St. Paul, AB

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Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Regular Council meeting on August 10, 2026, will consider several requests for decisions, including a four-year funding commitment to STARS Air Ambulance at $2 per capita, a rodeo kick-off party and cleanup applicants, appointment of engineering services for a storm water project, and cancellation of the August 13 Committee of the Whole. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and correspondence items. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by the Municipal Government Act.

• STARS Air Ambulance: 4-year funding commitment at $2 per capita (2026 budget: $11,750)
• Rodeo Kick Off Party: St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce
• 2026 Rodeo Clean Up Applicants
• Appointment of Engineering Services for Storm Water Project
• Cancel Committee of the Whole meeting on August 13, 2026

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Council will discuss infrastructure projects including the Sunnyside storm upgrade and raw water system rehabilitation. The body is also reviewing proposals for municipal strategic planning and rural transportation feasibility.

• Bylaw 2026-04: Upgrading and Rehabilitating the Raw Water System (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Storm Upgrade: Sunnyside Project
• Proposal for Consulting Services to Support Municipal Strategic Planning
• Regional Multipurpose Recreational Facility: Steering Committee Appointment
• Presentation by STARS Air Ambulance

Committee of the Whole

The council will hear a presentation from Fire Chief Trevor Kotowich on replacing fire department apparatus. Under new business, the council will consider engineering services. A closed‑session portion will be held as permitted by Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act.

• Fire Department apparatus replacement presentation by Fire Chief Trevor Kotowich
• Engineering services item listed under new business
• Closed meeting session per Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board is meeting to conduct a tour of various town facilities, including the aquatic centre and golf course. The meeting also includes reports on parks, facilities, and golf course maintenance.

• Tour of Parks & Recreation Maintenance Shop, CAP & Clancy Arena Ice Plants, Aquatic Centre, Golf Course Maintenance Shop, Lagasse Park, and Trout Pond/Iron Horse Campground

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Council is reviewing a Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan. Additional items include discussions on community grant funding, the Build Communities Strong Fund, and upcoming Rodeo Week events.

• Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-11
• Build Communities Strong Fund: Grant Application
• Rodeo Week Events: Town Participation briefing
• Sunnyside Project storm upgrade briefing

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Regular Council

The St. Paul Town Council will vote on a bylaw to upgrade the raw water system and adopt a new policy for seasonal arena operations. Members will also consider an updated joint fire services agreement and community grant funding requests. Standard department reports and briefings on provincial grants and derelict property handling will be reviewed.

• Bylaw 2026-04: Upgrading and rehabilitating the raw water system
• Proposed Policy PR 1203-01: Arena seasonal opening and closing rules
• Updated Joint Fire Services Agreement
• Community grant funding request under policy CS1200-11
• Funding and attendance for the 2026 Stronger Together Library Conference

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider agreements for a $30,000 loan to the St. Paul Tennis Club for court resurfacing and a five-year lease for the Centennial Senior Citizens Club.

• St. Paul Tennis Club Loan Agreement ($30,000)
• Centennial Senior Citizens Club Agreement
• Capital Budget: Aquatic Center Wibit
• Capital Budget: Rec Center Fire Alarm System
• Canada Day Poster

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board meets to adopt previous minutes, hear director and council reports, and discuss a new item: Elk Point Canada Day participation.

• Elk Point Canada Day participation

Municipal Planning Commission

Regular Council

The Town Council will discuss a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw and hear a presentation on the Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture and Storage project. The body is also deciding on a tender award for a raw water supply upgrade and funding for community grants and tennis court resurfacing.

• Public hearing for Proposed Bylaw 2026-03: Land Use Bylaw Variance Authority Bylaw
• Tender award for the Raw Water Supply Upgrade Project
• Funding decision for the St. Paul Tennis Club Resurfacing Project
• Community Grant Funding Request under policy CS1200-11
• Presentation by Pathways Alliance regarding Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS) projects

Regular Council

Council will hear delegations from the St. Paul Animal Shelter and Tennis Club, receive departmental reports, and vote on several items including the St. Paul Regional Housing Strategy, revised senior club agreements, and a skatepark loan decision.

