All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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In Praise of Slow
Why is it that many of the best things in life take time? My neighbour has been teaching me this. He has three excellent hobbies...
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The Street You Want
We have some amazing leaders in this city. We have a passionate mayor, city councillors, and staff who work long hours to create the best...
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Trains
When I was young I had a friend who loved trains. Ok, no, scratch that. He ADORED trains. He had model trains in his basement,...
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Neighbour Day, April 25th
A friend of mine in Edmonton had a crazy idea, she decided one cold winter day to invite all of her neighbours over for a...
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Villagers at Heart
I had the privilege of joining in a number of meaningful conversations when Chestermere was discussing whether it should become a city or not. In...
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Stories and Trust
I like that saying, “You don’t fear people whose stories you know.” I have come to believe that listening brings people together and that trust...
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Insured by Each Other
Not many years ago, a friend of mine lost her home to a fire here in Chestermere. A blaze broke out and she had to...
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The Friendliest!!!
It was an open dirt patch on the edge of town, nothing more than a stripped-down field, really. Plows stood still along the edge while...
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Feeling Seen
Years ago I lived in Vancouver, right near the University of British Columbia. Most mornings I would join the herd of students as we would...
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The Gracious Neighbourhood
As a boy I never really thought of the importance of neighbours in my life; the collection of friends and strangers that lived in my...
Preston Pouteaux - Into the Neighbourhood
Preston is a pastor at Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere and experiments mostly in the intersection of faith and neighbourhood. Into the Neighbourhood explores how we all contribute to creating a healthy and vibrant community. Preston is also a beekeeper; a reminder that small things make a big difference.
email: preston@lakeridgecommunity.com
