County of St. Paul No. 19, AB

Council Meeting 2

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Council Meeting 1

This agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Council Meeting 1 on 2026-09-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Council Meeting 2

This agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Council Meeting 2 on 2026-09-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting 1

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Council Meeting 2

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Council declared a local State of Agricultural Disaster due to unprecedented spring and summer moisture. They also gave final reading to Bylaw 2026-16, amending the Land Use Bylaw to change wind turbine setback requirements. Additionally, they approved the Community Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw 2026-19 and appointed Wayne Shanks as the new Development Authority.

• Declared a local State of Agricultural Disaster for the County of St. Paul.
• Gave 2nd and 3rd reading to Bylaw 2026-16, amending wind turbine setback requirements in the Land Use Bylaw.
• Gave 3rd reading to Bylaw 2026-19, the Community Aggregate Payment Levy.
• Approved amendments to the St Paul Town and County Joint Fire Services Agreement.
• Appointed Wayne Shanks as Development Authority, replacing Gary Buchanan and Yiren Liu.
• Approved a $1,000 contribution to Blue Quills University for the July 6 World Indigenous Research Education Conference.
• Approved a 25-tonne gravel donation to Frog Lake Cemetery.
• Approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the Mallaig Cabrini Park Challenge Cup.

Council Meeting 2

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Council approved the purchase of a replacement rescue truck for Elk Point and passed a bylaw amendment to add funeral homes as a discretionary use. The board also assigned beverage container collection sites and approved a three-year road construction plan.

• Approved $796,400 purchase of Elk Point Rescue truck from Fort Garry Fire Trucks
• Passed 2nd and 3rd reading of Bylaw 2026-14 to add Funeral Home as a discretionary use
• Approved three-year road construction plan
• Denied insurance payment request for Elk Point Fire Department drone
• Assigned beverage container collection sites to JBMSIM and Animal Shelter & Adoption Society of St. Paul & Area
• Approved $1,100 maximum for aquatic invasive species awareness stickers
• Approved naming First Street East in Heinsburg as 'Sharkey Street' at owner's cost
• Denied request to cancel $100 minimum tax levy for Roll #11828502

Council Meeting 1

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Council approved the five-year budget plan and gave final readings to ATIA/POPA and Omnibus bylaws. A road closure process for the Hamlet of Owlseye was approved, and the beverage container collection site assignment was tabled pending more information.

• Approved 2027-2031 Five-Year Operating and Capital Budget Plan (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2026-17: ATIA & POPA (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Omnibus Bylaw 2026-18 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure process for Hamlet of Owlseye (carried)
• Tabled beverage container collection site assignments pending confirmation of locations (carried)
• Approved gravel donation for C.G. Baker Memorial Riding Arena parking lot (carried)
• Approved in-kind support for Haying in the 30's event (carried)
• Extended Fire Protection Agreement with Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay to Dec 31, 2027 (carried)

Council Meeting 2

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Council passed a motion directing administration to draft an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to require 1.5 km setbacks for renewable infrastructure (wind turbines). They also approved a 10-year lease for a communication tower, passed the Fee Schedule Bylaw 2026-15, and approved sponsorships for the St. Paul Ag Society. A decision on installing barriers at the Lac St. Cyr boat launch was deferred pending further information.

• Directed administration to draft LUB amendment for 1.5km wind turbine setbacks (carried)
• Approved 10-year lease with Lemalu Holdings for communication tower (carried)
• Gave third reading to Fee Schedule Bylaw 2026-15 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for St. Paul LRA rodeo finals (carried)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for St. Paul UFO Days (carried)
• Deferred decision on Lac St. Cyr boat launch barriers to June 9, 2026 (carried)
• Directed installation of signage and no-camping signs at Lac St. Cyr boat launch (carried)
• Approved $4,961.63 grant to Mann Lake Golf Course (carried)

Council Meeting 1

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Council directed administration to negotiate a depot-only agreement with Circular Materials for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Phase 2 program, and to determine one additional bin site. They also rescinded a previous motion regarding Riverview Drive access and offered the resident new options at a different location. Other actions included approving strychnine distribution limits, a letter of support for the Elk Point Curling Club, and tabling the MCSNet lease and subdivision mowing for further information.

