Chestermere News & Local Stories

What Chestermere residents can now put in their blue recycling carts

The expanded collection list took effect October 1 and includes glass containers, foam and flexible packaging.

16 Oct 2026

Booze

Alberta Bourbon

Submitted by Dr. Nick Jeffrey

Birding with the Cassidys

Canada's Cormorant Conundrum

Submitted by Don and Elaine Cassidy

Crime and Policing News

Online safety tips for youth

ALBERTA RCMP

Alberta Proposes Steep Fines to Combat Illegal Dumping

New legislation could bring fines of up to $1 million as the region continues to confront roadside waste and costly cleanups. By Stephen Jeffrey

Health and Wellness

Is it time for your mammogram?

Screen Test is coming to Langdon October 29 to 31, 2026

Education

Dawson’s Landing school moves closer to opening

New Kindergarten–Grade 9 school expected to add 905 spaces as Chestermere responds to growing enrolment By Stephen Jeffrey

Government Prov&Fed

Strong communities

Submitted by MLA Chantelle deJonge

12 Oct 2026

Crime and Policing News

RCMP Seek Public Assistance Locating Missing Chestermere Woman

Submitted by RCMP

09 Oct 2026

Letters/Comment/Opinion

When did the media become the enemy?

By Stephen Jeffrey for Newspaper Week

Letters/Comment/Opinion

Understanding the immigration questions

Submitted by Doctor Vamini Selvanandan

City Government

Rocky View, Chestermere explore expanded fire response agreement

Proposal could add eight firefighters to Chestermere service while extending automatic response into neighbouring county communities By Stephen Jeffrey

Booze

Pumpkin Pints

Submitted by Dr. Nick Jeffrey

Birding with the Cassidys

Munks on the Run

Submitted by Dan and Elaine Cassidy

Government Prov&Fed

A Milestone in Alberta's Energy Future

Submitted by MLA Chantelle de Jong

Letters/Comment/Opinion

FEED THE NEED CHESTERMERE FOOD BANK

by Diana Bright

City Government

Fire safety takes centre stage at Chestermere open house

Fire Prevention Week event puts lithium-ion battery safety and family education in the spotlight By Stephen Jeffrey

Chestermere Lake drawdown begins Oct. 13

Residents urged to remove boats and belongings before annual lowering of lake level By Stephen Jeffrey

BET99 tournament raises $55,000 for Lakeside Golf Club

Former NHL players join golfers and sponsors to support improvements at Chestermere’s course By Stephen Jeffrey Photo City of Chestermere