Chestermere City Council recognized the achievements of local youth athletes during its regular meeting on April 14, 2026, highlighting the growing success of the Chestermere Boxing Club. Six young boxers from the club were recently honoured for winning Silver Gloves championships at the Alberta Silver Gloves Tournament in Medicine Hat.
The club, which operates out of the Chestermere Recreation Centre at 201 West Chestermere Drive, has seen significant growth since it was founded in 2020. What began with five young athletes has expanded to serve between 200 and 250 participants, establishing the organization as one of the largest youth boxing programs in the region.
During the meeting, officials also noted that the non-profit organization recently received an $800,000 donation from the Cadmus Foundation. This funding is intended to support the construction of a permanent, standalone training facility, a project that aligns with ongoing discussions between the city and the club. On March 10, 2026, council directed municipal administration to work with the club and other community stakeholders to explore the feasibility of establishing a non-profit community hub.
The recognition of the athletes is part of the city’s established practice of acknowledging local achievements during the council meeting proceedings. The club’s community impact is also reflected in the recent achievements of its volunteers, including Patty Sproule, who was named a recipient of the 2025 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award for her community service.
The April 14 session was livestreamed for residents through the city’s official YouTube channel. In addition to the athletic recognitions, council held public hearings regarding amendments to land use bylaws, and received reports from the city’s development and planning administration.
The City of Chestermere council holds regular meetings on the first three Tuesdays of each month at city hall.
