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City working to create a more inclusive community
By Staff Writer on October 12, 2020
City administration is creating a Chestermere Accessibility Advisory Committee terms of reference for council to review following the Oct. 6 Regular Meeting of Council. “This...
City advising dog owners of foxtail grass in the off-leash area
By Staff Writer on October 12, 2020
The City of Chestermere is working to find the best solution to control foxtail grass in the off-leash dog area. “A big constraint that we...
Council receives update on civic centre project
By Staff Writer on October 12, 2020
Chestermere City Council received the civic centre update for information at the Oct. 6 Regular Meeting of Council. “The number of pathways to councils’ vision...
Chestermere Fire Services respond to residential fire in Rainbow Falls
By Staff Writer on October 12, 2020
On Oct. 6 at approximately 6 a.m., Chestermere Fire Services (CFS) responded to a house fire in Rainbow Falls. The CFS investigation concluded that the...
Rocky View County receives over $4 million for flood protection
By Staff Writer on October 12, 2020
Rocky View County (RVC) will receive $4,129,750 from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund to support the Cooperative Stormwater Management Initiative. The Cooperative...
Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees approve Safe Return to Class Fund spending plan
By Staff Writer on October 12, 2020
The Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees approved the spending of the $9,285,850 federal government Safe Return to Class Fund allocated to the jurisdiction...
Update 129: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m.)
By Staff Writer on October 8, 2020
There are 77 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 13 in intensive care. New voluntary public health measures are recommended for Edmonton zone. Latest...
Chestermere Minor Hockey encouraging female athletes to continue playing hockey
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
The Chestermere Minor Hockey Association is encouraging young female athletes to continue playing hockey through the first All-Girls Development Day. On Sept. 27, over 30...
Chestermere RCMP officer finds house fire while on regular patrol
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
A Chestermere RCMP officer spotted a residential fire on Sept. 28, while on regular patrol at approximately 2 a.m. Upon arrival on the property, a...
Camp Chestermere continuing to be a gift to community
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
Camp Chestermere is preparing for fall rental opportunities following a successful summer despite challenges that COVID-19 brought. Camp Chestermere shut down on March 13 and...