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Bob Bezushko Named 2020 Town of Stony Plain Matthew Claus Award Recipient

The 2020 Matthew Claus Award has been awarded to Bob Bezushko. While most years see recipients join Administration for an evening of celebration, the Town of Stony Plain Long Service Awards and Recognition Banquet has been postponed until next year due to COVID-19.

With the Town for 38 years, Bob – better known to some as “the Arena Guy” – has gained a reputation for his commitment to maintaining Glenn Hall Centennial Arena, outdoor rinks, and sport fields around Stony Plain. Bob is known for his...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for November 23, 2020

Council Remuneration Committee Presents Final Report

Council was joined for a presentation by the Council Remuneration committee last night. The committee of public members was established in February this year and while meetings were delayed by COVID-19, the group was able to meet to review remuneration for the Council term of October 2021 – 2025.

The committee outlined seven recommendations including additions to the Terms of Reference for the next Council Remuneration Committee, a freeze on...

Get into the Holiday Spirit with Stony Plain Winter Light Up

Dig out the decorations and get the eggnog ready – a month of winter festivities are on their way to Stony Plain! Due to COVID-19, this year’s holiday celebrations have been modified to create a safe and family-friendly festival throughout the month of December. This year’s Winter Light Up will include a number of festive activities including a virtual lighting of the Town Christmas Tree, a decorating contest, an advent calendar featuring local businesses and daily festive activities, and a drive-in...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for November 9, 2020

Salvation Army Presents this Year’s Kettle Campaign

With the holiday season fast approaching, annual festive fundraisers are preparing for launch. Council was joined by the Salvation Army last night for a presentation on the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign. Every year, the Salvation Army sets up kettles in 2,000 locations across Canada to help people in need. This year, the St. Albert/Spruce Grove/Stony Plain Salvation Army are looking to deploy over 300 volunteers across the three communities...

Spruce Grove and Stony Plain Begin Discussions on Trail Connection

A pedestrian trail connection between the Town of Stony Plain and the City of Spruce Grove has been contemplated for some time. To date, the recommendation and direction has been that this connection would be developer-driven/funded as development builds out naturally. It does not appear that there are any short-term plans for this to take place.

At the request of both Councils, municipal administration have been asked to prepare a collaborative report that will include, but not necessarily be limited...