Mayor's Proclamations and Official Statements

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. The Town of Stony Plain is proud of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s leadership in the life sciences sector, driven by its cutting-edge technology, expert workforce, and world-class educational institutions; and.

WHEREAS. Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2024; and.

WHEREAS. Canada’s forests are a valuable, renewable resource that contribute to our economy and the livelihoods of our communities; and.

WHEREAS. in September, Canadians continue Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope which he began when he dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean on April 12,1980 and proceeded to unite Canadians; and.

WHEREAS. each year, approximately 237 Alberta children will be diagnosed with cancer and approximately 26 of those children will not make it; and.

WHEREAS. over 15,000 people are employed in the Community Disability Services sector in the Province of Alberta; and.

WHEREAS. May 16 is the National Day of Awareness for the Moose Hide Campaign in Canada; and.

WHEREAS. National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Canada and the United States is May 5, 2024; and.

WHEREAS. the Edmonton region is a national leader in clean energy and has the experience, infrastructure, and resources to produce low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen at a global scale; and.