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Red Brick Common continues to provide services in the Town of Stony Plain. On Apr. 2, Melissa Hartly, Managing Director of Red Brick Common, presented an update on Red Brick Common’s activity in 2023. Red Brick Common, formerly known as the Multicultural Heritage Centre, promotes community connections through their museum, public art gallery, adult and […]
2024-05-09 08:25
Parkland RCMP began investigating a complaint of child luring and sexual assault of a youth on Apr. 22. The fast-evolving investigation included two judicial authorizations to search an Edmonton residence and a motor vehicle. With the assistance of the ZEBRA Centre and the Parkland RCMP General Investigation Section, Parkland RCMP arrested and charged a 29-year-old […]
2024-05-02 06:40
A playground is in the near future for St. John Paul II Catholic School. St. John Paul II Catholic School playground fundraising group was presented a cheque by Honourable Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services, for $125,000 from the Government of Alberta on Apr. 18 as part of the Community Facility Enhancement Program […]
2024-05-02 06:28
Parkland School Division is preparing to budget for the upcoming years. The Board of Trustees for Parkland School Division approved the 2024 to 2025 budget assumptions on their Apr. 9 Board Meeting, the assumptions being key components the budget is built around, including revenues, allocation to schools, enrolment, and staffing. “The assumptions are the building […]
2024-05-02 06:25
With new revisions, the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw is presented. The Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, created to regulate domestic animals and to promote responsible pet ownership, received its second and third reading at Parkland County’s Apr. 9 council meeting. “The purpose of the bylaw is to regulate domestic animals and to promote responsible pet ownership […]
2024-05-02 06:20
Stony Plain continues to grow and prosper. Phil Dirks, an external auditor and partner from Metrix Group LLP, presented Stony Plain council with their 2023 audited financial statements during the Town Council meeting on Apr. 22. “The Town’s accounts are well looked after, things are still in good shape,” Dirks said. Overall, the Town of […]
2024-05-02 06:17
Stony Plain is finally getting their long awaited cemetery. Stony Plain Administration presented to Stony Plain Town Council the Cemetery Update, during their regular meeting on Apr. 2 “Tonight, I am privileged to share an update regarding the town’s cemetery initiative,” said Brett Newstead, General Manager of Planning and Infrastructure for the Town of Stony […]
2024-04-22 09:05
In Alberta, there are less than 10 bars that are actively calling themselves ‘gay bars’. As a queer young adult in Alberta, I found myself wondering where all the spaces for queer people were, especially after having to drive to Edmonton to go to Evolution Wonderlounge, one of the only queer bars in the Edmonton […]
2024-04-22 08:55
Living and achieving your dreams is always possible. This is most evident with Kieran Macdonald, Spruce Grove resident turned Broadway star. “I had just moved to Canada from Paisley, Scotland and my parents took me to see the Broadway National tour of The Phantom of the Opera at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium when I […]
2024-04-22 08:55
St. Thomas’ Aquinas School went digging deeper. On Apr. 7, the Alberta Genealogical Society presented 48 Grade Five students from St. Thomas Aquinas School with certificates for the completion of a poster on their Indigenous or Immigrant Family History at the Edmonton Art Gallery with almost 210 students, family, and family members that gathered for […]
2024-04-22 08:55
Spruce Grove continues to partner with Bird Canada in 2024. This year, Spruce Grove is continuing the E-Scooter Pilot Program with Bird Canada. The collaboration puts 70 to 150 e-scooters in the Spruce Grove area, available in certain parts of Spruce Grove. “The city is running a six month program pilot program to determine whether […]
2024-04-22 08:55
The City of Spruce Grove is dedicated to their promises. In light of additional revenue, the City of Spruce Grove passed a motion during the Apr. 8 council meeting which would reduce the projected the forecasted property tax rate from 5.1 per cent back down to the 4.9 per cent that was initially promised back […]
2024-04-22 08:54
The City of Spruce Grove has opened registration for Summer in the City. Summer of the City is a series of programs run by the City of Spruce Grove that run through the summer to encourage residents to stay active. The first program is the Adventure Camp, this registered program taking place weekly throughout the […]
2024-04-22 08:54
Parkland RCMP is extending their front counter hours. As of Apr. 1, 2024, Parkland RCMP Detachment will be extending their front counter hours to 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. “By extending our hours, we will be more accessible to the public and this will provide a better service to our clients,” says […]
2024-04-22 08:54
Stony Plain Council approves Spruce Grove’s annexation update for information. On Mar. 11, Stony Plain Council discussed the formal notice for the City of Spruce Grove’s Annexation Proposal. On Feb. 26, the City of Spruce Grove Council carried unanimously a resolution to start a formal annexation process for an area of the Town of Stony […]
2024-04-09 09:48
Stony Plain continues their yearly April Fools joke. Stony Plain for April Fools on Apr. 1 released a press release announcing their newest initiative, the Sunshine Tax. “Properties with south-facing backyards enjoy a premium with extended daylight and the privilege of witnessing both the day’s beginning and end in spectacular fashion. It’s an incredible advantage […]
2024-04-09 09:48
NeighbourLink Parkland continues to support the Tri-Region. During the Apr. 2 Stony Plain Governance and Priorities meeting, Alexandra Clowes, Executive-Chair for NeighbourLink Parkland, updated the council on the 2023 activities. “NeighbourLink Parkland has been operating in the Tri-Region of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County for the last 24 years,” said Clowes. “We are […]
2024-04-09 09:47
Spruce Grove City Council is working on refining the Community Standards Bylaw. During the Mar. 18 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting for the City of Spruce Grove, Spruce Grove City Council reviewed the proposed Community Standards Bylaw (CSB), obtained feedback on Administration’s recommendations and ultimately accepted the presentation for information. The first major category of […]
2024-04-09 09:24
