While the assessed value of properties in the Town of St. Paul has dropped by $22 million since 2020, an increase to the mill rate means many property owners will see their tax bill stay the same or increase in 2021. The mill rates are set each year by the …

While the overall funding from the province is expected to stay the same for the 2021-2022 school year, St. Paul Education’s board of trustees is making preparations for a leaner budget this year. According to Board Chair Heather Starosielski, approximately $2.7 million in reserves is available to the board, but …

While the tenth anniversary of the 2nd Chance Trail Ride will be continuing with a socially distanced ride along the Iron Horse Trail between Lindbergh and Elk Point on May 8, the Tunes and Tailgates concert which was planned for the evening is being postponed to July 10. According to …

Alberta identified its first case of the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 yesterday. The variant was first identified in India and Denmark and is cited as the reason for a recent surge in cases in India. Canada suspended flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days in response to concern about …

Alberta wants more autonomy and choice for parents to be funded through the proposed national child care program announced in Monday’s federal budget. Budget 2021 is the first federal budget to be announced in two years and features an ambitious national child care strategy aimed at boosting women’s participation in …

I bought a vanilla dip donut from the drive-thru at Tim Hortons on my way home from getting my COVID-19 shot. The multi-coloured sprinkles and sugary icing seemed appropriate given my excitement at having my first dose of Pfizer induced immunity against the virus that has wreaked havoc with my …

In previous years, the County of St. Paul’s annual Fire Smart campaign saw area residents come together for barbecues with the region’s fire departments. In 2021, they’re playing bingo and offering up fixings for a barbecue meal prize package. According to St. Paul Deputy Fire Chief Henry Thomson, FireSmart Bingo …

The 16 week wait between first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines is the maximum anyone will have to wait according to Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. “We will start second doses as soon as our supply allows. This will likely be in later June, based on …

The County of St. Paul intends to discuss fees for fire calls at an upcoming Public Works meeting after reviewing the charges for two separate fires during the April 13 regular council meeting. Council is frequently asked to reduce the fees charged to property owners after the fire department is …