Category - Columnists

Columnists - Steve King

How we may be stressing our dogs

A couple of weeks ago I touched on the topic of signs of stress in your dog. Let’s take a look this week at some of the ways that humans may...

Columnists - Baljinder Sull

Managing Grief Over The Holidays

The holiday season is a busy time of year for most people, and it may be especially difficult for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  The...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report December 13

Hello Chestermere! You may have read in the past few days that even as we struggle as a province to get our amazing resources to the coast and into the global...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Well Blau Me Down

I was browsing the aisles of my friendly neighbourhood booze merchant last week, when I bumped into one of those in-store tastings hosted by a roving wine rep...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Open Space for Small Talk

The in-between life of our neighbourhoods is often made up of ordinary stuff. Errands, texts, coffee, meal prep, trips to the mailbox, school-work...

Columnists - Martin Shields

UN Global Compact for Migration

This week, the Liberals are expected to sign a document that many of you have shared your views on: the UN Compact for Migration. I am opposed to Canada...

Columnists - Steve King

Dogs’ Paws

Your dog may get groomed and brushed and, occasionally, dressed up to the suit the occasion but beyond nail-clipping paws are not always looked upon in the...

Columnists - Baljinder Sull

Finding the Right Therapist

Finding the right therapist can seem like an overwhelming process. Credentials, location, and cost are just a few of the things to consider during a search for...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report December 6

Hello Chestermere! First of all I need to give a huge shout out to my friends Pat and Janine for making dozens of sugar cookies and tubs of icing for the...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Drawn Together

I was visiting with a neighbour who had never walked around the ponds in their community. I was surprised. The truth is that there are some people in...