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Regular Council Meeting Highlights - November 25, 2019 Meeting

Fees and Charges Bylaw Given First Reading

Council gave First Reading to the Fees and Charges Bylaw after Administration reviewed Town fees as part of the corporate planning process. Currently, Town fees are spread across multiple bylaws and policies. Administration recommended incorporating stand-alone bylaws and policies into one consolidated bylaw with an updated fee schedule. This unified bylaw and policy structure is common practice within the municipal sector.

 Affected bylaws and policies...

Town Approved for Disaster Recovery Program

Residents impacted by flooding can apply for provincial funding

Were you impacted by flooding this summer? The Town has officially been approved for the provincial Disaster Recovery Program. If you are a Stony Plain resident whose home, business, or property incurred damages from flooding between July 6 – 23, you may be eligible to receive funding from the Government of Alberta.

The Disaster Recovery Program recently announced open status for municipalities in Alberta that were affected by flooding...

Temporary Road Closure

Main Street, from 51 to 52 Avenue will be temporarily closed November 12 and 13 for most of the day to accommodate concrete pouring at the new downtown library/Three Robins construction project. Detours will be in effect. The road will reopen on November 14 to regular traffic. 

A 3D-Printed Twist on a Town Tradition

Christmas Ornaments are back and ready for pick up beginning November 15

The sixth annual Town of Stony Plain Christmas ornaments are hot off the printer and ready to adorn your Christmas tree. This year, the unique ornaments are the product of 3D printing done at the Stony Plain Public Library. They will be available for pick up during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at Town Office starting November 15.

In previous years, the ornaments have been created by one featured local artist...

Corporate Plan Meeting Highlights November 4, 5, 6, 2019

Following the 2020-2022 Corporate Plan meetings, Council has given Administration direction on what the high priorities are while maintaining fiscal sustainability over the next three years. The proposed Corporate Plan was discussed at length with numerous difficult decisions made November 4th, 5th, and 6th.   

Town Manager, Tom Goulden says, “As a municipality, the Town of Stony Plain is operating within a changing economic climate. While the national economy continues to...