News Releases

2025 Municipal Election: Nomination Period Opening Soon

STONY PLAIN, AB: The countdown to the 2025 Municipal Election has begun! The election will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, and while it may seem far off, now is the time for residents to start thinking about running for Council.

The nomination period officially opens on January 1, 2025, and will run through to noon on September 22, 2025. During this time, residents over the age of 18 and interested in running for Councillor or Mayor will be able to submit their nomination papers by...

Stony Plain Welcomes ‘The Wisdom Comes’ to Public Art Collection

STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain proudly unveiled the newest addition to its Art in Public Places collection today: The Wisdom Comes, a captivating bronze sculpture by artist Pavlo Bolgaryn.

The Wisdom Comes features a stylized owl engrossed in a book, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and the wisdom gained through reading. Its placement outside the Stony Plain Public Library highlights the institution’s vital role in fostering lifelong learning and providing a space for community...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for December 9, 2024

Bylaw 2708/LUO/24 – Westerra Stage 19 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment Receives First Reading

Council passed first reading for Bylaw 2708/LUO/24 – Westerra Stage 19, which recommends an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. The amendment facilitates future subdivision lots for Westerra Stage 19, including semi-detached dwellings, zero lot line detached dwellings, park areas, and three utility lots.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 21 to 48.

Bylaw 2710/G/24 – Cemetery Bylaw Receives First Reading

Governance & Priorities Meeting Highlights for December 2, 2024

RCMP Municipal Crime Statistics Report Presentation

At last night’s Council Meeting, Inspector Kevin McGillivray provided a presentation of the crime statistics for the Town of Stony Plain for the months of May to October 2024. The RCMP presents crime statistics to Council twice, annually. Inspector McGillivray highlighted the increase in RCMP community involvement, tips to reduce the chance of having your vehicle stolen and plugged the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta (Parkland RCMP...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for November 25, 2024

2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw Receives First, Second, and Third Readings

The User Fees & Charges Bylaw 2682/G/23 is prepared annually alongside the Corporate Plan to outline fees for Town-provided services. At last night’s Council Meeting, the bylaw received first, second, and third readings.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 29 to 96.

General Repeal Bylaw 2705/G/24 Receives First, Second, and Third Readings

At last night’s meeting, Council approved the General Repeal Bylaw 2705/G/24 with first...