City Projects
Plain-language Updates & News
Disclaimer: The information on this page is intended to offer Chestermere, Alberta residents a way to quickly reference the status of community projects. Information is curated by Councillor Janelle Sandboe. City projects evolve over time. The City of Chestermere’s official channels (such as news releases and published meeting minutes) should always be considered the source of truth for information on City projects.
E-Scooters are Illegal in Alberta
E-scooters are illegal everywhere in Alberta, except where a special exemption is granted by the Province for a specific purpose (such as Bird Scooters in Calgary).
The presentation to Council on July 14, 2026 confirms the following:
“The City’s legal counsel confirmed that e-scooters are prohibited from operating on “highways” under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. The basis is that e-scooters are considered “miniature vehicles”. Under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta Reg 320/2002, miniature vehicles are prohibited from being registered.”
In other words, e-scooters cannot be registered and so cannot be legally used (operated) in Alberta.
This also means that the City of Chestermere cannot legally regulate the use of e-scooters within Chestermere. For example, the City cannot legally require helmets on e-scooters because they are already illegal to operate, and the City cannot contradict Provincial law. The City is evaluating options for bylaw ammendments that may offer some ability to regulate safe e-scooter and e-bike use within Chestermere.
The Provincial legislation on e-scooters needs to change. Janelle is a Board Director for Alberta Municipalities, an organization that is actively advocating to change e-scooter legislation, among many other advocacy priorities. Chestermere Council is also active in this advocacy. Join the advocacy effort by emailing MLA Chantelle de Jonge (Chestermere.Strathmore@assembly.ab.ca) and jsandboe@chestermere.ca .
17th Avenue / Chestermere Blvd Twinning
The City has budgeted for the local portion of road and intersection upgrades. Agreements with developers and design plans are being finalized, with construction expected to start in 2026. Work with the City of Calgary continues on the regional corridor. Update copied from here.
Update 2026-06-17 : In the June 16, 2026 public meeting, Administration produced a report on current capital projects. This project was briefly discussed and the timeline confirmed. Work will begin in 2026 and is expected to be complete in 2027. You can watch the report here.
RR284 / Chestermere Blvd Intersection
This intersection marks the westernmost boundary for the City of Chestermere. Parts of the intersection are shared with the City of Calgary, whose boundaries begin immediately West of the intersection.
The intersection is a common source of complaint among Chestermere residents who feel it is unregulated and unsafe.
During 2026 Budget conversations, this intersection was considered at length. Administration committed to reviewing options for immediate and longer term fixes. Doing so requires conversation with and consent from the City of Calgary.
Staged options for intersection improvements were presented at the February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council found here.
Council unanimously passed a motion directing Administration to engage in further conversation with the City of Calgary, firm up options, and return with a report to Council by June 2026. You can watch the discussion here at approximately 1:33:55 and 5:26:23.
Update 2026-06-17 : In the June 16, 2026 public meeting, Administration produced a report on current capital projects. This project was briefly discussed with no major updates. You can watch the update here.
Community Transit
Chestermere currently receives limited Transit services via the Max Purple extension (Calgary Transit).
On April 13, 2025, Council accepted a presentation from a private transit operator to conduct a transit pilot program in Chestermere. A vote was conducted, and the proposal was DEFEATED 5-2, with many noting concerns related to cost to taxpayers and need to consider alternate transit models before committing funds. On July 22, 2025, Council resolved to complete a Transit Feasibility Study to address these concerns. Watch the discussions online here.
The Transit Feasibility Study was presented and discussed at length on April 14, 2026, which can be viewed here. Council made motions endorsing a hybrid model that includes both on-demand service and fixed service, as well as decisions related to potential cost recovery and partnerships with other service providers, such as the City of Calgary. In simple terms, this means that the City of Chestermere is continuing to evaluate options and no firm decision has been made. Options are scheduled to come back to a future meeting of Council.
Policing & Safety
Policing in Chestermere is conducted by local RCMP and Community Peace Officers.
Council receives regular policing reports. Watch Council meetings here.
The City of Chestermere has a Police Communications Committee which is made up of Councillors, RCMP and community members.
Policing and Community Safety have been identified as a common concern for residents.
On November 4, 2025, Council resolved to direct Administration to bring policy models and options back to Council by the end of January 2026. You can watch the meeting here.
