Category - Columnists

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

The Dance of the Northern Harrier

As April warms into May, and the urge to watch nature in all of its beauty beckons, my gaze turns to the bulrush filled edges of the sloughs that are an...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Mad For Moscato

With spring officially having sprung, I have finally taken the winter tires off the car, so any mid-May blizzards will be entirely my fault. This is the time...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Fill in the Blanc

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brightly, patio season is upon us, and I eagerly hosted the regular crowd for some backyard tipples as soon as the...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

The Little Excavator That Could!

While strolling through Elliston Park in the east side of Calgary this spring, Elaine spotted a red-breasted nuthatch that was extremely absorbed in industrial...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Vivá Vermouth

I was recently out with my regular imbibing posse at one of those fancy cocktail bars where every drink costs $18 and requires 20 minutes to prepare, wondering...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Spending Time With a Robin

April 6th was truly a warm and wonderful day. Early in the morning we spent time at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and were happy to see a number of Wood Ducks...

Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge

Copper wire theft

opper wire theft is rising across Alberta and disrupting critical services, delaying construction projects, and creating hazardous conditions. Between 2021 and...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Viva Viognier

I was enjoying my first sunny patio drinks of the season with friends last week, and wines by the bottle just happened to be half price, so we ordered a few...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Are Ducks Freeloaders?

Once open water is available on Lake Chestermere, nature lovers in the city have fine opportunities to enjoy both Trumpeter and Tundra Swans. With water...

Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge

Budget 2025

In recent weeks, Albertans have expressed concerns about growing economic instability and uncertainty. Trade tensions and the ongoing federal election have...


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