Proclamations
Proclamations declare special days, weeks or months for community campaigns or programs requested by registered, non-profit organizations, groups, committees or societies and are granted by the Mayor and City Council.
All proclamations will be posted to this page.
2025
- February : Black History Month
- March: Gender Equality Month
- March 26: Purple Day
- May: Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness
- June: Pride Month
- June: Seniors Week
- June: National Indigenous History Month
- June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- September 23 to 29: Rail Safety Week
2024
- May 7 – 13 : Emergency Preparedness Week
- May 21 – 27 : Public Works Week
- June 5 – 12 : Chestermere Senior’s Week
2023
2022
- February: Black History Month →
- February 7 – 14: Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week →
- March 8 – 12: International Women’s Week →
- March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination →
- May: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month →
- May 1: First Responders Day →
- May 16 – 22: National Public Works Week →
- June: National Deaf Blind Awareness Month →
- June: Recreation & Parks Month →
- June 7 – 13: Seniors’ Week →
- June: Pride Month →
- June: Indigenous Awareness Month →
- July 18 – 24: National Drowning Prevention Week →
- September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month →
- September 13 -17: Mennonite Heritage Week →
- September 20 – 26: National Rail Safety Week →
- October 1: International Day of Older Persons →
- October 6: Cerebral Palsy Day →
- October 10-16: Amazing Neighbours Week →
2021
- February: Black History Month →
- February 23 – 2: Freedom to Read Week →
- March 2 – 8: International Women’s Day/Week →
- May 17 – 23: National Public Works Week →
- June: Pride Month (June 22-28 Pride Week) →
- June: National Indigenous Awareness Week (National Aboriginal Day June 21) →
- July 19 – 25: National Drowning Prevention Week →
- August 4, 2020: Chestermere Heritage Day →
- August 9-15: Amazing Neighbours Week →
- August 10-14: Hindu Heritage Week →
- August 28-30: Canada United Weekend →
- October 1: International Day of Older Persons →
- October: Women’s History Month →
2020
How to Request a Proclamation
All Proclamations and Letters of Support must be made through the Office of the Mayor, in writing, and must be received at least 7 days prior to the desired date of Proclamation or submission. Please do not submit a request earlier than one month prior to the desired date.
All requests must contain a draft copy of the wording of the Proclamation. A request for Proclamation must meet all of the following criteria:
a. The sponsoring agency be a local business, not-for-profit organization or a City initiative.
b. There must be a charitable component to the cause;
c. The cause be a benefit to the majority of Chestermere residents.
All requests can be made by mail, in-person to Chestermere City Hall, or by email:
The Office of the Mayor
105 Marina Road
Chestermere, Alberta
In-Person:
The Office of the Mayor
You can deliver your written proclamation to
Chestermere City Hall front reception