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Stony Plain Breaks Ground on New Regional Community Recreation Facility
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 07:00 PM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is excited to announce that ground has been broken on the highly anticipated Community Recreation Facility. The new facility will serve as a central hub for regional wellness, recreation, and gathering. With features that include community spaces, a walking and running track, a turf field, two multi-purpose sport courts, pickleball courts, a six-sheet curling facility, and a concession, the facility is designed to meet the growing needs of both current...
The Walking Dead House and Halloween Haunted House Hunt return!
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 10:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Halloween season is here, and Stony Plain is excited to bring back two beloved Halloween events! The Halloween Haunted House Hunt returns, and for the second year, The Walking Dead House will be open at Heritage Park, hosted by the Town of Stony Plain and Parkland Search and Rescue (PSAR).
The Walking Dead House will transform Heritage Park into a spooky playground for those looking for family fun and a few chills. The event, free for all to attend, will take place on October 26,...
Stony Plain Maintains Black Knot Control with Continued Pruning Efforts
Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 05:00 PM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is continuing proactive efforts to protect cherished trees through the Black Knot Awareness Campaign. Black Knot disease, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa, manifests as greenish-brown to black swellings on tree stems, most commonly affecting cherry and fruit tree varieties.
The fungus spreads primarily through spores during warm, wet weather, using carriers such as splashing water, wind, birds, and insects. This disease has become increasingly...
Stony Plain Fire Department Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week: Emphasizing Smoke Alarm Safety
Posted on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 09:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Stony Plain Fire Department (SPFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPWTM)—to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of five...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2024
Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 09:00 AM
WHEREAS the Government of Canada has designated September 30 as the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to Action #80, to mark the tragic history and harm caused by the legacy of residential schools; and
WHEREAS this day commemorates and honours the children who never returned home, and acknowledges the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, families, and communities; and
WHEREAS the...