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Stony Plain Receives Twelfth Consecutive Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 10:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain’s 2022 Annual Report has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for their Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CanFR). This is the twelfth consecutive year the Town has received the award.
The CanFR is awarded to municipalities that produce an annual financial report that is not only easy to read and well-organized, but also meets the criteria of the program standards. The report must exceed the basic generally accepted...
Stony Plain Introduces Groundbreaking "Sunshine Tax"
Posted on Monday, April 01, 2024 06:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: As part of its innovative approach to tackling the challenges of carbon emissions, rising property taxes, and the ever-increasing cost of living, the Town of Stony Plain is announcing the introduction of the "Sunshine Tax." This pioneering initiative promises to leverage Alberta's abundant sunny days, turning them into a unique resource that benefits the entire community, especially those with south-facing backyards that not only revel in the glory of both sunrise and sunset...
Glenforest Crescent Fire
Posted on Sunday, March 31, 2024 06:01 PM
A fire investigation is underway following a fire that engulfed two homes in Glenforest Crescent off 57th Avenue in The Glens neighbourhood. The Stony Plain Fire department received the call at 2:19 PM Sunday afternoon.
Fire Chief Trevor Mistal says, “Due to the size of the fire we called upon our mutual aid partners, Spruce Grove and Parkland County to assist. A total of 33 firefighters worked together to put the fire out.”
“It appears the fire started in a shed and quickly spread to the houses....
Recognizing volunteers in the Tri-Municipal Region with National Volunteer Week
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:26 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Join the Tri-Municipal Region this National Volunteer Week to celebrate the impact our volunteers have throughout the Town of Stony Plain, the City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County.
This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is Every Moment Matters, highlighting the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities.
“Volunteers are essential to...
Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 25, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Receives First, Second and Third Readings
At last night’s meeting, Council considered changes to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) bylaw (2685/G/24), to enhance its effectiveness. The changes include establishing an honorarium for SDAB members, restructuring the composition to allow for more flexible scheduling, providing ongoing training for board members, and selecting the chair for each hearing from among the members. The aim is...
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