Camila Cabello missed the mark on this one. Over the past few weeks, pop-star Camilla Cabello, formerly a member of the now disbanded Fifth Harmony, has teased new music, a new era, and a completely new look. Unfortunately, people are finding a lot of similarities between her and Charli XCX, another pop-star who is known […]
2024-04-01 15:09
Spruce Grove has an up and coming golf star in the midst. On Jan. 27-28, Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Phoenix Winter Junior Open at Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, where Spruce Grove local and 13-year-old Shylee Kostiuk was the first-place finisher of the Girls U13 Division with a total of 159 strokes […]
2024-04-01 15:09
Stony Plain continues to prosper. At the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber’s State of the Region event on Mar. 15th, Spruce Grove, Parkland County, and Stony Plain all presented videos with an update on the past year’s State of the Region, as well as projections for the next year, to reflect on the progress and acknowledge […]
2024-04-01 15:09
Spruce Grove’s Justin Lawrence is bringing home yet another Grey Cup win. On Nov. 23rd of last year, the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24 in the 110th Grey Cup Finals. For Lawrence, an offensive lineman who helped lead the Als to CFL supremacy, it is his third Grey Cup. “It is honestly […]
2024-04-01 15:09
Muir Lake School is swinging towards a new playground for the summer. On Feb. 29, Muir Lake School third grader, Kyler Reiland, got the chance to dye Principal Andy Fune’s hair after raising the most money ($390) during the school’s spell-a-thon, profits directly going towards the construction of their new playground. Muir Lake School Foundation […]
2024-03-11 07:51
On Sunday Feb. 11, 2024, at about 8:06 a.m., Parkland RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious person passed out in a vehicle in Spruce Grove. Police arrived to find a male who appeared under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Further investigation determined that the truck was stolen and there were stolen items inside. […]
2024-03-11 07:46
Ottawa, February 16, 2024 – The Water Polo Canada Women’s National Team, as it turns out, will end up taking part in the Olympic tournament in Paris this summer after South Africa forfeited its allocated spot at the end of the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. The change of situation arose a few hours […]
2024-03-11 07:45
Stony Plain Development slowed in 2023, but remains above national average. Town of Stony Plain Council heard the 2023 Development Activity Report, during their Feb. 26 regular meeting. Stony Plain’s Planning and Development team annually prepares a report on development for that year which is used to monitor community growth and help Council or stakeholders […]
2024-03-11 07:44
Westlock’s plebiscite results were closer than anyone expected. Westlock recently held a plebiscite for a bylaw that bans Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks on municipal property, more specifically only allow flying government flags and crosswalks painted with standard white stripes. The votes of 1,302 residents were 51 per cent in favour of the changes, with […]
2024-03-11 07:44
The Spruce Grove Cougars are encouraging female youth to hit the gridiron. For girls aged 13 through to 18, registration is open for The Cougars U16 and U19 female tackle football teams. Both teams are open to girls residing in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County and other municipalities that do not have a U16 […]
2024-03-11 07:44
Parkland School Division is left disappointed amidst Alberta’s 2024 budget announcement. Parkland School Division has voiced its disappointment following the recent Budget 2024 announcement by the Alberta Government, which did not include construction funding for the replacement of Spruce Grove Composite High School. For several years, the replacement of Spruce Grove Composite High School has […]
2024-03-11 07:43
Stony Plain Flyers made their way into playoffs, quickly thrown off their feet in quarter-finals. The Flyers fell 3-0 in their best of seven series against the St. Albert Merchants, losing 5-1 in Game 3 to cap their season. “Our goals were to try to upset them at home and take them by surprise, but […]
2024-03-11 07:43
As an outcome of Spruce Grove City Council’s Strategic Planning Retreat, Council has re-confirmed their commitment to building an inclusive community and is supporting several initiatives to enhance accessibility in municipally owned spaces. These initiatives include, Allocating resources for two accessible playgrounds as part of the Re-Imagined Central Park project , formulating accessibility criteria and standards […]
2024-02-14 17:00
A new community arena, currently under construction in Spruce Grove as part of the Civic Centre project, will be named in honour of fallen Edmonton Police Service constable and Spruce Grove resident Brett Ryan, ensuring his legacy and sacrifice is recognized and remembered for generations to come. A hockey fan, participant, volunteer, and well-respected referee […]
2024-02-14 17:00
In alignment with the Environmental Stewardship Strategy, the Town of Stony Plain has expanded its vehicle fleet with two new fully electric 2023 Kia Niros through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and […]
2024-02-14 17:00
It’s spring, which means the bi-annual Tri-Region Info Night is underway. Twice a year (Spring and Fall), the Tri Municipal Region partners host this exciting opportunity for community organizations and businesses to promote and demonstrate their recreation, sport, wellness, culture, art, and heritage programs and related services within the Tri-Region. “The Spring Info Night is […]
2024-02-14 17:00
The Parkland RCMP arrested two people on the grounds of outstanding warrants. On Jan. 26, 2024, Parkland RCMP and officers of the Crime Reduction Unit were patrolling in Gunn when they located two individuals sleeping inside a stolen ford pickup truck with no licence plate attached. This vehicle was reported as stolen out of Lac […]
2024-02-14 17:00
Reports of a stolen vehicle led to the seizure of multiple firearms and the arrest of five people in Parkland County. On Jan. 27, 2024, Parkland RCMP with the assistance of Enoch RCMP located a stolen vehicle on Highway 16A just west of Stony Plain. In the interest of public safety, a tire deflation device […]
2024-02-14 17:00
Join us for a crunchy and colourful evening of community collaboration at the “Lettuce Get to Know Each Other – Salad Bar & Community Conversation,” taking place on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This event aims to bring residents, community organizations, and stakeholders together in a unique setting to strengthen community bonds, enhance awareness of local […]
2024-02-14 17:00