• Approved depot-only negotiations with Circular Materials for EPR Phase 2 (carried)
• Rescinded prior Riverview Drive access motion and offered new options at $12,924.80 (carried)
• Approved strychnine distribution: max 6 bottles per eligible producer at $20/bottle (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Elk Point Curling Club and 25% matching funds if CFEP grant received (carried)
• Tabled MCSNet lease agreement for further information (carried)
• Tabled subdivision mowing for cost and timing info (carried)
• Approved delivery of 40 yards gravel to Elk Point Allied Arts parking lot at County cost (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 2026-13 rescinding ICF agreement with County of Two Hills (carried unanimously)

Council Meeting 2

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Council approved the 2026 operating and capital budget totaling $42.4M and gave three readings to the tax rate bylaw. A land-use bylaw amendment was defeated. Several infrastructure and service items were also approved, including fire chief appointments and road cancellations.

• Approved $42,353,732 2026 operating and capital budget (carried)
• Approved Tax Rate Bylaw 2026-11, all three readings (carried)
• Defeated LUB amendment Bylaw 2026-03 (second reading defeated)
• Approved road cancellation on Road Plan 6450ET (carried)
• Approved appointment of fire chiefs and deputies for Mallaig and Ashmont (carried)
• Approved contract amendment with Grynn Contracting for 45,000 tonnes cold mix (carried)
• Approved letter to GOA about provincial highway conditions (carried)
• Approved termination of ICF agreement with County of Two Hills (carried)

Council Meeting 1

The County Council passed several bylaws, including repealing an agreement with the County of Vermilion River and rescinding a road allowance. They approved $20,000 for PFAS-free bunker gear and a beaver reduction program funded up to $10,500. Various community requests were also addressed.

• $20,000 approved for PFAS-free bunker gear replacement
• Beaver Reduction Incentive Program activated with $10,500 funding
• $4,200 for 200T additional gravel from Evergreen Regional Waste Commission
• Sponsorship of $500 for St. Paul & District Minor Ball
• Denied encroachment agreement for outhouse/shed on Lot 10, Block 1

Council denied an encroachment agreement for an outhouse and shed on Lot 10 and ordered removal by July 31. Other actions approved $20,000 for PFAS-free bunker gear, activated the beaver reduction program, and passed several bylaws.

• Denied encroachment agreement for outhouse/shed (defeated 1022, carried 1023)
• Approved $20,000 from Joint Use Fire Reserve for PFAS-free bunker gear
• Activated 2026 Beaver Reduction Incentive Program ($15/beaver, up to $10,500)
• Passed Bylaw 2026-07 repealing Director of Corporate Services as designated officer
• Passed Bylaw 2026-09 repealing ICF with County of Vermilion River
• Approved FCM annual conference attendance for any councillor
• Approved Freon appliance free drop-off program May 1–31
• Approved $500 silver-level signage sponsorship for minor ball

Agricultural Service Board

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The Agricultural Service Board approved the draft 2026 Strategic Business Plan with amendments. The board also decided to refer an aquatic invasive species prevention project to County Council for further exploration.

• Approved February 18, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved April 1, 2026, agenda with two additions
• Re-submitted Animal Health Act policy to Council for reconsideration
• Referred LICA Aquatic Invasive Species prevention project to Council
• Approved draft 2026 Strategic Business Plan with amendments
• Filed Bill 22 as information
• Accepted April 2026 Agricultural Supervisor report
• Directed staff to manage communications regarding the ARVO opportunity

Council Meeting 2

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The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council approved the 2026-04 Fee Schedule Bylaw and various departmental budgets. Decisions included approving a medical clinic agreement, purchasing used golf carts, and directing the termination of an intermunicipal framework with the County of Vermilion River.

