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Highway 779 Update - August 13

Alberta Transportation has updated the Town on the Highway 779 construction project. The multi-use trail along 79 Avenue between Willow Way and 48 Street has been constructed and paved and is now open for use. Crews will be working on landscaping around the trail starting mid-week, next week. As a result, 79 Avenue between Willow Way and 48 Street will be down to one lane in each direction to accommodate the grading crew. The concrete medians between 55 and 49 Avenue have been poured. Work will continue...

Road Preservation Projects Update – August 13

Microsurfacing in residential areas has been primarily completed. The contractor is currently repairing deficiencies in some areas. The new surfaces will continue to smooth as the road is utilized.

Microsurfacing is a pavement preservation treatment which includes applying asphalt emulsion, aggregate, water and cement powder to the existing roadway surface. This mixture of materials is used to preserve roadways that are currently in “good” condition.

Golf Course Road Construction Update – August 13

Starting today, foaming will take place on Golf Course Road and continue until early next week. At that point, final paving will commence. This project is expected to be complete by the end of next week. All construction is weather dependent.

Downtown Redevelopment Update – August 12, 2021

Road base work continues on the Downtown Redevelopment project.  Curb, gutter and sidewalk forming is underway in conjunction with concrete pouring. The project is currently on schedule to be completed at the end of the construction season.

Town Opens Nominations for Ambassador of Action Business Award and Award of Creative Excellence

Nominations are now open for this year’s Ambassador of Action Business Award and the Award of Creative Excellence. Each year, the Town recognizes leaders within the community by selecting local businesses, organizations, and individuals who exemplify the award criteria.

The annual Ambassador of Action Business Award is presented to a local business that has demonstrated notable growth and is actively supporting the community. Eligible nominees are required to hold a valid Town of Stony Plain business...