Strathmore

The City of Chestermere has given an update on the fire that happened at a duplex on West Lakeview Point just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.

According to the city, Chestermere Fire Services were assisted by fire crews from Rocky View County and Strathmore to put out the blaze. 

"Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident," wrote the city in a news release. "Firefighters were also able to locate a cat and remove it safely from the home."

Evie Schulhauser is the Birthday Club winner for April!

Shulhauser will be turning eight this year, and this birthday is a special one as her family will be moving out of the area this summer.

"We live in Chestermere and we're moving to Crowsnest Pass this summer. My husband got a job in Sparwood. So, we've decided to relocate so we can all be together," explained Tamara, mother of Evie.

The occasional spring snowfall is not unusual for Western Canada, bringing additional moisture prior to seeding.

Parts of southern Alberta including areas around Calgary, Olds, Airdrie, Beiseker and Three Hills received another blast of winter over the weekend, with more snow overnight making travel challenging.

Meteorologist Drew Lerner with World Weather Inc says a significant snowstorm is going to continue to occur in the southeast part of Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba today with some other areas seeing some light snow or rain.

The Town of Strathmore is hosting an event to help residents get into pickleball.

The event takes place at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre on April 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and features instructor Sheila McLeod.

"We do have racquets. Just wear indoor athletic shoes, have water, and be ready to move," wrote the town on its website.

Although tickets for the event cost $20, those with a monthly or annual membership at the Sports Centre can register for free.

The event is for adults 18 and over.

A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission, including to media.

The government's request was made last month when it filed for an injunction in the high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Alberta Health Services.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.

The last day of advance voting in the general election saw federal leaders scattered across the country, pitching plans on homebuilding and health care.

Poilievre was in Toronto Monday afternoon speaking to an audience with CARP, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. He was asked whether he would put any taxes on equity saved in Canadians' homes.

The Strathmore Venom Lacrosse Club has kicked off its regular season.

On April 14, the club announced that its U13 to U17 teams had begun their season.

The junior team’s first game is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, against the Calgary Wranglers at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Sportsplex.

The Venom have 13 teams on their roster, ranging from U7 to the junior league.

Game times can be found on the Venom's website.

The City of Chestermere will clean up the area for Pitch-In Week.

The week-long event runs from April 20 to 26 and aims to help clean the city and remove litter from local streets.

City council is inviting residents to join them for a community-wide cleanup following their regular council meeting on April 22.

"If you require supplies, you may stop by City Hall, beginning Earth Day, to pick up gloves and a bag," wrote the city via social media.

Alberta's transportation minister is calling on the province's two major cities to remove bike lanes from key roadways, prompting critics to say the government is overstepping and making an issue out of nothing.

Devin Dreeshen says he's trying to avoid clashes with the government's goal of expanding road networks, as he blames bike lanes for traffic congestion and obstructing work to build the infrastructure needed for Alberta's growing population.

Hype for Hospice will return to Strathmore on May 4.

The event will also feature a firetruck pull.

Ally Brigley, a private singing and music teacher, is helping kids prepare to perform at the event.

"I have a few students, and some piano students as well. They are going to be singing and playing at Hype for Hospice. There's a beautiful outdoor stage, so I'm going to bring a portable keyboard, and they've been practicing for a couple of months."

The students will perform a variety of songs throughout the day.