St. Paul

www.town.stpaul.ab.ca

Welcome

As Mayor of the Town of St. Paul, it is definitely a privilege to endorse the many attributes of this modern progressive community of over 5,000 Canadians of diverse ethnic origins.

From an exciting beginning as an agricultural settlement and trading centre, St. Paul has grown to an active commercial and agricultural service centre for northeastern Alberta.

With ample commercial and industrial land available, future business and industry will find St. Paul an ideal Town to build their new venture or expand their present business. Residential land is also reasonably priced, attracting first home buyers and retirees to our community.

St. Paul offers all the amenities of excellent living - secondary and post-secondary education, medical/dental services, acute/auxiliary hospital, nursing home, seniors housing, two seniors drop-in centres, and numerous sports and recreational centres including a swimming pool and two golf courses.

On behalf of the community of St. Paul, a special welcome to all new residents and visitors.

We trust you will be treated with our "People Kind of Place" hospitality. www.town.stpaul.ab.ca

Cordially yours,

Glenn Andersen
Mayor of St. Paul

Area Overview

St. Paul boasts the world's first UFO landing pad, situated 200 km [125 miles] northeast of Edmonton on Highway 28. A new UFO tourist information centre is now located next to the UFO landing pad and is operated by the Chamber of Commerce. www.mcsnet.ab.ca/chamber

St. Paul's life-support is the rich agricultural land that surrounds the town, supplemented by the oil and gas industries. The community is rich in a number of ethnic backgrounds.

St. Paul is strategically located in the centre of the northeast region of Alberta, and as a result maintains its status as a major trading centre for the surrounding area. An excellent road system and 3,500 foot paved airstrip provides easy access to and from the area.

Because of the town's ideal location in the northeast region of Alberta, firms involved in product and service industries are taking a second look at St. Paul. St. Paul is a "People Kind of Place".



World's First UFO Landing Pad and Toursit Information Centre

Climate

Seasonal Average Temperatures

January - 18.8 C or -1.9 F
April - 2.5 C or 36.5 F
July - 16.6 C or 61.9 F
October - 3.6 C or 38.5 F

Annual Precipitation - 423 mm (16.65 inches)
Rain - 307.6 mm (12.11 inches)
Snow - 116 cm (45.7 inches)
Frost Free Days - 91
Hours of sunshine per year - 2100

Altitude - 650 m (2130 ft)
Latitude - 53/54
Longitude - 111/17

Community Services

Municipal

Town of St. Paul
Box 1480
St. Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A0
Telephone: 780-645-4481
Fax: 780-645-5076

St. Paul Municipal Library
Public Works and Utilities
Parks and Recreation
St. Paul Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

Provincial

Several provincial government departments have offices in St. Paul, including Advanced Education, Family and Social Services, Labour, Municipal Affairs, Agriculture, Attorney General, Solicitor General, Forestry, Lands & Wildlife, Transportation and Utilities, Community Development, Public Safety Services, Economic Development, Social Services, Career Development and Employment, Health, Environment, Public Works, Supply and Services, and Recreation & Parks.

Federal

Agriculture
Canada Employment Centre
Canada Post Office
Farm Credit Corporation
Indian and Northern Affairs

Community Lifestyle

Recreation

The variety of recreation facilities offered in St. Paul includes two indoor ice arenas, an indoor swimming pool, a recreation centre/6 sheet curling rink, 14 soccer fields, 14 community parks, 2 tennis courts, 2 sports fields, 8 ball diamonds, a bowling alley, movie theatres, the St. Paul Golf Course [9 holes], and a ski trail area.

Nearby park facilities include the Kehewin Lake Recreation Area [50 campsites, boat launch and fishing], Lac Bellevue Municipal Recreation Area [32 campsites, hiking and water-based recreation opportunities], Lower Therien Lake [canoeing opportunities], Stony Lake Municipal Recreation Area [30 campsites, trails and water-based recreation], the St. Paul Municipal Campground within town limits [50 campsites].

