The Anchor Weekly – The Chestermere Lake News

There was lots of buzz at the Facilities and Amenities Strategic Planning Open House held at the Rec Center on Monday April 22. The team of the FAP was very pleased with the response from over 30% of the town’s population and what is clear is that our town is in need and want of new recreation facilities as well as improvement to the existing Rec Center Complex. At the top of the wish list was an aquatic center that would incorporate a leisure pool, hot tub, lane swimming, shallow children’s area as well as a spray park. Up next [...]

CHESTERMERE – Mayor Patricia Matthews spoke at the Chestermere Chamber Of Commerce Breakfast Thursday February 28th to a small assembly of 34 business owners in Chestermere and spoke of some of the reasons why Chestermere is a good place to do business. In the 2012 Town Survey the residents expressed that one of their desires was to have more local shopping and restaurants; this in turn would encourage money to stay within the town. So the big question is what is the incentive for businesses to set up shop in Chestermere? The Town has been proactive in this area with [...]

In addition to evaluating the quality of life and levels of satisfaction with Town services, the 2012 Community Survey had a specific focus on recreation. The responses to the recreation questions are critical to helping the Town plan for future recreation facilities and amenities. “The survey feedback helps us plan our future investments so they deliver what our residents want and need,” said Mayor Patricia Matthews. “We are grateful to all those who responded and provided their views.” When asked what would improve the quality of life in Chestermere, additional recreational facilities were the second highest need identified (following more [...]

January 4, 2013 – As the new year begins, the 2012 Survey results are continuing to have an impact as the Town plans for the coming year. Survey respondents explained that while they are pleased with many Town services and amenities, they also identified a number of changes that would improve the quality of life in Chestermere. The top items included more shopping, family programs and recreation facilities. “Council strives to incorporate those things that our community wants and needs into our three year strategic plans,” said Mayor Patricia Matthews. “The survey results help us target those plans. We need [...]

Chestermere is a dynamic community that has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade. As we continue to grow, we need to have a clear plan for major projects so our town can successfully prepare for the future. Throughout the month of September, a total of 1,486 Chestermere households accepted the invitation to “Have Your Say” about future plans by completing the 2012 Community Survey. The survey results were presented at the December 3rd Council meeting. Following the presentation, Mayor Patricia Matthews said, “Chestermere is such a wonderful community and it’s really inspiring to see the number of households that [...]

On November 19, 2012 Council passed a preliminary 2013 budget for Chestermere. The budget includes an approximate 3.5% increase to residential taxes. This means that a home assessed at $400,000 will pay approximately $5.73 a month more in municipal taxes in 2013 (please note that this does not include school taxes and taxes imposed by other jurisdictions). The 3.5% increase will allow programs like snow plowing, community events, fire response, and other services to continue operating at the same high standards despite pressure on resources from additional new homes, roads, and parks. In addition to maintaining current levels of service, [...]

CHESTERMERE – There are many commuters who take the daily drive into the city and then head right back home to Chestermere, all to do it again the following day. Many of the activities outside of the working hours for you and your kids can also take you right back into the city. As you drive past some areas you may be in wonder as to how fast the town seems to be ever expanding its boundaries; its footprint changing from week to week. Chestermere, according to Stats Canada, is the fastest growing community in Alberta and continues to attract [...]

CHESTERMERE – Every year the Urban Beautification Committee plants trees in September or October to recognize those children born to families living within the Town of Chestermere. This year the 2012 Birth Forest Planting took place on National Tree Day, September 26th at Westmere Park on Marina Drive just east towards the lake. Eleven trees were added to the 15 trees that were planted in the park the year before. This is the 7th year that the Birth Forest program has been running. The Town of Chestermere’s Parks Department, in conjunction with the Urban Beautification Committee, has created the Birth [...]

It’s your Chestermere. Have your say. …about community safety Safety is the foundation on which community quality of life is built. Without it, people can’t experience a high quality of life, no matter how beautifully a community is built or how many amenities a community has. The 2012 Chestermere Town Survey, now open, asks residents about their feelings of safety in the community, as one of the measures of community quality of life. Residents are also being given the opportunity to say what they think the policing priorities should be during the next three years, information that will be used [...]

CHESTERMERE – The Chestermere Community Services are hosting a BIKE SMART Program for kids aged 4 to 12 on July 28th at the Chestermere Town Hall parking lot. This is a 1 day program from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM put on by The Calgary Safety Council. Sign up is limited to just 25 kids – and the cost is a mere $15 for the first child and $10 for each sibling. Each child must bring his/her own bike and helmet. Call Angela to register at 403-207-7079.