Local News

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...
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...
Orange Shirt Day receiving an overwhelming amount of support from residents
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
Over 70 Chestermere residents attended Orange Shirt Day at Camp Chestermere on Sept. 30. “It went very well, even better than expected, and we had...
$2.1 million to be invested in COVID-19 research
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
Seven Alberta-based researchers will receive $2.1 million in funding for innovative technology projects to help fight COVID-19. Experts from Alberta Innovates, Alberta Health, and Alberta...
City holds Retirement Living Campus district public hearing
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
Chestermere City Council held a public hearing regarding the Amendment to the Municipal Development Plan, the Southeast Chestermere Area Structure Plan (ASP), Kinniburgh North Outline...
City holds Retirement Living Campus district public hearing
By Staff Writer on October 5, 2020
Chestermere City Council held a public hearing regarding the Amendment to the Municipal Development Plan, the Southeast Chestermere Area Structure Plan (ASP), Kinniburgh North Outline...
Chestermere Community Garden flourishing
By Steve King on September 28, 2020
For Chestermere resident and avid gardener, Devonna Nagy, offering her property to be used as one of the Community Garden sites was an easy decision....
Chestermere Historical Foundation presents the history of Chestermere Hall
By Staff Writer on September 28, 2020
Residents gathered to learn the history of the Chestermere Hall on Sept. 15 presented by the Chestermere Historical Foundation. “It went quite well. The Mayor...