Chestermere Anchor May 15 2023

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Alberta Votes 2023

Wild Rose Carnival to stop in Chestermere

City staffers are working through the logistics of the event.

By Emily Rogers

City council and administration are working to bring the Wild Rose Carnival to Chestermere next month.

City of Chestermere Events Manager Nancy Huneault told councillors during the May 2 meeting that she is working through the logistics with organizers to bring the Wild Rose Carnival to Chestermere from June 16 to June 18.

“The mayor has been talking with the organizers, I’ve had a brief discussion with them,” Huneault said. “We are now working through the processes and the logistics.”

She explained John Peake Park will need to be closed from June 12 until

June 18, to bring in equipment, set up, and take down.

“We’ll be having conversations with roads and parks, about the logistics. I’ve reached out to the organizer, we went through the list of logistics, insurance, all of the requirements for waste management, security, and building permits,” Huneault said. “We will be following up with more meetings to ensure everything is going to work.”

The carnival will include food, games, rides, and a firework show.

“We invite you to enjoy the summer in the park, and mark your calendar for the event,” Huneault said.

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The City of Chestermere is working to bring the Wild Rose Carnival to Chestermere in June.

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Alberta Votes 2023

East Lake students win big at Calgary Youth Science Fair

By Emily Rogers

East Lake School took top honours at the Calgary Youth Science Fair. This year, 11 East Lake students entered nine projects into the science fair, winning five gold medals, one silver medal, four bronze medals, one honourable mention medal, and cash prizes.

East Lake Grade 6 teacher, Christina Van den Eynden also won the CCSPE Elementary School Aggregate Award for being the top-scoring school on projects out of all the schools.

Students spent two days at the Olympic Oval and were judged by people working in different fields of science. On the second day, students were awarded medals based on how well they did during the judging rounds the day before.

“At the Calgary Youth Science Fair, you could feel the energy, it was a combination of excitement and anticipation. Students were nervous yet excited,” Van den Eynden said. She added, “I was over the moon with excitement when we found out the results of the fair. I was overwhelmed with emotion as we far exceeded my expectations. I was so incredibly proud of all of our students and their achievements.”

Students were inspired to create projects on bacteria, how to keep drinks from getting cold too quickly, the best popcorn-popping time, and

what the best psi for a soccer ball is.

“Mannat and Ayah’s inspiration for their project was Ayah loves bacteria and how it grows, and her partner Mannat wants to be an orthodontist and so they wanted to pick a project that covered both aspects,” Van den Eynden explained.

Ayah and Mannat were awarded the CYSF Bharadwaj Life Sciences Award for Outstanding Project, the University of Calgary Haskane Business Hunter Center Elementary Award for Consumer Science, and the Alberta Teachers Association Award Elementary Award.

Ashley chose to test stain removers after she kept seeing her peers with stained clothes at school.

“She saw what a big issue this was and wondered if she could see what the best stain remover would be and how stain removers work,” Van den Eynden said.

Anshveer won the CYSF Directors Award for Outstanding Project for testing what material blocks Wi-Fi.

Hockey players Nolan and Jawad wanted to see how the flex of a hockey stick affected their shots.

Aiden wanted to solve his dad’s problem of his drink cooling down too quickly. Sarah was tired of eating burnt popcorn, so she wanted to

determine what the best popping time was. George wondered what the best psi for a soccer ball is, and how it affected the distance the ball travels, Jiya wondered what the best diaper brand is with two new babies in her family, while Mahnaz wanted to test different dyes on synthetic hair.

Van den Eynden explained that it’s important for students to participate in science fairs because it gives students an opportunity to investigate real-world problems.

“Science fairs provide a platform for students to explore the scientific method and meet all students where they are in school,” Van den Eynden said. “Those that want an extra challenge can push themselves and those that find school challenging can pick a project that also meets their academic ability.”

Van den Eynden is hopeful students took away a love of learning from the science fair, and that the experience ignites a passion for science.

“Many of the students have sent me emails and come up to me in person thanking me for the best weekend of their lives and for all the memories they were able to make,” Van den

said. “They were incredibly excited to show their classmates their

“I was so incredibly proud of all of our students and their achievements.”

Eynden

medals and awards.”

East Lake students’ projects investigated how to keep drinks from getting cold too quickly, the best popcorn-popping time, the best psi for a soccer ball, and the best diaper.

Photo/Christina Van den Eynden

East Lake students spent two days at the Olympic Oval for the Calgary Youth Science Fair and were judged by people working in different fields of science, and awarded medals based on how well they did during the rounds of judging.

Photo/Christina Van den Eynden

East Lake won big at the Calgary Youth Science Fair, with 11 students entering nine projects into the science fair, winning five gold medals, one silver medal, four bronze medals, one honourable mention medal, and cash prizes.

Photo/Christina Van den Eynden

Alberta Votes 2023

Provincial election candidate nominations close

More than 300 candidates are running.

By Emily Rogers

Candidate nominations have closed for the 2023 provincial election.

“Returning officers have just finalized their review and acceptance of nomination papers that were received before the 2 p.m., deadline,” said Glen Resler, Chief Electoral Officer. “The final candidate list is now available on the Elections Alberta website.”

There are 14 registered political parties and 349 nominated candidates, a government of Alberta press release said.

Visit https://www.elections.ab.ca/currentelection-information/candidates/, for the full list of registered candidates.

Albertans can vote in person on May 29 at their assigned voting place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., or in advance between May 23 and May 27 at an

advance voting location.

Special ballot voting is available at Election Alberta head office in Edmonton, the voters’ local returning office, or by mail for Albertans who are unable to vote in advance or on election day, due to a physical disability, absence from the electoral division, being an election officer, living in a remote area, or being displaced by an emergency or disaster, the release said.

Albertans receiving support from treatment centres, hospitals, supportive living, long-term care facilities, shelters and community support centres can vote at a mobile voting station if available. More information on voting options and where to vote is available at https://www.elections.ab.ca/ current-election-information/where-do-i-vote/.

‘Bridge Banners Installed—Historical Theme’

Jen Peddlesden, President Chestermere Historical Foundation

This project fulfills the mandate of CHF to use its fundraising to bring the history of Chestermere to life; incorporating our past into the present. For the stories behind the images on this set of banners, please go to the CHF webpage under Banner Project. https://chestermerehistoricalfoundation.org/ banner-project

On the afternoon of Tuesday June 6th CHF will be part of 2023 Senior’s Week with a FREE presentation on the ‘History of Place Names in Chestermere’ (exact time TBA) at the Whitecappers 50+ Centre. As part of Historic Calgary Week, on the afternoon of August 1st launch tours around the lake with guides describing historic sites will be brought back by popular demand. Registration for these launch tours opens in June on this webpage https:// chinookhistory.ca/historic-calgary-week

Follow CHF on Facebook @Chestermerehistorical or Twitter @ChestermereF

The Chestermere Historical Foundation has worked with the City of Chestermere to produce six new historically themed bridge banners for Chestermere Boulevard. Thanks to the work of Alison Ciupa from the Parks Department, and Trent deGoesbriand the banners were designed by a CHF committee then printed and installed May 1st by SignCraft Digital.

Strathmore RCMP execute search warrant finding drugs, cash, and guns

Two Strathmore residents were arrested and will appear in provincial court.

By Emily Rogers

The Strathmore RCMP seized drugs, cash, and guns from a Strathmore residence. On April 27 at approximately 3:51 p.m., Strathmore General Investigation Section (GIS) members with assistance from Strathmore General Duty members and Drumheller GIS arrested two Strathmore residents in a parking lot in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.

At approximately 4:35 p.m., Strathmore GIS executed a search warrant on the suspect’s home, an RCMP press release said.

With assistance from the Southern Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, the residence was cleared.

The home and the occupant’s vehicle were searched, yielding approximately $8,000 in cash, suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl, suspected methamphetamine, and two semiautomatic .22 caliber handguns.

Both suspects were taken to the Strathmore Detachment. A 22-year-old resident of Strathmore was released to appear in provincial court to face three counts of trafficking a controlled substance.

David Vanderlaan, 49, of Strathmore was held for a bail hearing and charged with 20 offences including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm without a license, possession of a prohibited firearm contrary to a prohibition order, careless handling of a prohibited firearm, failure to comply to a condition of a probation order, and failure to comply with a condition of a release order.

Vanderlaan was remanded into custody to appear in provincial court later.

At the time of the arrest, Vanderlaan was on release for another matter in Calgary on six drug charges and two firearms offences. He was also bound by a probation order resulting from

convictions on drug, weapons, and conditions offences, the release said.

“The results of this investigation are a culmination of the dedicated efforts of our Detachment members to keep our community safe from the harms of the illicit drug trade. I’d like to pass along my thanks to the community for their support and assistance in this investigation which helped lead to the arrests and seizures made in this investigation,” Strathmore RCMP Staff Sergeant Mark Wielgosz said.

To report criminal activity in your neighbourhood, including trafficking of drugs, contact the Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips. com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Strathmore RCMP investigating motorcycle fatality

The driver and passenger were Strathmore residents.

