I knew a man who had flown fifty bombing missions during World War 2. He was soft spoken and kind, and rarely talked about his experiences. Yet I had the great...
Author - Preston Pouteaux
Preston is a pastor at Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere and experiments mostly in the intersection of faith and neighbourhood. Into the Neighbourhood explores how we all contribute to creating a healthy and vibrant community. Preston is also a beekeeper; a reminder that small things make a big difference.
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Awake
When I was a teenager I had to get my wisdom teeth pulled. The dentist prepped me on the procedure and explained that I’d be drugged up and knocked out...
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Small
If you talk to a few hundred children under the age of seven in Chestermere, they’ll probably know me first and foremost as the “bee-guy.”...
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In Praise of Slow
Why is it that many of the best things in life take time? My neighbour has been teaching me this. He has three excellent hobbies and each of them celebrate the...
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The Street You Want
We have some amazing leaders in this city. We have a passionate mayor, city councillors, and staff who work long hours to create the best possible environment...
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Trains
When I was young I had a friend who loved trains. Ok, no, scratch that. He ADORED trains. He had model trains in his basement, posters of his favourite...
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Neighbour Day, April 25th
A friend of mine in Edmonton had a crazy idea, she decided one cold winter day to invite all of her neighbours over for a pre-Christmas party. She had never...
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Villagers at Heart
I had the privilege of joining in a number of meaningful conversations when Chestermere was discussing whether it should become a city or not. In almost every...
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Stories and Trust
I like that saying, “You don’t fear people whose stories you know.” I have come to believe that listening brings people together and that...
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Insured by Each Other
Not many years ago, a friend of mine lost her home to a fire here in Chestermere. A blaze broke out and she had to flee with her family and only a handful of...
