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Stony Plain Passes Cemetery Bylaw in Preparation for 2026 Facility Opening
Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 PM
STONY PLAIN, AB: At the Regular Council Meeting on March 24, Council passed the Cemetery Bylaw. The bylaw was first introduced to Council on December 9, 2024, with minor amendments made before second and third readings. The passing of this bylaw marks a key milestone as the Town of Stony Plain moves closer to opening the non-denominational municipal cemetery in 2026.
The Cemetery Bylaw provides clear, high-level regulations for the use, maintenance, and management of the cemetery. It outlines...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 24, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:00 AM
Bylaw 2710/G/24 – Cemetery Bylaw Receives Second and Third Readings
The Cemetery Bylaw was brought to Council on December 9, 2024, for first reading. This bylaw outlines the rules regarding interment rights, marker installation, maintenance standards, and conduct within the cemetery to provide clear, high-level regulations for the Town and public. After minor amendments, the final version of the bylaw was given second and third readings and passed by Council.
Learn more in the agenda package on...

Construction Begins on Community Recreation Facility
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 09:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is excited to announce 2025 construction on the Community Recreation Facility is set to begin the week of March 24. While initial groundwork took place in 2024, major construction will begin in 2025. Residents can expect to see significant progress throughout the year, including the installation of the shell of the facility by the end of the construction season. Construction will continue into next year, and the facility is expected to open to the public...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 10, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:00 AM
2024 Year End Operating Results Presented to Council for Information
The Town of Stony Plain concluded 2024 with a surplus of $421,086 compared to the budget. This result is not yet audited and could change after the audit process. However, Administration doesn't expect major changes. The audited financial statements will be presented by Metrix Group LLP in April 2025.
Learn more in last week’s agenda package on pages 34 to 47.
Citizen-at-Large Board Appointments
After the annual Citizen-at-Large...
Celebrate 40 Years of International Friendship with the Shikaoi Exchange Program
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 01:00 PM
STONY PLAIN, AB: In 2025, the Town of Stony Plain is celebrating 40 years of friendship with its sister town, Shikaoi, Japan! Since 1985, the Shikaoi Exchange Program has fostered cultural connections and lifelong friendships between the two communities. To mark this milestone year, applications are now open for the Host Family, Assistant Language Teacher, and Long Stay Volunteer Programs. The Student Exchange Program is also running in 2025, however applications are now closed.
“For four decades...