St. Paul News

The annual Iron Horse Ultra 100 brought runners from across the province and Canada to St. Paul on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

The Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) program has been gaining traction in the Lakeland, showing positive results in RRS-designated municipalities such as the STEP (St. Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance) region and the City of Cold Lake.

Alberta Education announced on Sept. 18 that it is redrafting the K-6 social studies curriculum, two years after its first iteration received criticism from the public.

An early morning downpour did not dampen the excitement as 288 students from across the region poured into the Ross Lake campground at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park last 28 for the 2023 St. Paul Athletics Association cross country competition.

During the Town’s regular council meeting on Aug. 28, council deliberated sending a letter of support for Cold Shot.

A new policy was put before council regarding County of St. Paul staff towing people during adverse weather, but following a discussion around the topic, a motion to approve the policy was defeated on Sept. 12.

The annual Iron Horse Ultra 100 drew runners from across the province and Canada, with 32 athletes coming from areas within the Lakeland.

Surgery and obstetrics remain unavailable at the St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre until Oct. 19. Information from the Alberta Health Services (AHS) states there is a temporary shortage of staff and anesthetists due to illness, leave, vacation, or vacancies. 

The project was made in partnership between the local TD Canada branch, the Town of St. Paul, and the Mannawanis Friendship Centre.