Category - Columnists

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report February 2

Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers.   This week, Alberta’s government announced the membership of the newly established Alberta Parole Board. The...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Ehren the Side of Caution

I have decided not to participate in 2021, so will be retreating into the wine cellar until the world has returned to normal.  While digging through some...

Columnists - Steve King

Dogs in art – part 2

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...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

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 - 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...


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