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...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Noshing in New Zealand
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...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report October 12
Hello Chestermere! I hope this week finds you full of gratitude (and turkey!) Please make sure you vote in the municipal election, and if you are a UCP member...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Any Port In A Storm
While entertaining dinner guests recently, when a discussion broke out about the benefits of a small glass of Port after dinner. Never one to shy away from a...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Wild For Washington Wine
Your intrepid liquor reporter was browsing the aisles of my friendly neighbourhood booze merchant last week, when I bumped into one of those in-store tastings...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report October 5
Hello Chestermere! Winter decided that we had been spoiled enough with our beautiful summer, and that it was time for the snow to replace those beautiful...
Columnists • Local News - Martin Shields
MP Report – proposed tax changes
On September 23rd, I hosted a roundtable in Strathmore on the Liberal government’s proposed tax changes. I expected a big turnout, but we had a huge...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Porters and Stouts
It’s that time of year again, gentle reader. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. I even saw frost on my hop vines last week...
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