CRCA Rec Centre Land Acquisition
Key Terms:
- CRCA: Chestermere Regional Community Association: The not-for-profit organization that owns and manages Chestermere’s only recreation centre as of 2025.
- CRRC: Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre: The building owned by the CRCA.
Past:
The CRRC lands, once owned by the Summer Village of Chestermere, were sold to Rocky View County. Chestermere has had interest in re-acquiring the CRRC land for decades, with several conversations conducted on the topic between municipalities in the last ten years.
Present:
Upon election in 2024, Council made this item a priority, and resolved to purchase the land from Rocky View County for $8.2M. The CRCA continues to own and operate the facility. Two motions were made on April 22, 2026 to both allocate $160,000 to the CRCA for 2026 and to engage the CRCA to begin a multi-year funding contract.
Golf Course Acquisition
Several years of community advocacy made it clear that Chestermere residents did not want to see any redevelopment of Lakeside Greens Golf Course.
In 2025, Council resolved to purchase the golf course and its operations for a total of $10M. The deal was finalized in September 2025, marking a generational investment that preserves jobs, protects green space and secures long-term recreational value for residents. The purchase assumes that golf pays for golf and is not expected to create any tax burden for residents. Read more here.
An update was presented to Council in public session on April 21, 2026 noting that several capital upgrades had already been completed. Watch the update here.
Aquatic Centre in Progress
Previous Design:
A Field House/Civic Centre was approved, broke ground in April 2021, and subsequently cancelled in November 2021 by the incoming Council.
Current Design:
Upon election in 2024, Council established the Mayor’s Task Force for Recreation to address multiple recreation priorities, including a new recreation facility on the West side of the City. Land was secured for a co-located new High School and recreation facility in October 2024. Administration, in collaboration with the Task Force, consulted with Rocky View Schools to assess the ideal configuration and shared amenities for the joint site. The project is currently planned to include a pool/aquatic centre and complementary facilities.
Recreation Policy:
- The City’s Municipal Development Plan was updated in 2025 with several changes to recreation policies that make Chestermere a more connected, active City.
- Council receives an update on recreation projects at every Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting. Watch updates here.
New Schools
Schools in Progress:
- L’Ecole de L’Oasis – FrancoSud:
- Currently accepting francophone students K-6. Renovations in progress at the school’s location inside the Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre. Expecting to welcome students to the facility in January 2026.
- Calgary Catholic Schools K-9
- Currently in progress (build). Located in Chelsea.
- Rocky View Schools K-9
- Currently in progress (design). Located in Dawson’s Landing.
- Rocky View Schools High School
- Currently in progress (design). Located adjacent-north to incomming aquatic centre in Chelsea/Dawson’s Landing.
Future Schools:
The City of Chestermere Administration and Council continue to advocate for additional schools from the Province of Alberta through the School Accelerator Program.
Schools Policy:
- The City’s Municipal Development Plan was updated in 2025 with several changes to school site policies that will result in more schools funded, sooner.
- Council receives an update on schools at every Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting. Watch updates here.
Fireworks on Private Property
The City of Chestermere values that it is home to a diverse and engaged population. Many residents enjoy using fireworks in their backyards, from their vehicles and elsewhere on private property as a way to celebrate social and cultural events.
Discharging fireworks from private property without a permit is not allowed in most cities, including Chestermere.
The City of Chestermere receives hundreds of complaints annually about “backyard” fireworks, which pose a significant fire risk and cause neighbourhood disturbances. In 2025, Council and Administration began exploring how to encourage groups to celebrate safely with fireworks while better enforcing the bylaws against fireworks without permits. This analysis is ongoing.
On July 22, 2025, Council amended the Community Standards Bylaw, in particular Section 13, to make it possible to charge the owners of a property or vehicle from which fireworks were discharged, even if the owner themself did not discharge the fireworks. Fines under the bylaw can be up to $2,500.
On November 2, 2025, Council directed Administration to bring back a report after 1 year to report on whether the bylaw changes have resulted in fewer instances of backyard fireworks and/or stronger enforcement of the bylaw. You can watch Council Meetings here.
Complete: Rainbow Road North Upgrades
Resurfacing was completed in November 2025 to improve drivability and extend service life between Windermere Drive to Highway 1.
Large trucks are prohibited from driving on the road and a reasonable budget has been allocated for ongoing repairs.
This interim measure was determined to be the most cost effective solution to opening the road. Development along the West side of the road is scheduled to fund and reroute the road.