The Strathmore RCMP is investigating a motorcycle fatality Sunday morning.

On May 7, at approximately 2:54 a.m., the Strathmore RCMP received a report of a motorcycle collision with a fire hydrant in a residential area, an RCMP media release said. When RCMP arrived with EMS, it was

determined that the 32-year-old male driver and 30-year-old female passenger, both Strathmore residents, were deceased.

An RCMP Collision Reconstructionist attended the scene and RCMP is continuing the investigation.

The Strathmore RCMP executed a search warrant finding drugs, cash, and guns from a Strathmore residence.

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Canadian Music Scene

Multi-Platinum, Two-Time JUNO Award Winning

Bassist for The Strumbellas, Darryl James, Announces Sophomore EP Under Solo IndieRock Alias, Close Kicks

As the bassist in two time JUNO-award winning band The Strumbellas, Darryl James is no stranger to the power of collaborating with multiple musicians. Spending over a decade with the chart-topping Canadian Indie-Rock outfit, James is an original band member who serves as both a musician and co-writer in the group. In 2021, James launched his solo musical endeavour under the name Close Kicks, created as a separate artistic entity where he could explore and develop his own original music as both writer and producer. His brand new EP “Colours” marks the first time he was dedicated to exploring the craft of writing, producing, and mixing his music independently from the ground up. James adds the final touches to his music by inviting local artists to record the instrumentation, adding a unique take on an otherwise completely solo project. With wideranging musical depth that oscillates between Alternative-Folk and Indie-Rock, Close Kicks sound encompasses the vintage feel of analog recordings with a modern edge, behind lyrics that cleverly traverse socially focused themes of mental health, community activism, and vulnerability.

From multi-platinum and gold certified singles, global tours, and playing some of the most coveted festivals and TV shows in the world including Bonaroo, Governor’s Ball, Jimmy Kimmel, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Darryl James has achieved major career successes in what can be considered a short tenure in music. As a former arboriculturist working in turf management, James began his musical career at the age of 30 having never previously played bass, proving that it is truly never too late to start. Following the successes of The Strumbellas, James pushed beyond his comfort zone and began to collaborate with world renowned artists including Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra) and Erika Nuri Tayler (Fantasia - When I See You) while educating himself in musical production, self-recording, and mixing. “I’ve learned that no matter the obstacle, if you’re willing to put in the work and you believe in yourself, anything is possible.” His debut EP as Close Kicks, “Dreamers”, celebrates James’ dedication to his continuous growth as an artist, love of collaboration, and his artistic endeavours beyond music, incorporating his love for photography and film. Reaching close to one million streams across platforms and prominently featured on broadcasts ranging

from the MLB, to Toronto Blue Jays, and NHLAA, Close Kicks’ debut project was a resounding success, marking the first time James created and released music on his own.

With his sophomore EP as Close Kicks titled “Colours”, James dives deeper into his creativity than ever before, delivering a project that once again unites all areas of his artistry. Written, performed, recorded, and mixed by James, the artist collaborated with local musicians from his hometown on each of the five tracks, providing them with the framework of how he wanted each song to sound and inviting them to add their own flare to each part. From creating the EP and single covers from photos he took himself to filming video content on his own, “Colours” marks a new chapter for James, where he began to trust his solo artistic instincts more than ever before. Starting the project in 2022 while also embarking on a journey of sobriety, James paused the recording process to begin to care for his mother who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Calling her his biggest supporter who always encouraged him to pursue music, James continued to work on the project throughout her illness, and was able to share the songs she encouraged him to complete with her before her recent and untimely passing.

Close Kicks sophomore EP, “Colours”, features vibrant soundscapes, expressive lyrics, and the powerful result of following your heart. Opening with lead single “Never Going To Give This Up”, a retro Indie-Rock track about standing up for what one believes in, James calls upon his experience as an active member of his community in Lindsay, ON. Drawing inspiration for the song from wanting to make an impactful contribution to society for his children and for future generations, James calls “Never Going To Give This Up” his protest song, sharing “I want to stress that being active within our communities can leave a lasting, positive impact for generations to come”. With an engaging melody and unforgettable chorus, the Indie-Rock track features a prominent, striking electric guitar and driving drumbeat.

“Somewhere Lost” and “You’ll Find Me” both focus on mental struggles and the processing of complex emotions. Marking a notable departure from his musical comfort zone, “Somewhere Lost” is a slow-tempo, vulnerable, and melancholy piano ballad with comforting

harmonies and James’ distinctly longing, echofilled vocal performance. Released as the first single off of the project, the song has been prominently featured on numerous playlists across Amazon and Apple Music. “Colours” also features Folk-tinged “Long Way From Home”, a lonely yet hopeful mid-tempo track, featuring delightfully intricate instrumentation creatively juxtaposed against sorrow-filled lyrics, along with “Running Wild”, an Alternative-Rock track about the realization of a need to change.

Refreshingly honest and bursting with radiant sound, “Colours’’ definitively marks what creativity can look like when an artist chooses to trust their creative instincts. As a student of his craft, Darryl James ventures into multiple areas of new territory with Close Kicks second ever release, becoming the sole song creator, storyteller, and artistic director of a project all his own. Showcasing an exciting realm of creative possibilities for the artist, the release of “Colours’’ also celebrates over seven months of sobriety for James, and is what he attributes to helping complete the project during one of the most challenging times of his life. Brimming with artistic dexterity, vivid musical textures, and unbound vulnerability, “Colours” delivers a thrilling world of creativity from a musician who is finally learning to embrace what can happen when he trusts himself. Most importantly, his mom will always be his biggest fan.

“Colours” will be available everywhere on May 5 2023.

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Welcome to Rainbow Falls Dental!

Family Dentist Chestermere

Rainbow Falls Dental is excited to introduce their brand new state of the art Dental practice to the town of Chestermere and surrounding area. Our dynamic team will strive to ensure you are comfortable and confident with the complete oral health care you are receiving and will continue to receive.

You’ll always leave a lasting impression with a bright and confident smile. At Rainbow Falls Dental, we want to help you claim and maintain a strong healthy smile to enjoy for your entire life.

Rainbow Falls Dental is a full-service clinic providing everything from routine check-ups & cleanings for your children, to the complex cosmetic and restorative dentistry sometimes needed.

Our team understands that there is often a sense of uneasiness and anxiety associated with dental visits. We strive to put these emotions at ease by creating a positive and relaxing experience. It is very important to establish a great foundation of trust with each and every patient and take the time to accommodate to the specific needs of the individual. Our entire team is dedicate to providing you with a comfortable, pleasant, and friendly experience.

We offer dental services for families and individuals of all ages. We are Unit 214 100 Rainbow Road, Chestermere, AB. We are right beside the No Frills.

Call Rainbow Falls Dental to set up an appointment!

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Are Green Energy Wind Turbines & Birds In Conflict?

Wind power has been seized upon as a solution to eliminate fossil fuel use for generating electricity. If you have travelled to the Lethbridge – Pincher Creek region of Alberta, a newer type of farm, a wind farm is there to greet you. A new wind farm proposal byTransalta, named “Riplinger” to be built in Cardston County, has residents concerned. The project would cover 14,000 acres of private land. Additionally the construction of new transmission lines in the MD of Pincher Creek, are also a worry. Area citizens, Brian Merry and Angela Tabak would like to know what protections migratory birds, wildlife and ecologically sensitive zones will be included in this proposal. Trumpeter Swans are known to nest in the Cardston area. The question is: “Just what is the impact of wind farms on bird populations?”

In 2013 Avian Conservation and Ecology published a Canadian research study (Zimmerling, J. R., A. C. Pomeroy, M. V. d’Entremont, and C. M. Francis ) with the intent to estimate bird mortality due to collisions and direct habitat loss associated with wind turbine developments. When the research was carried out, 43 wind farms were searched for bird carcasses. On average 8.2 birds were killed per turbine per year with a range from 0 to 26.9 birds. In 2011 there were 2955 wind turbines in Canada, leading to an estimated 23,300 bird deaths. In the same study, habitat loss based on 32 wind farms, was on average 1.23 hectares per turbine, totalling 3635 hectares across Canada. Using published estimates of nest density, this could be habitat for 5700 nests of all species. 2020 data from Natural Resources Canada collected counts 6698 wind turbines in Canada, with 900 located in Alberta. Using the 2013 study average of 8.2 deaths per turbine, just under 55,000 birds would die from wind turbine collisions. What about transmission lines?

To connect wind turbines to the power grid significant transmission line systems will have to be built. To connect with major markets, the length of these transmission lines will increase bird death risks. Based on a 2014 study completed by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, in Canada, between 10 and 41 million birds are killed by transmission line collisions. World wide such lines are estimated to kill more than 1 billion birds annually. As global electrification demands increase, dangers for birds increase.

