stony plain standard - vol 3., issue 1 - spring 2014 (high res.)

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Spring is here: let’s party!

THE—STONY—PLAIN

StandardINSIDE:

15——Staff—Profile

2—Property—Taxation—Guide

6——2014—Capital—Projects

5——Uniquely—Stony—Plain—

4——Public—Participation—Project

10 Growth12 Economic—Development

“O wind, if winter comes, can spring

be far behind?” – Percy Bysshe Shelley

This—winter—has—been—a—long,—brutal—one;—here’s—hoping—it’s—behind—us!—Significant—snowfalls—kept—snow-removal—crews—busy—this—season,—as—they—worked—hard—to—clear—public—streets,—sidewalks,—trails—and—parking—lots—as—quickly—as—possible.

Despite—aching—muscles—caused—by—what—seemed—to—be—endless—snow-shovelling,—our—residents—took—advantage—of—the—many—winter—activities—this—community—offers———skating,—cross-country—skiing,—hockey—and—other—pursuits.

Now,—the—days—are—getting—longer———a—sure—sign—spring—is—in—the—air;—but,—among—the—positive—signs—of—the—season,—come—not-so-attractive—signs:—litter—and—potholes.—As—this—long,—drawn-out—winter—FINALLY—comes—to—an—end,—the—Town—is—switching—priorities—to—coincide—with—the—approaching—seasons.

The—Town—maintains—approximately—145—km—of—roadways—in—Stony—Plain.—With—the—freeze-and-—

—thaw—cycles,—spring—is—prime-time—for—potholes—to—develop.—Crews—will—patch—these—holes—in—the—weeks—to—come;—please—drive—carefully—when—approaching—or—passing—workers—or—equipment.

Depending—on—the—weather,—crews—will—start—street-sweeping—sometime—in—May,—clearing—sand—and—debris—that—accumulated—over—the—winter.—As—snow—and—ice—may—remain—in—some—areas,—second-sweepings—may—be—necessary—on—some—streets.—Please—do—not—dump—organic—matter—or—sand—on—to—the—street,—as—they—can—wash—into—catch-basins—and—storm—ponds,—causing—nuisance—weeds,—algae,—unpleasant—odours—and—sand-deltas—in—local—water—sources.—Dispose—of—leaves,—twigs—and—grass—via—your—Organicart—or—by—composting.

As—snow—begins—to—melt,—evidence—of—grass—that—may—have—been—damaged—by—snow-plowing—equipment—may—appear.—Lightly—scraped—surfaces—will—regrow—quickly—from—the—below-ground—root—system.—Once—warming—begins,—overturned—sod—can—easily—be—rolled—back—into—place,—where—it—will—re-root.

The—Town—has—instituted—a—75—per—cent—axle—load—ban—on—most—streets.—Restricting—heavy—loads—minimizes—roadway—damage—and—extends—the—life—of—the—street—during—the—spring—freeze/thaw—cycles,—when—the—road—base—is—soft—and—drainage—limited.—Please—do—not—order—large—or—heavy—deliveries—to—your—home—or—business—while—these—restrictions—are—in—effect.

As—is—always—the—case—at—this—time—of—year,—our—community—awakens—to—the—new—seasons,—eager—to—enjoy—spring—and—summer—in—Stony—Plain.—Please—do—your—part—to—keep—the—community—that—we—all—love—safe,—clean—and—beautiful.

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” – Robin Williams

VOLUME—3,——ISSUE—1—SPRING 2014

Save the Dates!

What’s Happening?

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Spring is here: let’s party!Spring is here: let’s party!Spring is here: let’s party!Spring is here: let’s party!

A—loonie—doesn’t—seem—like—much,—but—we—can’t—afford—to—underestimate—the—value—of—a—dollar.—

That’s—why—the—Town—stretches—every—cent—to—give—you—the—quality—of—life—you—want—at—a—price—tag—you—can—afford.

Without—municipal—tax—dollars,—we—couldn’t—offer—the—programs—and—services—that—make—our—community—safe,—vibrant—and—livable.—Your—municipal—taxes—support—a—town—where—emergency—response—is—quick,—recreation—opportunities—abound—and—roads,—parks—and—other—infrastructure—are—well-maintained.—Every—dollar—you—pay—in—municipal—taxes—is—a—dollar—we—put—toward—the—programs—and—

services—you—rely—on.—

By—paying—property—taxes,—you—help—create—a—community—alive—with—opportunity———and—

we—can’t—afford—to—underestimate—the—value—of—that,—either.

