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Emergency Preparedness Week 2023: Be Ready for Anything

------CANCELLED----- Updated May 5, 2023

The difficult decision has been made to cancel the Emergency Preparedness Day event due to the Alberta Wildfire Crisis across the province. 

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Is your family prepared for an emergency? Learn how you can Be Ready for Anything by participating in Emergency Preparedness Week.

In the first 72 hours of a disaster, resources can be scarce, and it can be difficult to access help. Be Ready for...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for April 3, 2023

MLA Searle Turton Provides Update on Behalf of the Government of Alberta

MLA Searle Turton addressed Council last night, providing an update from the Provincial Government. His presentation included the status of recent capital projects and budget announcements that impact Stony Plain. Following his presentation Council took the opportunity to engage with questions to the MLA on a number of key issues and topics of importance to the community.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on...

We’re Bringing Bison Back! Green Initiative Brings Bison to Rotary Park

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...

Seasonal Road Bans Begin April 3

Seasonal Road Bans: April 3 - June 1, 2023

The Town has set a 75 per cent axle load road ban within Stony Plain.  All residential and collector roads are restricted within the Town boundaries, with the following exceptions:

 North Business Park

Golf Course Road (from Highway 16A to south Town boundary)

Veterans Boulevard (south of Highway 16A to Highway 628)

Rosenthal Road (from Highway 16A to SH 628 (79 Avenue))

49 Avenue (between 50 street and Golf Course Road)

The ban is in place to prevent damage...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 27, 2023

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...