Historic Week Events in Chestermere – ‘Where is Chestermere’s Mammoth Tooth?’ 26 July 2pm and ‘History of the Yacht Club’ 29 July 7pm

     Two programs in Chestermere for Historic Calgary Week.      Read about all the other events here. https://chinookhistory.ca/historic-calgary-week…. NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS FOR EACH                           The Chestermere Events.     Tues July 26th 2pm at the Whitecappers Room 201 W Chestermere Drive, ” The Chestermere Woolly Mammoth Tooth–Where is it now?” ( suitable for children).“Join Chestermere residents and investigators Doreen Masran and Dee Ernst as they discuss the woolly mammoths and mastodons in Chestermere during the ice age and their work to find out where the ‘Chestermere’ Woolly Mammoth tooth found…

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‘Word of Mouth’ Coming Soon! Pioneer Acres Trip 21 June Sign Up Now!

It is finally happening!         Installation of the concrete/brick base for ‘Word of Mouth’ the public art piece using Chestermere municipal artifacts is moving ahead.  See more here.      The first photo is the finished piece, the second one is the location marked off in the retention pond at the NE Corner of Chestermere Blvd and Rainbow Road.       Thanks to Ron Forth, Volunteer Project Manager, who picked up last week the aluminum pipe from designer Illarion Gallant in Victoria ( see first photo). This pipe will anchor the art work in the concrete/brick base, the…

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Queen’s Jubilee Tea June 2nd Get Free Tickets

Come celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! Join in for a complimentary seniors’ afternoon tea, complete with a selection of the Queen’s favourite tea sandwiches and desserts.  Sponsored by The City of Chestermere.  While here, view the premiere of a specialty curated exhibition looking back on Her Majesty’s 70-year reign. The first 20 people to register will receive a special Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin, so register quickly as seating is limited!  TWO seatings for afternoon tea. Please specify which time you’d like to attend: 1 – 2:30 p.m. 2:45 – 4 p.m. Attire: We encourage you to wear your finest formal tea attire!…

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Meeting Tues May 17th 1pm & Program History of Lakeside Golf Course 2pm

     Join members for regular monthly meeting Tuesday May 17th at the Chestermere Whitecapper’s Room, 201 W Chestermere Dive 1pm to 2pm in person and VIA Zoom, see below.  2022 Minutes Apr 19 and 2022 AGENDA May 17 CORRECTED here.           Volunteers sought to help at a ‘Mini Museum’ part of the Camp Chestermere Fun Fair May 27th -28th.  See Agenda for sign up times.  If you can help call 403 200 8046.       Following the meeting( at 2pm) hear the fascinating history of the Lakeside Golf Course and the important role it played in…

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Meeting April 19th 1pm & 2pm Program Streetcar Line and Pre-War Property Boom; Memberships Due

         The Regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday April 19th at 1pm via Zoom AND in person at the Chestermere Whitecapper’s Centre 201 W Chestermere Drive.  See below for Zoom information.   March 15th Minutes are 2022 Minutes Mar 15.  April 19th Agenda is 2022 Agenda Apr 19        Following the meeting at 2pm Eileen Mc Elroy will present “The Chestermere Streetcar Line and the Pre-War Property Boom.’  Where was the Chestermere station to be located? Tune in to find out!  Streetcar Video Streetcar Presentation now available. Go to Main Menu and select past…

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