A 2013 study found about 80% of the dead birds are passerines, essentially songbirds. Raptors that hunt by day are a major worry as they are more vulnerable to collisions. Specific species found most often were Horned Larks, Golden-Crowned Kinglets, Red-Eyed Vireos, Starlings, Tree Swallows, Red-Tailed Hawks, Ring-Billed Gulls, Mourning Doves, Mallards, Purple Martins, the Canada Warbler and the Chimney Swift.

Globally, birds populations have declined by 3 billion in 50 years. In our attempts to stop climate change by using wind based systems are we really helping perserve planet life or putting nature at further risk?

On The Campaign Trail

Chantelle de Jonge advocating for a strong and free Alberta

UCP candidate Chantelle de Jonge’s campaign is focused on health care, education, and economic growth.

By Emily Rogers

Chestermere-Strathmore United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate Chantelle de Jonge is determined to protect Alberta’s motto, “Strong and free.”

De Jonge explained that she was inspired to join politics to protect Alberta, preserve strength and freedom, and build on the values that the province was built on.

“I believe there’s only one outcome in this upcoming election that does result in a strong and free Alberta, and that’s with the UCP,” de Jonge said. “This is the most important election in Alberta’s history. The UCP wants to keep Alberta moving forward, by growing and diversifying our economy, which means jobs and prosperity for the communities in our riding.

De Jonge noted the UCP is protecting services such as health care, education, and values including affordability.

To advocate for the issues within the riding, de Jonge is prepared to be a strong voice at the table for constituents with active and accessible representation.

In her campaign, de Jonge is advocating for health care, education, economic growth, policing, and investment.

“The UCP must be re-elected for us to move forward to ensure the folks in the riding succeed,” de Jonge said. “The UCP has brought forward so much excellent policy during the campaign, our record over the past has been excellent, and that’s the policy that keeps Alberta moving forward on issues.”

The UCP is advocating for policing in the province that addresses community-specific issues, with initiatives such as deploying sheriffs to support police, mandating body-worn cameras, establishing community safety plans, and encouraging collaboration between police and civilians.

“The UCP is taking bold action to support law and order, and make

communities safer,” de Jonge said. She added, if re-elected, the UCP will continue to work to grow the economy.

“Our economy is booming, Alberta is leading the country in economic growth, and all of the forecasts are showing that these trends are only going to continue,” de Jonge said. “It’s the UCP that did that, and the UCP needs to remain in government in order to build on that.”

De Jonge is advocating reducing corporate tax, encouraging more business in the province, ensuring health care, more schools, and inflation management for Albertans.

“Affordability is so important to Albertans, our inflation relief plan is working right now, this province has the lowest inflation in the country,” de Jonge said. “We’ve got our economy back on track.”

De Jonge noted that because health care is important to Albertans, the UCP is working to improve the health care system.

“Our health is so important to Albertans, the UCP isn’t kicking the can down the road on health care,” de Jonge said. “We’re making the changes the system needs to improve.”

De Jonge is now seeking the Chestermere-Strathmore constituents’ support to continue the work being done to improve health care, education, and economic growth.

“We need to re-elect the UCP to ensure this province continues to be the economic engine of this country,” de Jonge said. “That’s what keeps Albertans working, that’s what keeps Albertans prosperous and keeps Alberta that beacon of opportunity that it is.”

Enterprising Women Contest

Chestermere Radio (CFTR the Rogue) is running a contest for female owned/managed business in our listening area from the Bow to the Badlands where the winner will receive $2500 of advertising across our platforms of our website, digital news magazine, and radio.

Anyone from the public can nominate the business. Please include the Business Name, community , and the reason you are nominating them and we will place the nominations daily on our Facebook page. Feel free to nominate yourself!

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The contest runs from May 1st until June 13th. The winner will be announced on the Laid Back on the Lake show Wednesday June 14th at 2:00 PM mountain time. Nominations will be put into a (virtual) hat until June 13th and the one winner will be drawn at random to get $2500 of advertising in our digital magazine, website, and radio products. There is no cash redemption value for this contest.

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On The Campaign Trail

Raj Jessel advocating for a better Alberta

NDP candidate Raj Jessel’s campaign is focused on health care, education, childcare, and policing.

By Emily Rogers

Chestermere-Strathmore New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Raj Jessel is ready to listen to constituents and help to resolve their issues.

Jessel has been an active member of the riding, listening to residents, and working to mitigate their issues, and wanted to take it to the political level.

“I decided to run for Chestermere-Strathmore because I want to listen to people and resolve their issues in Chestermere-Strathmore the constituency,” Jessel said. “This is my home and I know all the issues within the constituency. I’m listening every day.”

In his campaign, he is focused on investing in health care with a focus on ambulance services, and education giving students a chance to obtain a higher education.

“For our students and young people, it’s so expensive to have a higher education, if the system stays like this how will people get a higher education? I’m stepping in to fix these problems. This is the time,” Jessel said. “The NDP is working for Albertans, and for the future of Alberta.”

Jessel noted the key issues in the constituency include infrastructure, health care, education, childcare, and policing.

He explained that infrastructure needs to be fixed, communities need more family doctors and ambulance services, teachers need resources, and the provincial government needs to keep RCMP services.

He added, the NDP will invest in renewable energy, other than oil and gas, and he is hopeful more investment will come to the ChestermereStrathmore area.

“This is a very important election. I’m asking people to think before they vote, and to vote for health care, education, and for a better Alberta,” Jessel said. “The NDP will work for Albertans, invest in health care, education, childcare, and put a cap on insurance fees and utilities.”

Alberta declares state of emergency

The declaration gives the provincial government more power in responding to extreme situations.

By Emily Rogers

The government of Alberta declared a provincial state of emergency in response to wildfires burning throughout the province.

“I asked officials to prepare all options and recommendations for the government’s response, and after reviewing the province’s current situation and response options, we’ve declared a provincial state of emergency, to protect the safety, health and welfare of Albertans,” Premier Danielle Smith said. “This is not a step that we took lightly, but it’s one that will allow the quickest, and most effective response.”

By declaring a state of emergency, the provincial government has a higher level of intergovernmental coordination, access to emergency funds, and the ability to mobilize support to work with municipalities, organizations, and businesses to support evacuated residents, a government of Alberta press release said.

“Under the emergency management act, the declaration gives the government greater powers to respond to extreme situations,” Smith said. The Emergency Management Cabinet Committee is meeting regularly to respond to the current wildfire situation across the province and has decision-making abilities to deal with the emergency situation.

The committee includes Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services, Alberta Skilled Trades and Professions, Alberta Infrastructure, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Health, Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism, Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, Alberta Indigenous Relations, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and Alberta Energy. “Emergency responders are working around the clock to keep people safe and reduce the threat to homes and infrastructure,” the release said. Department officials are expected to provide daily technical briefings as the wildfire situation continues to evolve.

The most up-to-date evacuation information is available at alberta. ca/emergency, Alberta Emergency Alert or by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, which immediately pushes all alerts out to subscribers.

Albertans seeking information or support can call 310-4455.

Anyone who has been evacuated due to wildfires is asked to register at local reception centres or at https://emergencyregistration.alberta.ca/

Rocky View Schools celebrating Class of 2023

Chestermere High School students will graduate on June 24.

By Emily Rogers

Rocky View Schools (RVS) is celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2023 throughout May and June with graduation ceremonies.

“Graduation is a significant milestone, as it marks the end of one chapter of a student’s life and the start of a new path, wherever it may take them,” said Superintendent of Schools, Greg Luterbach. “We are excited to celebrate with our Grade 12 students and we wish them continued success as they look toward their futures. Congratulations to every RVS graduate.”

In RVS there are more than 1,900 Grade 12 students who will graduate this school year, an RVS press release said.

The Chestermere High School will celebrate graduating students on June 24 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith declared a provincial state of emergency in response to wildfires burning throughout the province.

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Rocky View Schools is celebrating the achievements of the Chestermere High School’s Class of 2023 on June 24.

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On The Campaign Trail

Terry Nicholls ready for a change in ChestermereStrathmore constituency

Independent candidate Terry Nicholls is focused on supporting community growth, supporting schools and teachers, and changing the health care model.

By Emily Rogers

Chestermere-Strathmore independent candidate Terry Nicholls is asking constituents to consider a change for the riding.

“It has been a rough four years for everyone and now we, the people, have a chance to consider change,” Nicholls said. “A change in how we vote for political parties, a chance to choose a strong advocate for equal rights, and a chance to end ideology-driven politics.”

Nicholls is advocating to upgrade roadways to accommodate growing communities.

“Langdon is a rapidly growing community and the main route in and out of this community also needs to grow,” Nicholls said. A light rail transit line between Strathmore and Calgary is also on his radar.

“Not only does this make sense from an environmental perspective as it can take thousands of cars off the road, but this project will also save the commuter money and a quicker and safer method of commuting than the drive,” he added. “Additional benefits will be growth of the communities along the line.”

In addition to updating roadways, Nicholls is prepared to advocate for support of community emergency social services, to ensure constituents know what to do in an emergency situation.

“Alberta ESS is a good system staffed by great Albertans who will be there when life gets real,” Nicholls said.

