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We’re Bringing Bison Back! Green Initiative Brings Bison to Rotary Park
Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2023 09:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Bring out your rubber boots! Stony Plain will be Bringing Bison to the Plain in its latest green initiative.
Don’t be surprised to see majestic, woolly beasts in Rotary Park over the summer months. Town Council has approved a proposal to bring in 20 bison for the months of June through August as an environmentally friendly way of maintaining the lawn in Rotary Park.
“This is a wonderful way for residents to learn about bison which once freely roamed these lands,” says Mayor William...
Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 27, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:11 AM
Art in Public Places Strategy Presented to Council
The Town of Stony Plain recognizes that art, culture, and heritage are necessary components of a sustainable community. The completion of the Art in Public Places Strategy will guide the growth of the public art and murals programs.
The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan of Council identified “Developing a public art strategy to guide the placement and design of public art.” This strategy is also one of the recommended actions in the Arts, Culture and...
Council Approves the Strategic Plan Update
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 09:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Town Council approved an update to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan during yesterday’s meeting. The Strategic Plan represents the Town’s forward-thinking efforts to achieve Council’s vision for the future of Stony Plain and ensure its leadership remains focused on key priorities and opportunities facing the community.
The Strategic Plan is reviewed and updated on an annual basis. It provides a framework for Town operations, utilizing evidence-based decision-making processes when...
Celebrate PITCH-IN Week and Earth Day 2023 by Contributing to a Cleaner Community
Posted on Monday, March 27, 2023 09:00 AM
Stony Plain, AB: Grab your picker sticks and garbage bags – PITCH-IN Week is returning to Stony Plain! From April 15 to April 23, residents can volunteer their time to making their community more environmentally friendly by cleaning up, restoring, and preserving local greenspace.
PITCH-IN is an active year long program with a focus surrounding Earth Day which happens April 22. It is a partnership between municipalities, the media, industry and the public. Volunteers take part in locally organized...
Celebrating Tri-Municipal Region Volunteers with National Volunteer Week
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 09:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Join the Town of Stony Plain, City of Spruce Grove, and Parkland County this National Volunteer Week for a celebration of community stewardship. The nationwide campaign will take place from April 16 to April 22.
This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is ‘Volunteering Weaves Us Together’. Like each individual thread makes weaving stronger, every volunteer’s experience, perspective, and abilities add to our collective resilience. Woven together from coast to coast, volunteering...