Stony Plain is keeping it transparent with residents. In council, the Stony Plain council reviewed the Compensation and Expenses policy, which outlines the Mayor and council’s benefits and compensation. This is reviewed at least once every term of Council. The compensation is meant to establish the standards that reflect the roles and responsibilities of the […]
2024-01-29 17:00
And the winners are: REEL Wednesdays movie-goers. That’s because patrons of the library movie fundraisers this spring will have the opportunity to enjoy award-winning movies from the vantage point of their own local Landmark theatre. The season starts February 21 at 7 p.m. with Jules (PG), starring Ben Kingsley. He plays Milton, resident of a […]
2024-01-29 17:00
Walterdale Theatre is proud to present Amigo’s Blue Guitar by Joan MacLeod. In 1990, on an island off the coast of British Columbia, a young college student sponsors a refugee from war-torn El Salvador as part of a class project. This play prompts audiences to contemplate how they may connect with an individual who has […]
2024-01-29 17:00
Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) from municipalities in the Edmonton Metro Region have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a new, collaborative framework intended to improve regional transit services. “This marks an important step forward for growing and improving transit service across the Edmonton Metro Region,” said Darrell Reid, CAO for Strathcona County and Chair […]
2024-01-29 17:00
Ted Swindley knew he had to sell tickets and fast. “Back in 1988, Houston had a terrible recession, turned down the economy, and my theatre was about to close. ‘Always… Patsy Cline’ was created to help the theatre survive,” Swindley says. Having started a theatre company in Houston, Texas in 1978, Ted Swindley’s plays and […]
2024-01-22 17:00
Ball Hockey has found its place in Spruce Grove. The Spruce Grove Ball Hockey League (SGBHL) came into the town this past year, when Johnny Grant wanted to bring the magic of ball hockey to Spruce Grove. With divisions of play from as young as five years old up to adult divisions of men, women, […]
2024-01-22 17:00
Parkland County Council is strategizing and reviewing changes to the trails system. With four phases of research facilitated by EDS Group Inc, the council is presented the Parkland County Trail Strategy with said research and proposed actions in response. Phase one and two included analysis and review followed by community engagement. Starting with initial stakeholder […]
2024-01-22 17:00
Doing business in the Tri-Municipal Region just got easier. A new Inter-municipal Business Licence Arrangement between the Town of Stony Plain and City of Spruce Grove has been introduced. Now, if you are a business owner in either Stony Plain or Spruce Grove, you can apply for a business license to operate in both municipalities […]
2024-01-22 17:00
Stony Plain is updating their fees and charges bylaw. Stony Plain Town Council gave their second reading and were recommended on December 11th to continue through to a third reading of the Fee and Charges Bylaw. User fees are a critical element of Stony Plain’s revenue mix. Together with government transfers and property taxation, they […]
2023-12-28 17:00
Parkland RCMP have reported the three missing members of the Pelsma family have been recovered deceased. On Dec. 25, 2023 at 1:15 p.m., Parkland RCMP responded to the report that the family was over due to attend a function and hadn’t been heard from since Dec. 23, 2023. Emergency service personnel, Edmonton Police Air1 Helicopter and […]
2023-12-28 17:00
A tragic fire late last night in Stony Plain’s Meridian Heights neighbourhood is under investigation. The Stony Plain Fire Department responded to the detached garage fire at 11:30 PM. After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered the body of a deceased male in the garage. The Parkland RCMP has since taken control of the scene for […]
2023-12-28 17:00
The Spruce Grove Saints will play in the new Spruce Grove Civic Centre after all. The City of Spruce Grove and the Spruce Grove Saints are thrilled to announce they have reached an agreement in principle for the Junior “A” hockey club to remain in Spruce Grove and play out of the spectator arena which is currently […]
2023-12-28 17:00
Edmonton – From January to November 2023, Alberta RCMP have responded to over 100 percent more drug overdoses than in all of 2022,[1] including frequent suspected fentanyl overdoses with a high fatality rate. Alberta RCMP also had a 24 percent increase in the number of naloxone deployments in response to overdoses in 2023.[2] Furthermore, from January to August 2023, there were […]
2023-12-28 17:00
On December 4th, Stony Plain Town Council recognized two members of council for their past service on the Stony Plain Fire Department. Councillor Justin Laurie and Harold Pawlechko were part of the firefighting team prior to the a past council where it was determined that councillors will not be allowed to volunteer with the fire […]
2023-12-12 17:00
Councillors Laurie and Pawlechko Recognized for Years of Service on the Stony Plain Fire Department Council recognized two members of Council for their years of service on the Stony Plain Fire Department last evening. Councillor Justin Laurie was recognized for 8 years of service and Councillor Harold Pawlechko was recognized for 26 years of service. […]
2023-12-12 17:00
Public Skating is gliding back into season. “Offering public skating at Glenn Hall Centennial Arena, and all our outdoor rinks during the winter season, plays a key role in fostering community spirit and physical health. These rinks are not just places to skate; they are vibrant community hubs where lasting memories are created and wellness […]
2023-12-12 17:00
Peavy Mart is on a mission to heat Albertan feet. On December 31, 2022 Peavey Mart’s charitable initiative, Heat the Feet (Hands & Head), marked a significant milestone as it donates over half a million pairs of socks, toques, and gloves to local organizations across Canada. This initiative is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable […]
2023-12-12 17:00
Albertans aged 40-75 will now be able to find out what their risk of having a heart attack or stroke will be in the next 10 years using a new cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk screening tool and a simple blood test ordered by their health provider.Enhanced Lipid Reporting (ELR) is a new, easy-to-use, lab-based approach to […]
2023-12-12 17:00
The 2023 Matthew Claus Award has been awarded to Trevor Mistal, the Town of Stony Plain Fire Chief. The award was presented at the Town’s annual Long Service Awards and Recognition Banquet. Trevor Mistal stands as a pillar of strength within the Town of Stony Plain. His leadership is characterized by a deep sense of […]
2023-12-12 17:00
