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SPR for the Holidays – The Fitness Fanatic
This is a gift guide for the Fitness Fanatic! Do you know someone who frequents the gym? Is always on the go with a protein shake in hand? Their closet consists of more workout gear than regular clothes? This list of SPR businesses is for you if you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift…
Read MoreStony Plain Road ETS Shuttle Service
Stony Plain Road Shuttle Service Starting November 29, ETS will provide bus service on Stony Plain Road between Jasper Place Transit Centre and Unity Square at 116 Street and 104 Avenue. To start, a shuttle (a DATS vehicle with DATS markings removed) will run every 60 minutes, seven days a week and provide consistent, reliable…
Read MoreSPR for the Holidays – The Pet Parent
Continuing on with our gift guides, today we’re featuring shops to stop at if you’re looking for a little something for a Pet Parent (or if you’re a Pet Parent yourself)! Whether this person is the proud owner of fish, cats, dogs, birds, or reptiles, there is something that can be found for them on…
Read MoreSPR For the Holidays – The Outdoors Lover
Illustrations for SPR for the Holidays, created by local Edmonton Artist, Paul Twa. https://paultwa.com/
Read MoreAlberta COVID-19 Records QR Code
Did you know that as of November 15, you will only be able to use a QR code to show your proof of vaccination to businesses? Businesses will no longer be able to accept paper records from vaccine providers, or screenshots/print-outs of immunization records. You can access your COVID Records QR code by visiting https://covidrecords.alberta.ca/home.…
Read MoreStorefront Cinema Programming
Welcome to Storefront Cinema! The Stony Plain Road Business Association brings to you two selections (each 20+ minutes in length) of 1-minute short films provided by FAVA (Film & Video Arts Society of Alberta) and the Got a Minute 2021 Film Festival! Enjoy the talent of local artists as they are projected into three storefronts…
Read MoreCh. Cafeteria is a Chocolate Lovers Dream Come True
Heather Gunn Ch. Cafeteria 14802 Stony Plain Road www.ch-cafeteria.com Craving chocolate? You’ll find it in plentiful supply at Ch. Cafeteria, a cute café that now occupies the old Balloon Gang location on Stony Plain Road. Locally owned and operated, this café has incredible charm. Their menu is focused around authentic chocolate and features mostly sweet…
Read MoreStorefront Cinema (Oct 7th to 12th, 2021)
Come join us for a fun socially distanced event for all ages! What? The Storefront Cinema is a week-long project of short videos that will be shown in various stations along Stony Plain Road. The event will be using the windows of vacant spaces as areas to project silent one-minute films looped every 30 minutes.…
Read MoreSeptember 30th – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation September 30th, 2021 is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.…
Read MoreSPR: Emerge Artist – CJ Harrison
Tell us more about the piece you will be submitting to SPR:Emerge. Hares and Seasons is a piece that utilizes a medium called cut paper. Stencils made with computer graphics were used to cut colored construction paper which was then assembled with glue. The design of the piece is intended to look angular and modern. What makes you passionate about art?Art…
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