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County of St. Paul Public Works

You'll find the latest notices about all public works on this page. This includes updates on current projects, road maintenance, road closures, and road bans. We've also listed everything you need to know about permits & applications and bylaws & policies for the County on this page.

Please use caution and be patient around the graders.
Operators will move over to let traffic pass when it is safe to do so. Thank you! 

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…

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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…

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Ashmont & Mallaig Truckfills Reopened, Callout to Conserve

On the morning of July 11, the Ashmont and Mallaig truckfill stations were reopened. The stations were temporarily closed on the evening of July 9 due to low water levels…

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Lifting of Road Restrictions

Effective May 27, 2024 starting at 7 a.m., the loading restriction previously placed on County oiled and paved roads will be lifted. The 90% and 75% restrictions placed on March…

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EPCOR lifts water ban

The County of St. Paul is notifying residents that EPCOR has completed the critical repairs of the E.L Smith Water Treatment Plant, ending the ban on non-essential water use. Residents…

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Changes to the County’s Dust Control Policy

Effective January 9, 2024, as per Fee Schedule Bylaw 2023-24 under Council direction, the County of St. Paul now requires residents who request dust control to pay a portion of…

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Indefinite Road Closure

RR 73 between TWP 570A and TWP 570 is closed indefinitely due to a failed Bridge. Please use alternative routes.

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County Roads

Public Works manages the County roads year-round. How many kilometers of roads? 2,029 kilometers to be exact.

Kilometers of Gravel Roads
Kilometers of Oiled Roads
Kilometers of Paved Roads
Snow plow during winter. Free public domain CC0 photo.

Snow Maintenance

The County of St. Paul maintains all Public Roads and Right of Ways within the borders of the County. Public Works does not maintain the Provincial Highways.

Snow Flags are now available for the 2024-25 Winter Season!

Purchase or replace your flags only at the County Public Works Shop or at the Town of Elk Point Office for snow clearance on private driveways. Snowplowing Agreements can be completed at the time of purchase/replacement. Early bird pricing of $300 before October 31 and $400 between November 1-December 15.

What roads are cleared first?

The County of St. Paul has a duty to clear access roads in order of priority unless an emergency medical agreement is on file.

The County’s Snow Clearing Procedure is to complete snow and ice control within 5 Days (60 hours) at the end of a snowfall event. Paved and Oiled roads are sanded and plowed, whereas Gravel roads are plowed only.

 

Priority 1

Main service roads and/or roads that have the highest traffic volumes.

Priority 2

Roads with medium traffic volumes that connect to a main service road or serve subdivisions, hamlets, and local residential areas.

Priority 3

Roads that are not bus routes and have limited users on them (i.e., dead-end road allowances).
 
Private driveways and farmyards with snowflags (this clearance may extend outside of the 5 days).
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Dust Control

Dust controls are a blend of calcium chloride and magnesium hydroxide, applied to dirt roads to suppress the amount of dust that vehicles and equipment can kick up during the summer months. Controls applied are 200 metres in length for property owners and residents who apply.

Applications are submitted annually between January 1 and May 15 of each year, with the suppressant applied between May 1 and July 31 at 2 litres/square metre. 

Effective January 9, 2024, under the direction of Council, residents who request dust control will be required to pay a portion of cost. For 2024, this cost is 25% of 2023's actual costs, equaling $470.00. The County will continue to cover the remaining costs and Council will review these rates annually. 

Residents whose quality of life is diminished by excessive dust due to a medical condition may request dust control free of charge. A medical certificate or letter from a physician will be required.

The 2024 Dust Control Applications deadline has been extended to June 15.

Criteria

To qualify for the 25% fee, the residence must:

  • be occupied,
  • the primary yard site, and
  • within 150 metres of the centre of the road.

Effective January 9, 2024, a property owner whose residence is over 150 metres from the centre of the road will pay the full cost based on 2023’s actual costs, equaling $1,880. Those requesting more than 200 metres in length will pay the full cost of the section over 200 metres.

