St. Paul
http://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
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.
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
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.
Taxation
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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.
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
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Anglican Church of Canada
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Catholic Churches and Institutions
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Calvary Family Fellowship Ministries
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Eckankar
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Jehovah's Witnessess
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Pentecostal Church Bethel
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St. Paul Alliance Church
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church & Cultural Centre of All Saints
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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:
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St. Paul Agricultural Society Annual Rodeo - starts the Monday before Labour Day weekend and culminates with the Lakeland Rodeo Finals.
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Cabane A Sucre -- organized by the ACFA and scheduled for the 2nd week in March
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Midnight Madness -- takes place the last Friday before Halloween, where local merchants drastically reduce prices and offer amazing bargains to shopper.
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Citizen of the Year -- hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Honours one of the leading citizens of the area.
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Terry Fox Run -- 3rd week of September
Hospitality
Accommodation
Restaurants
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A & W Drive-In and Restaurant
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Boston Pizza
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Burger Baron
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Chez-Lyne Restaurant
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Jack's Place
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Doug's Cafeteria[Co-op Mall]
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Golden Orient
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J.P.'s Submarine
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KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken
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King's Motel Restaurant
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Little Greek Dining
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McDonalds
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Korner Kafe [St. Paul Shopping Centre]
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Oriental Wok
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Our Soup Kitchen [Downtown Mall]
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Royal Pizza 99
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Shanghai Goodies
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Silver Star Restaurant
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Smitty's Family Restaurant and Lounge
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Subway
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UFO Pizza
Shopping centres include St. Paul Co-op Mall, St. Paul Shopping Centre and Downtown Mall.
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
Post Secondary
Post-secondary programs and courses are available through the Portage College and Blue Quills First Nations College.
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.
Emergency Services
ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES CAN BE ACCESSED BY DIALING 911
Fire Protection
St. Paul is served by a volunteer fire department with 32 firefighters [Tel: 780-645-4100].
Police Services
St. Paul is served by a 48-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: 780-645-3200].
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
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
Google Map
St. Paul, Alberta, Canada