Posts by Engagement
More Than a Grocery Store: Inside Jay & Suzie’s NOFRILLS
Jay has been part of the Stony Plain Road neighbourhood for more than 20 years — long enough to know the regulars, the side streets, and the rhythm of the place. So when the local NOFRILLS came up at the end of 2024, taking it over with his wife Suzie felt less like a business…
Read MoreMusic on Stony Plain Road–2026
Live Music. Local Artists. Your Neighbourhood. Music on the Road is a free outdoor concert series brought to you by the Stony Plain Road Business Association. Every Saturday evening this summer, we’re bringing live local talent to the streets and plazas along Stony Plain Road — celebrating the community, the culture, and the music that…
Read MoreForty Years of Bringing Ideas to Life: The Signworks Plus Story
It started with a locked door. A young art student, five minutes too late, knocking on the glass of a downtown supply store while the staff inside pointed at their watches and shook their heads. Most people would have just gone home frustrated. Eveline Garneau went home, told her boyfriend, Edmonton needed an art supply…
Read MoreSkip the tie. Give Dad a day on Stony Plain Road
This Father’s Day, trade the predictable gift for a local outing he’ll actually remember. We all know the drill. Another tie, another mug, another gift card that ends up in a drawer. This June, try something different. Stony Plain Road and Jasper Place are full of independent shops, barbers and kitchens that turn a simple…
Read MoreTalking Walls: Reimagining Public Spaces in Jasper Place
This summer, the Stony Plain Road Business Association is proud to partner with YEG Ambassadors and the Jasper Place Arts Society on Talking Walls, a community engagement project exploring assumptions and attitudes around tagging and graffiti. Through four public art happenings across Jasper Place, local artists will lead 2–3 hour collaborative sessions inviting community members…
Read MoreBuilding Community, One Cup at a Time: Inside Square 1 Coffee at West Block Glenora
Walk into Square 1 Coffee in West Block Glenora and the first thing you notice isn’t the menu — it’s the feeling. Regulars settling in with laptops, friends leaning over a shared table, the low hum of a Friday-night guitar warming up in the corner. Somewhere along the way, this West Block cafe stopped being…
Read MoreSPRBA Business Profile | BeHealthy Pharmacy
For Jaimin Prajapati, healthcare has always been about connection, trust, and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As the owner and pharmacist behind BeHealthy Pharmacy, he has built his business around personalized care and strong community relationships, offering patients a welcoming, accessible place to turn for support far beyond just prescriptions. From medication reviews…
Read MoreCall to Artists Proposals | JPAF
The Stony Plain Road Business Association, in partnership with YEG Ambassadors and the Jasper Place Arts Society, is seeking artists for a community engagement project taking place throughout the summer in Jasper Place. This project will explore assumptions and attitudes surrounding tagging and graffiti through a series of five public art happenings held over the…
Read MoreSPRBA Business Profile | Variant Edition
Variant Edition is a destination for comic lovers, curious newcomers, and anyone looking to rediscover the joy of storytelling. With shelves packed full of graphic novels, the shop offers something far beyond the typical bookstore experience. Variant Edition is where conversations spark, recommendations are personalized, and every visit holds the promise of a new favorite…
Read MoreInside Glenora Fine Wines & Spirits with Owner Sonia
Business feature: Glenora Fine Wines & Spirits Tucked into the vibrant West Block Glenora, Glenora Fine Wines & Spirits is a go-to destination for thoughtfully curated wines, spirits, and warm, personalized service. We had the pleasure of chatting with Sonia Puri , the owner of Glenora Fine Wines & Spirits. Sonia brings exceptional experience,…
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