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Bylaw 2026-10: to rescind Bylaw 1424
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the County of St. Paul No. 19 is considering Bylaw No. 2026-10, which is a Bylaw to rescind a License agreement for an undeveloped road allowance that is no longer required for the following location: Bylaw 1424 – between NE 22-56-11-W4 and NW23-56-11-W4 Any person claiming to…
Excess moisture affecting County road conditions
The County of St. Paul saw an incredibly high amount of snow throughout the Winter 2025/26 season. This, along with the March and April rains we have been experiencing, means a lot of moisture is affecting County roads – gravel in particular, but also the bases of many oiled roads. As we approach warmer temperatures…
St. Paul North Area Structure Plan Progress Update
Next Steps Revisions, added April 29, 2026 In Fall 2021, the Town of St. Paul, County of St. Paul, and ISL Engineering kicked off development of an Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan (IASP). The project’s first phase began by launching a website and reaching out to Plan area landowners, neighbouring property owners, and referral agencies. They…
Bylaw 2026-08 Public Hearing: Owlseye Road Closures
The County of St. Paul No. 19 is holding a Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-08 on April 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. The first reading of the Bylaw took place on March 24. The purpose of the Bylaw is to close and sell the abandoned parts of Railway Avenue, First Street East, First Avenue, and…
Accepting Dust Control Applications
The County of St. Paul is accepting applications from residents interested in dust control for the 2026 season! Dust controls cover 200 metres in length and are a blend of calcium chloride and magnesium hydroxide to help suppress the dust that is kicked up on gravel roads during the warmer months. Residents can apply annually…
Opt Out of the Roadside Spray Program
The County of St. Paul Agricultural Service Board will start their Roadside Spray Program in May. The program takes place annually, spraying roadsides to control noxious weeds and brush growth along Municipal Road Allowances (i.e. ditch areas from County roads up to a property line), in accordance with the Weed Control Act. Property owners of…
2026 County Road Restrictions in Place
Effective March 27, 2026 at 7 a.m. , a loading restriction will be placed on the following posted, OILED & PAVED roads, including Subdivisions, within the County of St. Paul, unless otherwise indicated: 90% Restrictions TWP RD 574 (Moose Hills Road) from Hwy 41 to Rge Rd 50 (Murphy Road) RGE RD 50 (Murphy Road)…
Calling Fundraising Groups to the 2026 Highway Clean-up
The County of St. Paul is now accepting applications for the Annual Provincial Highway Clean-up. The County has hosted the Annual Clean-up regionally for more than 20 years as an opportunity for local groups to fundraise for various causes and initiatives. Groups apply for a pre-determined County road, with Council reviewing applications to allocate the…
Bylaw 2026-03 Public Hearing: LUB Amendments
The County of St. Paul No. 19 is holding a Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-03 on February 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. 1st reading of the Bylaw took place on January 27. The County has received an application to amend Sections 7.35(2) and 7.35(29) of the Land Use Bylaw regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems. The…