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Alberta’s Recovery Plan to diversify economy
By Staff Writer on July 7, 2020
Premier Jason Kenney announced on June 29 the government of Alberta is investing in the provincial, long-term strategy to build and diversify the Alberta Recovery...
Update 100: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (July 2 at 4:30 p.m.)
By Staff Writer on July 2, 2020
In total, 7,505 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. Hospitalization rates remain low with 44 people in hospital, eight of whom are in intensive care....
Update 99: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (June 30 at 6:15 p.m.)
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
In total, 7,407 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. Hospitalization rates remain low with 41 people in hospital, nine of whom are in intensive care....
Chestermere Pride Rocks celebrating Pride month in the community
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
Colourful painted rocks symbolizing pride and diversity can be found around Chestermere in celebration of pride month. Chestermere Pride Committee Member, Natasha Goddard was inspired...
Jason Kenney issues statement on Keystone XL pipeline
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
“Today’s announcement that Nisku-based contractor Michels Canada will construct the Alberta portion of the Keystone XL pipeline confirms thousands of new jobs will begin to...
Alberta expanding COVID-19 testing
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
The government of Alberta announced on June 25 that asymptomatic Albertans will be able to get tested for COVID-19 at community pharmacies. Limited community pharmacies...
Chestermere Agricultural Society purchases bucking chutes
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
The Chestermere Agricultural Society is excited for the opportunity to purchase of six bucking chutes from Lakeland College. On June 25, six bucking chutes were...
Over 14 million non-medical masks distributed at A&W, McDonald’s Canada, and Tim Hortons
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
The first phase of the government of Alberta’s distribution of free non-medical masks ended on June 22, with more than 14 million masks being given...
Disaster funding allocated for Calgary, Airdrie and Rocky View County
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
On June 25, the government of Alberta approved a Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) for Calgary, Airdrie and Rocky View County (RVC) after a severe storm...
Addressing how negative body image prevents women from getting involved in leadership roles
By Staff Writer on June 30, 2020
The Women, Body Image, and Leadership webinar gave Chestermere residents an opportunity to discuss how body image changes the way women get involved in their...