The typical mobs of crazed bargain hunters did not swarm the shopping malls this year for Black Friday, with the pandemic forcing them to move to online...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Black Friday Lager
“We’re in deep, deep doo-doo,” said David Suzuki at an Extinction Rebellion protest in Vancouver, B.C. on November 20, 2021. “This is what we’re come to...
Columnists - Martin Shields
44th Parliament, Inflation
It’s official, the 44th Parliament has begun – finally. 64 days after the election, the Speech from the Throne was delivered by our Governor General on behalf...
Columnists - Steve King
Giving thanks
Tis the season of Thanksgiving so I thought it appropriate to share my thoughts on what I am thankful for in the canine world: Volunteerism: many dog-related...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Alberta Distillers
In the squandered days of my callow youth, our world-class rye and barley crops were used mainly as cattle feed, with nary a thought given to craft beer or...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Sow Seeds Every Day
A friend of mine, and a great lover of neighbourhoods, passed away suddenly and tragically last month. Matthew Gillette was a young father, pastor, and...
Columnists - Karen McKee
The Hot Topic this Week is: Jason Kenny & the UCP Leadership Team – Do their actions match their words?
Last week Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer called for premier Jason Kenney to resign after the termination of Ariella Kimmel at the Alberta legislature...
Columnists - Michelle Eldjarnson
What is a seller’s market
A seller’s market comes into play when there are more buyers than properties available. A simple case of supply and demand where there is a lack of...
Columnists - Steve King
A Perfect Compromise
Every so often I come across articles which I can relate to and make me smile. An article by Paula Girolo in “thebark.com” falls into this category. Enjoy! “I...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLS report November 23
Chestermere Strathmore Readers… Please find below MLA Aheer’s member statement regarding the EMS system. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like the rest of our health...
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