Category - Columnists

Columnists - Martin Shields

December break, RCMP CBA, C2, C5

Dear Bow River Constituents,  As the first five sitting weeks of the 44th Parliament come to a close, Canadians are no closer to getting an answer from...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report December 21

Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers! First, I would like to say a couple of thank yous!  Thank you to the Whitecappers in Chestermere for inviting me to their...

Columnists - Steve King

Do dogs like Christmas?

‘Tis that time of year when normality, whatever that looks like, is turned on its head. For some it’s a time of great merriment, for others one of loneliness...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Christmas Moved Into the Neighbourhood

“One of the most powerful things I learned is that when you transform your immediate environment, your life begins to change.” These are the words of Lily Yeh...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Hungary and Thirsty

I was looking for a dessert wine for those post-repast feasts that are so common during the holiday season, and my favourite wine expert at my local bottle...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Christmas Cheer

“I hope that we can experience at least a bit of Christmas cheer,” said my neighbour in passing. “What do you mean?” I asked. He looked over, “well, I really...

Columnists - Steve King

Personality changes

I don’t want to burst your bubble, folks, but we’re all ageing. And, of course, the same applies to dogs. Sadly, and what makes it worse, is that our furry...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Make Merry With Sherry

As the holiday season approaches, I have been bulking up the contents of the wine cellar in anticipation of visits with fully vaccinated family and friends...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report December 14

Hello Chestermere Strathmore I hope you have had a wonderful week with the weather doing its best to throw us as many curveballs as possible. I wanted to give...


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