News Releases

Update 08/09/2019: Sidewalk removal on the east side of Main Street from 52 Avenue to 51 Avenue will occur on Sunday, August 11, weather permitting. ---.

The Stony Plain Fire Department is now recruiting on-call firefighters. Fall is almost here, which means the Stony Plain Fire Department is ready to recruit.

The Town will be premiering the Stony Plain Short film project, “Israel Umbach and the Little Settlement That Could” at this year’s Outdoor Movie on August 15 at Heritage Park. The short-film depicts the noble story of the Town’s iconic sheriff and tax collector, Israel Umbach, chaining a Canadian Northern Railway train to its tracks for unpaid taxes.

The east walkway on Main Street directly in front of Dara’s Luxury Décor and Coffee Bar will be temporarily closed on Friday, August 30. Pedestrians may still access all businesses to the north of Dara’s from 51 Avenue.

Alberta Transportation has advised they will be paving portions of the intersection at Provincial Highway 779 (48 Street) and Highway 628 (79 Avenue) beginning today resulting in single lane, alternating traffic during the day. Temporary lane closures will take place along Highway 628 to accommodate construction of curb and gutter and the new channelized right turn lane.

Stony Plain, alongside The Good Samaritan Society and local artist James Mackay, will be unveiling a new mural on September 12. th.

Construction is set to begin on the underground servicing for the new Stony Plain school site next week. Residents will notice an increase in traffic along 57.

And just like that, our sunny days are gone and the rainy weather continues. We will be moving tonight's Summer Session indoors at a NEW venue: The Stony Plain Community Centre (5008 51 Ave).

The Town welcomed Barbara Shaffner, the great-granddaughter of Stony Plain’s iconic sherriff, Israel Umbach, on a tour of the Umbach family’s rich history and roots in the community on July 19. Barbara, a resident of Toledo, Ohio, made the 1,767 km trip to her great-grandfather’s hometown to experience the history, first-hand.

The Town of Stony Plain will host its annual Outdoor Movie event in Heritage Park on Thursday, August 15. This year’s showing will be of the Disney fantasy movie.