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Temporary Pause on Rural Renewal Program
The STEP Economic Development Alliance (STEP) wishes to inform the public that the Rural Renewal Program will be temporarily paused for the Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point and County of St. Paul until March 2025. This decision has been made to allow for a thorough evaluation of ongoing changes at the Alberta…
County Public Hearing, December 10, 2024, at 11 a.m.
The County of St. Paul No. 19 will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended. The Public Hearing is in relation to: Bylaw 2024-17, for the purpose of adopting the Buffalo Trail South Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan [map] Bylaw…
The Great Twine Round-Up Contest
The Great Twine Round-Up is here in Alberta, with $12,000 in cash prizes for 4-H clubs and ag charities! Cleanfarms, through the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle-It! pilot program is hosting ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’; a new province-wide twine collection contest with four cash prizes of $3,000 each, for the winners’ 4-H club or an Alberta-based agricultural…
Fire Prevention Week: Why We Issue Fire Permits
Fire Prevention Week is an educational week teaching children and adults alike how to stay safe in case of a fire. Beginning in 1925, Fire Prevention Week is one of the longest-running public health observances. With four local fire departments, a Regional Emergency Management Team, and a FireSmart approach, the County of St. Paul has…
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…
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…