Country Living in the County | News & Blog
We believe that country living in the County of St. Paul is a rewarding lifestyle choice. We regularly post information on this news page about council happenings, county news, lifestyle blogs and more. Check back here regularly for updated information.
2025 Campground Booking Delays at this time
We understand that folks may be experiencing some issues attempting to book their camp spots for the 2025 camping season. Camp Reservations is currently undergoing some changes, which unfortunately has affected bookings at this time. We are reaching out to our contacts to come to a resolution as soon as possible, but we ask…
Topographic Survey at Garner Lake
On February 24-25, Core Geomatics will be conducting an initial topographic survey at the Garner Lake Boat Launch. This work is required for the design of the new boat launch slated for construction this summer. For this survey, Core Geomatics will be completing lake bed tie-ins, meaning they will be drilling 15-20 holes in the…
County Public Hearing, February 25, 2025, at 11 a.m.
The County of St. Paul No. 19 and the Town of St. Paul have prepared a draft Area Structure Plan (ASP) for the area north of the Town of St. Paul. The purpose of an Area Structure Plan is to provide a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land. The draft…
Final Vote for the County Snow Plow Naming Contest!
Calling residents, community groups, and class homerooms! The County of St. Paul needs your help once again for the Snow Plow Naming Contest. After receiving a number of great suggestions, we have narrowed down the options for a final vote. From now until February 14, select your top picks through our online form to name…
Let’s Talk Housing!
The County of St. Paul, the Town of St. Paul, the Town of Elk Point, and the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay have engaged ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. (ISL) to better understand the current housing situation in the region to identify current and anticipated needs and create a Regional Housing Strategy. The Strategy…
Take Part in the County Snow Plow Naming Contest!
Calling residents, community groups, and class homerooms! The County of St. Paul needs your creativity to help us name our Snow Clearance Fleet through the Snow Plow Naming Contest! From now until January 10, submit a name for one of our graders or plow trucks through our online form. Top picks will be narrowed…
County of St. Paul 2024 Road Construction Program
The 2024 Road Construction Program has completed all of its projects for the season. Having started on April 29, the County Public Works crews wrapped up their last project at the end of November. As crews began a new section, locations and detour routes were provided to residents to plan any changes in their commutes….
For Lease by Tender, in 3- and 6-year Terms
The County of St. Paul is offering Leases by Tender in 3-year terms or 6-year terms. The leases include 6-year terms for grazing land and 3-year terms for both arable land and standing hay crop. All leases will commence on January 1, 2025. View the full advertisement for the available lands and bid details. Access…
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…