Spread Holiday Cheer with Stony Plain’s Toys for Tickets Program

Stony Plain, AB

The holiday season is around the corner, and Stony Plain is once again pleased to offer the Toys for Tickets program to spread the joy of giving. Bylaw tickets issued between November 12 and 29 and marked with a Toys for Tickets sticker are eligible for the program, allowing residents to bring donations of toys or gift cards to Town Hall in place of their fines. Donations will be accepted through December 13 and will go directly to the Stony Plain Kinsmen Club’s Christmas Hampers. In the spirit of giving, the program is open to everyone in the community who would like to donate toys and help make a difference!

“The Toys for Tickets program truly reflects the heart of our community, giving us all a way to come together and make the holidays brighter for those who could use a little extra support. It’s a wonderful opportunity to give, and no ticket is required to participate. Each year, this initiative lights up the season for many families, and we’re excited to see that impact grow in 2024,” says Community Peace Officer Supervisor Tiffany Anderson.

The program’s guidelines and criteria remain consistent with previous years:

• Toys must be new and in the original packaging
• Toys must be suitable for children 16 years of age or younger
• Toy value must be equal to or greater than $25
• New gift cards valued at $25 or more will also be accepted
• A receipt must be included with each toy or gift card donation applying to bylaw ticket payments
• Only municipal parking tickets with a Stony Plain Bylaw tag are eligible for the program; fines issued for Emergency Access, Handicap, Commercial Vehicle, and Dangerous Goods parking violations are not eligible.

“The 2023 Kinsmen Christmas Hampers supported 710 families, impacting over 1,900 people in the Stony Plain and Parkland County area. In 2024, we expect these numbers to grow,” says Ed Berney, Chairman of the Stony Plain Kinsmen Christmas Hampers. “The generosity shown through the Toys for Tickets program has brightened Christmas for countless families in our community. Thank you for partnering with us to make the holidays special and to show these families that they are part of a caring community.”

“The Toys for Tickets program shows the spirit of generosity and community we’re so proud of in Stony Plain. Every donation brings a little extra joy to local families, reminding us of what the season is all about," adds Mayor William Choy.

Toy payments and donations can be made at Town Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM until December 13. Additional information about the Toys for Tickets program can be found on the Toys for Tickets webpage.