Chestermere News & Local Stories

Water restrictions begin as regional pipeline connection proceeds

Chestermere households asked to conserve for approximately four weeks during Bearspaw feeder main work By Stephen Jeffrey

Education

Provincial grant to support Chestermere school equipment upgrades

Friends of Chestermere Lake Middle School Society receives more than $25,000 for improvements By Stephen Jeffrey

Booze

Stout Season

Submitted by Dr Nick Jeffrey

Business

BBB Alert: Credit card fraud hits Alberta businesses

Submitted by BBB Alberta and East Kootenay

Tech Culture

A Little Patience Goes a Long Way

Helping seniors get comfortable with the devices in their lives By Stephen Jeffrey

Letters/Comment/Opinion

Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos

Although the themes are the same, meaning dealing with spirits, the concepts and purposes behind them are completely opposite Submitted by James Jeffrey

Seniors

There’s plenty to like about being a senior

Experience, connection and the freedom to keep learning give later life its own rewards By Stephen Jeffrey

Birding with the Cassidys

Signs of the Coming Winter

Submitted by Don and Elaine Cassidy

Mattamy Homes plans 153-acre community near Chestermere

Belvedere acquisition adds a southeast Calgary project alongside a separate development with Truman in Chestermere By Stephen Jeffrey

Government Prov&Fed

Smith sets pro-Canada requirement for UCP board hopefuls

Premier says election candidates will also need to support Alberta remaining in Confederation By Stephen Jeffrey

From the Legislature

Submitted by MLA Chantelle de Jonge

Rocky View joins inland ports alliance

Prairie Economic Gateway partners seek stronger trade connections as regional project advances through planning By Stephen Jeffrey Photo Rockyview County

Business

Chestermere business licence changes begin Jan. 1

Qualifying home businesses will receive fee waivers, while eligible operators can request longer licences By Stephen Jeffrey Photo: Stock Illustration

Food bank combines everyday help with holiday support

Grocery programs, Christmas hampers and sponsorship opportunities offer ways to receive assistance or give back By Stephen Jeffrey

Lifestyle

markets bring holiday shopping close to home

Chestermere dates begin Nov. 6, with more markets planned in Langdon, Strathmore and Calgary By Stephen Jeffrey

Unchanged clocks bring darker mornings

Permanent Alberta Time keeps afternoon light later, while residents adjust devices and schedules By Stephen Jeffrey

Government Prov&Fed

De Jonge highlights investment in Neighbouring Lyalta’s recreation

Provincial grant adds to regional improvements supported by the Chestermere-Strathmore MLA By Stephen Jeffrey Photo: MLA Chantelle de Jonge Facebook Page

Government Prov&Fed

Chestermere-Strathmore backs Alberta’s place in Canada

Local voters also support immigration proposals and constitutional changes in provincial referendum By Stephen Jeffrey