Spring Fling Cabaret with Gypsy and the Rose Supports Chestermere Youth Theatre SPRING FLING CABARET @ the Chestermere Rec Centre Saturday, March 20    9:00 - 1:00am                          Doors open @ 7:00 pm  Silent Auction $10.00/Ticket (no minors)     for tickets, to donate to the silent aution or for more information please email thelake@shaw.ca or call Candie at 403.590.1322 Live Music by Gypsy and the Rose. Proceeds will buy equipment for the CRCA Youth Musical Theatre Program 03/15/2010

Join us for the CRCA's 2nd Annual Mind, Body, and Spirit Expo Sat, March 20th,   10 - 4 pm  No Charge Chestermere Rec Centre Explore the many options available in Strathmore, Langdon, Chestermere and surrounding communities! 03/09/2010

SPRING FLING CABARET @ the Chestermere Rec Centre Saturday, March 20    9:00 - 1:00am                          Doors open @ 7:00 pm  Silent Auction $10.00/Ticket (no minors)     for tickets, to donate to the silent aution or for more information please email thelake@shaw.ca or call Candie at 403.590.1322 Music by Gypsy and the Rose. Proceeds will buy equipment for the CRCA Youth Musical Theatre Program   03/09/2010

Custom Home Backs Onto Canal 340 Rainbow Falls Way, Chestermere, AB T1X 1W5 View Map The secret to a happy marriage is: Buy a custom-built resale home that has been landscaped, has a deck built & all the window coverings & many upgrades paid for. Now all you have to decide is what you will do with all your spare time and money. You will love the dream home finishes & upgraded features in this 2 story home with over 3800 sq. ft. of living area to love. It has everything on your wish list: hardwood floors, up-graded appliances and fixtures, furniture grade cabinets, granite counters & backsplashes, custom window coverings, central air, in-floor heat and more. This home has an outstanding floor plan: 4 bedrooms up, main floor den & laundry, open plan kitchen, great room and dining area ov... 03/07/2010

CALLING ALL BUSINESSES/SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get the most for your advertising $$$ and show you care about your customers by becoming involved in a community event! The Country Connections Spring Festival on Saturday, May 1st from 10 – 4 pm at the Chestermere Rec Centre offers local businesses/services and organizations a chance to increase your visibility through creative sponsorship opportunities! The main demographic for this event is families and the event last year attracted over 5000 visitors! • Host an activity with your staff • Sponsor an activity All sponsors and donations of time and money will be able to post their signage at their activity, wear their staff shirts and hand out suitable promotional material. This is a chance to network... 02/24/2010

If you are tired of driving into Calgary to get what you need you won't have to wait longer than 2012.  Trinity Development Group got approval from the city of Calgary for the rezoning  to convert fields east of Stoney Trail near 17th Avenue S.E. into a 1.5-million-square-foot retail complex tentatively named East Hills. It will be the size of Deerfoot Meadows. I don't know about you, but the less often I have to drive into Calgary the happier I am. Follow this link for the complete article from the Calgary Herald. http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Rezoning+approved+retail+centre/2539707/story.html#ixzz0gPw2b1ey 02/23/2010

Chestermere Real Estate's Team Members: Doug Mckay, Marjorie Mckay, Paul Kautz, Ryan Kautz and administrative goddess Michelle Eldjarson. Doug and I (Marjorie) moved to Chestermere in 1991 with our young family. Although we were involved in real estate development we were not licensed realtors at that time. I earned my real estate license in 1992 and utilized my sales and marketing skills to market our own condominium projects. That same year I sold my first listing in Chestermere. Doug joined my venture earning his license the following year (1993) and we have been working together, sharing our passion for selling homes ever since. The Chestermere market has seen many ups and downs during the past 17 years. We have seen many realtors come and gobut through it all, we have been consiste... 02/23/2010

CN has announced that they will be building a $100 million Canadian National Railway Logistics Park to open by 2013.    It will be a 680 Acre railway park.  This will mean a lot of jobs for this area.  Jobs where you do not have to go into Calgary to work.  Just a 5 minute drive from Chestermere to work.  This corridor has been growing with the addition of Stoney Trail, getting around has been a lot faster.  You can pick up Stoney Trail just 5 miles from Chestermere, to get to the airport very quickly, and currently the traffic levels on Stoney Trail are minimal.  This is just another advantage that Chestermere offers residents.  Along with a 750 acre lake, 4 elementary schools, a 540,000 sq. ft. Armourdome to be built soon , Chestermere has a lot to offer a family.  If you are looking ... 02/22/2010

