Corporate Plan 2027-2029 Meeting Highlights for November 2-4, 2026

STONY PLAIN AB: The Recommended 2027-2029 Corporate Plan is now moving toward final approval on November 23, following the Corporate Plan public meetings Monday and Tuesday this week. Council completed a review of the Plan and discussed Administration’s recommendations over the course of two evenings.  

Serving as the Town’s three-year roadmap, the Corporate Plan sets out the resources and priorities to guide Town services, processes, and projects. The Plan also provides a ten-year capital plan to outline infrastructure investment and support community development. The Corporate Plan aims to achieve outcomes outlined in the Town’s Strategic Plan and is based on the vision and framework of the Municipal Development Plan. 

“The Recommended 2027–2029 Corporate Plan demonstrates our commitment to Council’s strategic direction, ensuring Stony Plain continues to be intentional about the growth that has and is anticipated to occur. Council’s deliberation of the Plan ensures our alignment to address what is needed for the community,” says Town Manager Tom Goulden. “Guiding the community forward requires significant investments with intentional growth planning, ensuring organizational capacity, and strengthening fiscal capacity. The completion of these public meetings supports thoughtful decision-making as we continue building a resilient, well-managed community”. 

Several corporate initiatives, service improvements, and capital projects have been outlined for the 2027, including:  

• Municipal Development Plan Update 
• Park Enhancements, including Old Town South and the South Business Park 
• Community Recreation Facility Planning Phase 2 
• Old Town South Redevelopment – Detailed Planning 
• Accessible Transportation Service (ATS) Service Improvement 
• On-Demand Transit Service Enhancement 
• Active Transportation Strategy Implementation - 49 Avenue from Golf Course Road to 50 Street 
• Horticulture Service Improvements 
• Central Trunk Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Design 
• Water Meter Replacement Program 
• Fire Services Engine Replacement 
• Major Road Rehabilitation, Traffic Calming, and Pedestrian Crossing – Highridge Way between High Park Road and Golf Course Road 
• Staffing increases to enhance services (5.5 staff) – ATS Driver, Corporate Communications Specialist, Fire Services Lieutenant, Golf Course Mechanic, Planner, and Roads Heavy Equipment Operator  

Proposed Tax Impact on Ratepayers for 2027 

As part of the November 2 and 3 deliberations, Council introduced several motions reshaping the Corporate Plan and proposed tax increase. The revised recommendations reflect a proposed 3.58% tax increase for 2027 comprised of 1.98% plus 1.60% for the Community Recreation Facility. An increase to water rates at $0.02 (0.53%) per cubic metre and an increase to wastewater rates at $0.22 (4.4%) per cubic metre have been proposed. The stormwater rate is set to increase by $0.26 (1.0%) monthly for single-family homes. In addition, the waste management rate was proposed at 0.5% increase or $19.16 monthly per residential property. 

“I am proud of the commitment and collaboration among Council and Administration when assessing Stony Plain’s current and future needs during the Corporate Plan Meeting. Our efforts to support with purpose and resources the investments in infrastructure, programs and services will strengthen our thriving, connected, and future-ready community,” says Mayor William Choy.  

Recordings of the Corporate Plan meetings can be viewed on the Town website. 

Please note: This is not the official Town of Stony Plain council meeting minutes. Please refer to Agendas and Minutes for all supporting documents, and official meeting minutes that have been approved by Town Council.