Posts by Justin Keats
SPR’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!
See what Stony Plain Road has to offer with our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! Whether you’re a hobbyist, a foodie, a project maker, health conscious, or a style and beauty guru, there is something for everyone along Stony Plain Road! Check out our themed shopping ideas for friends and family, shop local, and feel good…
Read MoreEl Corazon: The Heart of Something Great
IMPORTING CULTURAL FLAVOURS Hifa speaks with passion when describing the genesis of El Corazon. She and business partner Percy founded 10 Hospitality Group, with the goal of opening 10 unique dining locations across Edmonton by 2027. El Corazon is the first. Meaning “The Heart”, it’s Latin theme offers energy, vibrancy, and an escape from the…
Read MoreConstruction Update: 129th – 156th Street
Marigold Infrastructure Partners has provided an update of the scope of work for several key areas and intersections. Read on for a summary of construction work planned between 129th Street and 156th Street. Remember, you can sign up for email updates with Marigold Infrastructure Partners! Stony Plain Road Bridge Work will continue over the…
Read MoreONE STOP BIKER SHOP: FROM HEAD TO TOE!
ONE SHOP, ONE STOP! Walking in to One Stop Biker Shop, you quickly recognize the scale of the location and the light that the numerous custom-built skylights peppered throughout the building bring in. This bright and inviting store is not only your biker headquarters for gear, but also cowboy and western wear, leading in brands…
Read MoreCozy, Independent, Real: Cafe Rista
From Waiter to Owner “In 2010 I was tired of being a waiter,” says Simon at Cafe Rista. “My wife and I both had the opportunity to go it alone – we happened to find a good spot underserved for something like a cafe. We also knew the owner of the location, which helped alert…
Read MoreRitualistics: Honouring the Human Body and Experience
Keeping it real Since 1998, Noni has been at the helm of Ritualistics. “I personally try to honour the human body and experience, treating it as a temple”, says Noni. “Many tattoo and piercing shops (and their customers) are focused on price and time, getting people in and out. I strive to inform and educate…
Read MoreFor The Love of Art: The Gilded Rabbit
Passing Into The Right Hands Marian Switzer started at The Gilded Rabbit Art and Framing when it was “Colours Art and Framing” in 2005. When the owners retired in 2018, they asked if she was interested in buying the business that she knew so well. This did not come without some challenges: The same year…
Read MoreChocolate, Coffee, Art: Ch.Cafeteria
Everything Came Together For Nadia and her husband Vincent, Ch. Cafeteria just seemed to fall into place. Having worked with chocolate for years in her home country of Mexico, they wanted to share the specific brands and sources of chocolate they had found, finding coffee the perfect pairing. Upon coming to Edmonton, Nadia noticed the…
Read MoreMacKinnon Ravine Pedestrian Bridge Update
Construction has begun on the replacement MacKinnon Ravine Pedestrian Bridge, located across from 148 Street, connecting Stony Plain Road to Summit Drive. The bridge is a great resource that connects our neighbourhood directly to Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley Trail system. The bridge has been closed since late 2021, and demolition occurred in early 2022. The…
Read MoreSPRBA Seeking Board Director Volunteers for 2024
Stony Plain Road Business Association (SPRBA) is seeking new Board Directors for the upcoming year (term starts in January 2024). Stony Plain Road Business Association was established in 2005 and focuses on the beautification and marketing of the area. We work to develop and coordinate marketing, promotions, special events, street beautification, safety and security, and…
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