Stony Plain Town Council oversees the Highway Development Strategy, initially procured and beginning in 2022. The Highway Development Strategy details the vision, steps, research taken into account, framework, and priorities taken into account in the strategy to develop the economic growth of Stony Plain alongside Highway 16A and 628. The timeline for this project started […]
2023-12-12 17:00
The tenth annual Stony Plain Town Christmas Ornament has arrived, kicking off the beginning of the holiday season. “As we celebrate the tenth annual Town Christmas Ornament, we honour a decade of tradition, and the simple things that bring holiday happiness,” says Culture & Tourism Development Officer Chantelle Laberge. The Town Christmas ornament has historically […]
2023-12-12 17:00
Are you someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, has a strong desire to make a difference in the community, and is willing to dedicate your time? If so, the Stony Plain Fire Department (SPFD) has an exciting opportunity for you! We are actively seeking individuals who are eager to serve, ready to don […]
2023-09-25 06:33
With a little help from the City of Spruce Grove, Cal Beaudoin believes he can be the best horseshoe player in the world. Beaudoin is already ranked second in Canada and fourth in the world, but there is a major roadblock standing in the way of the world number one ranking. He only practices six […]
2023-09-25 05:55
The City Centre Business Association (CCBA) is looking to celebrate a downtown core 40 years in the making, while looking toward a sustainable future. The CCBA brought a delegation to the Sept. 11 City of Spruce Grove Council meeting, asking for $10,000 from the City to be put towards highlighting the completion of the City […]
2023-09-25 05:53
Some of the best senior Cornhole players in the province live in the Tri-Municipal Region. A group of local seniors who practice weekly in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain proved this after coming home from the Alberta Summer Games with a whole handful of medals. Alec Goodon and Darlene Boyle won a gold medal, while […]
2023-09-25 05:43
Family and Community Support Services in Spruce Grove has a busy September planned. FCSS will host the Finding our Voices Workshops on Wednesdays between Sept. 13 and Oct. 25. Finding Our Voices provides support and opportunities for woman-identifying participants to connect with peers while focusing on issues related to self-esteem over the course of 7 […]
2023-09-05 08:34
The City of Spruce Grove is out on the 2026 Alberta Winter Games. Spruce Grove Council passed a motion to retract the City’s interest in putting a bid forward during their regular meeting on July. 17. Volunteer capacity issues and uncertainty surrounding the willingness to host this type of event from community members and regional […]
2023-07-31 09:31
The Town of Stony Plain is beginning its annual recruitment for volunteers to participate on Council appointed advisory boards. Applications for Citizen-at-Large positions are open to Stony Plain and Parkland County community members. Council appointed boards and committees provide information, advice, and recommendations to Council and Administration. Each board oversees a specific area of focus within […]
2023-07-31 09:19
The Horizon Stage has a star studded lineup ready for its 40th season entertaining residents in the Tri-Region A Canadian Country Music Association Hall of Famer, a musical magician, and a member of one of Canada’s most famous musical families will all take to the stage as the community theatre celebrates four decades of building […]
2023-07-24 16:51
The Spruce Grove Saints will have a new head coach to start the 2023-24 season. Spruce Grove announced their decision to part ways with head coach Bram Stephen after six seasons with the club. Stephen led the Saints to a 234-68-11-6 record in 319 games played, winning The Alberta Junior Hockey League Championship once, and […]
2023-07-24 16:49
Residents in Spruce Grove can expect to see construction on Highway 16 and Highway 16A Work on Highway 16A, originally slated for earlier this summer, will now begin on July 23 and will continue for approximately three weeks. The City will be doing resurfacing work on Highway 16A eastbound from Jennifer Heil Way to Nelson […]
2023-07-24 16:45
The City of Spruce Grove is out on the 2026 Alberta Winter Games. Spruce Grove Council passed a motion to retract the City’s interest in putting a bid forward during their regular meeting on July. 17. Volunteer capacity issues and uncertainty surrounding the willingness to host this type of event from community members and regional […]
2023-07-24 08:11
The Town of Stony Plain wants better regulation when it comes to operating amusement rides in Alberta. Each year, Alberta Municipalities’ members can put forward resolutions for deliberation at their annual convention. If a proposed resolution is adopted, Albert Municipalities will work on behalf of municipalities to advocate to the Government of Alberta to implement […]
2023-07-24 08:02
The Alberta Games could be coming to a venue near you. The City of Spruce Grove discussed an invitation to put in a bid for the 2026 Alberta Games, during their regular meeting on Monday. The City has the option of bidding on either the summer or the winter games, but will require support from […]
2023-06-30 08:28
Spruce Grove is getting bigger. According to the latest municipal census completed between April 17 and June 16, Spruce Grove has a population of 38,985 residents. This is an increase of 1,340 residents in comparison to the 2021 federal census. City Administration is undertaking an analysis of the demographic data collected during the census and […]
2023-06-30 08:24
Stony Plain is celebrating Canada Day with a day of free family-friendly fun in the sun. The Town event will be hosted at the Parkland Pioneer Museum grounds from 10AM – 3PM. Festivities will include a big top tent circus, Indigenous cultural exhibit, kids’ activities and crafts, and a car show on Main Street. “This […]
2023-06-30 08:23
The Tri-Municipal region is celebrating Canada Day in style. Celebrations are being held in both the City of Spruce Grove and the Town of Stony Plain beginning with delicious pancake breakfasts. In Spruce Grove, pancakes will be flying off the griddle from 9 a.m. to noon at the protective services building at 6 Fifth Avenue, […]
2023-06-30 08:20
The Spruce Grove Playschool has one year to find a new home. Supporters of the Spruce Grove Playschool packed council chambers on Monday to share concerns after the playschool received notice from the City its lease to operate at the Log Cabin building across the street from Central Park at 447 King Street will end […]
2023-06-30 08:19
The Spruce Grove City Centre Project is moving along on schedule. A total of $6.4 million of work has already gone into the Civic Centre. Sanitary piling was completed in May, along with the instillation of storm, water, and sanitary systems connected to the Transit Centre and nearby commercial property. “The focus for the remainder of […]
