Category - Columnists

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

The Seven Neighbourhood Essentials

Neighbourhoods, like anything good and valuable, require thoughtful care in order for it to thrive. The same is very much true of parenting, business...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Chinese Wine

As one of the most ancient civilizations of the world, China has enjoyed a long and prosperous love affair with booze. The first evidence of cultivated rice...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report March 8

Hello Chestermere! It is nice to see a little bit of sunshine poking through after all the snowfall, storms, and intense highway conditions. This past week was...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Batty for Baco

We may not be able to decide if pipelines are good or bad. We may not be able to decide if the Flames or the Oilers should win the Stanley Cup. We may not be...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

The Unexpected Joys of Learning Together

Every week in your community there are groups of people who gather together to learn. In my neighbourhood there is a group called Monday Morning Mommas and a...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report March 1

Hello Chestermere! Well we are getting a short break from the bitter cold and snow and here’s hoping it lasts. As I write this, the Prime Minister is...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Tainted Love

Wines have been sealed with cork for centuries, and cork taint has been a problem for most of that time. If you have ever popped the cork on a bottle of wine...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report February 22

Hello Chestermere! I hope you are navigating the insane icy roads without too much difficulty. I can honestly say I have never been more grateful for my winter...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

On the Move

We are among the first humans to know what it means to ‘pick-up-and-move.’ Throughout history, the majority of people did not travel far from their home...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Bye Bye Bacardi

Bottles of Bacardi can be found across our great nation, from the hipster bars serving $17 craft cocktails, to the neighbourhood pub where everybody knows your...