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!
Public Works Emergency After Hours Phone Number:
780-645-0557
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.
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.
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.
Frozen
The intake side of the culvert will have pooled water and the other side will have no flow or minimal water coming out.
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.
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).
- 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
Starting April 29, the County is kicking off 8.93 kilometres of new road construction projects for the 2024 season, in addition to 5.81 kilometres of 2023 clean-up.
Please take care in all County construction areas and adhere to the detour signs and speed limits placed ahead of the construction zones. These are in place to protect not just our crews, but the public as well. Traffic through a construction site is a major safety hazard, so let’s all look out for each other.
Review the list of active road construction projects and call Public Works if you have any questions about these areas..
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 scheduled from July-September 2024.
Special 2024 Construction Projects
- Floatingstone Boat Launch Replacement – County Park
- Sunset Cove Boat Launch Upgrade (Floatingstone West Board Launch)
- BF 76291 – Clean-up to increase fish passage
- Demchuk Slide Area
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
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:
RR 65 between 571A and 572 east of Elk Point due to compromised bridge file (culvert)
Road Construction:
Michaud Road (Township Road 622)
Construction began on October 9 with an anticipated end date of November 22.
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
Weekday Business Hours:
(subject to change)
October 16, 2023 - April 19, 2024:
8:00am - 4:30pm
Closed for lunch from noon to 12:30
April 22 - October 11, 2024:
7:00am - 4:30pm
Closed for lunch from noon to 12:30
Closed on weekends and all Statutory Holidays
