Timeline of Events in Chestermere
2022
January 7: Concerns regarding Chestermere’s governance expressed to Alberta's Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
January 26: Chestermere city employees begin the unionization process.
March 10: Alberta government launches a preliminary review into Chestermere's governance.
May 9: Municipal Affairs orders a formal inspection of Chestermere.
May 19: Mayor Jeff Colvin comments on the inspection's relation to the current council.
May 27: Chestermere city workers vote to unionize.
June 14: Rocky View County pulls out of Chestermere Rec Centre purchase negotiations.
July 19: Allegations of financial irregularities at CUI.
July 31: Investigations into three Chestermere councillors commence.
September 19: Municipal Affairs reviews Chestermere’s governance inspection report.
September 28: City sanctions and issues cease and desist letter to Councillor Narayan.
September 29: Province appoints official administrator due to council dysfunction.
October 6: Breach of residents' privacy by the city.
November 3: Review of draft municipal inspection report.
2023
January 10: City Council rejects draft inspection report.
January 31: Mayor denies allegations about staff abuse.
February 2: Senior City of Chestermere official charged with assault.
February 21: City misrepresents financial statements.
March 15: Province releases inspection report finding mismanagement.
March 19: Stalled union negotiations in Chestermere.
March 26: Mayor challenges provincial inspection report.
June 29: Chestermere council accuses inspector of criminal offence.
July 17: Alleged assault trial ongoing for a senior city official.
July 24: Minister concerned over Chestermere council's response to investigation.
September 12: City demands response from Province ahead of deadline.
September 21: Chestermere seeks judicial review, alleging conspiracy.
September 25: Conflict arises as union alleges unjust dismissals.
October 19: Chestermere's legal victory in governance inspection dispute.
October 19: Chestermere faces potential investigation over a tax refund.
November 2: Chestermere claims to have fulfilled directives but challenges investigation.
November 7: Alberta Government plans to dismiss Chestermere City Council.
November 8: Financial concerns prompt Alberta Government's dismissal plan.
November 9: Chestermere battles Alberta Government's dismissal attempt.
November 21: Chestermere's legal battle with the Alberta Government.
November 30: CUPE accuses Chestermere of delaying union contract.
November 30: Court dismisses Chestermere’s bid against council dismissal.
December 4: Alberta Government dismisses Chestermere Mayor and Officials.
December 6: Remaining Chestermere councillors await forensic audit.