Community Organizations

Some local community organizations include the Heritage Franco-Albertain, Lakeland Rodeo Association, Tribal Chiefs Association, Northeastern Music Association, and several sports organizations.

Religious Services

  • Anglican Church of Canada
  • Catholic Churches and Institutions
  • Calvary Family Fellowship Ministries
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  • Eckankar
  • Jehovah's Witnessess
  • Pentecostal Church Bethel
  • St. Paul Alliance Church
  • Ukrainian Orthodox Church & Cultural Centre of All Saints
  • United Church of Canada

Special Annual Events/Attractions

Local cultural facilities include the St. Paul Visual Arts Centre, St. Paul Historical Museum, People's Museum Society, and the Mannawanis Friendship Centre. Other attractions include the Old St. Paul Rectory, the UFO Landing Pad and Mother Teresa House. Various industrial tours are available at local manufacturing sites.

Annual Events:

  • St. Paul Agricultural Society Annual Rodeo - starts the Monday before Labour Day weekend and culminates with the Lakeland Rodeo Finals.
  • Cabane A Sucre -- organized by the ACFA and scheduled for the 2nd week in March
  • Midnight Madness -- takes place the last Friday before Halloween, where local merchants drastically reduce prices and offer amazing bargains to shopper.
  • Citizen of the Year -- hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Honours one of the leading citizens of the area.
  • Terry Fox Run -- 3rd week of September

Hospitality

Accommodation

  • Galaxy Motel
  • Lakeland Motel
  • The King's Motel
  • Woodland Motor Inn
  • Rivendell Lodge
  • Super 8 Motel
  • Special Greetings B & B
  • RV Park with 17 electrical/23 regular sites

Restaurants

  • A & W Drive-In and Restaurant
  • Boston Pizza
  • Burger Baron
  • Chez-Lyne Restaurant
  • Jack's Place
  • Doug's Cafeteria[Co-op Mall]
  • Golden Orient
  • J.P.'s Submarine
  • KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken
  • King's Motel Restaurant
  • Little Greek Dining
  • McDonalds
  • Korner Kafe [St. Paul Shopping Centre]
  • Oriental Wok
  • Our Soup Kitchen [Downtown Mall]
  • Royal Pizza 99
  • Shanghai Goodies
  • Silver Star Restaurant
  • Smitty's Family Restaurant and Lounge
  • Subway
  • UFO Pizza

Shopping centres include St. Paul Co-op Mall, St. Paul Shopping Centre and Downtown Mall.

Economic Base

The town's economic base is defined primarily by agriculture and the oil and gas industry. Other natural resources in the area include salt, peat moss, timber and gravel.

Major agricultural products include poultry, processed feeds, alfalfa pellets, peat moss, canola seed/legume seed, goat products, beef, honey, course grains and dairy products.

Economic Facts

The Town of St. Paul is largely a service centre for the region. The labour force of St. Paul is predominantly employed in service occupations and the trade sector, followed by the construction and government sectors.

Major Businesses Products/Services

  • St. Paul Foundry - Farm Tanks, Railing, and Machinery Parts
  • St. Paul Journal - Publishing/Printing
  • Lakeland Poultry Processors - Poultry Processing
  • Habitat Enterprises Unlimited - Garden/Lawn Furniture
  • Swisco Machining - Machinist
  • Car-Ouells - Ready-Mix Concrete
  • Tri-S Construction Ltd. - General Contractor

Financial Institutions

  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
  • Servus Credit Union
  • Toronto Dominion Bank
  • Alberta Treasury Branch

Education

St. Paul is part of the St. Paul Education Regional Division #1 [Tel: 780-645-3323], and the East Central Francophone Education Regional Division [Tel: 780-645-3888]. All of the above-mentioned division headquarters are located in St. Paul.