Town—Council:—3% Office—of—the—CAO:—8%

Corporate—Services:—16%

Protective—Services:—22%

Facilities: 5%

Recreation,—Parks—and—Facilities:—14%

Municipal—Planning:—5%

Community—Services:—10%

Taxes due June 30Taxes due June 30Citizens’ Guide to Property Taxes and Assessments

View—your—account—status—and—billing—history—online.—To—register,—call—780.963.8654.

Online—payments—not—accepted.

Q&AsWhat is the purpose of property taxes?Property—taxes—help—pay—for—a—wide—range—of—services—that—benefit—the—whole—community.

Taxes—are—also—collected—for—public—education,—seniors’—lodge-housing,—protective—services—and—the—Tri—Leisure—Centre.—Tax—revenues—cover—operating—expenses—not—paid—for—by—provincial—grants,—user—fees—or—other—revenue—sources.

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Find answers to more tax-related FAQs at stonyplain.com

Transportation:—17% *2013 budget

THE STONY PLAIN Standard2

Let’s

TaxesTalk

There are several ways to pay your property taxes, utility bills, licences, program dues or fee-based services:

Who pays taxes?All—property-owners—must—pay—taxes,—even—if—they—do—not—use—all—services.—

Who sets the property tax rate?As—mandated—by—provincial—legislation,—Town—Council—sets—the—annual—tax—rate—by—passing—a—bylaw.

How are property taxes calculated?Each—year,—during—the—annual—budget-planning—process,—Council—determines—the—amount—of—income—needed—to—operate—the—municipality.—Known—revenues—(grants,—user—fees,—permits—and—licences)—are—subtracted,—and—the—balance—is—the—amount—to—be—raised—through—property—taxes.

This—revenue—requirement—is—used—to—calculate—the—tax—rate—(the—percentage—of—assessed—value—at—which—each—property—is—taxed)—and—divided—by—the—assessment—base—(the—total—value—of—all—assessed—properties—in—the—municipality).—

Revenue requirement = Tax rateAssessment base

The—tax—rate—is—applied—to—each—property—assessment;—the—result—is—the—amount—of—taxes—for—each—assessed—property.—

Property assessment X Tax rate = Taxes payable

What is Property Assessment?Property—taxes—are—calculated—in—proportion—to—the—value—of—the—real—estate—property.—Qualified—assessors—prepare—a—market—value—assessment—annually—for—each—property,—based—on—provincial—legislation—and—regulations.

What is a Supplementary Assessment?The—Town—issues—one—tax—bill—each—year;—however,—if—your—property—is—newly—constructed—and—occupied,—you—may—receive—a—supplementary—bill.

What factors contribute to property tax increases?If—more—revenues—are—required,—and—the—assessment—base—remains—the—same,—the—tax—rate—must—increase.—If—the—assessment—base—increases,—and—the—tax—rate—remains—the—same,—more—tax—dollars—will—be—collected.—

Taxes DueJune 30

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YOU HAVE OPTIONS!PAYING YOUR TOWN BILLS

■■ Financial—Institutions—(online-—or—telephone-banking—or—in-person)

■■ In-person—at—Town—Office—(during—regular—office—hours)

■■ By—mail:—make—cheques—payable—to—the—“Town—of—Stony—Plain.”—Post-dated—cheques—accepted


❱❱YOU HAVE OPTIONS!PAYING YOUR TOWN BILLS

■■■■■Pre-authorized—Payment—Plan:—payments—will—be—automatically—withdrawn—from—your—account.—Note:—Other—charges,—such—as—supplementary/omitted—tax—bills—or—late—fees,—must—be—paid—in—full,—prior—to—going—on—the—payment—plan

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Work—continues—on—the—Town’s—first—Public Participation Project,—which—started—in—late-2013.—The—objectives—of—this—new—approach—to—citizen-engagement—include—strengthening—civic—health,—building—trust,—promoting—accountability—and—increasing—the—commitment—of—all—in—how—the—Town—is—governed.—The—four-phase,—“made-in-Stony—Plain”—initiative—includes:

■■ a—State—of—Engagement—Audit;

■■ a—Public—Participation—Strategy;

■■ an—Engagement—Toolkit;—and

■■ Capacity-building—and—Co-learning.

Phase—One————the—Audit———was—completed—in—early-2014—and—is—based,—in-part,—on—data—compiled—from—extensive—interviews—and—surveys—with—residents,—businesses—and—other—stakeholders.—The—Town—is—using—the—Audit—to—develop—the—Strategy,—which—will—be—brought—to—Council—for—review—and—approval—later—this—year.

For—more—information,—visit—stonyplain.com/PublicParticipation.

