Regular readers may recall that I made a trip to Italy a few months back, where I indulged in wines from ancient vineyards that have seen empires rise and...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Blessed Barolo
Columnists - Steve King
Christmas thoughts from Finn
Something is going on. Two weeks ago my mom and dad started moving furniture around in our family room to make space for this green thing in the corner. I hear...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report Dec 24
Hello Chestermere! As I try to deal with the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, buy gifts, bake cookies, and watch the little ones get more and more...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Santa Beer
December 25 is always a special day for me, and it’s not because of the many candy canes or gingersnaps, or because I miraculously escaped being put on Santa’s...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Still: Your Life Has Meaning
A friend of mine sat across from me over lunch and said the most wonderful things to me. I don’t remember what prompted him, but his words were a gift. He...
Columnists - Martin Shields
Start of the 43rd parliament
The 43rd parliament is underway, and I wanted to fill everyone in on some of the recent events in Ottawa. First, I want to acknowledge that our Conservative...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report Dec 19
Hello Chestermere! One of the highlights of a Chestermere Christmas is the Community Christmas Party. It was great to meet so many of you at last Saturday’s...
Columnists - Steve King
Audrey the therapy dog flies
A while ago one of our Community Therapy Dogs volunteers, Amy, contacted me about a flight to Winnipeg she was planning, to visit her mom who was sick. She was...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Seasonal Cheers and Beers
The festive drinking season is upon us, and I always make the most of the annual cornucopia of seasonal beers! It all begins in September, when the shelves of...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report December 12
Hello Chestermere! It is sure nice to see the Christmas lights go up and to attend concerts hearing Christmas carols and messages of joy and peace. I start...




