When we care for something, we pay attention to it. When we don’t care for something, we can easily overlook it. If we care for something, it has the power to...
Our Regular Contributors
Category - Columnists
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Caring for Something
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report May 14
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. It was wonderful to see everyone out this past weekend for Mother’s Day. We are so lucky that the weather hung in there for...
Columnists - Baljinder Sull
Grieving the loss of normal
Grief is a natural and universal experience we all share following the loss of something or someone we value. It can seem overwhelming, and leave people...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Cabin Fever
I can no longer remember life before COVID-19. As my self-isolation stretches into its eighth week, cabin fever has normalized behaviour like wearing a...
Columnists - Steve King
Grooming during COVID-19
Yes I know the last thing you want to read about is yet more stuff on COVID-19 but I couldn’t resist looking at the question of grooming during the pandemic...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Generosity is the Heartbeat of Community
Let’s pause a moment that celebrate Manitoba, they deserve it. Recent studies show that among Canadian provinces, Manitoba is the most generous on a number of...
Columnists - Steve King
Dogs as teachers
Living with a dog can best be described as an on-going learning experience. Your dog learns where its boundaries are and what various commands mean. Humans...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Malbec On The Deck
After nearly two months of isolation at home, wearing pajama pants with a collared shirt for videoconferences no longer seems to be a breach of business...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report April 30
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would first like to give my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. ...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
On Walking
Ten Thousand. It’s the magic number that those with step counters aim for everyday. Ten thousand steps, with reminders to get up and get moving from our...
BLANKET CLASSIFIEDS – Alberta-Wide Weekly Classified Ads
- Auctions: Firearms wantedFIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2026 AUCTION PROGRAM: Firearms, Ammunition, Accessories, or Militaria. Collections, Estates or single items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Contact us: 1-800-694-2609, Email: sales@switzersauction.com or Visit us @ www.switzersauction.com for Auction Dates & Details. Ad Category: Auctions, Coming Events
- PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDERAll real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. 403-543-0927; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca. Ad Category: Services
- FIREARMS AUCTION: June 27thFIREARMS AUCTION: June 27th: Ward’s and Bud Haynes Auctions in Edmonton. Consign Now! Firearms, Ammo, Optics, Accessories, etc. Call Brad Ward, 780-940-8378. FirearmsAuctions.ca. Ad Category: Auctions