Country Living in the County | News & Blog
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Fundraising Opportunity at 2026 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 September 3 to 6, 2026. The group selected by the County will work with the group selected by…
Emergency Strychnine
Starting July 10, producers with confirmed stewardship training can purchase 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate through the County of St. Paul’s Agricultural Services department at the Public Works shop. The cost is $20+GST per bottle (cash, cheque, or credit card). Sales are by appointment only and can be made by emailing [email protected] or calling 780-645-3006 (press…
Reducing Potential Sewer Overload, rain in Mallaig
With heavy rains expected for the June 27-28 weekend, the County is calling on Mallaig residents to pre-emptively assist with managing the sewer levels to help keep the system from overloading. The biggest help to the system is ensuring that sump pumps are discharged into storm drains rather than the sewer. Other small adjustments…
Bylaw 2026-16 Public Hearing: LUB Amendment
The County of St. Paul is holding a Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-16 on July 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. The first reading of the Bylaw took place on June 9. The purpose of the Bylaw is to amend Section 7.35(29) of the Land Use Bylaw regarding the separation distance between dwellings and Wind Energy…
Mallaig sewer strain, June 21
Updated, June 23: Levels in the Mallaig sewer system have been brought down. Thank you to residents for their cooperation and assistance! The County Public Works Department is asking residents in Mallaig to reduce non-essential water use and ensure that sump pumps are not pumping into the sewer system at this time. Due to the…
Ashmont water break, June 9
UPDATE, 1:20 p.m.: Water has been restored to Ashmont. On June 9 at 9:15 a.m., the County of St. Paul Public Works department shut off water in the Hamlet of Ashmont, with the exception of Ashmont School, to repair a water break. We thank residents for their patience as we work to repair this as…
Fire Advisory Lifted, effective June 1
St. Paul County – Effective immediately, the County of St. Paul has lifted the Level 2 Fire Advisory issued on May 28 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 fire…
Road Restrictions lifting June 1
Effective at 7 a.m. on June 1st, 2026, the loading restriction put in place on March 27 will be lifted. Until that time, we ask for your cooperation in continuing to follow the 90% and 75% restrictions. These are necessary to help preserve the lifespan of County roads. Vehicles used in farm operations may continue…
Level 2 Fire Advisory, effective May 28
St. Paul County – The County of St. Paul has issued a Level 2 Fire 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…