Chestermere is inviting men of all ages to a free mental health event on June 18 at John Peake Park. Hosted by Chestermere Community Services, the drop-in runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and offers local resources along with a hands-on activity led by the Chestermere Men’s Shed.
“We’re hoping it starts more conversations about men’s mental health,” said Kenzie Huddleston, Community Wellness Facilitator for the City of Chestermere. “It is something that is often overlooked, stigmatized, and too plain and simple. This is one way to show that they are seen, heard, and valued.”
The timing lines up with Men’s Health Week, which runs from June 15 to 21, 2026. A 2025 study by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation found that 67 per cent of Canadian men do not seek professional mental health services, and 64 per cent face moderate to high stress. Across Canada, roughly 75 per cent of the estimated 4,000 annual suicide deaths are men.
The Chestermere Men’s Shed provides a casual space for men 18 and older to connect, work on projects, and support each other without the pressure of formal counselling. At the park, the group will run a practical activity that lets newcomers see how the Shed works.
No registration is needed for the June 18 event. It follows a well-attended Community Mental Health Fair on May 2 that featured speakers including former Calgary Stampeder Jon Cornish and Olympic curler Jocelyn Peterman. John Peake Park is at 100 John Morris Way in Chestermere, Alberta.
