Stony Plain, Alberta

Stony Plain is a town in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada within Parkland County. It is located west of Edmonton adjacent to the City of Spruce Grove.

For the Indian Reserve, see Stony Plain 135, Alberta. For the provincial electoral district, see Stony Plain (electoral district).
Stony Plain
Town
Town of Stony Plain
Town boundaries
Stony Plain
Location in Parkland County
Stony Plain
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°31′35″N 114°00′25″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionEdmonton Metropolitan Region
Census division11
Municipal districtParkland County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageMarch 14, 1907
 • TownDecember 10, 1908
Government
 • MayorWilliam Choy
 • Governing body
 • ManagerTom Goulden
 • MPDane Lloyd
Area
 (2016)[3]
 • Land35.72 km2 (13.79 sq mi)
Elevation710 m (2,330 ft)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total17,189
 • Density481.2/km2 (1,246/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area
T7Z
Area code(s)780, 587 and 825
HighwaysHighway 16, Highway 779, Highway 16A
WebsiteOfficial website

Stony Plain is known for its many painted murals representing various periods, events and people throughout the town's history. The town was originally known as Dog Rump Creek.[5]

History

The name of the town is believed to have come from one of two possible origins. The first is that the Stoney people camped in the area historically. The second possibility is that Dr. James Hector, a geologist on the Palliser Expedition, noticed boulders scattered across the area. The official name for the settlement was adopted in 1892.[6] Alex McNabb and McPherson were the first homesteaders in the area.[7]

  • Train station, 1910
  • Circa 1912
  • Circa 1912
  • Circa 1925

Geography

Climate

has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb)[8] It falls into the NRC Plant Hardiness Zone 4a.[9]

Climate data for Stony Plain, Alberta
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high humidex 10.2 12.8 15.1 23.5 28.9 34.7 39.3 30.6 22.2 22.2 13.3 16.5 39.3
Record high °C (°F) 13.5
(56.3)		 14.5
(58.1)		 17.8
(64.0)		 28.9
(84.0)		 31.5
(88.7)		 33.3
(91.9)		 32
(90)		 35
(95)		 33.9
(93.0)		 29
(84)		 19.4
(66.9)		 17.5
(63.5)		 35
(95)
Average high °C (°F) −7.3
(18.9)		 −3.9
(25.0)		 1.5
(34.7)		 10.4
(50.7)		 16.7
(62.1)		 19.9
(67.8)		 21.8
(71.2)		 21
(70)		 16
(61)		 10.2
(50.4)		 −0.6
(30.9)		 −5.7
(21.7)		 8.3
(46.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −11.7
(10.9)		 −8.5
(16.7)		 −3
(27)		 4.9
(40.8)		 10.9
(51.6)		 14.5
(58.1)		 16.5
(61.7)		 15.7
(60.3)		 10.7
(51.3)		 5.3
(41.5)		 −4.4
(24.1)		 −9.7
(14.5)		 3.4
(38.1)
Average low °C (°F) −15.9
(3.4)		 −12.9
(8.8)		 −7.6
(18.3)		 −0.5
(31.1)		 5.1
(41.2)		 9.1
(48.4)		 11.2
(52.2)		 10.3
(50.5)		 5.3
(41.5)		 0.3
(32.5)		 −8.1
(17.4)		 −13.6
(7.5)		 −1.5
(29.3)
Record low °C (°F) −40
(−40)		 −39
(−38)		 −32.2
(−26.0)		 −24
(−11)		 −6
(21)		 0
(32)		 2.5
(36.5)		 −0.6
(30.9)		 −6.7
(19.9)		 −25.5
(−13.9)		 −36.5
(−33.7)		 −40
(−40)		 −40
(−40)
Record low wind chill −47.7 −46 −34.6 −22.5 −11.5 −2.8 2.6 −14.1 −6.7 −21.5 −37.4 −46 −47.7
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24.1
(0.95)		 18.3
(0.72)		 19.3
(0.76)		 26.6
(1.05)		 54
(2.1)		 98.1
(3.86)		 106.2
(4.18)		 73.6
(2.90)		 47.9
(1.89)		 22.7
(0.89)		 21.8
(0.86)		 23.5
(0.93)		 536
(21.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 1.7
(0.07)		 1.4
(0.06)		 1.8
(0.07)		 14
(0.6)		 49.5
(1.95)		 98.1
(3.86)		 106.2
(4.18)		 73.5
(2.89)		 46.3
(1.82)		 13.3
(0.52)		 3
(0.1)		 1.3
(0.05)		 410
(16.1)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 25.2
(9.9)		 18
(7.1)		 18.6
(7.3)		 12.8
(5.0)		 4.7
(1.9)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0.1
(0.0)		 1.6
(0.6)		 9.5
(3.7)		 20.2
(8.0)		 23.2
(9.1)		 133.9
(52.7)
Source: Environment Canada[10]

