Thursday, May 25, 2017 6392 Community Events At the May 23, 2017 council meeting, Devon Town Council voted unanimously to join the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Economic Development Entity (EMREDE). This new initiative, created by the Capital Region Board, will promote the Edmonton Metropolitan Region to the world. Devon joins twelve other municipalities in the region who have also voted to become shareholders in EMREDE including Strathcona County, Parkland County, Leduc County, Beaumont, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Morinville, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Stony Plain, Sturgeon County and Bon Accord. Gibbons is expected to vote to become a shareholder at their May 24 council meeting. “We are excited to be a part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Economic Development Entity with many of the other municipalities in our region,” said Mayor Lindop. “Our Council recognizes that this is our chance to work together with our regional partners and create more interest and more opportunities to attract business to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.” The deadline for early adopters to join EMREDE was May 24. The next step for the organization is a shareholders organizational meeting on June 8, 2017. For more information, please visit the Capital Region Board website. -30- For more information contact: Justin Janke Communications Coordinator Town of Devon P: 780-987-8302 E: JJanke@devon.ca Share Print
15Aug Medicine Teachings with Chantelle Gray of Muskwa Medicine 8/15/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join Chantelle Gray of Muskwa Medicine for a welcoming, hands-on Indigenous medicine teaching.
16Aug Wild Mushroom Expo 8/16/2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Discover the fascinating world of wild mushrooms at the Alberta Mycological Society's annual Wild Mushroom Expo! Explore hundreds of fresh, locally collected mushrooms on display, learn to identify edible, poisonous and medicinal species, and...
20Aug Outdoor Guided Walking 8/20/2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join us for weekly walks every Thursday through our amazing trails in Devon, open to all ages and dogs on leash welcome. All walks begin at 10 a.m. with the location changing weekly.
20Aug Devon Historical Society — Thursday Museum Hours 8/20/2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Devon Historical Society welcomes visitors to stop by the 1949 Building every Thursday evening from 4–8 p.m.
20Aug Your Neighbourhood Market - Artisan Market 8/20/2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shop local at the Artisan Market! Find handcrafted items, homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh bread, jams, crafts, and more from talented local vendors.