When I was about 19 years old a group of my college buddies and I went hunting for new place to rent. After a bit of searching we came across our home. There...
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MLA report March 15
Hello Chestermere! It has been an amazing week. The legislature is back in session and with a new throne speech under our belt, we begin a new session smack...
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...
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