He explained that the Chestermere-Strathmore constituency needs funding to register residents, launch awareness campaigns, recruit volunteers, and pay for resources.

“My goal is to get more funding to get everyone set up, so if we do get the call to evacuate, we know what to do,” Nicholls said.

He noted, boosting funding caps or grants from general revenues could help get communities back on track after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I will work hard to get the funding for facility maintenance, wages, and equipment upgrades for our hamlets and villages,” Nicholls said.

General revenues could also be used to support schools and teachers, and increase resources and supplies, Nicholls explained.

“The whole funding model has to change, from property taxes to general revenue. That’s the first thing I’d push for,” Nicholls said. “We don’t have enough schools and teachers, we don’t have enough support for the teachers, we don’t have enough supplies for the students, and that has to change. I believe general funding is the answer to boosting that change into reality.”

Ultimately, Nicholls wants to see schools turned into charter schools, where schools can identify as a charity, raise funds, and recruit sponsors. To address health care concerns, Nicholls is pushing for a trial program allowing paramedics and nurses in rural communities to run small clinics and provide immediate diagnoses for minor concerns.

Lastly, Nicholls is advocating for a central police command system, where residents are treated fairly.

“There are solutions if you have the courage to end your support of these political parties that have created the problems that we all face,” Nicholls said.

Older Adults Coalition of Chestermere (OACC)

May 2023

monthly calendar and newsletter OR you can stop by and pick copies up at their location on the south end of the Rec. Centre at 201B Chestermere Drive. Remember their Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 30th for anyone interested in joining their board or attending.

The Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society continue to provide assistance to clients in need. Whether it be basic needs or domestic violence issues, they are there to help residents in any way they can. They can be reached on their crisis line 24/7 at 403-775-CWCS (2927). They are also looking for volunteers to help on the crisis line and with grant writing. Unfortunately, there is a need for this service in our community and it is important for residents to know help is available.

The Chestermere Food Bank has a few events coming up that need your support. On May 19th they are planning a Fill the Fire Truck event at No Frills. Keep an eye out for the specific details and a list of needs will be available to people to use. As always, any and all support of the Food Bank is welcome. There is some great programming going on at the Chestermere Public Library. Chestermere Community Support Resource Fair is there on May 25th. It’s an opportunity to learn about a variety of free community supports that are available. It runs from 10am – 12pm so be sure to stop by.

Older Adults’ Coalition of Chestermere (OACC)

If April showers (of rain or snow) bring May flowers – what else does May bring? Well of course there will be buds on the trees and maybe even no more snow if we are lucky and if we are very lucky it will be a May that feels like summer. That would be fantastic especially for those who are hoping to go camping over the May long weekend. Lately it has been so nice to see people out and about and even having picnics in the park. We have a pretty City and we all need to get out and about and enjoy the fresh air and welcomed sunshine.

Spoiler alert, our resident Anchor Article Author is currently away so you have a substitute this month. So, please enjoy this article and be kind to the newbie.

OACC News & Community Events

Highlights of our April 2023 meeting included three (3) new members and a visit from Sgt. Sukh Randhawa from the Chestermere RCMP and Paul Siller, Executive Director from Rocky View Bus – “Transportation for Community Needs”.

OACC is continuing to try and fill the Vice-Chair position on our Board. An enticing Volunteer Ad has been posted on many Facebook pages. Your commitment would be to work with the Coalition members in meeting the needs identified by the members and so far 2023 has been a very exciting year. As a stakeholder you must reside or work within the geographical boundaries of Chestermere and surrounding areas. The Vice Chair role works closely with the two Co-Chairs and Secretary to organize and coordinate all projects and meetings. It is a two-year term. If you are interested, please contact Joanne, Shannon, or Betty (see contact information below).

Some updates from around the community and our Not-for-Profit partners….. Check out the Whitecappers website at http://whitecappers.ca/ for their

If you missed the ‘HORSES AND MULES IN WWI’ presentation on April 18th at the Whitecappers Association and you are a history buff, you may want to know more about the historical programs and upcoming events that the Chestermere Historical Foundation are hosting, check out their website at www.chestermerehistoricalfoundation.org.

Did you know that the Chestermere Community Support Services (CSS) has a program that supports individuals and families to meet their daily needs? The Community Access Program or CAP supports Chestermere residents in accessing multiple, subsidized resources. While there are some eligibility requirements, the program helps you access subsidies to various programs throughout the City. To apply, you must provide proof of Chestermere residency, ID for each household member and proof of income. For more information, reach out to CSS at 403-207-7079 or email them at cssinfo@ chestermere.ca.

It is a great time of year to have some neighbour or family fun time. The City of Chestermere has a Block Party based program designed to build connection and community. So, gather your neighbours or family and have a cook off or BBQ with the help of the City. Each kit includes cookware, dishes, utensils and recipe books to use, along with a gift card to help purchase some of the ingredients. Check it out by contacting Craig at 403-7050 ext. 7094 or email him at cmcleod@chestermere.ca. It’s a great way to have some fun!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Senior’s Week. A SAVE THE DATE NOTICE WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY. In Chestermere Seniors’ Week will be celebrated from Monday, June 5th through to Saturday, June 10th. There is a planning group of non-profit organizations working with the City to build a Calendar of Events for the week. We are now in the home stretch and have planned to have something scheduled every day to celebrate the Older Adults in our community. As things get firmed up, watch our article and listen to our segment on The Rogue radio station for more details!

Chestermere Senior Services & South Asian Seniors Social Outreach is having meeting groups at Lakeshore Manor. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Kiran Randhawa at 403-472-1490 or kiranran786@gmail.com. There is a men’s group as well as a women’s group.

All are welcome!

Finally, a reminder about the Chestermere Conversation Café. As previously mentioned, this group is intended to support caregivers and family members of those working with Dementia or memory loss. Regardless of where you or your family member is in the dementia journey, it is a casual conversation setting offering peer support. Family members and dementia patients are welcome to join in. Future meetings will be held on the 4th Monday of every month from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Lakeshore Manor (200 Marina Drive, Chestermere). NOTE: The next meeting will be on Monday, May 29th due to the long weekend. Remember you can contact Don at 403-473-1564 or check out the link for more information: https:// dementianetworkcalgary.ca/event/ new-chestermere-conversation-cafein-person/

News & Views on Health for May and June 2023

Welcome Spring and Summer like Warmth!

CRPCN is offering its free courses online on various health related topics around Nutrition, Exercise, Mental Wellness and Health and Wellness. Please access through crpcn.ca

From our Clinical side: The Clinic’s are busy and Walk-ins are available

at most clinics with your own Providers. The new Family Medical Clinic in Kinninburgh is also taking new patients and Walk-in’s including Saturday’s from 2-5pm. Some of you may know our nurse Kim GordonKrushell has moved on to new endeavours within the healthcare field and we will surely miss her around our clinics for sure, however we wish her all the best in her new role.

From our Community side: So much happening in our bustling community. Stay tuned to the City page, and the Anchor for all the activities and events.

- CRPCN will be involved at Seniors Week with two presentations on Green Sleeves and Elder Abuse Awareness on June 8th at 1:00pm.

- Love to see you out at our Conversation Café’s on the 4th Monday afternoon of each month from 2-4pm. This is a wonderful support group for caregivers of dementia clients. Next one is May 29th due to the May long weekend.

- Did you know you can drop in or go online to manage all things Chestermere Library? There are so many great activities happening at our Library, right on the waterfront.

- Stay healthy with the Vegetable hut for fresh produce over by Jessica’s Restaurant. As well the Market will start again on Wednesdays at 3:30-7PM in the Recreation Centre parking lot. They

are still looking for Vendors if you know anyone interested have them email: lakers19@efirehose.net

- If you have questions about health and wellness or need support around prevention and illness please feel free to reach out to Leslie.racz@CRPCN.ca That’s it for us.

Join the Older Adults’ Coalition of Chestermere

Are you an older adult? Do you live or work in Chestermere or the immediate surrounding area? Do you want to engage and/or volunteer in the community with similar residents? Do you have family that fits this demographic that you care for or have living in Chestermere? Did you know that as a business or organization that has an interest in providing services or programs for our older adults you are more than welcome to be a member of OACC? We welcome adult children of older adults, caregivers, educators, agencies, service organizations, funders, community partners and the community at large. The common goal is to work for the betterment of older adults in our community.

Please join us at our next monthly meeting (at which time we will have a Guest Speaker – Donelda Laing, Elder Abuse Case Manager for the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network). We continue to meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

OACC – Upcoming Meeting Date

– Wednesday, May 17 at 1:30PM – 3:30PM Lakeshore Manor (200 Marina Drive, Chestermere). While walk-ins are welcome to our meetings, RSVPs are appreciated. Please email Joanne jumpmaster2@ shaw.ca or Betty illingw8@telus. net or Shannon shannon.fetterly@ lakeshoremanor.ca

The OACC welcomes community

businesses, organizations, and service providers to join our meetings as a guest speaker. If you are interested, please reach out to Joanne, Betty, or Shannon.