PublicParticipation Project

How do I know my taxes are fair?Identical—properties—within—a—similar—geographic—area—are—assessed—and—taxed—at—the—same—rate.—Some—properties—increase—in—value—faster—than—others.—If—assessed—values—are—not—updated—as—market—values—change,—some—taxpayers—would—pay—a—disproportionate—share—of—taxes—compared—to—current—values.—

What if I disagree with my assessment?You—may—appeal—your—assessment—by—filing—a—written—complaint—to—the—Assessment—Review—Board—within—60—days—of—the—date—on—your—assessment—notice.—

What about school taxes?The—Town—is—required—to—collect—education—taxes—on—behalf—of—the—Province,—which—determines—the—amount—to—be—collected.

When are taxes due?Tax—and—assessment—notifications—are—mailed—in—May,—and—property—taxes—are—due—June—30.

What penalties will be applied if my taxes are paid late?Effective—July—1,—and—on—the—first—of—each—month—thereafter,—a—penalty—of—2.5—per—cent—of—the—unpaid—balance—is—charged.—Unpaid—taxes—are—considered—“in—arrears”—after—Dec.—31—of—the—previous—year—and—are—subject—to—a—penalty—of—1.25—per—cent—on—the—1st—of—every—month.

What if I don’t pay my taxes?Provincial—legislation—requires—the—Town—to—register—a—tax—notification—on—properties—where—taxes—are—in—arrears—for—more—than—one—year.—Properties—in—arrears—are—placed—on—a—Tax—Recovery—List;—if—taxes—remain—unpaid—following—the—filing—of—a—Tax—Recovery—Notification,—these—properties—may—be—sold—for—tax—recovery—by—public—auction.—All—costs—incurred—are—charged—against—the—property—on—which—the—notification—is—filed.—

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Payments must reach the Town by the due date to avoid interest charges or late fees.



2013

Council—approved—the—Uniquely Stony Plain: Municipal Development Plan—on—March—10.—The—MDP—is—the—Town’s—highest-level—document,—establishing—a—clear—vision—for—Stony—Plain,—and—is—the—road-map—for—the—community—for—the—next—20—to—30—years.

That—vision—was—determined,—in—large-part,—by—the—people—of—Stony—Plain———as—the—only—way—to—ensure—this—Plan—accurately—reflects—

the—community—was—to—engage—residents,—business—owners—and—other—stakeholders.—

The—MDP—not—only—outlines—policies—to—accommodate—growth,—it—balances—land—use—priorities—with—cultural,—social,—environmental—and—economic—considerations.

After—a—nearly—two-year—process,—the—Plan—is—now—being—implemented.—For—more—information,—visit—uniquelystonyplain.ca.

Download—your—12-page—

MDP—Quick Reference

Guide—or—full—MDP—at—

—uniquelystonyplain.ca

State-of-the-Town Address

Mayor—William—Choy,—on—behalf—of—the—Town,—delivered—the—2013—State-of-the-Town—Address—to—the—community—on—Feb.—19.—He—shared—the—presentation———“A—Portrait—of—Healthy—Growth”———at—the—Stony—Plain—and—District—Chamber—of—Commerce—monthly—luncheon—and—online,—via—live—web-streaming.—The—approximately—20-minute—speech—focused—specifically—on—key—accomplishments—from—2013—and—offered—a—brief—look—

at—what—lies—ahead—for—2014—and—beyond.—Watch—the—presentation,—or—read—the—script,—at—stonyplain.com.

Stony Plain Swimming PoolPool Expansion Project

The—41-year-old—facility—will—undergo—a—face-lift—in—2014.—The—modernization—will—include—new—changing—rooms—to—service—pool-patrons—and—users—of—the—adjacent—Rotary—Spray—Park.—Beautiful—Japanese—art,—reflecting—the—Town’s—long-standing—relationship—with—the—Town—of—Shikaoi,—Japan,—will—adorn—the—exterior.

CapitalProjects

Arena Renovations $1.1 millionThe—roof—of—the—Glenn—Hall—Centennial—Arena—will—be—replaced—with—a—$600—000-covering—this—year.—The—exterior—of—the—nearly—40-year-old—building—will—receive—a—$550—000-upgrade,—with—metal-insulated—siding—to—improve—energy—efficiency,—insulation—and—usability.

Golf—CourseStorm-water Drainage, Phase I $450 000Nearly—half-a—million—dollars—will—be—invested—to—improve—storm-water—drainage—to—reduce—flooding.

