Category - Columnists

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...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Marz Attacks!

As the month of March gave way to the warmer days of April, I enjoyed the last few cans of Märzenbier that I was hoarding in the cellar. For those in the...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

THE “BUTCHER BIRD” & THE FOX

As April begins, the heart beats more quickly in each and every bird watcher. Chiropractors know business will increase with all of those upward looking...

Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge

Budget 2025

Last month, Alberta’s government introduced Budget 2025 – a plan that meets the challenges of today and delivers real tax relief for hardworking Albertans...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Are You Lonesome Tannat

While dining at one of those all-the-meat-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouses recently, the waiter recommended a big and bold red wine called Tannat to match the...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

TWITCHERS ENJOY FUR TOO

Elaine and I stare into the abyss, that of being full blown “twitchers” — that someone who takes time to pursue rare birds and will travel almost...


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