Category - Columnists

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Brazilian Wine

When we think about wines from South America, Malbec from Argentina and Carménère from Chile are the ones that immediately come to mind, but there is a wine...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Whisky and Bagpipes

Like many Canadians, I can claim some small portion of Scottish ancestry.  While I may not boast Groundskeeper Willie levels of Scottish-ness, I do regularly...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Moving

The moving truck in front of our home in Saskatoon was full to the brim. In there, somewhere, was my bed, my clothes, and my little collection of precious Hot...

Columnists - Steve King

New Year dog resolutions

Whether you believe in New Year resolutions for yourself or not is your choice. However, when it comes to looking after your dog, Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM on the...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report January 9

Hello Chestermere! Happy New Year! As this is written Canada has just defeated Russia to win gold at the World Junior Hockey Championships with an incredible...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Rural Alberta Advantage

I had a slow week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, so I decided to catch up on a few brewery visits as part of my ongoing quest to visit every craft...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

The Art of the Question

I visited my neighbour at her work recently and I was inspired. She serves as a community builder by helping those who are at risk of homelessness. She’s super...

Columnists - Steve King

What’s a dog for?

In 2012, John Homans wrote a book entitled “What’s a Dog For?” looking at how dogs have evolved over the centuries. Not being a history buff I decided to...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Neighbourhood Newsletters

Over the years in our neighbourhood we have been slowly collecting and building a directory for our neighbours. At our annual August block party we invite...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Fire Down Below

Those readers not currently living under a rock will already have heard about the terrible bush fires ravaging Australia at this very moment, with millions of...


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