Mowing units $70 000

Protective Netting (Driving-range)$172 000

Traffic Signals $975 000New—traffic—signals—will—be—installed—at—three—busy—intersections:

■■ Brightbank—Avenue—and—Golf—Course—Road

■■ Highway—779—and—Wood—Avenue

■■ 79—Avenue—and—High—Park—Road/Westerra—Drive

2014

South Park Drive $2.467 million

The—Town—will—upgrade—South—Park—Drive—to—improve—traffic—flow—

and—public—safety—within—the—South—Business—Park.—Enhancements—include:

■■ Installation—of—centre—median

■■ joint-accesses—between—existing—developments

■■ driveway—modifications


■■ sidewalk—along—east-side—of—roadway

■■ additional—left-turning—lane

■■ traffic—signals—at—North—Park—Drive—and—Boulder—Boulevard


Parks, Trails and Playgrounds■■ Memorial—Composite—High—School—Trail— $100—000

A—new—500-metre—trail—will—link—Westerra—Boulevard—to—existing—the—trail—connecting—the—High—School—to—Westerra—Crescent.

■■ Rotary—Trail— $72—300

The—Town—plans—to—expand—Rotary—Trail—eastward,—from—Atim—Creek—(north—of—Sun—Meadows).—This—project—is—possible—thanks—to—a—donation—from—the—Rotary—Club—of—Stony—Plain.

■■ Outdoor—Rink—and—Playground— $250—000—The—Town—will—work—with—a—local—developer—to—construct—a—boarded—outdoor—rink—and—playground—in—Westerra.—Improvements—include—a—change-shed,—lighting,—infrastructure—improvements—and—an—asphalt—pad.—The—developer—will—contribute—$65—000—for—this—project.

Traffic Signals $975 000New—traffic—signals—will—be—installed—at—three—busy—intersections:

■■ Brightbank—Avenue—and—Golf—Course—Road

■■ Highway—779—and—Wood—Avenue

■■ 79—Avenue—and—High—Park—Road/Westerra—Drive

Other Projects■■ Road-crossing—at—Golf—Course—

(Briarwood—Way):— $950—000

—— cost—split—(60/40)—between—Town—and—Developer

■■ Air-quality—improvements—(Public—Works—facility):— $32—000

■■ Concrete—shop—apron:— $60—000

■■ Snow-blower—attachment:— $26—000

■■ Turf-sweeper:— $60—200

2014 Street Improvement Program (SIP) $727 000Funding—for—this—year’s—SIP—projects—will—be—sourced—from—the—Municipal—Sustainability—Initiative—($230—000),—Federal—Gas—Tax—Fund—($184—991)—and—the—Town’s—Capital—Roads—and—Capital—Sewer—Reserves—-—$190—000—and—$156—000—respectively.—The—Town—follows—a—10-year—Plan to—assess—the—condition—of—Town—infrastructure,—in—order—to—prioritize—the—needs—for—repair—and—rehabilitation.

■■ New—sidewalk—north—of—43—Avenue:— $471—000

■■ Existing—sewer—service—replacements:— $156—000

■■ Existing—sidewalk—replacements:— $100—000

Vehicles■■ Squad-3—Fire—truck—($156—000)—

——cost-shared—(50/50)—with—Parkland—County

■■ Half-ton—4x4—truck———Safety—Codes—Officer

■■ 3/4-ton—pickup———horticulturalist

■■ Replace—three—vehicles—(shared—between—parks—and—roads—divisions)

Stony Plain Public Library $85 000The—Library’s—roof-top—mechanical—systems—will—be—assessed,—and,—if—required,—replaced.


48 STREET UPGRADINGAlberta—Transportation—(AT)—has—not—provided—

the—Town—with—any—updates—about—this—project,—which—has—been—removed—from—

AT’s—three-year—plan.—The—Town—continues—to—lobby—the—Province—

to—complete—the—work.

Sports Fields■■ Upgrade—diamonds—at—Glenn—Hall—Park—and—High—Park

■■ Add—grassed—infields—to—one—diamond—at—Glenn—Hall

■■ Improve—backstops—at—two—diamonds—at—Glenn—Hall—Park

■■ Expand—infield—shale—at—Diamond—No.—2—at—High—Park

2013 2012 2011

Number—of—Participants—in—Registered—Youth—Centre—Programs

608 427 748

Number—of—Drop-in—Activities—Offered 201 194 136

Source: Stony Plain FCSS Youth Centre. Numbers unaudited.

For—information—about—the—SPYC,—call—780.963.83846,—or—visit—stonyplain.com/FCSS/YouthCentre.

