St. Paul, Alberta
Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul-des-Métis (1909–1936) | |
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Town | |
| Town of St. Paul | |
St. Paul on 40 Street south of 50th Avenue | |
| Coordinates: 53°59′34″N 111°17′50″W / 53.99278°N 111.29722°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | County of St. Paul No. 19 |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | June 14, 1912 (as St. Paul de Metis) |
| • Town | December 15, 1936 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maureen Miller |
| • Governing body | St. Paul Town Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 8.64 km2 (3.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 646 m (2,119 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 5,863 |
| • Density | 678.7/km2 (1,758/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | T0A 3A0 & T0A 4A0 |
| Area codes | +1-780, +1-587 |
| Highways | Highway 29 Highway 881 |
| Website | www |
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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.
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.