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
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
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... 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
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
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... 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
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... Read more
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... Read more
We Learn, Grow, and Transform Together Painted in the Indigenous art style of a woodlands flower motif, each piece of this detailed mural carries symbolization that brings the piece together honouring the... Read more
Exploring the Public Art of Stony Plain The Town of Stony Plain is a vibrant community rich in cultural expression and history. A walk through the streets and parks reveals a treasure trove of public art,... 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
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
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
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
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.... Read more
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
Companions on the Journey Catholic Educations has been prominent in Stony Plain since 1982. Father Willie O’Farrell helped start the first Catholic School in the church basement. John... Read more
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... 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
Harnessing Our Past The farming community has always played a strong role in the development of Stony Plain and surrounding area. As a tribute to these pioneers, this mural focuses on... Read more
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... 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
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
Poetry Panels In 2020, poetry panels representing the four seasons were added to the gazebo in Rotary Park. Read more