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EVERYTHING OLD, MADE NEW: THE CAROLLING CONNECTION

No one can deny this season has been a year of bumps and bruises, but it
has also been a year of reflection, reprioritization, and finding connection in ways we hadn’t explored before.
This holiday season is no different, as we look at what traditions we want to incorporate into this year’s
holiday celebrations, we invite you to add one more to your list - carolling with your community, physically
distanced of course.
“It started with us, with our organizational hats on sitting across the table thinking...

Town Celebrates Staff with Annual Long Service Awards

The Town of Stony Plain is celebrating its long serving staff members with the annual Long Service Awards. The awards recognize Town staff who have served the community for five, 10, 15, and 20 years. Due to COVID-19, the Long Service Awards and Recognition Banquet has been postponed until next year.

“We are incredibly proud of our staff. We have an amazing team here at the Town and our employees work hard every day to service our growing community,” says Town Manager Tom Goulden. “We wouldn’t be...

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...