Category - Columnists

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Never Go Alone

My great grandpa came to Canada on a boat with a herd of Jersey cows. He paid his way by taking care of the cows on the long voyage from the island of Alderney...

Columnists - Steve King

Thinking of getting a dog?

This is a big decision to make and one that takes a lot of careful consideration. Unlike other purchases we make, dogs should never be an impulse buy, as...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Stampede Beer

The uncomfortable boots have come off.  The faded blue wranglers that seem to get a bit tighter around the midsection have been returned to the box they live...

Columnists - Martin Shields

One year anniversary of tax changes

It has been a great July in Bow River! I have enjoyed taking part in events across our riding, and getting the chance to speak with many of you about...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Why ‘Stay Away’ Is Not the Way

When Chestermere’s beaches are full of families and sand-castle-building kids, when the boat dock is backed up, and when parking at our summer festivals...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report July 26

Hello Chestermere! We have had such a beautiful week, and as always the happiest moments for me are seeing so many of you enjoying the lake, the beaches, our...

Columnists - Steve King

Man’s Best Friend

Dogs: you either love them or hate them. Are they part of the family or a creature to be avoided at all costs? Over the coming weeks, I’ll be doing a...

Columnists - Martin Shields

Illegal crossings and NATO

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far. I have been enjoying meeting with you at the many parades, rodeos, and other events that take place across...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Sibling Rivalry

Cleopatra and Ptolemy.  Cain and Abel.  Sherlock and Mycroft.  Ann Landers and Dear Abby.  Bart and Lisa.  History is full of great sibling rivalries. The...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

What is a street for?

I must have been going a million miles an hour, and I probably hit the ramp with at least the force of a locomotive, because when I hit the ground and rolled...