After several snow-filled false starts, it seems that the early days of summer might finally have arrived in Alberta, with the first week of May seeing...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
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Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Having a Bird Brain Might Be Good
Aside from the exercise, sunshine and an appreciation of nature one gets from bird watching, there may be a significant bonus for those who “bird”. The results...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Mental Health Week
When Albertans are struggling, the hardest part should never be finding help. For that reason, our government is making support easier to reach, strengthening...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Alberta Growth
Alberta’s growth is showing up everywhere in the province, in busy classrooms, expanding communities, and the rising need for care close to home. Our...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Alberta’s government is moving with clear purpose to strengthen Alberta’s economic future
Some announcements are about investments, others are about direction, and this week is about both. Alberta’s government is moving with clear purpose to...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
That’s a Bald Eagle?
In our bird watching infancy, about eight years ago, I can recall our eyes glazing over at times. Seeing a fully mature American Bald Eagle is an easy call...
Columnists - Vamini Selvanandan
Living and Dying with Dignity
Nothing in life is more certain than death, yet many of us are reluctant to talk about it. Now is not the time to avoid this conversation. A significant change...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Men Are From Mars(anne)
I was hosting a dinner party for the usual suspects last week, and was searching the cellar for a nice white wine to pair with the garlic shrimp appetizers...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
“Dark-eyed Juncos don’t so much walk as bound, with their feet together. As if jumping for joy”. – Diane Porter
With recent heavy snowfalls in the Chestermere area, doubts about the arrival of spring are hard to resist. April “showers” bring May flowers, and they also...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
preparing our province’s future workforce
Our government is taking action to strengthen Alberta’s education system, support local industries, and ensure our province continues to have strong...



