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Life Sciences Week - September 23 to 27, 2024

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain is proud of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s leadership in the life sciences sector, driven by its cutting-edge technology, expert workforce, and world-class educational institutions; and

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain is confident that the Edmonton Region’s abundant talent, infrastructure, and resources will position Canada to support cutting-edge research in areas such as diabetes, virology, and precision health; and

WHEREAS The Town of Stony Plain recognizes...

Rail Safety Week - September 23 - 29, 2024

WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS 229 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2023; resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 39 avoidable serious injuries; and

WHEREAS educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists...

National Forest Week - September 22 - 28, 2024

WHEREAS Canada’s forests are a valuable, renewable resource that contribute to our economy and the livelihoods of our communities; and

WHEREAS Canada’s forests play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, clean air and water and wildlife habitat whilst being an important aspect of climate change mitigation efforts.

WHEREAS Stony Plain and its citizens rely on the surrounding forests for livelihood, health, and recreation; and

WHEREAS This annual one-week campaign with the theme of “Two-Eyed...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for September 9, 2024

Significant Names Registry Updated

In 2020, Administration developed a Town Naming Policy to establish a coordinated and consistent naming process and framework. On October 24, 2022, Council established the Significant Names Registry. Names on the registry can be added or removed based on applications by the public and recommendations from Administration. Names may be applied to features such as trails, parks, and roads as per the Naming Policy.

At last night’s Council meeting, the name Alastair...

Terry Fox Week - September 9 - 15, 2024

WHEREAS in September, Canadians continue Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope which he began when he dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean on April 12,1980 and proceeded to unite Canadians; and

WHEREAS on September 1,1980, cancer returned to Terry’s lungs and his run ended; and

WHEREAS Terry’s words echo with Canadians today: “Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going”; and

WHEREAS on the third Sunday in September, we continue the Marathon of Hope with our annual...