One of my regular drinking companions grew up in the former Eastern Bloc, coming of age in the final days of the Cold War, when booze from decadent capitalist...
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Week 3: What’s for Dinner?
Journey with me through a year of finding the joy in our lives, traveling the pathway to H.O.P.E. – Harmony, Order, Prosperity and Excellence! Let’s...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
High Time for Haggis
I had high hopes for 2022, but they have already been dashed, thanks to the extra-contagious fifth wave. All my revelry has been solitary, locked away in...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA update Jan 25
It is always an honour and a privilege to listen to the folks of Chestermere-Strathmore. We have had many discussions regarding the new draft K-6...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Wisdom of Chestermere’s Umarells
My grandfather retired to the small community of Herbert, Saskatchewan where he lived for about 20 years before passing away. He had spent years farming south...
Columnists - Steve King
Quirky canine facts
This week I’d like to walk you through a variety of quirky canine facts which you can impress your friends with or help at your next trivia event. I’d like to...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
High Time for Haggis
I had high hopes for 2022, but they have already been dashed, thanks to the extra-contagious fifth wave. All my revelry has been solitary, locked away in...
Columnists - Martin Shields
RCMP CBA Negotiations
Dear Bow River constituents, I hope everyone had a restful and joyous Christmas season with your family and friends. The topic of today’s column is the RCMP...
Columnists - Karen McKee
The Daily Plan – Week 2
Journey with me through a year of finding the joy in our lives, traveling the pathway to H.O.P.E. – Harmony, Orderliness, Prosperity and Excellence...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Peace of Wild Things
There is a fascinating Danish word that I appreciate on cold nights. ‘Hygge’ means to get cozy, light a fire, play some warm music, pour some tea and curl up...
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