In part 2 of the series on “Dogs in art” we will be taking a look at some Canadian artists’ work. “Observing Christmas” by Robert Bateman A couple of...
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Dogs in art – part 2
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Wabi Sabi
Nothing has taught me as much about life, faith, and relationships as being a parent has. Each morning I am awoken by the chatter of one of my two little...
Columnists - Submitted Story
Justice Denied or Justice Delayed: The Case of Cindy Gladue
Warning: this story contains details some readers may find disturbing. I choose to mention the names of the victim(s) abundantly in my analysis including...
Last week I provided 5 suggestions on how you can make your LinkedIn profile, which in 2021 is a non-negotiable must-have for job seekers, to stand out. The...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report Jan 26
“Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I wanted to chat about the world of coal policy here in Alberta. I know that with everything else going on, you do...
Columnists - Submitted Story
Travel Plans – River Cruises
Are you anxious to get travelling again? The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed or cancelled travel plans for people in Canada and around the world, but a survey...
Columnists - Steve King
Dogs in art – part 1
Dogs are found in various media either to tell a story, recognize an achievement or simply brighten our day. Over the next couple of weeks I’d like to take you...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Hankering for Haggis
I thought that things would change when we bid farewell to the dumpster fire of a year that was 2020, but January seems more like the 13th month of 2020 than...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Problem of Pain
Last year I had a debilitating nerve pain that overturned my daily life. From the tip of my finger to my neck, on one side, was an agonizing pain unlike...
In 2021 successful job hunting requires having a LinkedIn profile that’s current and optimized. It’s not enough to simply exist on LinkedIn. In...