2023-06-22 11:13
Submitted By the Town of Stony Plain. Residents in Stony Plain are being offered a look at their history via a blast from the past. On four dates through July and August, riders will be offered a look at the rich history of Stony Plain, along with some of the stories behind the murals well […]
2023-06-22 11:01
The Chair of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) will be a familiar face for the next term The EMRB elected Mayor Allan Gamble as the sixth Chair of the Board and Mayor Jeff Acker as Vice Chair in a unanimous vote during their June 8, 2023 Board meeting. Current Board Chair, Mayor William Choy, is […]
2023-06-22 10:57
The Parkland RCMP drug unit had a busy spring. In April 2023, Parkland RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in Stony Plain leading to a search warrant executed on May 9 in the St. Andrews Neighbourhood. During the subsequent search, 212 grams of methamphetamine, 4 grams of suspected fentanyl, $1520.00 of Canadian currency and […]
2023-06-22 10:55
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now offering interpretation services in 23 Indigenous languages, available to all patients receiving care from AHS health care teams. Indigenous translation services are now available in the following languages: Algonquian, Blackfoot, Chipewyan, Cree – James Bay, Cree – Moose, Cree – Plains, Cree – Swampy, Cree – Woodlands, Dakota, Dene, […]
2023-06-22 10:54
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has released the schedule for the 2023 Exhibition Season and 2023-24 Regular Season. The 60th anniversary season of the AJHL will debut a new schedule format with the league moving away from divisional play and to a balanced schedule. All 16 member teams will play each other four times in […]
2023-06-22 10:51
Stony Plain, Alta. – The RCMP request the public’s assistance with locating 14-year-old Alexis Stevens. The Parkland RCMP’s efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful and police are concerned for her wellbeing. Alexis Stevens was last seen on June 17, 2023, in the late afternoon. Her intended destination was unknown. Alexis Stevens is described as […]
2023-06-22 10:49
Downtown Stony Plain is the place to be this summer. The Town has announced Midsummer Thursdays are returning for three evenings of fun in the sun on Jun. 15, July 20, and Aug. 17. The annual event is a celebration of the local business community, community spirit, and the charm of Downtown Stony Plain. This […]
2023-05-27 06:29
The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta have announced a coordinated donation matching program with the Canadian Red Cross to support the disaster relief efforts in Alberta communities impacted by this year’s wildfires. The province said the widespread impact of the wildfires in Alberta calls for such a federal-provincial partnership and demonstrates the […]
2023-05-27 06:28
A local author is educating children on the impacts of litter on the environment through her new book, Too Much Trash: How Litter is Hurting Animals. Published on May 16 through Orca Book Publishers, the 48-page nonfiction work is Joan Marie Galot’s 25th book release. It is part of the Orca Footprints nonfiction series for middle-grade […]
2023-05-27 06:24
Parry Stelter is continuing to spread his word of hope. This year, the Stony Plain-based Indigenous scholar and founder of Word of Hope Ministries has once against partnered with Hope Mission in Edmonton to deliver his signature Indigenous education workshops. Over the last three months, Stelter has conducted five workshops for more than 150 Hope […]
2023-05-27 06:23
A thank you letter from Michael Davies, chief operating officer, Brandyn Kuchuk, operations supervisor, Alberta District, and Scott Rawlings, supervisor pipeline integrity, Trans Mountain Corporation. Trans Mountain has been operating in Alberta for 70 years. The original pipeline was built in 1953 and has been operating safely ever since. Since 2019, we’ve been building the […]
2023-05-19 04:39
In a world with more access to information than ever, there is a seeming decline in people discovering their passion. I have come to learn many of my Generation Z peers lack that special something which for lack of a better term, makes life worth living. Sure, many people like the ‘outdoors’ or ‘art’ as […]
2023-05-18 07:46
I don’t think anyone expected this. Over 400 wildfires in the first two weeks of May, nearly 30,000 evacuees, and a Provincial State of Emergency. Alberta has not seen this level of natural disaster since the Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016. Now, we find catastrophe right in our own backyard less than one month after […]
2023-05-18 07:46
The Parkland Sharks are on the hunt. This month, the senior women’s team will begin competition in Division 2 of the Edmonton Rugby Union’s (ERU) 2023 regular season. The senior men’s team dissolved this year after a 10-year run due to a combination of low turnout and expenses. “It’s unfortunate we lost the men after […]
2023-05-18 07:46
Stony Plain is coming together to help raise money for the Kaiser family. Next weekend, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rosenthal will host a ‘Charity Garage Sale’ for Heather and Jason Kaiser, whose 16-month-old daughter, Viola, was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder called Sandhoff disease last October. The family was told Viola has two to five […]
2023-05-18 07:46
It began on a snowy evening in January 2018. At the old Stony Plain Public Library, Lisa Mulrooney and Carolyn Cordell patiently awaited the arrival of an unspecified number of people attending the first-ever gathering of the Parkland Poets. It was Jan. 25, Robbie Burns Day. Months before, during their weekly pilgrimage to the Stroll […]
2023-05-18 07:46
The biggest event of the year is returning to Stony Plain. From Jun. 2–4, the Town of Stony Plain and the Stony Plain Kinsmen Club will host the 2023 Farmers’ Days Rodeo and Exhibition at Heritage Park. “It’s not summer in Stony Plain without Farmers’ Days. It is wonderful to be able to spend the […]
2023-05-18 07:46
Going green is no walk in the park. This week, Spruce Grove City Council was presented with the Climate Change Implementation Plan 2022–2025 providing an update on the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) progress. While the City said it is falling short of the aspirational targets defined in the CCAP, it is making efforts […]
2023-05-18 07:46
The City of Spruce Grove is in need of advice. The municipality is currently seeking public input as it develops a new Community Standards Bylaw (CSB), an essential tool for ensuring a safe, healthy and inviting community, in order to ensure it reflects the needs and values of the community. Residents and business owners are […]