Both the Chestermere Community Playschool and Little Acorns Fine Arts Preschool are taking registrations soon.  Little Acorns Open House is scheduled for Saturday March 6th, 2010 from 10am to 1pm.  Parent information packages are available by e-mailing sjkmjk@shaw.ca or calling the school at 403-663-9542.  A Website is also available at www.littleacorns.ca Chestermere Community Playschool registartion for 2010/2011 will be February 24th, 2010 at 7pm in the blue and white room at the Chestermere Recreation Centre.  Children must be 3 years old by the first day of school.  Children for the 4 year old program must be 4 years old by December 31st. 2010. For more information on the Chestermere playschool please visit  www.chestermereplayschool.com. Spots in Chestermere are limited and fill ... 02/18/2010

Kinniburgh is a beautiful development on the East side of Chestermere Lake.  With lots at 50 feet wide this will be a very nice development.  Unlike most developments the trees, roads, landscaping and even a small lake are already in.  This development has easy access to 16 Ave. (Trans Canada Highway) and Glenmore Trail.  Yet this development is located well away from the highway.  Most lots are walk-out or walk-up lots.  There are some lots backing onto the water and there are also some very nice homes started here.  Please call us if you would like more information on this development. 02/17/2010

  If you are waiting for an affordable option in Chestermere call us!  These condo's have hardwood floors, glass tile backsplashes, fridge, stove and dishwasher are included in the price.  There are two parking stalls, but no garages available.  There is a full basement, which you can have the builder develop for you at an extra cost.  You can choose a two bedroom two ensuite unit, or a three bedroom with one bath up.  You also have your choice of floor plans, elevations and location. These units are not on mls so if you are looking on our website or Realtor.ca you won't find them there.  Please give us a call if you would like us to help you find a new condo for your next home.  Marjorie, Doug, Ryan and Paul 403-207-1776 02/17/2010

Our live webcam is up and working now.  right on our home page at www.ChestermereRealEstate.com This is streaming video.  A live webcam so you can see what the actual conditions are on the lake right now.  This is the same camera that they use at the Olympic Oval.  It is not so exciting now, unless you are lucky enough to catch a sunset, but come summer there will be a lot of activity that you can see from here.  We wanted the public to see how beautiful Chestermere Lake is year around.  We know a lot of our friends will be checking out the water conditions from their offices... We  hope you enjoy this view of our Chestermere Lake. Marjorie and Doug McKay 02/12/2010

Volunteer Meeting Time:7:00PM Tuesday, January 26th Location:Chestermere Rec Centre - Minor Hockey Office This will be another planning meeting for the Relay coming up in June - If you would like to come out and get involved as a volunteer for the event, please come to the meeting!The office is on the little walkway above the old ice surface at the Rec Centre - If you need detailed directions, please let us know!  Visit the facebook site at http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_AB_Chestermere_?pg=entry&fr_id=6640 The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is a celebration of survival and a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Teams of 10 people participate in an overnight non-competitive relay, taking turns walking, running or strolling around ... 01/25/2010

We are now featuring all of our listings on CREN TV.  In cooperation with the Calgary Real Estate Board we are using the CREN TV feature section of the Calgary Real Estate now so that all of our listing appear in the weekly newspaper in a 2 unit ad and are featured on shaw Channel 90 weekdays at 5:30 pm 9:30 pm and at 10 am on Saturdays and Sundays.  To view cren tv over the web just click here. View CREN TV NOW! or type in this website addresss www.cren.ca/crentv 01/17/2010

