{
 "city": "St. Paul",
 "state": "AB",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/townstpaul/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "St. Paul Municipal Library Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=707"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on 4-year STARS Air Ambulance funding at $2 per capita",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/88676/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=0EB30AF08689476DB9728632F8EC176B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=708"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider raw water system upgrades and municipal strategic planning",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/88510/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=AF6FD0E95BFC44EA8212272B4DBCCAB1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=701"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Fire Department presents apparatus replacement plan to council",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/88298/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2016%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FB4125BD290B420FB0A00C666A714D4F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=704"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to tour municipal facilities",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/88307/Parks%20and%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2015%20Jul%2020.pdf?handle=7C8C62268B3D46DEBCB227E261B337E7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=706"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "St. Paul Council discusses climate risk and community grant requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/88215/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D802AF815D094244B2E54360FC54E77C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=700"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "St. Paul Municipal Library Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=705"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "St. Paul Municipal Library Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=703"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council reviews raw water upgrade bylaw, arena policy, and fire services agreement.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87801/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1CD3CF155B5D48F0B7A14434D1CE2F56",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=698"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to approve agreements for tennis club and senior center",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87625/Parks%20and%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2017%20Jun%2020.pdf?handle=35D467B8268840309CF17D860F33432A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=697"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "FCSS Advisory Board",
   "headline": "FCSS Board discusses Elk Point Canada Day participation",
   "summary": "The FCSS Advisory Board meets to adopt previous minutes, hear director and council reports, and discuss a new item: Elk Point Canada Day participation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87454/FCSS%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=10E02D184C734AB49C3C9FB163008E23",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=702"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=699"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "St. Paul Council to hold public hearing on Land Use Bylaw variance authority",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87285/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=985E4EF2ADEC41CC94F069C86EF7C714",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=689"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on skatepark loan and regional housing strategy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87004/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=49402260BA3F4407B61D9E07B70A0756",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=671"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss trout pond restocking and cormorant control conditions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86884/Parks%20and%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2020%20May%2020.pdf?handle=3B940447AFA24ACB951B9255ED154BFA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=694"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council reviews animal shelter agreement with $15K-$20K annual funding",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86773/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1CE31E70980E4AAC84CF30DC9FF5E827",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=695"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "FCSS Advisory Board",
   "headline": "FCSS Advisory Board reviews strategic plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87997/FCSS%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=84923BBB36F9421EB0A79A09A6E8B214",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=690"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Meeting is only procedural, no decisions or discussions listed",
   "summary": "This meeting agenda consists of only procedural items: call to order and attendance. No substantive decisions or discussions are noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/87461/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DE5C82E991CA4D92A05B0E4671F9B7A6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=693"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw and Regional Housing Strategy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86562/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=5DFEF6D7CA1E448086D1D13D58580D89",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=670"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Council - 27 Apr 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=669"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "MPC recommends doubling its own setback variance limit to 80%",
   "summary": "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%.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86776/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2E864E34CC8248FFA4AD6F00D931318D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=687"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Town of St. Paul reviews 2025 property assessments and new RCMP priority planning",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86250/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2016%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=34CD0FBBDDAB4423B9F6D8235B7BABBE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=682"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss ball diamond upgrades, sport court, and arena policy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86186/Parks%20and%20Recreation%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2015%20Apr%2020.pdf?handle=0204CFE278024ADE8D764DB81E8EDF02",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=686"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "St. Paul Municipal Library Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=692"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves 2026 operating budget with $323,731 surplus transfer",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/document/86067/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=B6CB6B27FDCF4F72819A327CFD8E2F56",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=668"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-12",
   "body": "St. Paul Municipal Library Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townstpaul.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=691"
  }
 ]
}