Category - Columnists

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report November 2

Hello Chestermere! It has been an absolutely crazy week with the impending resumption of the Legislature, various Halloween themed happenings, the UCP...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Rah Rah Rioja

You may recall that I am a big fan of Spanish wines, so imagine my delight when a few of my regular drinking companions wanted to check out the half-price wine...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

From Simplistic to Simple


You, like me, might be irked when someone gives quick and easy answers to hard challenges. Is there crime in the community? Just get the police to do their...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Passion For Primitivo

I was entertaining out-of-town visitors last week, and discharged my hosting duties with great aplomb by taking them to a nice Italian restaurant with an...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report October 26

Hello Chestermere! I actually have so many issues bubbling in my head this week that I quite frankly do not know where to start. Let me start with saying how...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Noshing in New Zealand

We were out imbibing with a cute Kiwi couple, when the topic of New Zealand wines came up. For those not in the know, there are many similarities between...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report October 19

Hello Chestermere! First of all–Happy Diwali!  May many lights illuminate and bring joy and prosperity to your homes.  This week will bring many changes...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Unity that Frees

Every day we are bombarded with schemes and plans that ask for our shallow commitment. The cell phone company wants us to sign up for a two year plan and...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

A Home for Appreciation

For the Pouteaux home, thanksgiving is often a mix of frantic planning to host our extended family and to prepare a few meals together. It’s a mad rush...