• Hearing from St. Paul Animal Shelter on 2025 intake and outcomes
• Hearing from St. Paul Tennis Club on court resurfacing
• Decision on St. Paul Regional Housing Strategy
• Decision on skatepark loan
• Revised agreements with Centennial Senior Citizens Opportunity Club and St. Paul Senior Citizens Club

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider updates on the Arena Opening & Closing Policy, hear reports on ball diamond upgrades and golf course operations, and discuss new items including restocking the trout pond with 300 tiger and 1800 rainbow trout under cormorant control conditions, golf course cart and irrigation pump updates, JC Ball Diamond bleachers, tennis court upgrades at the golf course, and a rural transit study.

• Trout pond restocked with 300 tiger trout (23cm) and 1800 rainbow trout (22.8cm) with cormorant control conditions
• Arena Seasonal Opening & Closing Policy update for Clancy Arena and CAP Arena
• Ball diamond upgrades on hold pending weather; Town and County contributed funds
• Golf course membership draw completed, carts and irrigation pump updates
• Rural Transit Study (STEP) discussion

FCSS Advisory Board

The board will discuss the strategic plan under old business and receive reports from the director and notes from local councils. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions proposed.

• Discussion of strategic plan
• Director's report
• Notes from Town of St. Paul Council
• Notes from Town of Elk Point Council
• Notes from County of St. Paul Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a draft agreement with the St. Paul Animal Shelter & Adoption Society, including a three-year funding commitment of $15,000 (2027), $17,500 (2028), and $20,000 (2029). They will also discuss a proposed policy for the seasonal opening and closing of the town arena. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel advice.

• Town to pay animal shelter $15,000 in 2027, $17,500 in 2028, $20,000 in 2029
• Shelter will charge $20/day for care, $65 at-large fee, $90 for repeat offenders
• Town responsible for $150 surrender fee per animal after hold period
• Proposed policy PR 1203-01 on arena seasonal opening and closing
• Closed session for personnel advice under Section 29 of Access to Information Act

Municipal Planning Commission

This meeting agenda consists of only procedural items: call to order and attendance. No substantive decisions or discussions are noted.

Regular Council

Council will review the second and third readings of the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw and the first reading of a Land Use Bylaw variance authority. The meeting includes a presentation on the St. Paul Regional Housing Strategy and decisions on community grant funding.

• Proposed Bylaw 2026-02: 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw (2nd/ 3rd & Final Reading)
• Bylaw 2026-03: Land Use Bylaw Variance Authority Bylaw (1st Reading)
• Presentation by ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd on St. Paul Regional Housing Strategy
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-11
• Funding request from St. Paul Animal Shelter

Regular Council - 27 Apr 2026 - CANCELLED

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permits: one for light industrial and RV storage at 5402-57 Street, and one for a dwelling addition with dog grooming at 4002 Lakeshore Drive, including a variance. The commission also recommended amending the Land Use Bylaw to increase its setback variance authority from 40% to 80%.

• Approved Development Permit 012-26 for light industrial and RV storage at 5402-57 Street with 16 conditions
• Approved Development Permit 014-26 for dwelling addition and dog grooming at 4002 Lakeshore Drive with a 71% side yard variance
• Recommended bylaw amendment to increase MPC setback variance power from 40% to 80%
• Adopted minutes from February 3, 2026 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 property assessment report, which shows a total assessment increase to $897.7 million. The meeting also includes a presentation from the RCMP regarding a new community-led policing priority framework for 2026-2027.

• 2025 Property Assessment: Total value increased by $1.99M over 2024
• Residential assessment increase: $7.1M (approx. 4%)
• Non-residential assessment increase: $850K (approx. 7%)
• RCMP Community Priorities Plan: Transition from Annual Performance Plan to a community-led model
• RCMP 2025 Data: 4,287 files generated by St. Paul Municipal Detachment

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on ball diamond upgrades at Diamonds #1, #4, and #5, funded by the Town and County. They will discuss a multi-use sport court grant and potential location, as well as an arena opening/closing policy for CAP Arena. Staff reports on golf course membership sales, campground and tourist centre openings, and facility maintenance will also be presented.