Pancake Breakfast 8:30 to 10 am Olympic rings Challenge 10 am Fishing Derby Registration 9 am MPP room, Derby 10 am to 2 pm, Awards 3pm lounge 25 Yard Daddy Dash Children 5 and under registration 9 am MPP room, dash starts at 10 am at the soccer field 50 Yard Kids and K9 Dash children from 6 years to 13 years Registration $5 in advance at My Best Friends Pet shop or register at 9 am at pancake breakfast. Arctic Village 10 am to 2 pm Anniversary Park Polar Bear Dip Horse Drawn Sleigh rides snow mountain slide kids fun foam block building area olympic torch relay maze fire pits food and beverage concesseions open skating on the lake. Frost Free Zone 10 AM TO 2 PM MAIN HALL REC CENTRE Childrens crafts caricature artist balloon artist childrens activities wii stations, slap shot hockey, pe... 01/15/2010

The secret to a happy marriage is: Buy a custom-built resale home that has been landscaped, has a deck built & all the window coverings & many upgrades paid for. Now all you have to decide is what you will do with all your spare time and money. You will love the dream home finishes & upgraded features in this 2 story home with over 3800 sq. ft. of living area to love. It has everything on your wish list: hardwood floors, up-graded appliances and fixtures, furniture grade cabinets, granite counters & backsplashes, custom window coverings, central air, in-floor heat and more. This home has an outstanding floor plan: 4 bedrooms up, main floor den & laundry, open plan kitchen, great room and dining area overlooking the yard. The walkout level is wide open with a full bath and 5th bedroom, t... 01/07/2010

It seems like only yesterday that I was at the 2009 Winterfest.  This is a great family event. Here is a list of the events that you can participate in.  This year there will be a special Olympic flair added to this event.   Pancake Breakfast 8:30 to 10 am Olympic rings Challenge 10 am Fishing Derby Registration 9 am MPP room, Derby 10 am to 2 pm, Awards 3pm lounge 25 Yard Daddy Dash Children 5 and under registration 9 am MPP room, dash starts at 10 am at the soccer field 50 Yard Kids and K9 Dash children from 6 years to 13 years Registration $5 in advance at My Best Friends Pet shop or register at 9 am at pancake breakfast. Arctic Village 10 am to 2 pm Anniversary Park Polar Bear Dip Horse Drawn Sleigh rides snow mountain slide kids fun foam block building area olympic torch relay maz... 01/03/2010

Quite a celebration is being placed for Tuesday January 19 as the Olympic Torch passes through Chestermere.  There will be Speakers, Fiddlers, Stomp Dancers, arrival of the torch and lighting of the Caldron, Doves will be released, the Chestermere High School Bank will play, the Chestermere elementary schools choir will sing, an acapella performance, and Coke and RBC entertainment will participate. The public can park at the rec centre.  Handicapped parking will be available at the library, a seniors shuttle will be available from the rec centre.  All Chestermere School children will be bussed to th celebration.  There will be road closures. On Chestermere Station blvd. North and Southbound from 10 am to 2 pm Highway 17 from West Chestermere Drive to Merganser Road Through traffic only... 01/03/2010

  Chestermere Schools Chestermere offers parents both Catholic and Public and Private school options. If you live in Chestermere your child is assured a spot in one of our schools. PUBLIC Chestermere is part of the Rocky View School Division headquartered in Calgary (Phone: 403-291-6313) and also the Calgary Catholic School District (Phone: 403-298-1411) Elementary and Public School students are bussed to: Prairie Waters Elementary School This school services the east side of the lake as well as Westmere.  Website: http://www.rockyview.ab.ca/prairiewaters/Grades: K-4Phone: 403-285-6969201 Invermere DriveChestermere, AB  T1X 1M6 Rainbow Creek Elementary is a public school that services the West Side of the lake excluding Westmere. http://www.rockyview.ab.ca/schools/rainbowcreek Middle S... 12/30/2009

   The Chestermere Country Connections Spring Fair and the Fall Country Fair needs volunteers to help out. It takes a lot of volunteers to organize and administer the Fall Red Ribbon Contest and we don't want to lose this traditional event! Please plan to attend our first organizational meeting on Monday January 25th @ 6:30 pm at the Rec Centre Office. CHESTERMERE COUNTRY CONNECTIONS SPRING FAIR Saturday May 1st    10 am to 4 pm Chestermere Rec Centre Lots of activities and fun for the whole family!! Rabbit Show/Parade of Garage Sales/Pet Festival & lots more! Watch the CRCA website for more info: www.chestermrecrca.com 12/20/2009