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Grass Fire
Posted on Saturday, April 15, 2023 07:19 PM
------Update at 2:30PM on April 24, 2023-----The Sommerville Fire is under control. There is no risk to the public or surrounding properties at this time. Stony Plain Fire Department (SPFD) will continue to monitor the area over the next week and will continue to address any potential remaining hot spots. The area was monitored over the past week and hot spots have significantly reduced. Small pockets of smoke may be noticed, they will be addressed by SPFD staff during their inspections. The...
Umback Storm Pond Construction Update - April 14
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 02:27 PM
Construction crews will be moving a rig at the Umbach Storm Pond on Friday, April 14th between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM. This will limit access to the Off-Leash Park between this time. Please watch for construction vehicles, and make sure to keep your dog on a leash outside the park.
Construction crews will also be working on Boulder Boulevard, near the dog park entrance, during the afternoon to inspect storm sewer lines.
If you have any further questions, please direct them to Amanda Alwyn-Smith at...
Regular Council Meeting Highlights for April 11, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:11 AM
Updates to Land Use Bylaw Omnibus 2023, Bylaw 2671/LUO/23
A public hearing for the Land Use Bylaw was held at last night’s Council Meeting. The bylaw was also given second and third reading. The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) update is a yearly process which provides administrative changes to the LUB and may also include Strategic Plan implementation. The update has been brought forward as a new bylaw (Bylaw 2671/LUO/23), which repeals Land Use Bylaw 2654/LUO/22 to provide a clean version with the updates...
Treasure Hunt and Large Item Drop Off Returning this May
Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 09:00 AM
Stony Plain, AB: Ready for spring cleaning? Get your cleaning underway in time for the annual Treasure Hunt and Large Item Drop Off returning to Stony Plain the weekend of May 5.
The Treasure Hunt will be in full swing on May 5 and 6. Community members can shop the front lawns of participating neighbours to repurpose household goods and reusable items. Following the Treasure Hunt, residents are encouraged to take usable left-over items to their local donation center for repurposing. The Large...

English Bay Blending & Fine Chocolates Announces Relocation to Stony Plain with 120,000 ft² Facility
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 01:45 PM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Jack Seguin, owner of English Bay Blending & Fine Chocolates (English Bay), was joined by representatives from the Government of Alberta and Stony Plain to announce the relocation and expansion of the business from Delta, BC, to Stony Plain.
English Bay's new $30 million facility will be approximately 120,000 square feet and located on 8.3 acres of land in Stony Plain's North Business Park. The facility's construction will create approximately 90 temporary jobs starting in the...