• Ball diamonds #1, #4, #5 upgrades with Town and County financial support
• Multi-use sport court grant approved; location discussion (Racette School or alternative)
• CAP Arena capital expense and accessible seating for wheelchair users
• Golf course early bird membership draw on April 16 (sales over $60,000)
• Iron Horse Campground and Tourist Information Center 2026 opening dates

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Regular Council

Council approved the 2026 operating budget, noting a $323,731 surplus to be transferred to capital. The council also approved amendments to the 2026 capital budget, removing a $200,000 reserve transfer and itemizing a sidewalk grinder and an outdoor multi‑season sport court for 2027. A first reading was given to Bylaw 2026‑02, the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw, and a review of vacant‑lot property taxes was directed. Community grant requests for $100 (Lemonade Day) and $132 (RCMP Challenge Cup facility fee) were approved.

• 2026 Operating Budget approved with $323,731 surplus transferred to capital
• 2026 Capital Budget amendment: remove $200,000 reserve transfer; add sidewalk grinder and outdoor multi‑season sport court for 2027
• Bylaw 2026‑02 (2026 Tax Rate Bylaw) received first reading
• Community Grant Funding approved: $100 for Lemonade Day and $132 facility fee for RCMP Challenge Cup
• Public hearing on St. Paul BMX & Skateboard Society skatepark expansion (project cost $796,000; town contributed land valued $100,000 and $30,000 funding)

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FCSS Advisory Board

This FCSS Advisory Board meeting is largely procedural, covering adoption of minutes and old business focused on a strategic plan. Administration reports from the Directors and notes from local councils (Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point, County of St. Paul) will be presented. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of Strategic Plan (old business)
• Directors Report
• Notes from Town of St. Paul Council
• Notes from Town of Elk Point Council
• Notes from County of St. Paul Council

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Special Council

Council will meet for a special session to receive a presentation from JMD Group LLP regarding the town's 2025 audited financial statements. The meeting also includes a closed session for council members.

• Presentation of 2025 Audited Financials by Barb McCarthy of JMD Group LLP
• Review of consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025
• Closed meeting session for Council members

Regular Council

The St. Paul Council will adopt the agenda, hear a public presentation by the Alberta HUB, and consider several policy revisions and appointments. Key decisions include reviewing the Service Awards Policy, the Take It or Leave It Policy, appointing a member to the Recreation Agreements steering committee, and examining the Mayor & Councillor Remuneration Policy. The council will also consider a community grant funding request and a fees, cancellations and refunds policy.

• Revised Service Awards Policy (HR 124-03) – policy review request
• Revised Take It or Leave It Policy (PW 1706-02) – policy review request
• Appointment to the Steering Committee for Bilateral & Multilateral Recreation Agreements
• Council Honoraria & Per Diem Rates: Mayor & Councillor Remuneration Policy (C1200-18) under review
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-11

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review updates on ball diamonds, the recreation assessment, and several new projects. It will consider a $5,000–$7,000 funding request from St. Paul Minor Baseball for ball‑diamond upgrades. Other items include arena opening/closing policy, a Minor Hockey U‑15 provincial tournament schedule, a special‑needs viewing area at CAP Arena, and senior‑centre facility agreements for Centennial and St. Paul senior centres. Department reports on parks, the aquatic centre, the golf course, and member reports will also be presented.

• Ball Diamonds – $5,000–$7,000 funding request for upgrades (St. Paul Minor Baseball)
• Outdoor Sport Court – CFEP grant covering 50% of project costs; budget review for smaller‑scale option
• Figure Skating request – discussion of arena closing‑date policy with a 60% utilization threshold
• Minor Hockey U‑15 Boys Provincial Tournament – schedule and hosting details
• Senior Centre Facility Agreements – agreements for Centennial Senior Centre and St. Paul Senior Centre