Chestermere launches pilot project allowing alcohol in parks

Chestermere is introducing a pilot program that will allow adults to drink alcohol in select parks. City officials say the idea is to let people have the option of drinking while enjoying the lakeside or green spaces, similar to Calgary's alcohol in parks program. The Liquor in the Parks pilot, which will only be in place at John Peake Park and Sunset Park,will run through July and August, at which time Chestermere City Council will discuss its success. The pilot doesn't permit hard liquor or sp