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Notice of development permit approval 2024-D0241

The following development permit application has been considered by the Development Authority and given conditional approval subject to appeal.  The appeal deadline date for these permits is  October 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

VARIANCE

Development Permit No. 24-D0241

Location: 2002 Genesis Lane (Lot 76 Block 4 Plan 1323523)

Proposed Development: Detached dwelling with variance to relax side yard setback to cantilever from 1.5 m to 1.19 m

Anyone claiming to be affected by this decision may appeal same by...

The Walking Dead House and Halloween Haunted House Hunt return!

STONY PLAIN, AB: Halloween season is here, and Stony Plain is excited to bring back two beloved Halloween events! The Halloween Haunted House Hunt returns, and for the second year, The Walking Dead House will be open at Heritage Park, hosted by the Town of Stony Plain and Parkland Search and Rescue (PSAR).

The Walking Dead House will transform Heritage Park into a spooky playground for those looking for family fun and a few chills. The event, free for all to attend, will take place on October 26,...

Stony Plain Maintains Black Knot Control with Continued Pruning Efforts

STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is continuing proactive efforts to protect cherished trees through the Black Knot Awareness Campaign. Black Knot disease, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa, manifests as greenish-brown to black swellings on tree stems, most commonly affecting cherry and fruit tree varieties.

The fungus spreads primarily through spores during warm, wet weather, using carriers such as splashing water, wind, birds, and insects. This disease has become increasingly...