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Regular Council Meeting Highlights for May 12, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:00 AM
Willow Park Stage 10A Land Use Bylaw Update Receives First Reading
At last night’s meeting, Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2721/LUO/25, a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to support the next phase of development in the Willow Park neighbourhood.
The amendment changes a portion of Plan 102 5523 Block 4 Lot 85 from R2 (Detached Dwelling Residential District) to R7 (Multi-Unit Building Residential District). The proposed change aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and the intent...

Stony Plain Selected as Location for New Forest of Hope for Suicide Prevention Awareness
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00 AM
STONY PLAIN, AB: Stony Plain will soon become home to a Forest of Hope — the fourth of its kind in Canada. The forest will be officially planted on September 10, 2025, for World Suicide Prevention Day and will be located in the green space directly north of the Stony Plain courthouse.
Forest of Hope is a long-term program created by the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) with the goal of raising awareness and supporting healing for those impacted by suicide. Each year, a new...

Public Works Building Construction Update – May 12
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 04:00 PM
Construction on the Public Works Building is entering its final phase. The exterior is nearly complete, electrical and HVAC systems are in place, and drywall installation is finished. Over the next few weeks, crews will focus on completing interior finishes, including doors, lighting, paint, and flooring. The project remains on track for completion by the end of June.
This facility represents a major investment in supporting municipal operations and expanding services for our growing community....

Economic Development Week - May 5 to 16, 2025
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 09:00 AM
WHEREAS the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the largest professional organization dedicated to serving economic developers worldwide; and
WHEREAS for more than 50 years, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has been Alberta's leading economic development network, committed to advancing the profession through resources, training, and networking opportunities; and
WHEREAS economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs...

Suspicious Vehicle Fire in Stony Plain’s North Business Park
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 05:11 PM
At approximately 1:18 a.m. on May 8, the Stony Plain Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire accompanied by loud explosions in the North Business Park, specifically along Boulder Boulevard. Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered four vehicles fully engulfed in flames, with a fifth vehicle sustaining damage.
No injuries were reported, and no nearby buildings were affected by the incident.
Three fire trucks responded to the scene — two from the Stony Plain Fire Department and...