Country Living in the County | News & Blog
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Fundraising Opportunity at 2025 LRA Rodeo
The County of St. Paul and Town of St. Paul are each looking for a non-profit group, service group, or sports team to assist with the clean-up of the public stands/areas after the LRA Rodeo Performances from August 28 to August 31, 2025. The group selected by the County will work with the group selected…
Golden Runway Award recognizes St. Paul Regional Airports
The County of St. Paul, Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point, and St. Paul / Elk Point (STEP) Economic Development Alliance received the Alberta Airports Management Association (AAMA) Golden Runway Award. The award is presented at the annual AAMA Conference in acknowledgement of an airport that has gone above and beyond in supporting…
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Stoney Lake
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Stoney Lake, located in the County of St. Paul. Visitors to this lake are advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim or wade or allow your…
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…
Bylaw Bulletin: Nuisance and Unsightly Premises
As we move into summer, residents are out in full force working on their properties: from lawn maintenance and gardening to demolition and construction of new structures. This activity helps to increase value throughout the County and builds on the ‘un-city experience’ for prospective residents. On the flip side, when we don’t see this activity,…
STEP’s advocacy for regional priorities brings more grant funding
The County of St. Paul and regional partners have successfully obtained a number of grants for 2025 to help assess, develop, and implement economic strategies for continued regional growth. St. Paul / Elk Point Economic Development Alliance (STEP) managed the application process with partners, aligning to the region’s economic priorities and allocating resources based on…
County upgrades to Level 3 Fire Restriction
The County of St. Paul has declared a Level 3 Fire Restriction. The restriction reads as follows: No open-air fires, including burn barrels. Fire permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued. Safe, small wood campfires for cooking and warming are allowed on private land and in campgrounds. WHERE IS…
Road Restrictions lifting May 30
Effective at 7 a.m. on May 30th, 2025, the loading restriction put in place on March 26 will be lifted. Until that time, we ask for your cooperation to continue following the 90% and 75% restrictions. These are necessary to help preserve the lifespan of County roads. Vehicles used in farm operations may still operate,…
Comprehensive Water Act Approval brings cost-savings to the County
The County of St. Paul has received approval under the Comprehensive Water Act for all County boat launches. This is a blanket approval from Alberta Environment to perform all maintenance activities related to boat launches within the County along the beds and shores of lakes – including Floatingstone Lake, Lac Bellevue, Stoney Lake, Vincent Lake,…