RESOURCES

The Chestermere Older Adults’ Resource Handbooks (2023) are available at the Older Adults’ Coalition of Chestermere meetings. They are also available at the Chestermere Library, Whitecappers Association, Lakeshore Manor, and Synergy as well as medical offices and pharmacies throughout the City. Please pick yours up or take one for a neighbour. You can also access these Handbooks by contacting the City of Chestermere at 403-207- 7079 Resource-Handbook-2023

Lakeshore Manor also provides a wide variety of resources and information for Older Adults within our community. They can be contacted at 587-349-7444 or online at https://lakeshoremanor.ca

Chestermere Community Services

The City of Chestermere website also has some great resources for older adults and seniors programming, events, and information! https://www. chestermere.ca/658/Programs-forSeniors

Community Support Services 403207-7079 Text option. 403-826-2611 CSS offers programs and services to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Chestermere. They provide free and confidential services related to social support, information, and referrals to local resources. Email: cssinfo@chestermere.ca

Seniors Matter

Seniors’ Acting Lab aims to create original theatre that reflects what’s happening in our seniors’ community. We produce plays written by seniors, for seniors and aim to have 80% of all of our casts and crews come from the senior community.

Bill C773 is an original work by Founder and President Louise Day that examines the relationship between our aging population and recent amendments to Canada’s MAID legislation.

The Replacement is written by Calgary playwright, Clem Martini and explores senior identity after partner loss in a comedic and heartwarming way.

Tickets are $25 for students and seniors and $30 for adults and can be purchased through the Vertigo Theatre box office. The show runs Jun 8-11, 2023 at Vertigo Studio.

For inquiries, please contact seniorsactinglab@gmail.com.

Alberta writer searches for meaning behind Happy Valley in new book

Jane Marshall found a balance between humans and nature inside the Happy Valleys.

By Emily Rogers

ACanmore travel writer is sharing her findings of a quest she embarked on searching for the meaning behind the Happy Valleys on three continents, in a new anthropological memoir.

Jane Marshall has been writing for nearly two decades and was inspired to create her latest project “Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La” after learning Morocco, Alberta, and Nepal have similar mountain communities in valleys.

“They are each called Happy Valley by the local people, and I was curious to discover just what made them happy,” Marshall said.

She learned that each Happy Valley is remote, protected by mountains, home to Indigenous culture, and rare plant and animal species, and women are honoured.

“One thing that really grabbed my attention was that in each valley they named geographic locations after body parts or spiritual figures. There was an anthropomorphization of the land, and it revealed that the cultures in the valleys saw themselves as interconnected with it,” Marshall said. “They have huge respect for the earth and have lived in harmony with it for hundreds, sometimes thousands of years. I wanted to learn more about these Indigenous worldviews. Maybe their ways of thinking could have the potential to teach us how to live in a more balanced way.”

Marshall explained that although bringing the project to life was a long process, it was a beautiful process.

“I did a lot of research before, during and after travel. I went to each valley, often multiple times, to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of the places and people,” Marshall said.

The writing aspect of the project came naturally, as Marshall was so inspired by what she had learned through her travels.

“I found that if I studied, listened, connected directly with the communities, and did the

work, there wasn’t much struggle in the writing process,” Marshall said. Blackfoot Interpreter at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and Elder Conrad Little Leaf told Marshall that he could tell by her writing that not only was she on this journey, but the journey was already inside of her, and to pray that it would unfold with ease.

“Like pages of a book already written that will just open, Conrad was right,” Marshall said.

The project took an astounding six years to complete, with travel, research, and lastly, writing.

“One critical aspect was making long-lasting friendships and building trust. This project connected me with wise Tibetan Buddhist masters in the Himalayas, the Amazigh and Berber people of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and to the wisdom tradition of the Indigenous people right here in Alberta,” Marshall said.

While working on the project, being culturally respectful was vital for Marshall.

“When I attended a Sundance Ceremony on the Piikani Reserve, I wanted to be very respectful while being aware of the past atrocities Indigenous people here have and still face,” Marshall said. “I went with an open, trembling heart and found that I was accepted with kindness. As a white woman, I felt humbled that I was allowed to participate and learn.”

While collecting research Marshall undertook a grueling journey to the Nepal Happy Valley, navigating difficult mountain terrain while being self-sufficient.

She explained locals are afraid to embark on the hike, and only a few nomads have been brave enough to endure the final scramble to access the heart of Happy Valley.

“All part of the great adventure,” Marshall said. Marshall noted that she used an ancient guidebook to access the heart of Happy Valley.

“I felt like a true adventurer following the guidebook, listening to local wisdom, exploring a hidden land and

finding locations where real treasures were hidden in the 700s for the benefit of future generations like us,” Marshall said. “This forms the climax of my book, where we gain access to the heart of the Happy Valley in Nepal.”

Marshall is hopeful readers can learn more about Indigenous world views of the land, specifically the Blackfoot traditional territory. She learned from Elders and research that Indigenous populations name traditional territory after human body parts.

“We just need to look deeper than recent history. If we see this land as sacred, I hope we’ll be less willing to harvest it in an unsustainable way. Each Happy Valley has its own beautiful stories that readers can discover,” Marshall said. “We have so much to learn from our Indigenous predecessors and from Indigenous world views.” Marshall explained that National Geographic Society explorer and Anthropologist Wade Davis said it’s important to look to the ancient wisdom of cultures that lived before industrialization.

“It’s a way to save our planet, to find a balance between humans and the environment,” she said. “I hope we can learn to get into nature, realize that we are part of nature, and move forward with respect for ourselves and the land.” Marshall’s company, Karuna Mountain Adventures, is now organizing treks to the Nepal Happy Valley and connecting adventurers with the local community.

For more information on Nepal treks, visit https://www.karunamountainadventures.com/. Marshall also started a Canadian Registered Charity offering health care and kindergarten education in the Nepal Happy Valley.

For information on the charity, visit, https:// www.compassionfortsum.ca/.

For additional information on Marshall and “Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La” visit, https://www.seejanewrite.ca/ searching-for-happy-valley.

Canmore travel writer Jane Marshall is sharing her findings after travelling the three Happy Valleys in Morocco, Alberta, and Nepal in new memoir “Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La.”

Photo/Jane Marshall

Through her travels and research, Jane Marshall learned that each Happy Valley in Morocco, Alberta, and Nepal is remote, protected by mountains, home to Indigenous culture, and rare plant and animal species, and women are honoured.

Photo/Jane Marshall

In her new book “Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La,” Jane Marshall details her adventure to three Happy Valleys on three continents.

Photo/Jane Marshall

Spring Programs 2023

Spring programs have begun! This sessions registration is 100% online, instructions on how to register can be found on our program guide. We have lots of brand-new programs coming to the library for this spring. Find our full program guide on our website. www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Upcoming Library Closure

We will be closed from May 20th to May 22nd for May Long Weekend. We will reopen for our regularly scheduled hours on May 23rd. Our return bin will be closed during this time.

Storytime

Storytime is back! Join us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:15AM for songs and stories. No registration is required. Join us for a special storytime on May 29th at 10:15AM to celebrate Global Parents Day!

CPAWS Outdoor Field Study

Join us for a free outdoor field study on May 13th at 1:00PM around the lake presented by CPAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society). This program is for families and children ages 8-12. Registration is required for this program.

Featured Artist

Art work created by local artist, Audrey Buschgens, will be displayed from now until the middle of June. Come on down to the library to check out Audrey’s artwork that contain brush strokes to create realism with a hint of whimsey.

BIG THANKS to the high school students in the Art Program, and Career & Technology Studies Program from Summit Trails Online School for loaning us their creations to display last week. The creativity, uniqueness, and beautiful artwork was a joy to have at the library. If you missed the exhibit here, it is being displayed at the Airdrie Public Library this week.

Novel Book Club

Join us May 18th at 6:00PM in the library to discuss Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. No registration is required, and copies are available at the library for borrowing. We will be taking a break on our Novel Book Club throughout the summer.

Graphic Novel and Manga Club

This month our teen and adult Graphic Novel and Manga Club are discussing Alternate History comics on our Discord. Any comic where there is a change of historical events is welcome to be discussed online.

Share Your Library Experience

Have you taken part in any of our library services? We are looking for feedback on the library and our programs. Let us know what you think and how we can improve. Your feedback directly impacts our services and programming so we can

continue to make the library better for everyone. Email your feedback to info@ chestermerepubliclibrary.com or drop it off in our feedback box.

Support Your Local Library

Are you aware that the library is a Registered CHARITY? This means that we depend on donations from the public to support us. We are looking for corporate or personal sponsors for our current Program Session! Any donations help and allow us to improve all our programming. Contact info@ chestermerepubliclibrary.com if you would like to donate.

