The County of St. Paul is located in the North Eastern region of Alberta. Oil and natural gas exploration and extraction are the major natural resource industries in the County. Other natural resources that are being extracted are salt, peat moss, timber from private and public lands, and gravel.
Agriculture is the main industry in the County, with approximately 1,179 farms producing everything from grain and specialty crops to domestic and specialty livestock. The construction industry is also important. Most projects relate to agricultural or residential development as well as some oil field construction. The tourism and recreation sector is a growing industry in the County.
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