Chestermere Battles Alberta Government’s Dismissal Attempt Amid Governance Disputes

The City of Chestermere is fighting to prevent its council and top administrators from being removed by the provincial government. A hearing has been scheduled for November 28th to seek a stay on the government’s plan to dismiss them. The government claims this action is due to governance issues and a failure to follow provincial directives. However, the order to dismiss them has not been issued yet. Chestermere’s lawyers argue that the government has delayed the court proceedings and refused to provide evidence related to a municipal inspection. The city is tapping into its 2023 budget to support the legal battle. A separate judicial review request aims to overturn previous provincial orders related to the municipal inspection. The government questions whether the city had the authority to initiate this review. The situation remains unresolved, and the city is committed to addressing it transparently for the benefit of its residents.