The First People The town of Stony Plain is situated on a large fertile tract of land once called Eskatina of the Stoney Plains, a name derived from the Nakota Sioux First Peoples.... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
Foundations Seniors from Meridian Foundation and school children engaged in a discussion about life, past to present. One room schoolhouses, playing softball after church,... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
Evolutions of Junior Golf In 1977, Don “Grandpa” Walls initiated a Junior Gold program at the old Stony Plain Golf Course. Over the years, the program has developed into one of the... Read more
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,... Read more
For Home and Country This mural depicts the history and personalities of the Stony Plain Women’s Institute from its inception in 1913 to the present. The crest prominently displays... Read more
Alberta Winter Games Legacy Monument (2012) This 26.5 ton boulder includes the engraving of the lyrics of the 2012 Winter Games song. Location: Heritage Park (5100-41 Avenue) Read more
Enduring Connections Forged from iron and horseshoes this piece was created using centuries old blacksmithing techniques. The work represents the many important relationships the Town of... Read more
Horse and Rider This fountain is a commemoration of the RCMP centennial. The sculpture represents a Mountie leading his horse over a stream. Read more
Trifecta Stony Plain’s first public art bench is a combination of poured solid concrete and hand carved concrete rocks. The heaviness of the work conveys a sense of... Read more
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... Read more
Magpies Hidden in multiple locations around Stony Plain. Get your Magpie guide at the Visitor Information Center or from any of Tourism Ambassador business. There are three... Read more
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... Read more
Shaping The Future As we look toward the future of healthcare, we don’t yet know what to expect. This mural depicts some of the newest innovations currently in development and... Read more
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... Read more
Mosaic of the Past What might a pioneer family have in a small log cabin? A closer look at this unique clay mural will give you the answer. Basic amenities may have included a wood... Read more
Story Time and Golden Years These statues represent old to young and how learning is shared. These statues were purchased for Stony Plain's 100th birthday. Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
Morning Light Jacob Schram operated a blacksmith shop at the old town site in the late 1800s; he moved his business to the new town location in 1906. Schram was the... Read more
2012 International Year of the Cooperatives This mural is a tribute to the significant role Co-operatives have had in fostering Co-operative share internationally agreed principles an act together to build a... Read more
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... Read more
With Hands & Heart This mural represents the Good Samaritan Society and its impact on the community of Stony Plain. The design of the artwork reflects the stain-glass window located in... Read more
Bridging the Gap for Peace From the Great war to present day, from Vimy Ridge to Kandahar, the Royal Canadian Legion honours the men and women past and present, serving our country. Soldiers,... Read more