The second annual Chestermere Music Fest brought out more than 3,000 visitors to celebrate local...
Local News
Alberta RCMP focusing on new drivers traffic safety
The Alberta RCMP is sharing safety tips for new drivers this summer. “Motorists with a learner’s...
RVS preparing students for first bus ride
Rocky View Schools (RVS) is preparing students for their first school bus ride this upcoming school...
Strathmore RCMP Investigate Arson at Local School
August 9, 2022 Strathmore, Alta. – With the assistance of the public through tips received after...
Fire Advisory Declared for East Rocky View County
Due to current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a FIRE ADVISORY for...
New parking options available for beach users
The City of Chestermere has permitted additional parking for beach users. This year, alternative...
City News
Council passes community standards bylaw
Chestermere City Council is addressing summer-type issues by passing the Community Standards Bylaw...
Council acknowledges library board’s future funding request
Chestermere City Council has agreed to review a request from the Chestermere Public Library Board...
Off-leash dog parks project postponed
The city has received positive community feedback about the off-leash dog parks project. City...
Provincial/Federal News
Provincial investment to support early childhood development
The provincial and federal government is investing $5.2 million to support early childhood brain...
Alberta government reviewing a provincial policing service
The provincial government is giving Albertans the opportunity to learn what the future of policing...
Expanding mental health support in schools
The provincial government is investing $87 million into mental health and pediatric rehabilitation...
Columnists
Marilyn King
How Much is that Doggy in the Window?
This was a song by Patti Page that went to #1 in the US in 1953.The song was...
Nick Jeffrey
33 And Me
In the carefree pre-pandemic era, I would visit friends on the west coast a few...
Preston Pouteaux
Stretching Out Summer in the Neighbourhood
August is summer prime-time. We try to get in our BBQ’s, our time at the lake...
Calgary, AB – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has launched a contestencouraging Albertans to “Beef Up” their Summer. The contest invites beef...
The third annual Walk to Breathe is changing to a province-wide virtual walk this September. Edmonton’s Chris Sadleir has walked more than 840km...
Calgary Yacht Club in Chestermere Sailors off to the Races!
Photo Credits Brianna Brand (group) and Steve McBride (29er on water) Since teaming up in the 29er...
It’s a bumpy ride for women trying to get back to work post-Covid
The onslaught of COVID-19 in March 2020 led to one of the most dramatic economic shutdowns in...
5 ways to banish boredom at work
Employees who are watching the clock and counting the hours until lunch or quitting time may be experiencing boredom at work. According to Forbes magazine and...
Lakeside Greens Golf Course Preservation Society presents history of local golf course
The Lakeside Greens Golf Course Preservation Society presented the history of the golf course to...
Podcasts on CFTR – The Rogue
- Workout with Alanna Episode 16 August 2, 2022Alanna Rogers talks all about working out in extreme heat, and how to build your home gym. ...
- Workout with Alanna Episode 15 July 26, 2022You want to be a personal trainer? Part two....
- Workout with Alanna Episode 14 July 19, 2022So you want to be a personal trainer?...
- Workout with Alanna Episode 13 July 12, 2022Alanna Rogers answers FAQ's and talks about gym etiquette....
