County of Paintearth No.18

05/27/2026

JOIN US FOR AN APPRECIATION BBQ LUNCH!

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
11:00AM - 3:00PM
County Administration Office
Hamburgers - Sides - Salads - Ice Cream - Beverages

05/25/2026

Census data are essential for planning programs and services that support employment, transit, education, health care and more.

If you still haven’t completed your household’s census questionnaire, it’s not too late!

The data collected will provide high-quality information about Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast.

Complete it here today: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-coll.

05/25/2026

STRYCHNINE UPDATE: MAY 28, 2026

The County placed an order for 16 cases of 2% liquid strychnine, or as much product as could be secured, after initially being advised municipalities may only receive approximately 5–6 cases through the spring allocation.

The distributor, Agromax, has advised municipalities that manufacturing and distribution have been delayed due to supply chain issues involving materials required for production.

At this time:
• Agromax is hopeful the remaining materials will arrive next week so production and distribution can begin shortly thereafter
• Additional updates on timing are expected next week

Agromax has also advised that smaller municipal orders are expected to be filled in full during the first production run. Larger orders are anticipated to receive partial shipments initially, with remaining quantities expected through future production runs.

Orders for the spring application window are still being accepted. Producers who have placed orders will be notified once product has been received and is available for pickup.

Product can be applied until June 15 under the spring application window.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as the Province, manufacturer, and distributors continue working through supply and production challenges.

FALL PLANNING INPUT REQUEST

To assist with planning and future allocations to landowners who already have their certificates, producers are asked to provide an estimate of the amount of product they may require for the July 15 – September 1 application window.

Complete the following to add your name to the submission of interest. However, product availability is not guaranteed.

Follow the link to complete the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeku6a6cztJetcxGhbOQLZpjuoLffj4GTk8vGbAFDdmq-JYBQ/viewform

05/25/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: PERMANENT FULL TIME TRUCK DRIVER

The County of Paintearth No. 18 is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our Public Works team.
Reporting to the Assistant Public Works Director the successful candidate will participate in summer road gravelling and winter gravel stockpiling operations. This position will also assist with snow clearing operations using a plow truck or grader.
The County of Paintearth No. 18 offers a comprehensive benefits package and participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).

View full listing:
https://www.countypaintearth.ca/opportunities/employment-opportunities

05/20/2026

NOTICE: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

The County of Paintearth Municipal Planning Commission has approved the following development permit for a new daycare/storage facility development. A copy of the permit is available for viewing at the County office.

DP2608 Hutterian Brethren of Silver Spring. NW2-38-15-W4
Daycare/Storage Facility (Community Hall)

Anyone who may be affected or claim to be affected by the above permit may submit an appeal stating their reasons no later than 4:30 pm on Friday June 12, 2026 along with the required form and $400 appeal fee to:

Clerk – Subdivision and Appeal Board
County of Paintearth, Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0

05/08/2026

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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05/01/2026

STRYCHNINE PROGRAM UPDATE - MAY 4, 2026

ORDERING & DISTRIBUTION

• Landowners can complete required training through the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) website to obtain a certificate
• If landowners don’t have access to the internet they can go to a library or Battle River Economic Opportunities Committee (BREOC) office
• An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and monitoring plan, along with a signed declaration confirming compliance with label requirements, must be completed prior to receiving product (currently being developed)
• Must submit a product evaluation form after use

Access will only continue if all conditions are followed. There are penalties for misuse of strychnine under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) and Pest Control Products Act. Additional penalties under the Species at Risk Act may be enforced if these species are impacted. The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate may not renew the emergency use registration if 2% liquid strychnine is misused.

• Orders will open Tuesday, May 19 on a first-come, first-served basis for producers with a valid training certificate
• Distribution (subject to product availability) will begin June 2
• Pickup will be available every Tuesday and Thursday
• have been advised that our municipality will receive an initial shipment of 18 cases of strychnine
• Distribution will be limited to 6 bottles per landowner for the spring application
• Based on this allocation, approximately 70–72 producers can be supplied in the initial rollout
• Product can be applied until June 15 under the spring application window
• The next application window will be July 15 to September 1

Pricing has not been finalized but is expected to be no more than $450 per case.

Producers are encouraged to ensure all requirements are completed in advance of ordering, as supply is limited.

Additional product is expected, and ordering will continue as supply becomes available. For more information go to https://www.alberta.ca/richardsons-ground-squirrel-control

04/29/2026

BULLETIN NO. 670

Check out the latest edition of the County Bulletin No. 670.

https://www.countypaintearth.ca/public/download/files/338566

04/29/2026

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS ROUNDUP - SATURDAY MAY 23, 2026

04/28/2026

2026 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES

Deadline for Payment: June 30, 2026

Please be advised the 2026 Property Tax Notices have been mailed. The deadline for payment is June 30, 2026. Balances owing after June 30, 2026 will be subject to a 5% penalty July 1, 2026 and a further 10% penalty applied on all outstanding balances October 1, 2026.

Payment can be made by cheque, cash, debit or credit card (user fee applies) at the County Administration Office located at #1 Crowfoot Crossing, Highway 12 and Twp Road 374, in person at the ATB Financial branches located in Halkirk, Castor, or Coronation. Check our website, www.countypaintearth.ca, for the list of financial institutions set up to accept online payments. We also accept e-transfers through [email protected].

Barbara Kulyk, CAO