2023-05-18 07:45
As the head of Tesla, SpaceX, and most recently, Twitter, one would assume Elon Musk would have more pressing matters than trolling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). By all accounts, ‘the media,’ as journalism is now colloquially referred to, has become low-hanging fruit for individuals like Musk trying to build a fan base among those […]
2023-04-28 09:45
Heads up, a new sport is landing in town. The Town of Stony Plain has announced the construction of the community’s first disc golf course in Rotary Park. Set to open this fall, the project will be completed in partnership with the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce and local disc golf enthusiasts. “The new […]
2023-04-28 09:45
Vanessa Ching had two goals when she moved to Canada: go to college and join a theatre group. Six months later, she has achieved both. In June, Ching will join two other Spruce Grove residents, Kimberley Barnaschone and Melanie Dobos, on stage in Edmonton Musical Theatre’s (EMT) latest production, Broadway Rocks Again. “I get very excited […]
2023-04-28 09:45
Spruce Grove is putting its Electrical Vehicle Charging Strategy in gear. In partnership with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) twelve new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed in three locations around Spruce Grove and are expected to be ready for public use in May. “This is going to be an exciting addition […]
2023-04-28 09:45
The Town of Stony Plain says the Sommerville Fire is under control. A news update published by the Town on Monday, Apr. 24, states there is no longer a risk to the public or surrounding properties and Stony Plain Fire Department (SPFD) will continue to monitor the area over the next week to address any […]
2023-04-28 09:45
Stony Plain is now the proud home of two PanAm Aquatics medal winners. Earlier this month, Ella (19) and Penny (17) Cowan, travelled to Bauru, Brazil, to compete in the organization’s Women’s Senior and Women’s Youth (17U) Water Polo Championships. Ella won gold with the senior team while Penny won bronze with the youth team. “I […]
2023-04-28 09:45
Is there anything better than eating a cookie for a good cause? The WestView Health Centre Foundation is about to give Stony Plain residents an opportunity to do just that. From May 1–7, the Foundation will partner with the community’s three Tim Hortons locations for its annual Smile Cookie campaign. The cookie sales will support […]
2023-04-28 09:45
Nine Spruce Grove students have returned from a life-changing trip to Guatemala. For the first time since 2019, Living Waters Christian Academy (LWCA) sent a team of high school students to the Central American Republic as part of the school’s long-running partnership with Impact Ministries. Between Mar. 23 and Apr. 3, Living Waters students got […]
2023-04-21 07:19
The Stony Plain Farmers’ Market is back to provide another season of farm-to-table delicacies. Starting on Saturday, Apr. 1, vendors will be open for business at the Stony Plain Community Centre every Saturday through to December 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s wonderful to have people continue to return each year. Our customers […]
2023-04-01 06:48
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is just around the corner. In honour of the nationwide campaign (Apr. 16-22), the Town of Stony Plain, the City of Spruce Grove, and Parkland County are inviting local volunteers to join in on a celebration of community stewardship. “Each and every resident has benefited from the work done by a […]
2023-04-01 06:48
Parkland Food Bank (PFB) is in need of a new home. Last week, Sheri Ratsoy, Executive Director of Parkland Food Bank Society (PFBS), presented a land and building proposal to City Council during its monthly Committee on the Whole Meeting. “There isn’t an area of the food bank that couldn’t be tripled for the existing […]
2023-04-01 06:48
It is time to clean up Stony Plain. This year, PITCH-IN Week will return from Apr. 15 to Apr. 23 during which time Stony Plain residents can volunteer their time to make the community more environmentally friendly by cleaning up, restoring, and preserving local green spaces. “PITCH-IN Week is a wonderful way for residents to […]
2023-04-01 06:48
Spruce Grove is showing its support for the Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayors’ Caucus (MCMC). This week, City Council voted to endorse the organization’s Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant application during the City’s regular council meeting on Monday, Mar. 27. “I’m very happy to see this coming before us. The MCMC is an incredibly unique group because […]
2023-04-01 06:48
Over 100 area seniors have discovered newfound inspiration through art. On Saturday, Mar. 25, seniors from across the Tri-Municipal Region proudly came together at the Spruce Grove Art Gallery for The Wonders of Art, an exhibition organized by the Hour House Foundation of Alberta and the Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove. “The engagement was […]
2023-04-01 06:48
The Greystone Inferno have done the impossible. On Monday, Mar. 13, the senior girls’ basketball team from Greystone Centennial Middle School won the Parkland County Athletic Association (PCAA) Tier 1 County Finals for the second year in a row following an undefeated regular season. “I have to give all the props to them; they are […]
2023-03-27 05:26
The Lead up The message the Spruce Grove Saints sent on the final night of the season is not going to go unheard. “We really wanted to set the tone. They’re who we think we might match up with in the playoffs,” said defenceman Kadyn Chabot after the Saints 7-0 victory over the Crusaders in […]
2023-03-24 08:39
Prosperity for all Greater Parkland Communities emerges as theme of 2023 State of the Region Address
The future is bright in the Greater Parkland Region, as long as the region moves forward as a whole. This was the message delivered repeatedly by local leaders during the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce State of The Region Address, held at the River Cree Casino on Thursday. Parkland County Mayor Allan Gamble City […]
2023-03-24 08:22
A number of Spruce Grove students can now proudly say their artwork is on display at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA). On Sunday, Mar. 19, 46 Grade 5 students from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (STA) were awarded certificates for their participation in the school’s ‘Our Family Roots’ project spearheaded by teacher Marion Rex […]
2023-03-24 08:18