Stony Plain Youth CentreStony Plain Youth Centre

Youth and SeniorsStony Plain Youth Centre Celebrates SeniorsEach—year,—during—Alberta—Seniors’—Week,—the—Stony—Plain—FCSS—Youth—Centre—(SPYC)—hosts—an—event—to—recognize—and—honour—seniors—in—the—community.—Launched—in—2004,—the—same—year—the—SPYC—opened,—the—celebration—has—evolved—from—a—small—indoor—reception—into—a—large—community—black-party,—attracting—150—to—200—people—each—year.—Community—partners,—including—the—Stony—Plain—Public—Library,—the—Multicultural—Heritage—Centre—and—the—Pioneer—Museum,—collaborate—with—the—SPYC—to—organize—the—annual—event.—

The—2014—“Celebrating—Seniors”—block-party—runs—from—5—to—7—p.m.—on—

June—5—in—front—of—the—Town—Office—(4905—–—51—Ave.).—

Festivities—include—live—entertainment,—

dancing—and—a—complimentary—barbeque—for—the—first—200—people—(or—while—quantities—last).

Stony Plain FCSS

About the SPYCThe—SPYC—offers—a—safe—and—supportive—environment,—where—local—youth—receive—educational—and—preventive—services—that—focus—on—contemporary—teen—issues.—In—2013,—staff—and—volunteers—organized—201—drop-in—activities,—nine—programs—and—a—variety—of—special—events,—including:—the—Seniors’—Block—Party,—the—Youth—Centre—Birthday—Party,—the—Shikaoi—Park—Youth—Fashion—Show—and—the—Annual—Christmas—Dinner.—More—than—230—teens—accessed—the—Centre—an—average—of—14—times—each—throughout—2013.—Registered—attendance—in—facilitated—programs—increased—by—42—per—cent—from—2012.—The—SPYC—also—operates—Back Alley Threadz,—a—second-hand—clothing—store.

stonyplain.com/FCSS


Mother—Nature—certainly—had—her—way—this—winter,—presenting—some—challenges—in—maintaining—Stony—Plain’s—143—km—of—roads,—30+-km—of—trails—and—public—sidewalks—and—parking—lots.—An—earlier-than-normal—snowfall———more—than—15—840—tonnes—of—snow—were—cleared—in—November—alone—(compared—to—10—143—tonnes—in—November—2012),—tripled—with—fluctuating—temperatures—and—significant—volumes—of—white-stuff———made—for—a—busy—season—for—snow-removal—crews.—Thanks—for—keeping—your—driveway—and—sidewalks—free—of—snow—and—ice—and—for—removing—your—vehicle—from—the—street—when—plows—were—in—your—neighbourhood.

S NOW

Year/Season Loads Tonnes

Nov.—2013—–—Jan.—31,—2014— N/A 35—137.94

Nov.—2012—–—April—2013 N/A 20—327.25

Nov.—2011—–—April—2012 2—077.50 22—625.03

Nov.—2010—–—April—2011 6—505 70—794.81

Nov.—2009—–—April—2010 2—694 27—528.47

Nov.—2008—–—April—2009 2—618 23—338.67

Nov.—2007—–—April—2008 2—154 23—665.27

Nov.—2006—–—April—2007 2—457 28—576.20Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited

Kilometres—of—Roads—Maintained—Annually

2013 2012 2011 2010

143 138 133.5 133.5

Wipe Out WasteChanges to Organics CollectionWinter—organics—collection—ends—the—week—of—April—15—to—18.—Weekly—collection—begins—the—week—of—April—29—to—May—2.—Please—place—your—Organicarts—out—at—curbside—before—7 a.m.—on—your—regular—collection—day.—For—more—details,—visit—wipeoutwaste.ca.

StatisticsThe—goals—of—the—Wipe—Out—Waste—are—to—reduce—waste—at—the—source,—boost—recycling—and—enhance—efforts—to—reach—an—80—per—cent—diversion—rate—of—waste—destined—for—the—landfill.—

Curbside—and—Rotary—Recycling—Centre

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009Garbage (tonnes) 2—884.33 3—100.83 3—213.27 2—851.36 2—833.61

Recycling (tonnes) 821.37 1—144.12 1—221.75 1—019.01 1—006.46

Organics (tonnes) 2—255.24 2—079.69 1—662.12 1—343.76 1—271.53

E-waste (tonnes) N/A 80.66 68.83

Paint (litres) 27—195 24—557 27—306

Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited.

Additional—stats—posted—at—wipeoutwaste.ca. WipeOutWaste.ca

Town of

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ResidentialSo—far—this—year—(Jan.—1—to—March—31),—the—Town—has—issued—39—permits,—with—a—combined—value—of—$8—672—030,—for—new—residential—construction.