Demographics

The population of the Town of Stony Plain according to its 2019 municipal census is 17,842,[32] a change of 10.6% from its 2015 municipal census population of 16,127.[33]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Stony Plain recorded a population of 17,189 living in 6,641 of its 6,954 total private dwellings, a 14.2% change from its 2011 population of 15,051. With a land area of 35.72 km2 (13.79 sq mi), it had a population density of 481.2/km2 (1,246.3/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Stony Plain had a population of 15,051 living in 5,820 of its 6,204 total dwellings, a 21.7% change from its 2006 population of 12,363. With a land area of 35.61 km2 (13.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 422.7/km2 (1,094.7/sq mi) in 2011.[22] At its current population, Stony Plain is one of the largest towns in the province and is eligible for city status. According to Alberta's Municipal Government Act, a town is eligible for city status when it reaches 10,000 residents.[34]

Arts and culture

Stony Plain is home to many colourful murals that depict important figures and events of local history. The Town held a mural project in 2006 where artists were selected through open competition to paint two murals. The Parkland Potters Guild & Crooked Pot Gallery is also located within Stony Plain.

Cultural institutions in the town include the Stony Plain Public Library, the Multicultural Heritage Centre, and the Stony Plain Pioneer Museum.

Stony Plain celebrates Farmers' Days in the first week of June each year, complete with the Farmers' Days Parade, the Kinsmen rodeo, a pancake breakfast and fair grounds. The town also plays host to the Great White North Triathlon[35] in the first week of July.

In the summer, Stony Plain hosts two major festivals — the Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Festival,[36] which is held in early August and is the largest bluegrass event in western Canada, and the Cowboy Poetry and Country Music Gathering[37] held in late August.

In December, the town sets up a large Christmas tree on Main Street and is lit throughout the Christmas season. To celebrate New Year's Eve, the town holds its Family Fest event at Heritage Park. Family Fest features outdoor ice skating, hot chocolate and fireworks.

Attractions

The Town of Stony Plain jointly owns and operates the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre sports complex located within neighbouring Spruce Grove. The town is also home to the Multicultural Heritage Centre, the Pioneer Museum, and multiple parks including Shikaoi and Rotary, a skate park, a BMX park and a green path system running through town.

Government

The town is governed by one mayor and six councillors.

Infrastructure
Health care

Stony Plain is home to the WestView Health Centre, a 68-bed public hospital.[38]

Education

Parkland School Division operates five schools and an outreach centre within the town.[39] Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 2 operates a school for students in kindergarten through grade 8.[40] There are also a variety of small private schools and home schooling organizations.

Sports

The Stony Plain Eagles of Allan Cup Hockey West play out of Glenn Hall Arena.

Media

Newspapers covering Stony Plain include the Stony Plain Reporter[41] and the Tri Area News.[42] On the radio 88.1 The One [43]'

Notable people

Sister town

Stony Plain is twinned with Shikaoi, Hokkaido, Japan.[44]

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See also

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