Category - Columnists

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA update August 1st

This weekend we will be attending the Chestermere Made Outdoor Festival; where foodies and artisans come together to feed your tummy and your souls. The...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Dr. Preston Pouteaux

Author Brant Hansen says, “In this culture, if you live a restful life, you’ll freak people out.” He says that his neighbours must look at him oddly when they...

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...


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