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Emergency Preparedness Week in Stony Plain

An emergency can strike anytime. Being ready is the best—and smartest—way to ensure you and your family’s safety.  In accordance with the National Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5-11, the Fire Department, RCMP and the Town’s Emergency Services will be hosting Emergency Preparedness Day on May 11, 2019 at Heritage Park.

“We all have a role to play in disaster preparedness,” says Stony Plain Fire Chief Trevor Mistal. “These are simple, low-cost, and low-tech ways residents can ensure their...

Summer Sessions Celebrates Fifth Year

The Town of Stony Plain’s popular Summer Sessions concert series kicks off its fifth season, this June. Starting Wednesday, June 19, music-lovers can listen to great Canadian talent in Shikaoi Park next to Town Hall. The rain or shine concerts start at 7:00 p.m., are family-friendly, and free!

This year’s lineup includes the following musicians: 

June 19 - Clayton Bellamy with Special Guest Alex Nikolaychuk

June 26 - Flint and Feather with Special Guest Nicky Pearson

July 3 - 

Farmers’ Days Rodeo & Exhibition 2019 is One Month Away!

The biggest event of the year is back! The Town of Stony Plain and the Stony Plain Kinsmen Club will host Farmers’ Days Rodeo & Exhibition from May 31-June 2 at Heritage Park. Visitors from across Alberta will make their way to the three-day festival, which includes a rodeo, live music, midway rides, the Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast, Kids Korral, and of course, the annual Rotary Parade (new route for 2019).

New to this year, there will be Strongest Man and Woman competitions during scheduled times...

Get Loud for Mental Health

Mental Health Week runs May 5-May 11 throughout the province. The stigma attached to mental illnesses presents a barrier for diagnosis and deters people from seeking treatment. Mental Health Week is about breaking down those barriers – letting people know it is okay and imperative to talk about mental health.

Mental Health affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and cultures. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental...

Veterans Boulevard Spring Work

Minor construction activities on Veterans Boulevard is beginning for the 2019 season.  The work will be primarily to finish off the boulevards, mainly south of Fairway Drive. Please slow down and drive carefully to ensure the safety of workers. Construction is expected to be complete in 4-5 weeks (weather dependant).