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Police officers in Chestermere will now be wearing body cameras.

Back in the fall, the RCMP began a program that would deploy over 10,000 body cameras to officers across Canada. 

Chestermere police recently completed training for body cameras and are now using them while out in the field.

According to RCMP, the benefits of body cameras include more public trust and accountability, improved police interactions, and better evidence collection.

Body cameras are being used by police agencies across the globe to provide audio and video of police interactions.

Four people, including one from Chestermere, were charged in a drug and weapons bust in Calgary.

A news release from Calgary police says Ricky Singh Gill from Chestermere, is facing 12 charges related to drug trafficking, firearms, and possession of stolen property.

One man and two other women from Calgary were also charged with a total of 56 offences.

Police called in the Gun Violence Enforcement Team (GVET) after they discovered suspicious activity in the city's northeast. 

Pets love to run around; however, it can get them into trouble.

Staff with the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore provided a few tips for owners if their furry friends get injured.

According to the centre, residents should ensure they check for minor wounds like cuts and scrapes and monitor them at home. Deep cuts, heavy bleeding, or punctures require veterinary care right away. The group mentioned to look out for signs of infection like redness, swelling, heat, discharge, or odour.

The Alberta government is investing $2 million into community-led programs aimed at preventing family violence. 

According to a news release from the province, each year, thousands of Albertans suffer long-lasting trauma from family violence in the forms of sexual assault, child abuse, and gender-based violence. These experiences can affect victims' well-being and their ability to form positive relationships. 

Alzheimer Calgary has launched a dementia share card to help spread awareness about Alzheimer's.

With January being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the Calgary-based group that also provides services to Strathmore and Chestermere has created the card as a "discreet and practical tool" for navigating public spaces with dementia. 

"Available in digital and wallet-sized printed formats, the card communicates key information to others while preserving your loved one’s dignity," wrote the group.

Strathmore residents who can't get enough of parade floats can now apply to be in the 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade.

"Community groups, cultural organizations, local and national businesses, service clubs, marching bands, and equine enthusiasts of all kinds are invited to apply to take part in this yearly extravaganza, happening on Friday, July 4, 2025," mentioned a news release from the Calgary Stampede.

Entries for the 2025 parade will close on February 15.

There are only a few weeks left before we give away a new $60,000 Jeep Wrangler.

The Jeep is in Strathmore this week and we're asking residents to scan our QR code for a chance to win the Jeep.

Staff with 104.5 More Country and StrathmoreNow will be at Kinsmen Park on Wednesday (Jan. 22) from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with the Jeep.

You can also catch us at the Strathmore Family Centre Arena from (Jan. 24-26) for the Laurie Morton Ruppe Memorial Tournament.

Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.

Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual inflation reading for December came in at 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in November. 

The report noted restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration — items which were subject to the tax reprieve, along with children's clothes and toys, among others.

Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 municipal election in Rocky View County, which will take place on October 20.

With county elections, residents are divided into divisions, with seven wards serving the county. Langdon is included in Ward 7.

The last chance to submit your papers is September 22. Candidates must provide a $100 deposit and a criminal record check.

There are a few things that could disqualify residents from running for office in the election:

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