I was hosting a dinner party for the usual suspects last week, and was searching the cellar for a nice white wine to pair with the garlic shrimp appetizers...
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Men Are From Mars(anne)
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
“Dark-eyed Juncos don’t so much walk as bound, with their feet together. As if jumping for joy”. – Diane Porter
With recent heavy snowfalls in the Chestermere area, doubts about the arrival of spring are hard to resist. April “showers” bring May flowers, and they also...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
preparing our province’s future workforce
Our government is taking action to strengthen Alberta’s education system, support local industries, and ensure our province continues to have strong...
Columnists - Allan Schwartz
The Patio Table Saga
Our apartment in Ottawa overlooks one of the three rivers which wind and wend their way through the National Capital Region. The view from the 10th floor is...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Sibling Rivalry
Cleopatra and Ptolemy. Cain and Abel. Sherlock and Mycroft. Ann Landers and Dear Abby. Bart and Lisa. History is full of great sibling rivalries. The world of...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Pete’s Gotta Bird Named After Him?
Over the past few months, Elaine and I have enjoyed brief walks in the wooded areas of Elliston Park. One specific bird of interest is a member of the thrush...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Strong public safety starts with putting victims first
Alberta’s government is taking action to keep Alberta safe, prosperous, and full of opportunity. From prioritizing victim safety and helping more Albertans...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Barbera-ians At The Gate
Art, architecture, food, and wine. What’s not to love about Italy? From time immemorial, Italy has been spreading its culture across the world, dating back to...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Shedding the Rack
“Look at the rack on that one”. Quiet clicking. “Those two are definitely competing for the does in the area”. More clicking. “The king just ran off that...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
The Magic and the Mange
Over a half century ago after fishing for walleye at the confluence of the Beaver River and Marie Creek near Cold Lake, I was ready to enjoy the six kilometre...
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