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Advancing equality in STEM fields
By Staff Writer on September 28, 2020
The government of Alberta is introducing the Women in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) Award Program to encourage women to achieve their career goals. Each...
Chestermere youth to appear in Provincial Court following bear spray incident
By Staff Writer on September 28, 2020
On Sept. 13, at approximately 5:41 p.m., Chestermere RCMP responded to an altercation between two groups in the Lakeview area. One group consisted of youths,...
Update 126: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m.)
By Staff Writer on September 28, 2020
Alberta has now tested more than one million people for COVID-19. Of the 63 people in hospital due to COVID-19, 15 are in intensive care...
Update 125: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Sept. 24, 5 p.m.)
By Staff Writer on September 24, 2020
Currently, 58 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, 14 of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity. Almost 12,800 tests have...
Lake Ridge Rocket Derby bringing community together
By Staff Writer on September 21, 2020
The Lake Ridge Community Church first rocket derby brought families together for the afternoon spent launching rockets into the sky on Sept. 19. Due to...
Creating jobs through improving provincial parks
By Staff Writer on September 21, 2020
Premier Jason Kenney announced on Sept. 15 in Fish Creek Provincial Park, that the government of Alberta is investing $43 million to improve provincial park...
CRCA offering increased facility rental opportunities this fall
By Staff Writer on September 21, 2020
The Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) is preparing for fall recreational opportunities while keeping users’ safety as a top priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “We...
Chestermere Public Library now open for in-person browsing
By Staff Writer on September 21, 2020
On Sept. 8, the Chestermere Public Library opened to the public, with new COVID-19 protocols. “There were people who had tears in their eyes. We...
Orange Shirt Day opening the floor for community discussions
By Staff Writer on September 21, 2020
Chestermere Coffee & Culture in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chestermere is inviting the community to join them at Camp Chestermere to participate in...
Update 124: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Sept. 21, 5:15 p.m.)
By Staff Writer on September 21, 2020
Currently, 51 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, nine of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity. Almost 35,000 tests have...