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Strong Growth in Residential Investment Continues in the Second Quarter of 2025
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025 11:00 AM
Stony Plain’s residential development is up 44% in quarter 2 of 2025 when compared to the same period last year. The number of residential building permits issued rose from 27 in Q2 2024 to 39 in Q2 2025. Most residential permits were for new low density single detached homes totaling 25 of the 39 residential permits issued. The remaining 14 permits were issued for low density semi-detached homes. Of the 75 alteration and addition permits issued this quarter, 64 were for residential...
Stony Plain Awarded Northern and Regional Economic Development Grant
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:31 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $300,000 Government of Alberta grant through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program. Stony Plain received the program’s maximum grant amount towards the Roadmap to Readiness Project: Unlocking Growth and Investment in Stony Plain.
“By investing in economic development, we are ensuring Alberta remains a place where communities, organizations and businesses from every corner of the province...

Stony's Sector Spotlight: Karar Performing Arts
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:30 AM
Sector: Shopping, Dinning, and Arts
Established: 2009
Employees: 20+
For over 15 years, KaRAR Performing Arts (KPA) has operated with a goal to offer something different in the performing arts community. KPA is a non-competitive, theatre and production studio for more than 400 students. Through the leadership of a dedicated Board of Directors, the President Natalie Dyck has been able to deliver on the mission of cultivating lifelong performers while instilling a deep appreciation for the arts and its...

Strong Year over Year Permit Trend to Kickstart Stony Plain's 2025 Construction Season
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:45 AM
2025 has hit the ground running in Stony Plain, with construction activity already signaling another standout year for growth and development.
Recent data highlights a notable increase in both the number and value of permits issued for housing starts, alterations and additions, and industrial activity compared to this time last year.
Q1 2025 Permit Data Highlights“We’re seeing strong momentum to start the year,” says Miles Dibble, Planning and Development Manager. “Residential permit values are...

English Bay Chocolate Factory is Rising in Stony Plain!
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 01:30 PM
Watch the Latest Update: English Bay Chocolate Factory is Taking Shape!
Construction is moving fast on Stony Plain’s biggest private investment ever! The 120,000 sq. ft. English Bay Chocolate Factory is coming to life, bringing new jobs, business growth, and investment to our community.
With walls up and the roof coming together, we’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the progress so far. Check out the video to see how this major project is coming together!
Watch now and follow along for...