St. Paul News

Just months after debating if the municipality would proceed with including one Community Peace Officer (CPO) in its 2023 budget, council has agreed to the hiring of a second CPO to offer more coverage and address ongoing needs in the community.

Many residents are already familiar with the Lions Park located on main street in the Town of St. Paul. It is often used for community events and activities, but its name had yet to be made official, that is until June 24.

The Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre was packed to the brim with people during the Multicultural Day/Taste of Treaty Six event on June 27.

Repairs to the boat launch at Lac Sante will proceed following a decision from County of St. Paul council during the June 13 council meeting. 

This year's graduating class at St. Paul Regional High School included 101 individuals who were celebrated for their accomplishments during an afternoon convocation ceremony on June 24.

Members of the community and dignitaries gathered on June 24 at Lagasse Park to witness the unveiling of the new Red River Cart monument, celebrating the history between the Town of St. Paul and the Métis community. 

On June 18, the St. Paul Museum was transformed into a movie set for a documentary being filmed by the Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS).

A transitional housing project to support low-risk individuals is being proposed by the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre (MNFC), at a property located within the Town of St. Paul.

Although she’s hosting a sale, Julie Jolie says she doesn’t expect people to feel that they must buy her paintings, instead, “I just want them to come and see it... and hopefully, they like it.”

Nancy Broadbent, president and CEO of Portage College, provided County of St. Paul council updates on work being done to address nursing staff shortages in the Lakeland.