The City of Chestermere is aware of the assault that happened this week near Chestermere Lake Middle School. We have been in communication with both the RCMP and Rocky View School Division. As per the RCMP media release, the youth involved in this incident has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats. Rocky View Schools is following their discipline process. We ask the public to please allow these processes to play out. The City of Chestermere does not condone the behavior involved in this situation and is supportive of the actions being taken by the RCMP and Rocky View Schools. We understand that this situation evokes a lot of emotions. However, we would ask our community to please remember that when talking about this situation that it is youth who are involved. We ask that people temper their comments so as not to cause further trauma for the victim. The City of Chestermere also does not condone online comments that are threatening in nature. Chestermere City Council and Administration is committed to working with our community partners to continue to improve community safety.