Monthly Newsletter

Are you wondering what’s happening at the library? Would you like to know? Sign up for our monthly newsletter for updates on programming, Reading Programs, Featured Displays, Community Outreach, Featured Artists, and more. Sign up by visiting our website at chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Library Hours:

Monday through Thursday – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday and Saturday – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For more information about what is happening at the Library, check our website. Don’t forget to follow and like us on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Chestermere

Older Adults weekly radio chat

Tune in to our new radio chat show: 50+ Shades of Gray with Sharron where we talk about all subjects related to mature living

Starting April 13, With CFTR The Rogue, Chestermere Radio

Your Host Sharron Matthewman (The Brit)

Every Thursday at 10:00 – 11:00am

Join Sharron for an hour of lively conversations, entertaining stories, and expert advice on topics that matter to you. From health and wellness to travel and hobbies, we’ve got you covered.

Our experienced host and her guest experts will share their insights and expertise on a variety of issues affecting seniors today. We’ll also feature music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and beyond, so you can sit back and reminisce with your favourite tunes.

Whether you’re tuning in from home, on the go, or in the car, 50 + Shades of Gray is the perfect companion for your day. So mark your calendars and join Sharron for an informative and entertaining hour of radio just for you.

Text, call, or email to ask questions on everything that you need to know and want to know about healthy ageing. Guest speakers and more. Please let me know of topics of interest. Let’s keep connected, all shades of GRAY welcome.

50+ Shades of Gray , airing every Thursday at 10:30 am on Chestermere’s Best Radio. Don’t miss it!

A Real Estate Minute With Michelle Eldjarnson

Welcome to this edition of a minute with Michelle - a new buyers guide and how to get started!

Step 2..be prepared for the hidden cost on this edition of a minute with Michelle

Many people know that you have to save up for a down-payment to buy purchase a property.

But not everyone is ready for the “hidden” expenses of buying a house, although they aren’t hidden, most people just simply don’t know or aren’t informed by their agents, and sometimes aren’t aware of what the actual costs are, and how quickly they can add up.

Above and beyond the down-payment for your next purchase, you’ll also have the following expenses:

• Legal fees (roughly $1,000 to $1,500)

• GST if you’re purchasing a new home

• Appraisal Fees (typically $200-500) these are sometimes covered by your mortgage provider.

• Home Inspections ($300-$750)

step 3 of your personalized home buying process!

Creating your wish list and must have list!

This next step is simple for most buyers! As most have been dreaming about buying for quite some time.

Before you dive too deep into the home search process, it’s idea for you to create 3 lists.

1. Your must have items - These are the things you can’t live without under any circumstances

2. Nice to have items - Things you probably could live without, but if you can get them it’s a big plus!

3. Can’t live with X items - These items are your true deal-breakers or the things you just don’t want.

Whatever your choices are, note them down and give this to your Calgary Real Estate Agent. That way they know what to look for, sometimes we’ll know of, or hear about a property before it’s listed, if we know what you want, we can notify you before it’s made available to the general public.

Some other factors that you’ll want to consider when creating your lists:

Access and proximity to public transit Locations.

Parking Amenities you desire

Urban vs. Suburban

Lifestyle

Total monthly carrying costs

Types of finishes in the home

And those are some of the hidden costs you may encounter as a buyer when purchasing a home.

Stayed tuned for the next edition of a guide for a new home buyer on a minute with Michelle!

Spring home & Garden 2023

Hardy Locally Grown Trees and Shrubs

• Assiniboine Poplar – Fast growing shelterbelt tree

• Byland Green Poplar – Fast growing shelterbelt tree

• Sargent’s Poplar – Cotton less Cottonwood

• Sundancer Poplar – A fast growing narrow poplar

• Swedish Columnar Aspen 10

Feature Shrubs -available late April or early May

Cotoneaster, Lilacs, Potentilla, Spirea & more

Bare root

Cotoneaster & Spruce

Ask for a quote.

Stump Grinding

We use a stump planer mounted on a skid steer. This attachment bores the stump below the surface in a clean and safe manner.

Tips when planting shade trees

Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property. But beauty isn’t the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to homeowners. Some landscaping features, such as shade trees, save homeowners money while adding aesthetic appeal.

The U.S. Department of Energy notes that shading is the most cost-effective way to reduce solar heat gain in a home. Shading also cuts air conditioning costs, which tend to be expensive in areas with warm, humid climates. In fact, the DOE notes that wellplanned landscapes can reduce unshaded homes’ air conditioning costs by anywhere from 15 to 50 percent.

When planting shade trees, one of the first decisions homeowners will need to make is which type of tree, deciduous or evergreen, they want to plant. Deciduous trees are those that seasonally shed their leaves, while evergreens are trees that keep their leaves throughout the year. Deciduous trees can help keep homes cool in the summer by blocking sun, and those same trees can be beneficial in winter after they shed their leaves by letting the sun in and keeping homes warm. But evergreens also can be beneficial in winter by blocking wind, potentially preventing cold air from making its way into a home through cracks in walls or around windows.

When planting shade trees, techniques vary depending on which type of tree homeowners ultimately choose to plant.

Planting deciduous trees

The DOE says that deciduous trees that are between six and eight feet tall when planted will begin shading the windows of a home within a year of being planted. Depending on

the species of the plant and the home, those same deciduous trees may begin shading the roof within five to 10 years of being planted. When planting deciduous trees, homeowners should keep these tips in mind.

• Plant trees to the south of the home. When planted to the south of the home, deciduous trees can screen between 70 and 90 percent of the summer sun while still allowing residents to feel summer breezes.

• Consider sun angles. Homeowners who want to shade their homes from low afternoon sun angles should plant trees with crowns that are lower to the ground on the west side of their homes.

• Cool air before it reaches your home. Shrubs and groundcover plants can be planted to cool air before it reaches a home.

Evergreen trees

Planting evergreens to block wind is known as “windbreaking,” which lowers the wind chill near a home. Wind also can be used to cool a home in summer. But these benefits can only be realized when evergreens are strategically planted.

• Location, location, location: The DOE advises planting evergreen trees to the north and northwest of the home to stop wind. In addition, to get the most bang for your windbreaking buck, the distance between the home and windbreak should be two to five times the height of the mature tree.

• Plant trees on either side of the house. Planting trees on either side of the house will direct cooling winds toward the home in the summer.

Shade trees can help homeowners reduce their energy bills, making them valuable and attractive additions to any landscape.

The temperatures are rising, and the outside world is returning to life. Now’s the perfect time to spruce up your home before the days get too hot. Here’s a roof-to-roots rundown of home maintenance checks to get done in the springtime.

• Check your shingles. You may be tempted to wait until fall for this task, but it’s better to act now. If winter weather has compromised your roofing, the hot summer sun will only worsen any problems. Checking now can prevent more expensive repairs in the fall.

• Clean and inspect your gutters. Remove debris and check the gutters for cracks and leaks. Ensure all downspouts point away from your home’s foundation. If you don’t have gutter screens, now is an excellent time to install them.

• Give your attic a once over. Check for animal nests that may have been built during the cooler months. Look for signs of leaks and remove anything that might obstruct your vents.

• Reinforce your windows. Ensure your windows open and close readily and that all screens are in good condition. Take the opportunity to re-caulk and replace the weatherstrip to better control heat and humidity through the warmer months.

• Tune up your air conditioner. Have a professional inspect your AC unit to replace the filters, clean the coils and correct any issues. Annual servicing will ensure your AC operates at peak efficiency to minimize energy costs.

• Test the outdoor faucets. Frost may have damaged your home’s pipework over the winter. To check, turn on the water and attempt to stop the flow by putting your thumb over the opening. If you can stop the water with your thumb, you may have a leaky pipe inside your home.

• Repair damaged concrete. Cracks in your home’s foundation are a structural concern. They can also give pests access to your home’s interior. Inspect the concrete foundation, plus any outdoor steps and walkways, for heaving or breakage.

• Inspect lawn care equipment. Get your lawnmower and hedge trimmers in tiptop shape before the grass gets too high. Sharpen the blades, check the oil and inspect the batteries to make your summer lawn work a breeze.

• Tidy up your outdoor space. Check trees for breakage or stress, especially those that hang over your home and other structures. Clear away perennial foliage left over from last year and rake away mulch. Once winter’s over, store your firewood at least 60 centimetres away from your home and 45 centimetres off the ground.

Too much to tackle on your own? Hire the experts in your area to take on your home maintenance to-do list so you can enjoy the warm weather.

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April 21 – June 25, 2023

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970’s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy & Daralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.

Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

Canadian Music Scene

Canadian Singer-Songwriter Rachel Hickey Releases Spellbinding Introspective AlternativeFolk Single, “High”

With commanding lyrics and radiant vocals, Canadian artist Rachel Hickey delivers her spellbinding take on Folk-Rock with stunning creativity and captivating ease. Effortlessly flowing across the genres of Indie, Pop, and Rock, Rachel’s reflective and riveting songwriting draws in listeners with her magnetic vulnerability and masterful vocal performance. Introspective, melancholic, and brimming with clever metaphors, Rachel’s exceptional songwriting offers listeners a glimpse into her deepest emotions, as well as their own. Her first two EP’s received critical acclaim from across the country, earning Rachel features in coveted publications including Exclaim! Magazine alongside airplay across the CBC Radio One network. With continued artistic evolution, Rachel’s latest record weaves traditional Folk with an enchanting use of atmospheric instrumentation, enveloping harmonies, and a driving groove. Citing artists including Florence Welch, Joni Mitchell, Julia Jacklin, and The War on Drugs as her musical inspirations, Rachel’s music creatively blends their influences to make a sound all her own. As she gears up to release her debut full length album titled “The Eve of St. Agnes”, heavily inspired by the world-famous poem late this summer, Rachel has just released her first single from the project, “High”, on Friday, March 24 2023.

