Stony Plain is Planning for the Future: Now is Your Chance to Share Your Thoughts!Stony Plain is Planning for the Future: Now is Your Chance to Share Your Thoughts!

STONY PLAIN, AB: Uniquely Stony Plain Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is receiving a much-anticipated update as the Town embarks on a comprehensive engagement project to rejuvenate the plan with fresh community perspective.

Uniquely Stony Plain MDP is a community plan guiding the future growth and development of the community, specifically impacting the people, places and connections that are forged. Uniquely Stony Plain was originally written in 2013, with minor updates conducted in 2020 and 2024. The municipality’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan highlights that Stony Plain thrives when residents feel connected, supported and empowered to participate in shaping the places where they live, work and gather. Since the original plan was developed, the community has grown substantially, and this growth will be reflected in future engagement efforts and the updated community plan. 

The goal of comprehensive engagement with the community and update is to provide strategic direction for the next 30 years of the community’s growth – land development, culture, economy, environment, and governance. The Town invites residents to ten community parties taking place throughout Stony Plain in local neighbourhood parks and encourages perspective on what the future should look like. 

“The community parties are a great opportunity to connect with our staff about the future of Stony Plain,” says Mayor William Choy. “We take pride in our growing and connected community. Uniquely Stony Plain is your chance to help shape Stony Plain while getting to know your neighbours, enjoying the summer and sharing your thoughts on what you care most about in our town.” 

The weekly community party schedule runs from 5 to 7PM:
•    June 16 – Brookview Playground & Park Space 
•    June 25 – Westerra Park and Playground 
•    June 30 – Forest Green School 
•    July 9 – Ecole La Trinite Playground 
•    July 14 – Meridian Meadows along Derek Dr. 
•    July 23 – Garybriar Playground
•    July 28 – St. John Paul II Catholic School 
•    August 4 – Ecole Meridian Heights School
•    August 13 – High Park School Playground 
•    August 18 – Fairway Drive Playground 

The full community party schedule and details can be found on the event calendar or the brand-new website launched by the Town of Stony Plain: www.uniquelystonyplain.ca which hosts all the information about the Uniquely Stony Plain MDP update, engagement opportunities and project information / background. 

“At the community parties’ residents can enjoy games, music, food, and a vibrant space to connect,” says Miles Dibble, Manager of Planning and Development. “Community input will help inform long-term planning, growth and community decision making. We encourage everyone to visit our new website to stay informed about the Uniquely Stony Plain project, we look forward to seeing at there.”  

Along with the community parties, the MDP engagement team will also be attending several Town-led events including but not limited to:
•    June 18 - Midsummer Thursdays 
•    July 16 – Midsummer Thursdays
•    July 22 – Summer Sessions 
•    August 12 – Summer Sessions 
•    August 20 – Midsummer Thursdays 

The project will conduct preliminary engagement this summer with opportunities to follow up this fall. Information collected will be confidential however may be utilized to support other Town projects. 

To stay up to date on community party information be sure to subscribe to Uniquely Stony Plain news releases and the event calendar.