We have heard a lot over the past year about all of the Liberal government’s failures on Canadian energy. They vetoed the Northern Gateway pipeline...
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Columnists - Martin Shields
Bill C-69
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Spirits of Christmas
It has begun. The incessant cacophony of holiday music has been grating on my tender ears for the past few weeks. It seems to begin earlier each year, and I...
Columnists - Steve King
Spotting stress in dogs
Stress, what stress? It seems like it’s everywhere and it’s not just humans that are feeling it. But do you recognize when your dog is showing...
Columnists - Martin Shields
Response to the 2018 fall economic update
The Liberals have released their fall economic statement, and I’m disappointed – although not surprised – to report that it only drives our country...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report November 28
Hello Chestermere! Congratulations to the City of Chestermere for their beautiful Light Up the Night festival. I was so honored to participate and to join in...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Pettiness
Small things are important. A kind word can go a long way to build up another person and expressing simple love in a family might be the most profound thing...
Columnists - Steve King
Why dogs lick
Love it or hate it but the fact is dogs lick, some a lot. My dog is very much the licker, so much so I’m tempted to rename him Sir Lickalot! So why do...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Intrepid Whimsy
In October I embarked on a cross-Canada tour talking about the ways that loving our neighbours is changing our lives, our hearts, and our communities. In each...
Columnists - Martin Shields
Statistics Canada
Canadians across the country were shocked to learn this month that Statistics Canada wants access to our personal banking information – without our knowledge...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Any Port In A Storm
Portugal is often considered a one-trick pony in the world of wine, being famous for their eponymous Port, but not much else. Prepare to be amazed for the...
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