Drainage

The County performs the maintenance for all water drainage within the county limits and adjacent to the county roadways and lands. Culverts are important because they help stormwater management and where water goes in the County. 

If you suspect any of the following culvert issues, please contact our Public Works department.

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Washout

The culvert is too small and cannot handle the flow of the water. As a result, the water will naturally make a new path.

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Frozen

The intake side of the culvert will have pooled water and the other side will have no flow or minimal water coming out.

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Plugged

The intake side of the culvert is blocked with debris, such as grass and trees, and there is minimal to no flow out of the other side.

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Gravel

The Community Aggregate Payment Levy is a $0.40 per tonne charge placed on all sand and gravel businesses operating in the County (including private shipments) to raise revenue to be used toward the payment of infrastructure and community enhancement in the County.

As a result, the County has implemented a Community Aggregate Levy Fund for Capital Funding. Organizations can apply to the fund quarterly, with applications reviewed by the Aggregate Levy Committee.

Gravel Sales

The County of St. Paul is happy to provide gravel and delivery to County residents. The County opens gravel orders for the season starting on March 1 every year, closing in the fall (the final date is weather-dependent). Gravel sales are closed for the 2024 season as of November 1.

  • Allotment: County property owners may purchase a maximum of 25 tonnes of gravel annually per rural address or approved Development Permit.
  • Costs: The County’s Fee Schedule Bylaw outlines the cost of delivery and self-haul for gravel, as well as screening.
  • To Order: Property owners can complete our online Gravel Sales form to complete their order. You may also call the Public Works Office to place an order. For gravel deliveries, property owners must also complete a Gravel Delivery Agreement.

Road Projects

               All 2024 Road Construction projects have been completed. The 2025 Road Construction Program will commence in the Spring.


STIP Grants

The County received a STIP grant in 2023 for $997,500 for BF 06873.

The project was tendered and awarded to Prairie Erectors International Inc. with construction completed in Fall 2024.

 

Special 2024 Construction Projects

  • Sunset Cove Boat Launch Upgrade (Floatingstone West Board Launch)
  • Demchuk Slide Area
  • Dan Severin Drainage
  • BF 6873 Grade Raise – Raised grade over bridge culvert for guardrail installation but will require additional road work (carryover into 2025)

Completed

  • BF 76928 – Cleanout
  • Evergreen Regional Landfill – Dry Waste Cell (Division 4)
  • BF 70647 – Erosion repair on Willow Range Road
  • BF 74442 – Emergency Bridge File Replacement
  • Garner Lake Boat Launch Pad Removal
  • McLoud Beach Parking Lot
  • Floatingstone Boat Launch Replacement – County Park
  • BF 76291 – Clean-up to increase fish passage

Road Restrictions

Effective May 27, 2024, starting at 7 a.m, the previous loading restriction on oiled and paved roads will be lifted.

We thank the public for their cooperation! 

Why are there road restrictions?

Restrictions are necessary to help preserve the integrity and life span of municipal roads.

However, a vehicle designed and intended for use in farming operations may operate contrary to road restrictions, provided that the vehicle is operated at no more than 100% axle weight and along the most direct route available to minimize the distance travelled along any restricted road.

Road Closures:

There are currently no road closures in the County.

Road Construction:

There are currently no road construction projects in the County.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

If you have a Public Works related question we invite you to contact the County of St. Paul using the contact information found on this page.

Contact Information

SCOTT JEFFERY, Director, Public Works
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-646-6770

RANDY WINTERBOTTOM, Assistant Director, Public Works
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-210-0532

DANNY WEINMEIER, Water Utilities Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-646-6782

ANDY PETTERSON, Manager, Construction
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-646-6764

JACK VANDENBERG, Manager, Shop & Parts
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-646-6772

Public Works Main Phone:
780-645-3006

Physical Shop Address:
5618 57 Street
St. Paul, AB  

Winter Hours:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Closed on weekends and all Statutory Holidays