St. Paul is conveniently located in the center of the
Northeast region on Highway 29, St. Paul has been the
major trading centre for the past century. Its major economic
strength is agriculture and the service industry and therefore
has maintained a degree of stability during the oil boom
and bust cycles. Both the Provincial Government and Federal Government
see St. Paul as the major cog in the Northeast with many
regional offices located here. Situated in Alberta's
Lakeland, its location in the middle of one of the
best natural playgrounds gives all who come to the area
plenty of recreational opportunities of all kinds.
The ethic diversity of the area is showcased by a number
of cultural events held throughout the year including
l'Association canadienne-française
de l'Alberta (ACFA)'s Cabane a Sucre, the annual Ukrainian
Pyrogy Supper, the Saddle Lake First Nations Pow Wow Days
or for the 23rd consecutive year, the Lakeland Rodeo Association
(LRA) Finals on the Labour Day weekend.
