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TOWN OF STONY PLAIN, ALBERTA Timeless sTrengTh. legendary beauTy. Mira Timber Frame was established as a family busi- ness in 1998. We design traditional timber frame struc- tures using old-world craftsmanship with new-world technology. We are committed to quality detailed workmanship and responsible resources management in every proj- ect. We have the experience and expertise to bring your timber frame dreams to reality. In addition to owners Trudy and Julian’s years of expertise we have a design department that includes an engineer, architect and architectural technicians, a shop crew comprised of journeyperson & appren- tice carpenters and in-house trained timber framers all managed by some amazing admin staff. Together we take your plans and physically turn them into the beautiful structures you see. Timber framing is a method of building, which has been used for centuries. It involves the use of large structural timbers held together with elaborate wood- en joinery without the use of nails. The timber frame is then enclosed with energy efficient custom manu- factured SIP panels leaving the beauty of the exposed timbers on the interior. Today, Mira Timber Frame is housed in a 16,000 sq ft facility located in Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada where we design, manufacture and install timber frames that are sent to all areas of Western Canada, Northwest USA and Hawaii. Our clients appreciate the traditional craftsmanship of natural timbers, high vaulted ceilings, large windows, open loft spaces and unique timber stair structures. Mira Timber Frame has the experience and experts to make your timber frame dreams a reality. We are the Mira Timber Frame team dedicated to bringing you the best. www.miratimberframe.com railway tracks and 16A was completed several years ago; the remaining portion to the south is still in the works.” Lack of public transportation is a real concern for this growing community. In the past year, Stony Plain has partnered with neighbouring municipalities –Parkland County and the City of Spruce Grove – to discuss public transit services and devise a framework for a single-service delivery model. Dibble adds, “We just finished a Parks Open Space Master Plan, and The Rotary Park Master Plan has started. It’s a major entry park with a stunning fountain, skating - a regional park in many ways and we’re investing a lot of money in that. Residents are also asking for a munici- pal cemetery, we don’t currently have one, but we’re working on it. Along with an urban forest- ry strategy. Other recent developments include: Railway Plaza just completed with a local developer; Genesis of the Lakes commercial complex com- pleted on the town’s south side, with Sorrenti- no’s restaurant as a highlight; two large apart- ment buildings finished in the south business park. On tap: a proposed seniors’ mixed-use facility, and potential for a Tim Hortons site. A target sector study done in 2015, identi- fied key strengths and opportunities for busi- ness development growth. First identified was support services to the energy and extraction sector. Otto says, “We are adjacent to major