A—variety—or—serviced—lots—are—available—for—single-family—and—medium-density—new—residential—construction—in—several—subdivisions,—including—The—Brickyard,—Genesis-on-the-Lakes,—Silverstone,—South—Creek—and—Westerra.

Commercial/IndustrialThe—Town—issued—four—permits—for—new—commercial,—industrial—or—institutional—construction—in—the—first—quarter—of—2014,—for—a—total—value—of—$5—million.—New—serviced—lots—are—available—for—commercial—and—industrial—development.

Building Stats2014 New Construction Starts

PermitJan. 1 – March 31, 2014

2014 Value 2013 Value

Residential 39 $8—672—030 36 $8—886—862

Commercial,—industrial,—institutional

5 $5—000—000 2 $2—100—000

Alterations—and—additions—(residential,—commercial,—industrial,—institutional)

53 $1—925—829 36 $24—536

Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited.

Development

2013 New Construction Starts

PermitJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

2013 Value 2012 Value

Residential 174 $34—295—412 177 $36—103—619

Commercial,—industrial,—institutional

13 $12—559—510 10 $21—570—000

Alterations—and—additions—(residential,—commercial,—industrial,—institutional)

278 $8—554—231 289 $9—401—089

Development


■■ The—Stony—Plain—Public—Golf—Course—celebrates—its—31st—birthday—in—2014.—The—facility—offers—a—variety—of—community—programs,—including:

— Golf-in-Schools:—Golf—Course—staff—work—with—area—schools—to—introduce—and—adopt—golf—into—physical—education—curricula

— Friday-night Mixed-9 and Dine:—Fridays,—June—1—-—Aug.—31———perfect—for—all—ages—and—skill-levels

— Junior League:—professional—instruction—for—youth—ages—12—to—18

— Junior-Junior Program: for—the—youngsters

— Beginner “Leagues:”—perfect—for—those—new—to—golf.—Ages—12+

— Get Golf-ready:—perfect—for—newbies!—Learn—the—fundamentals—of—the—game———grip,—swing,—putting,—short-game,—driver—and—

on-course—etiquette———in—a—group-setting.—Just—$99—per—person—for—five—one-hour—sessions

— Family “League” and Tournament:—nine-hole—games,—or—fun-tournaments,—for—families

— Outdoor movie: watch—a—free—family—movie—on—the—big-screen—near—the—driving—range—(four—times—per—season)

— NEW———Foot-golf:—golf—blended—with—soccer.—Players—use—their—feet—and—soccer—balls,—instead—of—golf—clubs—and—golf—balls,—on—this—new,—two-hole—course.—FREE!

■■■■For—information—on—these—or—other—programs,—visit—stonyplaingolf.ca

Book—your—tee-time—online—at—stonyplaingolf.ca,—

or—call—780.963.2133

@GolfStonyPlain

Golf Course


Martin KerrEdmonton-based artist Martin Kerr

will amaze you with his crystal-clear voice and passion for music.

Featuring a LIVE performance by:

Sat., May 31, 2014Heritage Park

5100 – 41 AvenueStony Plain

Come enjoy a morning with friends!stonyplain.com/FarmersDays

Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast

Admission: $2Ages five and under: Free

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Read—or—Download—the—Plan at—stonyplain.com

Economic Development StrategyThe—Town—continues—to—implement—its—Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan,—which—Council—approved—in—2012.—The—Plan—addresses—six—areas:

■■ Business—Engagement—Program

■■ Improving—Investment—Readiness

■■ Marketing—Strategies

■■ Downtown—Improvement

■■ Enhance—Regional—Partnerships

■■ Building—on—Cultural—Assets

The Town issued 119 new business licences in 2013.

Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited

Seeds—for—Success—is—a—new—project—

jointly-sponsored—by—the—Town,—the—Stony—Plain—and—District—Chamber—of—Commerce—and—Stony—Plain—Memorial—Composite—High—School.—Zephyr—

Ventures,—a—local—business,—is—mentoring—

two—youth—who—are—starting—a—local—social—media—business.—

As—part—of—this—initiative,—the—youth—will—create—a—local—Social—Media—Business—

Directory.—Learn—more—at—seedsforsuccess.ca.

Tri-Municipal Region Event-hosting—StrategyThe—Town,—together—with—the—City—of—Spruce—Grove,—Parkland—County—and—the—TransAlta—Tri—Leisure—Centre,—is—developing—a—regional—event-hosting—strategy—for—the—Tri-Municipal—Region,—to—support—the—attraction—of—sport,—culture—and—business—events.—The—strategy—will—provide—a—structured—approach—to—identify—and—attract—events,—in—a—way—that—recognizes—the—important—contributions—of—the—local—communities.—The—draft—strategy—will—be—presented—to—Area—Councils—in—Spring.