One of the Tri-Municipal Region’s most highly anticipated developments is on track to open late this summer. As of this month, St. Michael’s Fenwyck Heights is currently 80 per cent complete. Construction on the $54 million seniors’ independent living facility began in August 2021 and is expected to wrap up by the end of August […]
2023-03-24 08:18
The Spartans are victorious. On Saturday, Mar. 18, the St. Peter the Apostle Spartans senior boys’ basketball team won the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association 3A Provincial Championships in Wetaskiwin, Alta. The Spartans defeated the Holy Trinity Northern Knights (103-41). “It’s the accumulation of all our hard work. At the start of the year, we said […]
2023-03-24 08:18
The City of Spruce Grove is considering a three-phase approach to replacing its downtown Community Hub facility. Scott Rodda, Spruce Grove’s Director of Community Social Development, provided City Council with a potential path toward reducing homelessness during the City’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Mar. 20. Last August, City Council approved the creation […]
2023-03-24 08:17
Spruce Grove is carving new paths. This week, City Council was presented with a new Trail and Sidewalk Connections Program during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Presented by Mark Hussey, the City’s Director of Engineering, the program was created in response to a Corporate Plan request for a new approach to addressing trail and sidewalk […]
2023-03-24 08:17
New provincial investments in affordable housing will ensure all Spruce Grove seniors have a place to call home. On Thursday, Mar. 9, Jeremy Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services visited Whispering Waters Manor in Stony Plain to announce $54 million in government funding will support 17 projects in nine Alberta communities totalling more […]
2023-03-17 07:38
The Government of Alberta is giving a boost to the province’s educator sector in an effort to keep up with rising student enrolment rates. On Thursday, Mar. 9, Minister of Education, Ariana LaGrange announced the province will provide school authorities with more than $820 million in additional funding to support enrolment growth as the government’s education operating […]
2023-03-17 07:38
The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle is returning for a third year for emerging First Nations, Métis, and Inuit writers in Canada looking to elevate their storytelling. The six-month mentorship and workshop program will launch in June and provide 24 Indigenous writers with the opportunity to work and learn alongside eight professional industry mentors, including Stony […]
2023-03-17 07:38
Horizon Stage is about to receive a masterclass in roots music. On Saturday, Mar. 18, Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) Gordie “Crazylegs” MacKeeman will perform his latest roots record, Folk for Little Folk, at Spruce Grove’s favourite performance venue. Born in New Glasgow, N.S., MacKeeman picked up the fiddle at age nine after being introduced to […]
2023-03-17 07:38
Parkland School Division is embracing the Tri-Municipal Region’s French heritage. On Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023, the division’s French Immersion students and their families attended PSD’s first annual Vive Le Francais festival. The name directly translates to, “long live the French.” Hosted at Central Park in Spruce Grove, the festival was sponsored by the Parkland Chapter […]
2023-03-17 07:38
After three years of pandemic the Alberta Chambers of Commerce is ready to celebrate. They’re celebrating almost a full year without health orders, a recovery that is well under way, but most importantly they ready to salute businesses across the province with the 2023 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction on June 15. They are now […]
2023-03-17 07:36
Nine Spruce Grove students are headed to Guatemala. For the first time since 2019, Living Waters Christian Academy is sending a team of high school students to the Central American republic as part of the school’s long-running partnership with Impact Ministries. “Seeing the impact Living Waters has been able to make in Guatemala over my […]
2023-03-13 07:15
The Spartans senior boys are this year’s Metro Edmonton High School Athletics Division 2 basketball champions. On Saturday, Mar. 4, Spruce Grove’s St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School met Sherwood Park’s Strathcona Christian Academy in the gymnasium of the latter for the league’s Division 2 Championship. The Spartans won 94-81. “You’re always going to […]
2023-03-13 07:15
Stuart Houston can still feel the wind in his hair from his first ride on West Edmonton Mall’s Mindbender rollercoaster. While most Spruce Grove residents know Houston as a mayor and council member, he was once a part of the team who assembled the world’s largest indoor triple-loop rollercoaster. In 1985, Houston worked as a […]
2023-03-13 07:15
A touring visual art exhibition titled, Chromatopia is now on display at Stony Plain’s Multicultural Heritage Centre Public Art Gallery. Inspired by the monochromatic works of Pablo Picasso’s “Blue Period,” the exhibition features the work of 47 Fibre Art Network (FAN) members. Each artist was challenged to explore their own theme by creating two monochromatic textile artworks […]
2023-03-13 07:14
Four Memorial Composite High School business students have brought home the bacon. In February, students Barrett Ellert (Grade 11), Jakub Whiffen (Grade 11), Elijah Wilfert (Grade 10), and Jaden Van Dasselaar (Grade 10) were awarded the first-place prize in NAIT’s inaugural JR Shaw School of Business Innovation Challenge. The top spot came with a $1,000 cash […]
2023-03-09 17:00
The Panthers have defeated the Spartans in the battle of Spruce Grove. On Monday, Feb. 27, Spruce Grove Composite High School and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School met in the gymnasium of the latter to duke out the Division 2 senior girls’ basketball quarter-finals of the Metro Edmonton High School Athletics Association. The Panthers […]
2023-03-01 17:00
Kung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) never wanted to be a storyteller. Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii and belonging to the X̱aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations, she grew up ashamed of her traditional culture at the hands of school bullies. Yet, after years of soul searching, hard work, and perseverance, Kung Jaadee has turned […]
2023-03-01 17:00
I foretell a lot of awkward conversations in the coming months. In February, Netflix began its crackdown on password sharing in Canada, stating accounts are intended for single households. The multi-billion dollar company said password sharing undermines its long-term ability to invest in and improve Netflix. Netflix currently estimates more than 100 million of its […]
2023-03-01 17:00
