29, the County of St. Paul Public Works crews will be working on the 2024 Road Construction Program. As crews begin in a new section, the County will provide the location and detour routes for residents to plan any changes in their commutes. Please take care in all County construction areas and adhere…
Inauguration of River Ranch Cattle Ranching as a Heritage Space
River Ranch owners Adam and Crystal Charbonneau inaugurated their new HERITAGE SPACE dedicated to cattle ranching in the company of guests, collaborators, family and the ÉCONOMUSÉE® Network Society (ENS). This space offers an opportunity to discover the know-how and traditional practices that have been passed down through the generations on this typical Alberta ranch. Read…
Level 1 No Fire Restrictions for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County, May 28, 2024 – The County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 3 Fire Restriction issued on May 7 and is no longer under any fire restrictions. This means: Safe wood campfires are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. Any open-air fire other than a safe wood campfire requires a…
Lifting of Road Restrictions
Effective May 27, 2024 starting at 7 a.m., the loading restriction previously placed on County oiled and paved roads will be lifted. The 90% and 75% restrictions placed on March 29 will be back to 100% capacity. For any questions on this, please contact the Public Works office at 780-645-3006.