Engaging—the—Community———————————Build LeadersStony—Plain—and—Parkland—County—have—been—

selected—for—the—province-wide—“Becoming—a—Community—Builder”—leadership—project.—Designed—by—Ian—Hill—–—a—humanitarian,—social—entrepreneur,—business-leader—and—award-winning—community—change-agent,—the—province-wide—initiative—nurtures—community—leadership-capacity—throughout—rural—Alberta.—The—free—15-week—program—is—open—to—anyone—and—features—two—distinct—learning—tracks:—one—for—adults—and—another—for—high-school—students.

Register—at becomingacommunitybuilder.com.—

The Town hosted its 2014 Builders’ and Developers’ and REALTORS® receptions, in February and March, respectively. The annual events, which attract representatives from these industries, are opportunities for networking and mutual exchange of ideas.

————Industry—Receptions

Seeds for Success Youth—Entrepreneurship Pilot-Program

Ian—HIll

SPONSORS■■ Town—of—Stony—Plain

■■ Parkland—County

■■ Stony—Plain—and—District—

Chamber—of—Commerce

■■ Rotary—Club—of—Stony—Plain

■■ Servus—Credit—Union—of—

Stony—Plain

■■ Community—Futures—

Capital—Region

■■ Pankratz—Enterprizes,—Ltd.

More—information:——

780.968.7013—or—

[email protected]


WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Online—events—calendar:—stonyplain.com

Save the

Dates!

NEW Cultural Development

OfficerChantelle—Held—started—with—the—Town—in—January.—She—has—a—strong—background—in—cultural—and—economic—development—and—hails—from—Ontario.

Cultural——————Development

Cultural Master PlanImplementation of the Cultural Master Plan (CMP), which Council approved in 2012, continues. Intended to help shape the cultural development of the community over the next decade, the CMP defines 24 actions in several key areas. Read or download the Plan at stonyplain.com.

Chantelle—Held—Cultural Development Officer


April 10:—Volunteer—Appreciation—Evening

April 11-13: Tri-Municipal—Business—and—Home—Expo

April 20-26:—Pitch-in—Canada—Week

April 22: Earth—Day—

April 23:—New—Residents’—Open—House—

April 30: Employee—Job—Fair

May 3: Family—Safety—Festival—

May 3-4:—Treasure—Hunt—

May 6-9:—Large-item—Pickup—

May 14:—Unleash—Culture

May 23: Pool—Opens—

May 24: Arbour—Day

May 31–June 2:—Stony—Plain-Kinsmen—Farmers’—Days—Rodeo—and—Exhibition—

June 2: Registration—opens———children’s—summer—programs

June 2-8:—Seniors’—Week

June 5:—Seniors’—Week—Block—Party

June 7:—Neighbours’—Day

June 14: Community—Street—Market

July & August: Children’s—Summer—Programs—

July 1: Canada—Day—

Aug. 1-3: Blueberry—Bluegrass—and—Country—Music—Festival—

Aug. 21: Outdoor—Movie—Event—

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Tiffany Anderson Community Peace Officer Supervisor

SOON


StaffProfileIntroducing….

The—Town—of—Stony—Plain——— and—Social—MediaThe—Town—uses—Social—Media—to—increase—its—efforts—to—communicate—with—a—broad—audience,—through—venues—that—encourage—two-way—dialogue—and—public—engagement.

We—are—developing—a—Social—Media—strategy,—policies—and—procedures—and—internal—best—practices—to—ensure—the—organization—has—a—well-maintained,—effective—presence—on—relevant—Social—Media—platforms.—Social—Media—is—a—critical—component—of—Town—communications—strategies,—including—for—crisis—communications—

and—during—public—emergencies.

The—Town—currently—uses—Twitter,—Flickr—and—YouTube—but—has—plans—to—launch—

its—Facebook—page—and—incorporate—podcasting,—blogging,—audio/video—and—other—Social—Media—tools—in—2014.

Social Media Summary (Jan.—1—–—March—31,—2014)TWITTERNew followers:— 207—Lifetime followers:— 2—651

YouTubeNew views:— 519Lifetime views:— 8—119

Website Summary (Jan.—1—–—March—31,—2014)Site visits:— 41—392

Desktop:— 24—955Mobile:— 11—757Table:— 4—670

Unique visitors:— 25—488Page views:— 119—136

Intervention—Skills—Training,—Verbal—Judo—and—training—in—photo—radar—and—pepper-spray—and—fire—arms—safety.

