As more of my peer group receives their second vaccinations, I am growing increasingly optimistic that Alberta will avoid the dreaded fourth wave of COVID, so...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Drawing a Blanc
Columnists - Steve King
“Heat rant”
So, am I right in thinking that summer may have arrived? And with summer comes HEAT. The reason I’ve called the article a “heat rant” is because of frustration...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Seven Neighbourists
Neighbourists are those people who find meaning from neighbourhood, by giving meaning to their neighbourhood. They have lifestyles that chooses to engage the...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Viva Verdejo
As I pen this column, I am celebrating the two-week anniversary of my 2nd COVID jab, meaning I am now at maximum immunity. As my peer group hits the same...
Columnists - Steve King
“Just a dog”
An unknown author penned his/ her thoughts on what it means to have a dog in their life. When I first read this poem, it resonated with me because I know what...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Great Disconnect
On June 9th, as part of the City of Chestermere’s Senior’s Week, the city screened “The Great Disconnect.” This film, by Tamer Soliman, takes viewers on a...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report June 15
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I want to thank Shannon Dean, the amazing camp director of Camp Chestermere, for the beautiful event he held at...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
No Gin Would Be a Sin
As increased vaccination levels have dragged Alberta out of the third wave of the pandemic, I have finally emerged from isolation in my windowless wine cellar...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report June 8
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers I wanted to give a huge shout-out to Tina at No Frills, and Heather Davis from Edgefield Co-op for their contributions of...
Columnists - Steve King
Petting therapy dogs
Soon after Community Therapy Dogs began, we recognized that there was a significant role for our dogs to play in helping to reduce people’s stress. This became...
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