Category - Columnists

Columnists - Marilyn King

“Jobs with Dogs”

I recently asked a young lady in Grade 4 what she would like to do when she grew up. “I’m going to work with animals,” she said confidently. “What will you do...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

National Scotch Day

It is getting harder every year to keep up with all the celebrations for the official day of celebration for every conceivable type of hooch. Even if we ignore...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

Some Covid Updates

Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. This week’s article will be based on an article written by my friend Kyle Olsen who has explained the misinformation posted...

Columnists - Marilyn King

“Jobs with Dogs”

I recently asked a young lady in Grade 4 what she would like to do when she grew up. “I’m going to work with animals,” she said confidently. “What will you do...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Lovable Lillet

I woke up this morning to my social media feeds showing me memories from this day five years ago, when I just happened to be in Paris on Bastille Day. For...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

In the Heart

Matters of the heart cannot be changed by legislation, medication, or even incarceration. No bylaw, wealth, government, or contract can make a person’s heart...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Making Neighbours

The older I get the more I appreciate those things that I cannot buy. Time spent with family, creating a garden, or gathering with my community: these are not...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

Revolution * Inflation * Mayors

As I write this article, I am honoured to acknowledge our American neighbours celebrating their 4th of July celebrations. On the 4th of July 1776, the...

Columnists - Marilyn King

Wet Dogs

The crazy rainy weather seems to be behind us, it’s now scorching hot. So what do we do…we head to the lakes and rivers and of course our four-legged friends...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

The Legend of the Leatherman

Like clock-work the Old Leatherman would come up the road. Kids would run out to meet him, and mothers would pack him a sandwich for his long and unending...