Nonso Morah’s hard work is finally paying off. This month, the second-year University of Ottawa student from Spruce Grove was named one of 20 nationwide recipients of the 2023 RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Black Youth. The scholarship awards up to $10,000 per year (for a maximum of four years) to Black students across Canada. […]
2023-02-23 17:00
The Stony Plain Flyers are gunning for a championship. Last weekend, the Junior B team swept the Beverly Warriors 2–0 in round one of the 2022/2023 Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) playoffs. The Flyers won 8–5 in game one and 5–1 in game two. “We had a great crowd come out and cheer on the […]
2023-02-23 17:00
The Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum is in need of a helping hand. Last week, the Pioneer Museum’s Vice President, Roger Pederson, and Executive Director, David Fieldhaber presented their case to Town Council for a planned expansion project on the grounds of the facility. During their presentation, they requested two one-time capital grants in […]
2023-02-23 17:00
The Town of Stony Plain is moving forward with its plans to construct a Recreation Centre in Old Town South. On Monday, Feb. 13, Town Council received an update from Administration detailing project costs, funding efforts, and a timeline for constriction. Estimated to cost $39,405,670, the current design includes a six-sheet curling facility, running/walking track, […]
2023-02-23 17:00
Parkland Village is the newest member of the Tri-Municipal Region’s on-demand local transit service. On Thursday, Feb. 15, municipal officials celebrated the expansion of the service with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at Parkland Village Fire Hall. In attendance was City of Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker, Parkland Village Property Manager Tammy Weekes, Parkland County Mayor Allan […]
2023-02-23 17:00
Is it not the year 2023? I only ask because recent headlines of spy balloons seem like they would be more fitting in a Charlie Chaplin film than in the world of 21st-century espionage. I was under the assumption the Chinese military was among the most technologically advanced in the world…perhaps I was wrong. In […]
2023-02-23 17:00
The Stony Plain Flyers have found their wings. After a rocky start to the new year, the Junior B team closed out their regular season in the Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) with a six-game winning streak. “The boys are really coming together after realizing they have a team that can make a run at […]
2023-02-16 17:00
Re-imagining Central Park is not going to be cheap. On Monday, Feb. 13, Spruce Grove City Council was told it will now cost roughly $10 million to complete its intended Re-Imagine Central Park Plan upgrades. This cost projection exceeds the City’s currently approved capital plan amounts. In April 2018, City Council received the Outdoor Amenity Functional […]
2023-02-16 17:00
Stirling John is on the rise. In the span of four months, the Spruce Grove-based country singer has released his debut LP, Where I’m Meant to Be, received the Seven Teachings Award for Honesty at the 2022 Okimaw Awards, was nominated for Roots Artist of the Year and the Community Spirit Award at the 12th Annual […]
2023-02-16 17:00
There is one week left to sign up for this year’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk in Spruce Grove. On Saturday, Feb. 25, Parkland Food Bank Society (PFBS) will host the community’s seventh annual CNOY walk in an effort to raise $90,000 for its meat purchases in 2023. “This walk is a […]
2023-02-16 17:00
The 31st Alberta general election is fast approaching. On May 29, 2023, Albertans will head to the polls to pick their next premier. Currently, the United Conservative Party (UCP) holds 60 of 87 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The New Democratic Party (NDP) holds 23 seats and would need an additional 21 to […]
2023-02-16 17:00
Parkland RCMP have carried out a major bust in Spruce Grove. On Wed, Feb. 1, 2023, the Parkland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) received an information a male wanted on numerous Criminal Code warrants was in the community of Spruce Grove. With the assistance of the Parkland RCMP Drug Section, the Crime Reduction Unit was […]
2023-02-16 17:00
The Spruce Grove Saints are three points from locking up first place in the Alberta Junior Hockey League North Division The Saints defeated the Camrose Kodiaks (2-1) and the Canmore Eagles (2-0) this past week to improve to 41-7-2 on the Alberta Junior Hockey League season. The Saints went into the weekend expecting the best […]
2023-02-16 17:00
Parkland RCMP is asking the public for help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy. Aiden Moccasin of Enoch Cree Nation was last seen on Feb. 11, 2023, and Parkland RCMP’s efforts to locate him have so far been unsuccessful. Police are now concerned for his wellbeing. Security footage shows him boarding a Clareview-bound bus at West […]
2023-02-13 17:00
Parkland RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen electronic message board. On Jan. 6, 2023, Parkland RCMP received a report an electronic message board had been stolen from Township Road 531A, near Range Road 20, in Parkland County. The sign was last seen on Dec. 12, 2022, when the power system enabling […]
2023-02-09 17:00
Spruce Grove’s Jenesia is back in the mix with a new single. On Friday, Feb. 3, the husband and wife pop duo consisting of Alexander David and Jenesa Dawn launched, “Hideaway,” their first release in three years. “We were really excited to release this song after a crazy last few years with work, our kids, and […]
2023-02-09 17:00
Stony Plain is continuing its journey toward a more connected community. This week, the Town released its long-awaited Broadband Strategy Final Report which aims to address infrastructure gaps and provide guidance for future-ready development in Stony Plain. “The report findings provide us with a deeper understanding of how residents and businesses are accessing internet services. Having […]
2023-02-09 17:00
A new phone scam has been reported in Parkland County. In recent weeks, Parkland RCMP has noticed a recent surge in phone scams involving individuals claiming to work for Amazon.com. Police have received multiple files involving a scenario in which a person claiming to be an “employee” of Amazon states they are attempting to verify a […]
2023-02-09 17:00
With tax season just around the corner, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to provide free tax filing support to the community. The program provides over-the-phone tax filing for residents with modest incomes (determined by family size) and simple tax situations in Stony Plain, Parkland County, and surrounding First Nations communities. “By assisting […]
2023-02-09 17:00
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