• Approved March 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Adopted February 28, 2026, bank reconciliation
• Directed administration to terminate the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with County of Vermilion River
• Tabled MS Canada financial sponsorship decision until final budget discussion
• Referred Dog Bylaw 2020-26 to Policy committee
• Approved changing April 14, 2026, meeting start time to 9:00 a.m.
• Approved letter requesting a CT scanner for St. Paul Healthcare Centre
• Approved PW-3 Driveway Snow Removal Policy

Council Meeting 1

The agenda for the March 11, 2026 Council Meeting of the County of St. Paul No. 19 contains only technical boilerplate and no listed decisions, proposals, or discussions. Residents should not expect any actionable items from this meeting based on the provided agenda.

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The council approved a $1,500 financial contribution to the St. Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club for its 50th anniversary celebration. It also approved a $7,000 contribution for the St. Paul Minor Ball’s diamond renovation and a $2,000 transportation grant for the Centennial Senior Citizen’s Opportunity Club. Several policies and contracts were adopted, while a $20,000 fire‑gear request and an additional gravel purchase were defeated.

• Approved $1,500 contribution to Ukrainian Dance Club’s 50th anniversary (Carried)
• Approved $7,000 contribution to St. Paul Minor Ball’s diamond renovation (Carried)
• Defeated $20,000 request from Joint Use Fire Reserve Account for PFAS‑free bunker gear (Defeated)
• Approved payroll services contract with North East Muni‑Corr Ltd. for 2026 (Carried)
• Defeated additional 12.5‑tonne gravel purchase for Roll #11002141 (Defeated)
• Approved $2,000 transportation grant to Centennial Senior Citizen’s Opportunity Club (Carried)
• Approved HR‑26 Professional Training and Development Policy (Carried)
• Awarded 2026‑2028 roadside mowing contract to Nu‑Wave Industries (Carried)

Council Meeting 2

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council meeting on 2026-02-24 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda sections are empty, showing only placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are recorded.

The council gave second and third readings to Rezoning Bylaw 2026-02, moving it forward. It also forwarded Bylaw 2025-17 for the Garner Lake Road closure to the Minister of Transportation. The council approved the purchase of two steamers for $52,100 and approved securing two graders, with the purchase to wait for final budget approval. Additional actions included denying a utility abandonment request, refunding $973.60 in permit fees, and approving $5,000 in scholarships.

• Second reading of Rezoning Bylaw 2026-02 carried
• Third reading of Rezoning Bylaw 2026-02 carried
• Forward Bylaw 2025-17 to Minister of Transportation carried
• Approve purchase of two steamers @ $26,050.00 each (total $52,100.00) carried
• Approve securing two graders; purchase deferred until final budget review carried
• Deny abandonment of utility services on Roll #10025361 carried
• Refund $973.60 for Building and Development Permit Fees carried
• Approve $5,000 scholarship payment to SPERD carried

Agricultural Service Board

The agenda for the Agricultural Service Board meeting on February 18, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Agricultural Service Board approved several items, including the continuation of Compound 1080 dispensing and updates to fee schedules for beaver dam breaching and private weed control. It also approved the discontinuation of most agricultural equipment rentals, adopted new Animal Health Act and Soil Conservation policies, and authorized a $500 sponsorship for the 2026 Original Grazing School for Women Workshops. The meeting was adjourned after rescheduling the next session to April 1, 2026.

• Approved continuation of Compound 1080 dispensing (Carried)
• Approved updated Beaver Dam Breaching fee schedule ($500 first dam, $300 additional) (Carried)
• Approved Private Weed Control and Spraying fee additions (Carried)
• Approved discontinuation of most agricultural equipment rentals, except traps and scare cannons (Carried)
• Approved Animal Health Act policy (Carried)
• Approved Soil Conservation Act policy (Carried)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for 2026 Original Grazing School for Women Workshops (Carried)
• Rescheduled March 25, 2026 ASB meeting to April 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (Carried)

Council Meeting 1

The agenda for this County of St. Paul No. 19 council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. There are no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The council completed all three readings of Utilities Bylaw 2026-05, with the third reading passing unanimously. It directed administration to apply for renewal of the Rural Renewal Stream designation (5‑to‑2 vote) and approved a ten‑year renewal of the railway station land lease. Additional actions included cancelling $2,349.30 in tax penalty fees, denying a boat launch at Pelican Bay RV Resort, and approving $32,000 for Elk Point fire‑department rescue tools. The preliminary budget to actual, council fees, and appointments to the Intermunicipal Recreation Agreement Steering Committee were also approved.