Written and performed by Rachel herself, the artist also co-wrote the music alongside Kitchener-Waterloo artist and producer, Brandon Fehderau, who also engineered and mixed the track. The single was mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering in Toronto, ON.

About “High”:

Skillfully written and sonically grand, Rachel Hickey’s “High” is a musical journey in selfdiscovery. Initially penned as a song about high expectations, the song later revealed itself to its writer as a lyrical quest to discover who she is without outside influences. Riddled with cleverly written and often contradictory metaphors, “High” travels deep into the core of identity and personality from a self-described “recovering people-pleaser”, faced with the monumental, often-ignored question of “who am I and what do I want?”. From its delicate, acoustic opening with an airy and elegant guitar melody wrapped in Rachel’s warm, suede cloaked vocals, “High” sonically expands to a grand, atmospheric, and urgent track with a driving drum groove and enveloping harmonies. Unknowingly confronting

her fears of acceptance and worthiness - both from herself and others, the artist sings “I am the forest just before dark/Get out while you can when your vision is sharp/I am a tall evergreen/ But if you don’t like where you’re standing/Then you should just leave” as the instrumentation expands to sonically compliment the ominous feelings portrayed in the lyrics. Expertly crafted with words both poignantly self-reflective and expressively potent, Rachel Hickey’s “High” is a cathartic musical experience, both for the writer and listeners alike.

A song three years in the making, Rachel hopes that listeners will draw their own meaning from the song - relating to the music and metaphors in whichever way speaks to them most.

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Ultimately, “High” turns the mirror directly on the listener, observing and questioning their own fears and identity… Who am I? Who was I? Who will I become? - Rachel Hickey

Biography:

Rachel Hickey is a Canadian singer-songwriter who makes melancholic folk-rock songs that will swallow you up and break your guard down with her unforgettable voice.

Following her 2021 debut EP Getting By, Rachel’s sophomore 2022 EP So Long further evolves her indie/folk sound and earned her coverage in Exclaim! magazine as well as plays on CBC Radio One. Rachel’s musical style can be described as folk-focused with a blend of indie, pop, and rock music inspired by artists like Florence Welch, Joni Mitchell, Julia Jacklin, and The War on Drugs. Often focused around guitar, Hickey’s feeling-packed sound incorporates moonlight-soaked vocals, atmospheric supporting electric guitars, bass, synth and traditional drums, using storytelling and descriptive imagery to captivate listeners. Rachel is currently performing live across Ontario in support of her latest EP and is preparing for her debut full-length album, “The Eve of St. Agnes”, due out in June 2023.

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Mental Health May: LiveDifferent is helping young people feel connected

Circles program’s road team is coming to schools across the country to deliver a message of purpose and be longing to students who need mental wellness support

Elissa Grohne, Director of Marketing, LiveDifferent

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April 28, 2023

Elissa Grohne, Director of Marketing, elissa@livedifferent.com 403-829-5751

CALGARY, Alberta – LiveDifferent, a non-profit organization that focuses on inspiring young people to make positive changes in their lives, is encouraging schools and organizations to book their Circles program for the upcoming school semester.

With all the issues that youth are facing—depression, bullying, peer pressure, suicide—there tends to be a common thread: A lack of connection and purpose.

In about 70% of cases, symptoms of mental illness begin before age 18.

During this month of May (Mental Health Awareness Month), LiveDifferent invites schools to invest in their students’ well-being and host its Circles mental wellness programming.

Through in-school assemblies and peer-mentorship curriculum, the Circles Program gets to the root cause and helps youth deal with these issues in a positive way. Circles helps young people explore important values, build stronger relationships and get activated in kindness—leaving them more compassionate, resilient and hopeful.

“At LiveDifferent, we believe that young people have the power to make real positive change in our world,” says Johnny Henderson, Director of School and Community Programs.

The Circles Program is designed to give students an opportunity to explore topics such as resilience, empathy and altruism. It includes interactive activities such as group discussions and compassion projects that help students develop strong relationships with one another while learning about teamwork and empathy. The program also encourages students to take ownership of their mental health by creating action plans for managing stressors such as bullying or anxiety.

“Our goal is to help them build a sense of purpose while giving them practical ways to make a difference—our starting place is helping build meaningful and authentic peer-to-peer relationships,” says Henderson. The road team will be in the Calgary area the week of May 8th for onsite coverage. Bookings for the 2023/2024 school year are available now. Schools can book a one-hour assembly and choose to include additional breakout sessions or book an entire LiveDifferent Day. Learn more about Circles at LiveDifferent.com/circles or watch this short video to see Circles in action: https://youtu.be/gciw2-AiN8A

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Nick Jeffrey

The first day of May brought hot and sunny weather to Alberta, so I decided to perform my annual changing of the beer style, putting away the dark and malty beers of winter for the pale and refreshing beers of summer.

Unlike the past few spring seasons spent drinking solo in lockdown, this year’s summer beers were enjoyed with friends on a sundrenched patio, and they even had a couple of different Radlers, both on tap and in cans.

For those not familiar, Radler is the German term for a beer mixed 50/50 with soda or fruit juices, most commonly lemonade or grapefruit. The term was first coined by a Bavarian innkeeper in 1922, who had craftily sponsored the construction of a bicycling trail through the forest to his pub, located 12 miles outside of Munich.

Business boomed almost immediately, with thousands of cyclists descending on his pub each weekend, parched after their long ride, and very nearly drank the pub dry.

Fearing the loss of revenue from running entirely out of beer, the clever innkeeper realized he had thousands of bottles of clear lemon soda in his storerooms, which were virtually unsellable to the beer-loving Bavarians. Thinking quickly, he mixed the lemonade with beer in a 50/50 ratio, and proudly announced it as a special cyclist-friendly beer that would let them drink to their heart’s content, but not fall off their bicycles on the way home.

The beer was naturally named Radler, after the German word for cyclist, and a new style of beer was born. Popularity grew rapidly, and every German drinking establishment soon had their own version of a Radler, usually made up onsite by the bartenders as they were pouring pitchers. Today, the Radler market is dominated by an Austrian megabrewery called Stiegl, and the tallboy cans of Stiegl Radler have been a common sight on the patios of Alberta for the

last several years.

Made from half Stiegl Goldbräu and half grapefruit juice, it weighs in at a mere 2.5% ABV, and the tart citrus finish makes it particularly thirst-quenching on a hot day, especially if you happened to ride your bicycle to the pub.

As you might expect, once a new beer craze hits the market, imitators quickly jump on the bandwagon, offering their own spin on the Radler style.

The first Canadian megabrewer to produce their own Radler was Rickards (owned by Molson), in the form of their Rickards Radler, which is remarkably similar to Stiegl Radler, down to the same tallboy can and blend of grapefruit juice. As an unrepentant beer snob, I eschew most of the output of the megabreweries, and my Radler habits will be no exception.

Fortunately, there are several crafty Alberta brewers producing Radlers, including Big Rock, Trolley 5, and Citizen Brewing, all located in Calgary.

My personal favourite from Brauerie Fahr in Diamond Valley, the new municipality formed

from the merger of Black Diamond and Turner Valley, also home to the most authentic German brewery this side of Munich!

This small brewery in Diamond Valley is named for its owner, who grew up in a small German village, and moved to Alberta a dozen years ago to complete a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary.

While his schooling was originally intended to focus on industrial processing, the beer lovers of Alberta rejoiced when he decided to open a craft brewery in 2015, putting those engineering skills to good use in designing and constructing a brewery in Diamond Valley, about an hour southwest of Chestermere.

All the beers are exceptionally well-made German styles, with the Radler being no exception. I like to drink the Fahr Radler on its own, or throw caution to the wind and mix it with the Fahr Hefeweizen. Look for them at your local booze merchant or on a sunny patio near you!

Okay so I know it’s Spring but with this beautiful weather we’ve been having it’s easy to start planning for the Summer. So with this in mind we should start to think about how it may affect our dogs in a negative way.

CREEPY CRAWLIES: A few years ago, Steve attended a seminar on ticks and parasites(yuck!) put on by our vet and if you’ll excuse the idea, he was keen to spread the word. Once you get past the thought of these tiny creatures taking up residence on your pup and the sight of them and the psychological desire to scratch, the bottom line is to keep a close eye on what your dog gets into when outside. If you detect, or suspect, that your dog may have ticks, fleas or digested a dead creature that itself may be carrying harmful lavae act quickly. In Southern Alberta it is highly recommended that your dog has a course of parasite prevention in the months from May through October. There is a great deal of information to digest on these topics but, if you want/need more information on ticks, fleas, roundworm, hookworm, heartworm, tapeworm or whipworm, please contact your vet.

