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Water Commission Line to High Park Reservoir Construction Update – May 29

Construction on the Water Commission Line to the High Park Reservoir is moving into its next phase, expected to continue until July 20. During this time, the following impacts will be in effect:

May 26 to June 22:

• Westerra Drive closed in both directions from Highway 628 to the north side of Westerra Close. Traffic will be detoured via Golf Course Road and/or Highway 779.
• High Park Road southbound lane closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained in the northbound lane from Highway 628.
• No parking...

Stony Plain Wins National Municipal Inspiring Workplace Award

STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain has been nationally recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) for its Creating an Inspiring Workplace Through Leadership Excellence Program. Stony Plain was presented with the 2025 CAMA Municipal Inspiring Workplace Award, in the Under 20,000 Population Category, during an awards ceremony at CAMA’s national conference in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, on Wednesday, May 28.

“CAMA is pleased to recognize Stony Plain for the municipal...

Midsummer Thursdays Return to Downtown Stony Plain!

STONY PLAIN, AB: Summer nights just got better with the return of Midsummer Thursdays! Mark your calendars for June 19, July 17, and August 21 from 5 to 8 PM as Downtown Stony Plain transforms into a vibrant hub of music, food, and family-friendly fun. Following the incredible momentum of last year’s events which drew over 7500 people from across the region, this year’s events continue to amplify community, culture, and local spirit.

“This event continues to grow year after year,” says Chantelle...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for May 26, 2025

Amending Fees & Charges Bylaw Receives First, Second, and Third Readings

Council gave first, second, and third readings, and subsequently passed Bylaw 2725/G/25, a bylaw to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw 2709/G/24, to amend solid waste fees.

The original Fees and Charges Bylaw 2709/G/24 was approved by Council on November 25, 2024, and effective January 1, 2025. Since that time, changes in the Town’s solid waste program have resulted in total savings of $450,000. These savings are due to the...

Four Decades of Connection: Stony Plain and Shikaoi Mark 40-Year Sister Town Milestone

STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain proudly celebrated the 40-year anniversary of its sister town relationship with Shikaoi, Japan, this past Saturday. A commemorative banquet was held at Heritage Park and honoured four decades of friendship, cultural exchange, and shared values between the two communities.

Since forming a sister town relationship in 1985, Shikaoi and Stony Plain have built a rich and enduring connection. The relationship has been strengthened through the Shikaoi Exchange...