Local founders of the Unpacked Podcast, Evan Dewald and Tara Linsley are opening the conversation...
Local News
Calgary Yacht Club in Chestermere
Since teaming up in the 29er sailboat (a double handed single trapeze skiff) at the end of 2020, Chaz (Charles) Peddlesden and Nic (Nicholas) Dixon have been...
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians reminded to be vigilant on roadways
The Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to be vigilant when on roads this...
Camp Chestermere excited to welcome summer campers
Camp Chestermere is excited to offer day and overnight summer camps beginning in July. Overnight...
Camp Chestermere celebrates reopening with Family Fun Fair
Camp Chestermere is continuing to give families an opportunity to spend time together with the two...
Albertans encouraged to partake in 9 PM routine
The RCMP is encouraging Albertans to participate in the 9 PM routine to ensure their properties...
City News
Council tables land use redesignation bylaw
Chestermere City Council tabled the Rainbow Road proposed land use redesignation bylaw until July...
Council receives community update report
The City of Chestermere’s Chief of Staff Kim Wallace presented a community update to council during...
City workers vote to unionize
City of Chestermere workers have joined the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). CUPE Alberta...
Provincial/Federal News
The Province lifts remaining COVID health restrictions
The province is taking the final step in easing public health measures. Based on PCR test...
Increasing mental health support for rural Alberta
The provincial government is expanding mental health services in rural Alberta. The provincial...
AHS issues water quality advisory for Chestermere Lake
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for the public to not swim in...
Columnists

Preston Pouteaux
The Unexpected Joys of Learning Together
Every week in your community there are groups of people who gather together to...

Nick Jeffrey
Dreamy Martini
National Martini Day has just recently passed us by, taking place on June 19...

Karen McKee
Seeking Life Balance.
“Have regular hours for both work and play, make each day both useful and...
Comment/Letters to the Editor
Premier Kenney announced March 28th that his government will ask the federal government to not continue with the Climate Action Incentive Program Carbon tax come April 1. As usual he talked about what it’s going to cost Albertans now and nothing about the rebates...
Recently, there have been allegations that we, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, and Councillor Dean, voted against a motion to...
If you’ve had to drive your kids to hockey, go grocery shopping or commute to work, you’ve likely cursed every time you saw the price at the pump...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder affects millions of people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that a 2016 survey of...
Every career has its ups and downs. Successful professionals often credit certain moments in their careers as catalysts that ultimately drove their...
Factors to consider when vetting post-pandemic career opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic left no aspect of life as the world knew it before 2020 untouched. In the...
CROW’S FEET – Not All Storm Ponds Are Created Equal
During our many in-Chestermere birding adventures, Elaine and I took time to view the various storm...
Budget-friendly ways to update a wardrobe
An individual’s appearance can speak volumes. For many, that underscores the importance of...
Celebrate diversity in families
No two families are the same. What may be normal for one family could be quite unique to another...