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The Famous Stony Plain Murals

The General Store

Jacob Miller’s General Store and Post Office was a significant landmark in Stony Plain for many years. Jacob Miller was a prominent businessman, postmaster and...

Project of the Heart

The Stony Plain Youth Centre participated in the National Project of the Heart initiative in 2013 to offer youth the opportunity to seek truth in education for a...

The Life and Times of Murray & Esme Byers

Murray and Esme Byers operated Byers’ Drugs on Main Street from 1939 to 1969. The were involved in the community and contributed in many ways, giving away live...

Press Relief

An inside look at the office of the Stony Plain Advertiser (1907) reveals its first editor and proprietor, W. Worton, and provides a glimpse of the old printing...

Making a Friend

Joe Zucht built one of Stony Plain’s first livery stables in 1905. It was located just east of Main Street. A livery barn was a place where horses would be...

Back Home

Residents from the Meridian Foundation shared their memories. Sunday picnics and loved ones arriving “Back Home” were some of the fondest memories shared....

Drive Thru Time

Main Street in the 1950’s was a busy place. Wing’s Café was a popular lunch spot, where Viktor Hochdorfer owners of Bud’s Men’s Wear and Shoe...

Town on the Move

In 1905, the Canadian Northern Railway started constructing a 19-mile line from Edmonton to Stony Plain. Unfortunately, it missed the original Stony Plain settlement....

Canada 150

The Canada 150 Mosaic project spanned coast-to-coast; each of the 150 murals tells the story of the community in which they were made. Stony Plain’s murals...

Milling on Main

Main Street is bustling as farmers deliver their product to the grain elevators and feed mill while daily business is conducted in Stony Plain’s well stocked...

20 years of Friendship

This mural honours the twinning between the people of Stony Plain and Shikaoi, Hokkaido, Japan that began in 1985. Many community members have travelled between...

Many Faces, One Heart

This mural represents the diverse ethno-cultural background of Stony Plain’s early settlers. Andrew Anderson, Alexis Wabamun, Philippine Strassburger, Ross...

Along the Fifth

The Stony Plain community developed along the 5th Meridian, the community’s main artery. The coming of the railway impacted the community in many ways,...

Goods in Kind

In the pioneering days, businessman we often paid with goods rather than money for services rendered and F.W. Lundy (with pipe), Stony Plain’s first lawyer, was...

Reflections

Cornelia Wood (nee Railey) was a teacher, actress, and author. She served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and was Mayor of Stony Plain. A long...

The Book

Imagine…our Library’s history is kept safely in a book. The book opens and, magically, the story comes to life. Important dates, significant buildings...

Pride in Agriculture

The Stony Plan Demonstration Farm was in operation from 1912-1924 for the purpose of demonstrating new farming techniques and to provide work experience for...

The Connection 1906-1963

Shortley after the Alberta Government Telephones was founded in 1906, a telephone office was founded in Stony Plain. Ottilia (Tilly) Zucht was 13 years old when she...

The Good Life

The level of care and the quality of life in the facilities of the Meridian Housing Foundation are explored in this mural. The present-day advancements in healthcare...

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Take a tour of Stony Plain for a day filled with art and history!

Our charming town is renowned for its unique 'Outdoor Art Gallery' featuring over 40 stunning murals that vividly capture the spirit of our community's past. Our many public works of art showcase our one-of-a-kind identity. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a delightful day out, Stony Plain's art in public places is an experience you won't want to miss.

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