Daycare/Nursery

  • St. Paul Rising Stars Daycare Centre
  • St. Paul Family Dayhome

Public

Public schools in St. Paul include St. Paul Elementary School [K-5], Racette Junior High School [6-9], and St. Paul Regional School [10-12].

Ecole Du Sommet provides French language education for Grades K to 12, through the East Central Francophone Education Regional Division.

Separate

Glen Avon Protestant School provides education for Grades K to 9, and St. Paul Regional School provides education for Grades 10 to 12.

Private

N/A

Emergency Services

Fire Protection

St. Paul is served by a volunteer fire department with 23 regular firemen and 18 auxiliary firemen [Tel: 780-645-3100].

Police Services

St. Paul is served by a 28-member local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-645-8870].

Ambulance Services

St. Paul Ambulance Services has a total of 4 ambulances [Tel: 780-645-3256].

ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES CAN BE ACCESSED BY DIALING 911

Health Care

St. Therese General Hospital is located in St. Paul and has 87 beds. It has 16 active departments, along with 7 doctors and 1 surgeon. Other medical services includes the Associated Medical Clinic and the Northeastern Health Unit, 5 dentists, 2 optometrists, 2 chiropractors, and 1 nursing home. In addition, there are 3 senior citizen lodges.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Town of St. Paul
P.O. Box 1480 St. Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A0
Telephone: 780-645-4481
Fax: 780-645-5076
townhall@town.stpaul.ab.ca

John Trefanenko
Mayor

Ron O Boisvert
CAO

St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 887
St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0
Phone: 780-645-6800
www.stpaulchamber.ca

Provincial(Updated May 2006)

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
Box 412
Room 308, Provincial Building
5025 - 49 Avenue
St. Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A4
Tel: 780-645-6358
Fax: 780-645-6241
Cathy Goulet, Regional Manager
Maryann Robinson, Client Service Representative

REACH Corporation (A Community Futures Corporation)
Paul Pelletier - General Manager
4802 - 50 Avenue
St. Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A0
(780) 645-5782

Hon. Ray Danyluk, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Lac La Biche - St. Paul Constituency

Constituency Office
4434-50th Avenue
St. Paul, AB
T0A 3A2
Phone: (780) 645-6999
Toll Free: 1-866-674-6999
Fax: (780) 645-5787
laclabiche.stpaul@assembly.ab.ca

Legislature Office
#104 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5K - 2B6
Phone: (780) 427-3744
Fax: (780) 422-9550

Federal (Updated May 2006)

Brian Storseth
Member of Parliament [MP]
Westlock-St. Paul Constituency

Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-1783
Fax: (613) 995-1415
E-Mail: Storseth.B@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Address
Address pending, Alberta

Constituency Office:
To be established soon. In the meantime, call 1-800-667-8450.

Location

The Town of St. Paul is located in the County of St. Paul #19, in northeast Alberta. It is 200 km northeast of Edmonton, and 491 km northeast of Calgary.

Post Secondary Education

Post-secondary programs and courses are available through the Portage College and Blue Quills First Nations College.

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate 10.8000 17.3000
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.0300 6.5000

Transportation

Air Service

St. Paul Airport has all-weather facilities and a 1,067 metre runway. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Edmonton International Airport, 200 km southwest of St. Paul.

Highways

Highway 28 links St. Paul to Edmonton [west] and Bonnyville [east]. Secondary Highway 881 connects St. Paul to Highway 28A to the north, and Highway 16 (Yellowhead) to the south.

Trucking Firms

  • Hi-Way 28 Freightways Ltd.
  •  Various Grain & Livestock Haulers

Bus Services

Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.

Couriers and Taxis

Courier service is available from Greyhound Courier Express, Priority Post, Loomis and Purolator.

Local taxi service is provided.

