Mayor's Proclamations and Official Statements

WHEREAS; the International Economic Development Council is the largest professional economic development organization dedicated to serving economic developers energy; and,. WHEREAS; for almost 50 years the Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) a network of economic developers in the province, has been committed to advancing the economic development profession by providing resources, training and networking opportunities; and,.

. WHEREAS; The Town of Stony Plain is proud of the Edmonton region’s longstanding leadership and expertise in the energy sector ; and,.

WHEREAS; International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on December 3 across the world and has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992; and,. WHEREAS; International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrates the value of diversity, supports education with disabilities, creates optimism and initiates accessibility actions; and,.

WHEREAS; Cerebral palsy affects all levels of society and all levels of socioeconomic status; and,. WHEREAS; Cerebral palsy affects an estimated 17 million people worldwide; and,.

WHEREAS; Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 19 to 25, 2022; and. WHEREAS; it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; and,.

WHEREAS; On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox undertook his Marathon of Hope, moved by his experience in the cancer ward where a few children had given up on the hope of a cure; and,. WHEREAS; 2022 is the 42nd Anniversary of The Terry Fox Run for Cancer research that has raised more than $850 Million, across Canada, and in over 50 countries throughout the world; and,.

It is with profound sadness the Town of Stony Plain has received notice of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Mayor William Choy says, “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied grace and commitment to public service; she was a symbol of hope for many generations.

WHEREAS; each year, approximately 190 Alberta children will be diagnosed with cancer and approximately 30 of those children will not make it; and,. WHEREAS; childhood cancer is the number one cause of disease-related deaths in Canadian children; and,.

WHEREAS; Alberta became a province on September 1st, 1905; and,. WHEREAS; in recognition of this anniversary and in celebration of Alberta’s unique spirt, culture and heritage, the Government of Alberta has designated September 1st as Alberta Day; and,.

On behalf of Stony Plain Town Council and our residents, congratulations on your recent Women’s Monobob Bobsleigh bronze medal win at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. This is a thrilling and exciting accomplishment for you.