Category - Columnists

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...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Still: The Life That Comes At Us

The invitation to be still is ancient. Words from our distant past hint at the perennial stress of busy-ness and noise on the human soul. For as long as we can...

Columnists - Steve King

Travelling with your dog

As we approach the Christmas holiday season, many of you will be looking to travel to see friends or relatives and are wondering about the pros and cons of...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Barrel Aged Beer

The wine snobs of the world are constantly rambling on about exactly how many months their favourite wine spent in oak barrels, usually while carefully...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Still: Meandering Into The Light

This Advent season in the weeks leading up until Christmas we’re continuing on a theme of stillness. Stopping, resting, slowing, and listening do much to help...

Columnists - Steve King

Winterizing your dog

So whether you want to admit it or not, winter is here again! At this time of year, there is much talk of winterizing your cabin, your car, your sprinkler...


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