Utilities

Electrical Power

ATCO Electric Ltd
Box 788
St. Paul, Alberta
Telephone: 1-800-668-2248

Natural Gas

ALTAGAS Utilities
5102 - 49th Avenue
St. Paul, Alberta
Telephone: 1-866-222-2069

Telephone

TELUS
Telephone: 310-2255 [general enquiries]

Water Supply

The source of water is Lac Cyr. Water is subject to filtration and chlorination and is distributed by a piped system. The water usage rate is a flat fee of $23.70 bi-monthly and a consumption charge of $0.34 for each 100 gallons consumed, up to 100,000 gallons.

Waste Management

Sewage is collected by a piped system and disposal is by aerated ponds. The usage rate is a flat fee of $11.85 bi-monthly and a consumption charge of $0.17 for each 100 gallons consumed, up to 100,000 gallons.

Residential and commercial garbage collection is weekly. A modified landfill facility located 5 kilometres outside St. Paul is used for waste disposal.

Population

Total Population    
Population 2007* 5,441
Population 2006* 5,144
Population 2005* 5,144
Population 2004* 5,144
Population 2003* 5,061
Population 2001** 5,060
Population 1996** 4,861
Population 1991** 4,881
Population % change 1991-1996 -0.41%
Population % change 1996-2001 3.93%
Population % change 2001-2006 1.63%
* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada Census

Total Population 1991-2001

Population by Age and Gender  1996 
Male 		 1996 
Female 		 1996 
Total 		 2001 
Male 		 2001 
Female 		 2001 
Total 
Age 0 - 4 190 170 360 170 195 365
Age 5 - 14 380 355 735 410 345 755
Age 15 - 19 145 185 330 180 190 370
Age 20 - 24 180 175 355 150 180 330
Age 25 - 34 335 360 695 315 330 645
Age 35 - 44 350 380 730 335 385 720
Age 45 - 54 220 235 455 285 280 565
Age 55 - 64 180 190 370 195 215 410
Age 65 - 74 170 245 415 185 220 405
Age 75 and older 180 260 440 185 295 480
Total All Persons 2,315 2,550 4,865 2,410 2,655 5,065
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

St. Paul Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 1,275 37.67%
People with high school certificates 295 8.71%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 965 28.51%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 250 7.39%
People with university diploma/certificate 105 3.10%
People with university degree 500 14.77%
Total Population 20 years and older 3,385 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

St. Paul Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 75 6.17% 80 5.11%
Commerce, management and business administration 210 17.28% 220 14.06%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 270 22.22% 335 21.41%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 285 23.46% 280 17.89%
Engineering and applied sciences 10 0.82% 15 0.96%
Fine and applied arts 75 6.17% 100 6.39%
Health professionals, science and technologies 130 10.70% 330 21.09%
Humanities and related fields 20 1.65% 25 1.60%
Mathematics and physical sciences 10 0.82% 20 1.28%
Social sciences and related fields 135 11.11% 155 9.90%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 1,215 100.00% 1,565 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 595 48.97% 820 52.40%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 620 51.03% 745 47.60%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Labour Force

Labour force by activity  1996  2001 
In the labour force, both sexes 2,335 2,555
Not in the labour force, both sexes 1,275 1,190
Total population 15 and over 3,610 3,740
Employed, both sexes 2,095 2,435
Unemployed, both sexes 240 120
Participation rate, both sexes 64.00% 68.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 10.00% 5.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

 

Labour Force by Industry Division  1996  % of total  2001  % of total 
Agriculture 75 3.30% 20 0.79%
Mining 75 3.30% 105 4.14%
Manufacturing 80 3.52% 45 1.78%
Construction 135 5.95% 160 6.31%
Transportation. & Utilities 80 3.52% 105 4.14%
Retail and Wholesale 515 22.69% 525 20.71%
Finance 130 5.73% 100 3.94%
Business & Community Services 1,010 44.49% 1,300 51.28%
Public Administration 200 8.81% 180 7.10%
Total All Industries 2,270 100.00% 2,535 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

