Common sense and numerous research projects over the years show us that the act of touching (or stroking) a dog is beneficial for our well being. This may...
Our Regular Contributors
Category - Columnists
Columnists - Steve King
The impact of touch on a puppy
The Hot Topic this Week is: Transparency & Accountability – Has it been delivered? During this election campaign one thing has become rather clear to me...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Swords Into Plowshares
Often the vision we have of gardeners are round-brimmed hats on kindly retirees with a packet of seeds in one hand and a geranium in the other. This image...
Columnists - Steve King
Why am I being followed?
You’ve fallen over it. You’ve tripped over it. You’ve accidentally rammed your chair into it. We’ve all done it, it being your dog. So why do dogs want to be...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Pinotage in the Garage
As the fourth wave of the pandemic rages on, my only human interaction has been sitting on a lawn chair in front of the open garage door with a glass of wine...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report October 5
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore What an amazing week around the riding. I am always so blown away by the wonderful, thoughtful, and giving folks that live here. I...
Columnists - Karen McKee
Hot Talk in the City!
The following opinions reflect my own thoughts, and do not represent any organization that I am connected to. The purpose and hope of this column is to present...
Columnists - Steve King
The Zoomies
We all know that dogs do strange things at times. When I say “strange”, what I really mean of course is “inexplicable to us humans” as there is always a reason...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Rhymes with Orange
With the fourth wave of the pandemic overwhelming our health care system, I have retreated once again to the comforting seclusion of my windowless booze cave...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
“What is Wise Right Now?”
There is one question I am asking people I meet, “what is wise right now?” I am on the hunt for wisdom. Often people are surprised by this question. It seems...
BLANKET CLASSIFIEDS – Alberta-Wide Weekly Classified Ads
- HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT tax creditHIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1-844-453-5372. Ad Category: Health
- Editor wantedTHE LAKESIDE LEADER is hiring an editor, for a full-time position in Slave Lake. Salary $55,000 per year. Email resume, cover letter and samples of writing and photography to spnproduction@hotmail.com. Ad Category: Employment Opportunities
- KofC Dream Vacation RaffleTHINKING OF YOUR DREAM VACATION? How about the Knights of Columbus Airdrie Dream Vacation Raffle. BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY! at airdriedreamvacation.ca Ad Category: Recreation and Travel, Services