Country Living in the County | News & Blog
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County Library Board recruiting for Member-at-Large
The County is looking for a resident to sit as a Member-at-Large on the County of St. Paul Library Board. The Member-at-Large will serve on the board along with Elected Officials. The Board provides financial management and policy direction for the County Libraries: Ashmont, Mallaig, Elk Point, and St. Paul. The Member-at-Large will be elected…
2024-25 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 2024-25 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…
Beaver Reduction Incentive Program open for the 2024 Fall Season
The County of St. Paul is offering the Beaver Reduction Incentive Program to County landowners who are experiencing flooding of their land or surrounding roadways due to beaver activity. The County will pay an incentive of $15 per beaver harvested between September 3 and October 31. To take part in the program, pre-register by appointment!…
Level 1 No Fire Restrictions for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – As of 1:30 p.m. today, the County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 3 Fire Restriction issued on August 1 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…
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued for Stoney Lake
ELK POINT– Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Stoney Lake, located in the County of St. Paul. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water…
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…
Level 3 Fire Restriction for the County of St. Paul
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 4 Fire Ban issued on July 23 and is now at a Level 3 Fire Restriction effective August 1 at 11:30 a.m. Under the restriction, the following applies: Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and other areas with approved pits only. No…
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….
