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Upcoming Rail Crossing Reconstruction in Stony Plain

********UPDATE July 31, 2024 @ 1:30 PM********

The Town of Stony Plain has received additional information from CN Rail about upcoming reconstruction on our local rail crossings. This work will result in an additional closure and detour of the Range Road 12 crossing tomorrow, August 1 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Alternative routes during this time include:

• Highway 779 (48 Street) Crossing
• 50 Street Crossing
• Golf Course Road rail crossing
• Veterans Boulevard rail crossing
• 47 Avenue
• 49 Avenue

For updated...

Westview School Site Servicing Road Work

In line with the Old Town South Redevelopment project, WestView School is undergoing site servicing repairs in the 2024 construction season.

Paving work on 57 Avenue is expected to begin tomorrow morning, July 17 until Thursday evening, July 18. During this time, a section of 57 Avenue by WestView School will be closed.

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Stony Plain Selected as Recipient of the Government of Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund

STONY PLAIN, AB: The Town of Stony Plain is excited to announce its selection as a recipient of the Government of Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), managed and distributed through the crown corporation, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

This prestigious recognition comes with a grant of over $5 million. The funding from HAF will catalyze the Town’s vision for the future, accelerating key initiatives outlined in our 2024-2026 Corporate Plan, Housing Strategy, and Uniquely...

Celebrating the Return of the Citizenship Ceremony in Stony Plain

STONY PLAIN, AB: Yesterday, 71 people from 27 different countries became Canadian citizens at a ceremony held in Stony Plain. The ceremony continues a long-standing tradition of welcoming new Canadians to this great country and is hosted by the Town in partnership with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

"The citizenship ceremony is a day to celebrate inclusion and belonging," said Mayor William Choy. "We are proud to host this ceremony, honouring Canada’s newest citizens while...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for July 8, 2024

Municipal Development Plan Update 2024 – Bylaw 2694/D&P/24 Received Second Reading and Approval for Submission to EMRB

With the adoption of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board’s (EMRB) Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP), member municipalities, including the Town of Stony Plain, must update their Municipal Development Plan (MDP) by the end of 2024 to incorporate policy direction and guidance on agriculture in the region. To guide MDP updates, the EMRB required each member municipality to...