Hello, Chestermere and Strathmore readers. This week’s weather was Alberta’s finest display of the saying, “if you don’t like the...
Category - Columnists
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report March 30
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Chester Mirror
It was April 1, 2017 that The Chester Mirror’s first article appeared, as if out of nowhere, onto the scene. It was funny, local, and creatively absurd. It was...
Columnists - Nick Kossovan
It Starts with Your Cover Letter’s First Paragraph
You may recall in an earlier column I stated whether requested or not, not including a cover letter is lazy. Most hiring managers don’t hire lazy, thus...
Columnists - Nick Kossovan
Addressing Your Cover Letter to the Right Person Is Vital
A well-written cover letter, which is non-negotiable if you’re a serious job hunter, starts with your header and a greeting an actual person. Most job postings...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Good Old Saint Paddy
While I wait out the 3rd wave of the pandemic from the safety of my windowless basement, the annual St. Patrick’s Day bacchanalia last week was the most sedate...
Columnists - Steve King
Where to walk your dog
From the time we got our first dog, we committed to walking him/her twice a day, unless we experiencing extremes of weather. And for the most part we have...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report March 23
I hope that you have been enjoying the weather this week, put on your rubber boots, and have taken some much-needed walks outside in the puddles, meeting...
Columnists - Martin Shields
Light at the end of the tunnel
Spring is around the corner! That means warmer weather and the opportunity to begin participating in events and activities. We all want to go back to the way...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Atlas-Makers
Maps lie. That’s the unexpected and bold statement my professor told me as we looked at a map on his wall. He was an amateur map enthusiast who had a passion...
Columnists - Nick Kossovan
Don’t Underestimate What Your Cover Letter Can Do
Hopefully, you’ve been reading this column religiously. If you’ve been implementing my suggestions, you’ll now have a stellar resume and...