• Adopted Utilities Bylaw 2026-05 (first, second, third readings) – carried, third reading unanimous
• Directed administration to apply for Rural Renewal Stream designation renewal – carried (5 to 2)
• Approved Bylaw 2026-06 for Sunnyside Manor Lodge modernization with a five‑year borrowing term – carried
• Renewed land lease for railway station grounds (Lot 59, Block RLY, Plan 854CL) for ten years – carried
• Cancelled tax penalty fees of $2,349.30 for Roll #9803701 – carried
• Denied request to construct a boat launch at Pelican Bay RV Resort – carried
• Approved use of $12,000 and $20,000 from Elk Point fire‑department reserves for Jaws of Life purchase – carried
• Appointed council members to the Intermunicipal Recreation Agreement Steering Committee – carried

Council Meeting 2

The County of St. Paul No. 19 Council is scheduled to meet on January 27, 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no listed decisions, contracts, or public hearings.

• Meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026
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Council approved the purchase of a used 2009 Freightliner fire tanker for $35,000 and closed a portion of Road Plan 4541EO in West ½ 36‑57‑8‑W4. The council also approved several grant‑related items, including a $25,000 wildlife‑management grant and a $10,000 sponsorship of the hospital gala, and scheduled a public hearing for a land‑use bylaw amendment. Additional actions included establishing a recreation‑agreement steering committee, adopting a predator‑management policy, and appointing a representative for upcoming trade shows.

• Approved purchase of used 2009 Freightliner fire tanker for $35,000 (Carried)
• Approved closure and cancellation of portion of Road Plan 4541EO (Carried)
• Approved CanExport Community Investments grant to STEP Economic Development Alliance (Carried)
• Approved APOS Wildlife Management Fund grant up to $25,000 (Carried)
• Directed amendment of Ag Service Board budget to include $25,000 for predator control (Carried)
• Approved Predator Management Program policy with amendments (Carried)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship of St. Paul & District Hospital Foundation Gala (Carried)
• Appointed Council representative for 2026 Edmonton Boat & Sportsman Show, Sherwood Park Trade Fair, and Fort McMurray Tradeshow (Carried)

Council Meeting 1

The agenda for the County of St. Paul No. 19 Council Meeting 1 on January 13, 2026, consists entirely of software-generated placeholders with no listed agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive content available in the record.

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The council approved an amended proposal to submit to the Alberta government for the 2026 budget, seeking grants for aging water and wastewater systems, fire equipment renewal, and rising insurance costs. It gave first reading to a rezoning bylaw for Lot 2 Block 2, set the public land auction for May 12 2026, and approved the acknowledgment of provincial education and industrial credit applications. The council denied a water‑well lease request from Pine Meadows Hutterite Colony, approved a $1,000 transportation grant for the St. Paul Seniors Citizens Club, and adopted the preliminary budget‑to‑actual figures for 2025.

• Approved amended 2026 Alberta budget proposal (Resolution 1006)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2026-02 rezoning of Lot 2 Block 2 (Resolution 1007)
• Set public land auction date for May 12, 2026 (Resolution 1008)
• Approved acknowledgment of PERC and DIRC credit applications (Resolution 1009)
• Decided not to restore utilities to trailer at Elk Point Airport and to remove it (Resolution 1010)
• Denied Pine Meadows Hutterite Colony water‑well lease/purchase request (Resolution 1016)
• Approved $1,000 transportation grant for St. Paul Seniors Citizens Club (Resolution 1018)
• Approved preliminary budget‑to‑actual as of Dec 31, 2025 (Resolution 1023)