HEAT: Please don’t leave your dog in the car on a hot day. It seems obvious but frequently this still happens. A car parked in direct sunlight on a 20 degreeday can reach an internal 40 degrees in an hour. I genuinely believe that people do not intentionally mean to harm their dogs by leaving them in hot vehicles. It is more likely that people just do not understand what they are doing and the consequences of their actions. Rather than risk harming your dog’s health, or worse, through heat exhaustion, please leave your dog at home with access to fresh water. The same consideration should be given to when you take your dog to an event in hot weather. Take water for the dog as well as yourself. I remember a few years ago, Steve walking around John Peake Park

Paws 4 Thought (hooman)

Keeping Safe in Summer part 2

By Marilyn King

on Canada Day with a jug of water in one hand and a dog bowl in the other, asking dog owners if their dog would like a drink. A lot said no the dog was fine, only to find out when I put the dog bowl near the dog that it was in need of a drink. Not recognizing the combination of fur, exercise and hot weather had given their dog quite a thirst and, because the people were keeping themselves hydrated, they assumed their dogs were OK too.

More importantly, with major events, not all dogs enjoy being jostled by large crowds. If your dog is of a nervous disposition, or doesn’t like

hordes of people, leave him/ her at home.

PAWS: For most of the year, our dog’s paws are unaffected by the climate. However, in the summer months, please pay attention to the thermometer, particularly when walking on paved surfaces. One quick test you can try is this: place your hand (or arm) on the surface to be walked on. If you cannot keep it there for five to ten seconds, it is too hot for your dog to walk on. We all want the best for our dogs, so let’s consider the needs of our furry friends and all enjoy this Summer.

Cousin Ernie Joins the League of Rogues

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The Rogue is pleased to have Michelle Eldjarnson from Chestermere’s own Re/Max Key to our regularly scheduled programming.

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Michelle has loved music all her life and was exposed at an early age to every type of music from Jazz to Hillbilly, old fashioned country, with stops in between at classical rock and classical piano, in a variety of languages including English, French and Spanish.

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Entertainment ~ Local Theatre

With CATHY BURNESS

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Ihave been waiting for this one. I thoroughly enjoyed the original 9 to 5 movie with Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. They were a fantastic, albeit unlikely trio of heroines. As you may be aware, they have worked together on other projects and their chemistry is unmistakable. That was part of the magic along with the gags, one-liners and a spotlight on the inequality often experienced in the workplace. If only……there had been……music!!!

So here I am at 9 to 5 The Musical. I did a little research and discovered that Dolly herself composed all the music for this play. I’m not even a Country music lover, but I know that she has written some amazing music, some Country, some more mainstream. I guess here in Alberta, Country music is mainstream, but you get what I’m saying. I was curious about how the story came about and the program informed me that the original story was written by Patricia Resnick and the film was one of the top-grossing films of all time. It goes on to say that she is working on a 9 to 5 film sequel. Now that’s exciting.

On with the show. The setting is a very traditional looking office in the 1970s. We could see the familiar office desk, chair and other equipment on the stage. Before the show started, we were pleasantly surprised with a video introduction by Dolly Parton. It was a special touch and much appreciated. Within a couple of minutes, we were treated to a big song and dance number of, you guessed it, 9 to 5. The costumes were reflective of the year right down to the exercise tights and leotard. The costumes at Stage West are always exceptional and they really add another dimension to the show.

Before long we were introduced to Mr. Hart, who is the antagonist of this story. He wastes no time before saying something completely sexist and inappropriate, living up to his reputation as a ‘sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot’. I always enjoy a little good nostalgia and there are some nice tidbits in this production. One example is when a few of the secretaries are discussing the latest and greatest features of the

new typewriters. Apparently, the new ones have a special eraser ribbon, so they don’t have to use the corrective liquid anymore. Yes, I remember those days.

The musical numbers were all good, but there was a song about ‘keep on keeping on and we might just make it’. The harmonies were wonderful. These ladies can sing.

Roz is Mr. Hart’s dowdy assistant who has a bit of a thing for Mr. Hart. At one point she performed a number expressing her true feelings to the audience and she had no trouble shaking off that introverted demeanor we had seen earlier. She embraced her inner animal and had the moves to prove it. She was surrounded by dancers in red dresses, producing a beautiful fluttering of crimson. I loved this number. Elinor Holt did a great job, and all eyes were on her for the whole scene. She was hilarious, and clearly very talented.

I’m pretty sure that April Cook was channeling Dolly Parton. She was so believable as the iconic Doralee, who had been portrayed by Dolly Parton in the movie. She had the dialect, the moves and a great voice. She made us care about Doralee, especially when all the other women in the office thought she was a trollup. That my Dad’s word for, well, a woman who has a reputation for being close to the wrong people, for the wrong reasons. They really did a great job with the casting of these roles.

Another of my favourite scenes included music that reminded me of the original big screen Disney films, complete with forest creatures singing in harmony. This number was amazing and took me back to when I first sat in complete wonder at the showing of Snow White and similar movies. I loved this. Oops, I said that already.

Part of the magic at Stage West is the live music. It truly makes a difference and I love it. Oops, there I go again.

The whole cast did a wonderful job of recreating this magical story. Who among us has never wanted to make those changes at the

office that will likely never happen? Have you ever wanted to show people who really runs things? I think most of us can relate to this story, which is another reason for its appeal.

There is a scene where Judy sings about how she does not need a man and she is taking her life back. This is another important message. She didn’t need a man. Of course, there are good men. Doralee is married to one of the good ones, who sees the real ‘her’ and understands the prejudice that she lives with.

Apparently, the song and story were inspired by a group of Boston secretaries who took an unconventional approach to spotlight issues like pay inequities and sexual harassment in the workplace. Good on them! We still experience these things today, but we are much more likely to reach out and seek help. I know that things must have improved because there was a time when the wildly inappropriate things that were said and done seemed like no big thing and were brushed off as unimportant. That just doesn’t fly anymore. Another important message from another wonderfully entertaining adventure at Stage West.

100 Women Who Care

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Who Care) groups are making a difference in their communities around the world by strengthening and growing the giving circle movement.

100 Women Who Care Chestermere launched in mid-October 2021, and the first giving circle meeting was held on February 3, 2022. At that meeting, $3,100 was donated to the Community Therapy Dogs Society.

100 Women Who Care Chestermere is a group of local women who care about the Chestermere community and want to make a big impact within the community, but don’t necessarily have the time to commit to helping make that impact. Members commit to four one-hour meetings a year and donate $100 to a local charity or not for profit organization voted on by the members at each meeting. The next meeting is Thursday, November 3, 2022. If you would like to join and help make a huge impact in the community, please visit our website chestermere100.ca.

Older Adults Coalition of Chestermere Meeting

When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Where: • Lakeshore Manor, 200 Marina Drive, Chestermere Special DopneldaGuest: Lang (Elder Abuse for PCN) RSVP: • jumpmaster2@shaw.ca

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Walk-ins welcome, RSVP appreciated

Chestermere Lions Club

Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm Meetings are currently by zoom. Checkout our facebook page for more information,

Chestermere Christian Fellowship Services: Sunday 10:00 am

Pastor Vince VanderVeen 403-204-2079

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Camp Chestermere Camp Chestermere is OPEN for Day Care, Rentals, and Community Events! We’ve even opened up registration for Summer 2021 Day and Overnight Camps! We are constantly reviewing and updating our policies to fall in line with current COVID protocols. Contact us today to find out how we can serve you and your needs. More at www.campchestermere.com

The Chestermere Fine Art Guild

The Chestermere Fine Art Guild meets every Thursday at 1pm, at the Recreation Centre North side, upstairs in room 2. Come and explore your artistic potential. Welcoming new members beginner to advanced. Like us on Facebook and email chestermereartguild@gmail.com

Lakeside Quilters’ Guild Meeting each month at the Chestermere Recreation Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Sew days are on the third Wednesday of each month and a sew Saturday each month, including summer. Quilting experience not required, new members welcome. For more information please contact Joyce at 403-383-1940.

St. Gabriel's the Archangel Parish

Catholics in Chestermere: Weekend masses are now open for public celebration without seating restrictions at St. Gabriel’s Catholic School (197 Invermere Dr.). There is no longer advanced registration required to attend mass (Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 9 am, and 10:30 am), but please stay home if you feel sick that day. For more information please call 403-455-0196

The Rotary Club Of Chestermere

Holds virtual meetings via Zoom on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 5:00pm and hosts in-person “Socials” at local venues on the last Wednesday of the month.

Guests are warmly welcomed to “Zoom in” to our virtual meeting or join us for some social time when they can!

Please email us for more information at: rotarychestermere@gmail.com

Check out our website at: www.rotarychestermere.org

April

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970’s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy & Daralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.

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