St. Paul, Alberta

Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul-des-Métis (1909–1936)
Town
Town of St. Paul
St. Paul on 40 Street south of 50th Avenue
St. Paul on 40 Street south of 50th Avenue
Official logo of Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul is located in Alberta
Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul
Coordinates: 53°59′34″N 111°17′50″W / 53.99278°N 111.29722°W / 53.99278; -111.29722
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division12
Municipal districtCounty of St. Paul No. 19
Founded[1]1896
Incorporated[2] 
 • VillageJune 14, 1912 (as St. Paul de Metis)
 • TownDecember 15, 1936
Government
 • MayorMaureen Miller
 • Governing bodySt. Paul Town Council
Area
 (2021)[4]
 • Land8.64 km2 (3.34 sq mi)
Elevation646 m (2,119 ft)
Population
 (2021)[4][6]
 • Total5,863
 • Density678.7/km2 (1,758/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code span
T0A 3A0 & T0A 4A0
Area codes+1-780, +1-587
HighwaysHighway 29
Highway 881
Websitewww.stpaul.ca Edit this at Wikidata

St. Paul, originally known as St-Paul-de-Métis or St-Paul-des-Métis, is a town in East-Northern Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by the County of St. Paul No. 19. It was known as St. Paul de(s) Métis between 1912 and 1936.[7][8]

The community of St-Paul-de-Métis has historical significance related to the Métis people in the region. The area was settled by Métis families who played a vital role in the fur trade and the early development of the region. The Métis, with their mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, established themselves in the area and contributed to its cultural heritage.

The community takes its name from the Catholic mission and parish established in the late 19th century. The parish was dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle and became a focal point for religious, social, and cultural activities for the local Métis population.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference StPauldesMetis was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of St. Paul" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 583. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference 2021census was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  7. ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of St. Paul". Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 14, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  8. ^ "Alteration of the Boundaries of the Village of St. Paul des Métis" (PDF). Alberta Gazette. June 15, 1922. Retrieved June 17, 2013.