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Stony Plain

Kinsmen

Our Mission & Vision

The Stony Plain Kinsmen exist to serve the community’s greatest needs by bringing people together, raising support, and building opportunities for those who need it most. We believe that when the community knows what we’re doing, they can participate more fully - volunteer, attend events, donate - and see the impact firsthand.

Volunteers helping with the Farmers' Days BBQ
A Kin member helping with Kin KINDness days
Kin members representing the Christmas Hamper program
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A photo of the Stony Plain Kinsmen

Who We Are

Since 1979, the local members of the Kinsmen Club of Stony Plain have worked tirelessly to strengthen and support citizens across Parkland County. Through hands-on service, fundraising, and volunteerism, we aim to make Stony Plain and surrounding areas a better place to live, work, and grow.

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We meet regularly on the first and third Wednesday of each month and our members are everyday citizens who care deeply about the welfare of our neighbours.

 

You’ll often see us in our red shirts at community events, helping behind the scenes, or organizing projects large and small.

Our History & Legacy

We’re proud of our roots. Though our local chapter has been active since 1979, our story is tied into a national legacy.

  • 100 Years of KIN Canada
    In 2020, Canada’s Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs celebrated their centennial. To honour this milestone, local governments flew the centennial flag, and community events highlighted a century of service, volunteerism, and generosity. 
     

  • Local Traditions & Projects
    Over the decades, we’ve been involved in major projects—from building park infrastructure, donating facility equipment, to organizing local events and upgrades at the exhibition grounds (chutes, corrals, bleachers, and more).

    In more recent years, we committed to a Legacy Project: contributing $100,000 toward the Kinsmen Interpretive Centre at the Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum and helping expand the local food bank.
     

  • Annual Christmas Hampers
    One of our most recognizable and long-running efforts is our Christmas Hamper program. In partnership with the Parkland Food Bank, each holiday season we support families in need by providing food, gift cards, and gifts to children in our region. In 2024 alone, we assisted 759 families across Stony Plain and West Parkland, positively impacting over 2,000 residents.

Community Impact

At the Stony Plain Kinsmen, we believe in hands-on service and spreading kindness in tangible ways across our community. Over the years, we’ve undertaken many projects large and small - from building public infrastructure to supporting families in need.

 

Below are just a few examples of how we’ve made a difference:

  • Christmas Hampers Program
    One of our annual cornerstones is the Christmas Hampers initiative. Working in partnership with the Parkland Food Bank, we support families in need by distributing food, gift cards, and children’s presents. In 2024, we assisted 759 families across Stony Plain and West Parkland, impacting over 2,000 residents.
     

  • Legacy Contributions
    We committed $100,000 toward the Kinsmen Interpretive Centre at the Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum, and have been active in upgrading local public facilities - everything from chutes, corrals, and bleachers, to park and museum infrastructure.
     

  • National Day of KINdness
    On Kin Kindness Day, the Stony Plain Kinsmen took part in 42 hours of community service as part of Kin Canada’s National Day of KINdness.
     

    Highlights included:

    1. Distributing roses to parents and mini-muffins to tots at a Parent–Tot Skate. 

    2. Visiting Westview Health Centre’s cafeteria, where we paid for beverages and connected with staff, patients, and visitors (147 drinks covered). 

    3. Providing paid transportation and cookies for clients of Stony Plain’s Automated Transit System; giving gift cards to transit drivers and office staff. 

    4. Giving out $25 gift cards to local shoppers at Co-op, Freson Bros, and Red Apple; and $10 Tim’s gift cards to customers at three Tim Hortons sites. 

    5. Engaging local business partners to support the initiative, reinforcing how service and community spirit go hand in hand. 
       

  • Community Event Support & Volunteerism
     

  • Providing Grants & Bursaries

Kin KINdness stickers

Why Support the Kinsmen?

  • You’ll make a difference in people’s lives close to home.

  • You’ll be connected to a local team of committed volunteers and partners.

  • You’ll become part of a legacy - a national network of Kinsmen & Kinettes doing good across Canada.

  • You’ll see the impact of your involvement, whether through events, projects, or giving.

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