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Highway 779 Construction Update, September 17

Alberta Transportation’s Highway 779 construction project continues forward with the 55 Avenue intersection being reopened to traffic on Tuesday, September 15. Paving has also been completed in the back lanes on the east side of 48 Street. Additional finish grading and tying in of the driveways with gravel will be completed later this week.

On Friday, September 18, the 51 Avenue intersection will be closed at 9AM to accommodate the widening of 48 Street through the intersection. Excavation and removals...

Town Named Recipient of 2020 AUMA Sustainability in Action Award

The results are in! The Town of Stony Plain has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s (AUMA) Sustainability in Action Award for municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more.

The Award is given to municipalities who demonstrate excellence in advancing social sustainability. The Town was selected as this year’s winner in recognition of success in a holistic approach towards addressing community quality of life including health and wellness, cultural...

CN Closure along Hwy 779

The Town has been informed that CN will be temporarily closing the outside northbound lane on 48 Street between 49 Avenue and 47 Avenue today from 11am to 7pm to investigate the culvert on the north side of the rail crossing. Residents are encouraged to take alternate routes to avoid delays.

Highway 779 Construction Update, September 16

As part of Alberta Transportation’s (AT) Highway 779 construction project, the 55 Avenue intersection was reopened to traffic late yesterday afternoon. Crews will be closing the 51 Avenue intersection to accommodate reconstruction starting at 9AM on Friday, September 18 and then closing the 52 Avenue intersection on Monday, September 21 at 9AM to accommodate realignment of the west side of the intersection.

Emergency services have been notified of these two upcoming closures and flyers will be distributed...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for September 14, 2020

Council Reviews Code of Conduct Bylaw

Council gave first reading to the Code of Conduct Bylaw during last night’s meeting. The bylaw was implemented by Council back in February of 2018. It creates a framework for governing the conduct of Council members, Council committee members, and other bodies established by Council. An external consultant was brought in to examine the bylaw and provide recommendations for an update. The Code of Conduct Bylaw will be given a second and third reading by Council...