Like—all—community—peace—officers,—she—undergoes—intensive—defensive—tactics—training—every—year—and—stays—up-to-date—on—local—and—provincial—legislation—and—policies.

For—Anderson,—the—variety—of—experiences—she—encounters—each—day—is—rewarding.

“There—is—no—‘average—day,’”—she—explains.—“Generally,—residents’—concerns—determine—the—course—of—my—day.—The—role—of—a—peace—officer—is—to—serve—the—community.—I—like—community—policing,—being—involved—with—residents—and—assisting—other—enforcement—and—protection—agencies—in—the—area.”

Officer—Tiffany—Anderson—has—served—the—residents—of—Stony—Plain—since—May—2008.—She—leads—the—municipal—enforcement—services—team,—which—is—comprised—of—four—community—peace—officers—and—a—clerk.

A—graduate—of—the—Police—and—Security—program—at—Grant—MacEwan—University,—Anderson—came—to—the—Town—after—completing—her—practicum—at—the—City—of—Spruce—Grove.

One—reason—she—enjoys—working—in—Stony—Plain—is—because—the—Town—takes—great—pride—in—keeping—the—community—beautiful.

“Stony—Plain—is—well-maintained,—which—demonstrates—the—Town’s—commitment—to—residents,”—she—says.—“It—is—a—privilege—to—be—a—part—of—that.”

Anderson—has—completed—the—Provincial—Peace—Officer—Training—program,—Pressure-Point—Control—Tactics,—Applied—Suicide—

Uniquely Stony Plain

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Our VisionEnvironmental ResponsibilityWe—have—integrated—social,—environmental—and—economic—goals—to—reinforce—environmental—protection—and—manage—our—environmental—footprint.—Stony—Plain—is—a—compact—community,—with—a—mix—of—uses,—supported—by—strong,—non-vehicular—networks.—We—have—fostered—and—retained—our—connections—to—open—spaces—and—agricultural—land.

Community DevelopmentAs—Stony—Plain—grew,—progressed—and—prospered,—we—have—maintained—the—strong—sense—of—belonging,—friendliness—and—characteristics—that—makes—our—community—such—a—great—place—to—live.—We—have—housing—choices—for—all.—It—feels—like—home,—because—it’s—safe—and—healthy.—Stony—Plain,—and—its—neighbourhoods,—are—attractive,—well-maintained—and—have—their—own—character.—Our—community—is—welcoming,—inclusive,—close-knit—and—connected———both—physically—and—socially.—We—celebrate—our—culture.

Economic OpportunityOur—residential—growth—is—complemented—by—culture,—tourism,—institutional,—industrial—and—commercial—sector—expansion.—Residents—and—visitors—access—a—broad—range—of—services.—The—strong—local—business—community—provides—many—employment—opportunities.—Our—historic—downtown—thrives—and—is—the—heart—of—the—community.—We—are—committed—to—growing—new—opportunities—inappropriate—locations.

Supportive InfrastructureWe—actively—maintain—our—infrastructure,—including—roads,—water,—storm—and—sewer—systems—and—community—facilities—in—a—cost-effective—manner.—We—have—a—comprehensive,—interconnected—network—of—transportation—options,—including—an—extensive—trail—system.—Infrastructure—is—expanded—hand-in-glove—with—development.

Governance and PartnersThe—Municipality—and—the—community—have—a—strong—connection,—based—on—a—shared—Vision.—Council—creatively—and—carefully—directs—development—that—is—consistent—with—community—values—and—makes—wise—choices—for—effective—resource—use.—We—deliver—infrastructure,—municipal—and—recreational—services—within—our—financial—capacity,—to—all———young—and—old.

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Town MeetingsRegular Council Meetings2nd—and—4th—Mondays—of—each—month,—except—July,—August—and—December—(once—per—month)7 p.m. — Council Chambers, Town Office

Committee-of-the-Whole Council Meetings1st—Monday—of—each—month,—except—July,—August—and—December7 p.m. — Council Chambers, Town Office

Municipal Planning Commission3rd—Monday—of—each—month6 p.m. — Council Chambers, Town Office

Town Council (photo) L–R:—Coun.—R.—Graff,—Coun.—P.—Hansard,——

Coun.—B.—Lloy,—Mayor—W.—Choy,—

Deputy—Mayor—R.—Twerdoclib,—

Coun.—D.—Ganske,—

Coun.—J.—Bennett—

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