Category - Columnists

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report January 31

Hello Chestermere! Did you know that Canada has the most robust regulations, is the most environmentally conscious, and works everyday to improve the energy...

Columnists - Martin Shields

2019 election and oil and gas

It’s finally 2019, and the next federal election is right around the corner. The election will be fought over a number of important issues, but I think...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Instructions for Living a Life

Mary Oliver, celebrated poet, passed away this month at 83 years old. She wrote and reflected on nature, goodness, God, beauty and more. She had a gift in...

Columnists - Steve King

Tale of the tail

They all have one: some are long and fluffy, some are short and stubby, some are curly, but all of them are an extension of the spine. Yes, dogs’ tails...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Etruscan Excellence

We owe a lot to the ancient Etruscan civilization, a wealthy and powerful nation-state that existed from 900BCE to 100BCE.  The Etruscans were eventually...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

When the City Cheers

What would make our city of Chestermere rejoice? What would make people cheer with gratitude and celebrate life? Well we know what would make your city mourn...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report January 24

Hello Chestermere! Some of you have children attending Peace Of Peace School, a faith based K-9 school operated by Rocky View Schools. Unfortunately the school...

Columnists - Steve King

Winter wear for dogs

Now that the mercury has plunged and Mother Nature has us in her wintry grasp, when is it appropriate or necessary to clothe your dog in winter wear? The all...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Spirits of Japan

Japan is home to one of the ancient civilizations of the world, and like any of the great empires of history, has a long relationship with booze. Perhaps the...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report January 17

Hello Chestermere! I am writing to you from Doha in transit to come home from India.  I have never appreciated my home more than I do when I have the privilege...