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“Mr. Goalie”

National Hockey League Hall of Fame Legend, Glenn Hall is depicted as a tribute to his outstanding accomplishments. During his NHL career, Hall was a consistent...

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...

Stony Plain the First 100 Years

This mural was presented to the Town of Stony Plain by the Parkland Potters’ Guild on the occasion of the 2008 Centennial Celebrations. The mural depicts the...

Evolution of Electricity

This mural reflects a century of electric power supply in Alberta and its impact on the local community, with an emphasis on TransAtla’s contributions and local...

Early Trade and Commerce

The Canadian Bank of Commerce (later CIBC) has been a focal point for trade and commerce in Stony Plain since 1906. The bank originally served clients out of a tent...

Early Stony Plain Postal Service

A series of stamps depicts milestones and postmasters in the history of the Stony plain mail service. The far-left image on the mural depicts John L. McDonald, the...

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...

Comforts Past

In 1914 the ratio of doctors to population in Alberta was 1:999 people; residents were fortunate to have Dr. Oatway serving Stony Plain at this time. This mural...

The Country Doctor

This mural depicts Dr. and Mrs. Oatway and Nurse Deans, who were responsible for the safe delivery of thousands of babies in the area. Dr. Richard MacRae Oatway was...

Winter Reflection

Skating on the pond has been a local pastime for decades. Featured within this artwork are skaters from different eras. The old Stony Plain railway station looks over...

Celebrate Rotary International

Founded by Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905, Rotary promotes community service projects and ethical standards in business. More than 1.2 million Rotarians serve in 200...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Foundations

Seniors from Meridian Foundation and school children engaged in a discussion about life, past to present. One room schoolhouses, playing softball after church,...

Strong Arm of the Law

Israel Umbach was Stony Plain’s first appointed sheriff, overseer, and tax collector. The railway refused to pay taxes that were due to the Town, so Sheriff...
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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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    Land Acknowledgement : Our community is located on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional meeting grounds, gathering space, and travel route of the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi, Dene, Nakota Sioux, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Explore Stony Plain acknowledges the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities whose footsteps have marked this landscape since time immemorial.

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