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Administration Provides Update on Recreation Centre
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 01:02 PM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Since 2017 Council has identified the development and construction of a recreation facility as a strategic priority. At the February 13th Council meeting, Administration provided an update on the recreation facility project. The update provided Council with a Class B cost for the project, funding activities staff are undertaking, and when the project will be construction ready. The facility design includes a 6-sheet curling facility, walking track, field space, multipurpose...
Shikaoi Exchange Program Returns to Celebrate 38 Years of Friendship
Posted on Monday, February 13, 2023 10:36 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Shikaoi Program is back in full force! The international exchange between the Town of Stony Plain and the Town of Shikaoi will see programs return for 2023.
The Town of Stony Plain and the Town of Shikaoi became twinned municipalities in 1985 and have maintained a sister-town friendship through an ongoing exchange program. In light of the global health pandemic, various elements of the program were suspended in recent years. All four Shikaoi Programs are returning for 2023,...

Black Knot Disease - Time To Cut It Out.
Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2023 03:57 PM
What is Black Knot?
Black Knot, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa, is a very common disease in plants. A survey in Alberta revealed a significant and widespread distribution of Black Knot found in commercial, municipal, private and natural plantings. This disease reduces the aesthetic value of affected specimens, as infections spread rapidly; high levels may result in the eventual death of the plant. Initially, a small, olive-green gall or swelling will develop at a succulent growing...

Council Meeting Highlights for February 6, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2023 11:12 AM
Presentation Given on Broadband Strategy
The Broadband Strategy has been presented to Council. The aim of this strategy is to develop reasonable broadband service standards, understand the current state of service levels, assets and providers, and address infrastructure gaps in order to lay the foundation for future economic sustainability.
More information about the Broadband Strategy can be found in the official news release.
Learn more in the agenda package on pages 6 – 98.
The 2022 Development...

Broadband Strategy Prepares for a ‘Future-Ready’ Stony Plain
Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2023 09:06 AM
The Town of Stony Plain is excited to announce the municipality’s Broadband Strategy Final Report has been published.
The Broadband Strategy aims to addresses infrastructure gaps and provide guidance for future-ready development in Stony Plain. The project was first approved in the 2022-2024 Corporate Plan and identified as a key action in the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, with work undertaken in 2022 and 2023 to engage residents and stakeholders. The report includes an in-depth overview of the current...