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Downtown Redevelopment Update - May 21

Fences have gone up for the final portion of Downtown Redevelopment and concrete removals are underway. Access to businesses in the area will be maintained during the construction season. All construction is weather dependent.

Buddy Up for Suicide Prevention

In Canada, men have a suicide rate three times higher than women. Why? Men have been socialized to be strong, stoic, and self-reliant; showing emotion is a sign of weakness, as is asking for help. So how can we change this reality? The Town of Stony Plain is joining the provincial Buddy Up campaign, to help increase awareness around suicide prevention. This campaign is a call to men, by men and coincides with Men’s Health Month.

“This campaign was created for men, by men, encouraging them to have...

Take a Peek at the Stony Plain Poverty Reduction Strategy

Poverty exists in Stony Plain. 1 in 7 of us struggle to maintain a basic living. When one of us struggles, we all struggle. Luckily, our community has a plan.

The Town of Stony Plain is proud to present a draft of the 2021 Stony Plain Poverty Reduction Strategy. Join us virtually on May 26 for an overview of the strategy and an opportunity to discuss.

“This plan belongs to all of us and only together will we be able to address poverty in our community,” shares Community Development Officer, Sharida...

CN Track Work on Golf Course Road - May 21

CN has informed the Town that they will be closing the rail crossing on Golf Course Road on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for track repairs. Golf Course Road will be closed to traffic south of the Homesteads subdivision and north of 49 Avenue for the duration of the track work. Please use alternate routes.  If you have questions, comments or if you need more information, please call the CN Public Inquiries line at 1-888-888-5909.

Town Prepares for Outdoor Pool and Spray Park Reopening

After a year of being closed, the Town is excited to announce the Stony Plain Outdoor Pool will be open by the end of May. The Rotary Spray Park is scheduled to open in early June.  

The announcement follows direction provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS). At this time, only private bookings will be permitted at the pool in line with AHS guidelines. Additional pool programs will be offered as restrictions allow.

“We have been working closely with Alberta Health Services to determine the next...