St. Paul Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 185 8.15% 325 12.82%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 355 15.64% 275 10.85%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 25 1.10% 55 2.17%
Health occupations 105 4.63% 250 9.86%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 265 11.67% 330 13.02%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 30 1.32% 45 1.78%
Sales and service occupations 760 33.48% 705 27.81%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 335 14.76% 375 14.79%
Occupations unique to primary industry 145 6.39% 140 5.52%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 65 2.86% 35 1.38%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 65 2.86% 20 0.79%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 2,270 100.00% 2,535 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 1,060 46.70% 1,185 46.75%
Males - All Occupations 1,210 53.30% 1,345 53.06%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Income

Family Income (Number of Families)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 115 10.41% 150 13.82%
$20,000 - $39,999 390 35.29% 290 26.73%
$40,000 - $59,999 240 21.72% 355 32.72%
$60,000 and over 360 32.58% 370 34.10%
Total number of families 1,105 100.00% 1,165 107.37%
Average family income $49,612   $58,243  
Median family income $44,754   $51,995  
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Household Income (Number of Households)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 580 31.61% 510 26.29%
$20,000 - $39,999 560 30.52% 350 18.04%
$40,000 - $59,999 315 17.17% 420 21.65%
$60,000 and over 110 5.99% 670 34.54%
Total number of households 1,835 100.00% 1,940 100.00%
Average household income $38,593   $50,322  
Median household income $29,704   $46,936  
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Family Expenditure

Expenditure Category  1992  % of total  1996  % of total 
Food and Shelter $18,378,320 37.83% $21,709,540 37.97%
Clothing $3,224,530 6.64% $3,696,982 6.47%
Education and Reading materials $959,325 1.97% $1,257,537 2.20%
Health and Personal care $3,055,175 6.29% $3,996,044 6.99%
Hshld. operations and furnishings $5,323,980 10.96% $6,323,582 11.06%
Recreation $3,785,310 7.79% $4,916,004 8.60%
Transportation $9,927,345 20.44% $10,357,921 18.11%
Miscellaneous $3,899,870 8.03% $4,925,303 8.61%
Total Current Consumption $48,578,230 100.00% $57,182,913 100.00%
Total # of Households 1,800   1,836  
Average Consumption per Household $26,988   $31,145  
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

St. Paul Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005 
Building Permits Value, Commercial $1,457,000 $450,000 $4,877,000 $2,246,000 $4,316,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial $250,000 $0 $350,000 $0 $0
Building Permits Value, Institutional $499,000 $0 $473,000 $41,000 $3,000,000
Building Permits Value, Residential $2,016,000 $8,317,000 $3,247,000 $2,892,000 $3,438,000
Building Permits Value, Total $4,222,000 $8,767,000 $8,947,000 $5,179,000 $10,754,000
Total Housing Starts 14 83 32 17 23
Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings

Occupied Private Dwellings by Type  1996  % of total  2001  % of total 
Apartments 280 15.26% 285 14.69%
Detached Duplexes 35 1.91% 25 1.29%
Movable Dwellings 20 1.09% 80 4.12%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Row and semi-detached house 80 4.36% 115 5.93%
Single-detached house 1,425 77.66% 1,435 73.97%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 1,835 100.00% 1,940 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 1,210 65.94% 1,435 73.97%
Private Dwellings, rented 625 34.06% 505 26.03%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)
Private Dwellings by Period of Construction  # of Dwellings  % of total 
Period of construction, before 1946 100 5.15%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 275 14.18%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 475 24.48%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 555 28.61%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 340 17.53%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 195 10.05%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 1,940 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in St. Paul as of September 2008

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Institutional  1  $6,700,000 
Total 1  $6,700,000 
This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Value of Projects by Sector (as of September 2008)

Project Status  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Proposed   1  $6,700,000 
Total 1  $6,700,000 
This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Largest Projects in St. Paul as of September 2008

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
Alberta Infrastructure*  Addition / Modernization (K to Grade 9)  St. Paul  $6,700,000  -  Proposed  

 

 

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