Chestermere News & Local Stories

Birding with the Cassidys

Growing Up Local Younger

Submitted by Don and Elaine Cassidy

Government Prov&Fed

Building Partnerships, Opening Markets and Protecting Alberta’s Waters

From cross-border trade and interprovincial sales to invasive species prevention and a $168,000 Lyalta water-system upgrade, Alberta’s government highlights a …

Letters/Comment/Opinion

What about that Data Centre

Submitted by Don Cassidy

Business

Chestermere Chamber Launches New Website and ChamberPerks App

Submitted by Chestermere Chamber of Commerce

Raven’s Nest Farm Named Rocky View’s 2026 Master Farm Family

Indoor growing operation recognized for innovation, community involvement and a new approach to year-round local food By Stephen Jeffrey Photo compliments of …

Education

Rocky View Schools Receives $3 Million for Classroom Complexity

Additional provincial funding will expand support teams from elementary grades into junior and senior high classrooms By Stephen Jeffrey

Chestermere Lake Levels Recover Following Precautionary Canal Shutdown

City says upstream oil spill did not reach Chestermere Lake as Western Irrigation District resumes normal water flow By Stephen Jeffrey

City Government

Acreage Land-Use Changes Head to Public Hearing

Council will consider eliminating the Transitional Rural Residential district and moving three remaining properties into Chestermere’s newer Country Residentia…

Crime and Policing News

Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit charge male in 2020 Chestermere homicide – update

submitted by Alberta RCMP Media Group

Booze

Old Before Their Time

by Dr. Nick Jeffrey

Birding with the Cassidys

When Those Older, Meet Those

By Don and Eline Cassidy

Government Prov&Fed

Building Alberta’s Future While Strengthening Community Supports

Chantelle de Jong

Seniors

Protecting a Senior’s Voice: Financial Elder Abuse and Estate Planning

Compiled By Stephen Jeffrey

Arts

Stage West’s Beehive delivers music, memories and plenty of buzz

Energetic celebration of the women of 1960s music connects generations through timeless songs By Spencer McDonald

Public hearings are where community decisions begin

Staying informed and speaking up helps residents shape the future of Chestermere By Stephen Jeffrey

Langdon Days brings three days of summer celebration to the hamlet

Parade, children’s festival, fireworks and car show draw families from across the region By Stephen Jeffrey Photo Compliments of Langdon Community Association…

City Government

City of Chestermere warns public bins are not a shortcut for household garbage

Residents are being directed to curbside carts, the Eco Centre and approved disposal facilities By Stephen Jeffrey