Columnists
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Blessed Bourbon
We are living in the golden age of whisky. Gone are the days of pounding cheap rye & ginger ale highballs while rockin’ out to...
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MLA report October 18
Hello Chestermere! It has been an incredible week between the Carbon Tax rally, the Stop Bill C-69 rally, the Special Olympics Alberta Awards, Rocky View...
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Feel good stories
During our therapy dog work in the community, we observe some amazing events or get feedback from people that can put a smile on your...
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Celebrating Small Businesses in your Neighbourhood
This week is small business week in Chestermere. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Chestermere Economic Development, and various partners, this week is about celebrating,...
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Tipples and Turkey
October is a big month for indulging, with not one, but two separate holidays that revolve around eating and drinking with family and friends. Halloween...
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Companion Dogs
In past weeks we’ve looked at both therapy and service dogs. This week let’s dive into the third category of “people helping” dogs: companion (or...
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MLA report October 11
Hello Chestermere! As I write this week’s article, there is fresh snow on the ground, and I am so grateful to the men in my...
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People are Real
What is real? This might sound like the question posed by the professor of a freshman philosophy class, but it’s a question we are confronted...
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Recent heated debates in the House of Commons
The fall sitting of the House of Commons is underway, and we have been debating some very serious matters on Parliament Hill. One that you...
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Meeting and greeting dogs
As humans we are taught, when meeting someone new, to look them in the eye when we first greet them. This sends a signal that...
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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.
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Tricia Ingram - How does your garden grow
Owner Cobblestone Garden Centre, designer, hort grower, writer, & educator. Language enthusiast, sports fanatic, music & arts lover, volunteer, youth advocate
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Steve King - PAWS for Thought
Steve King is President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.
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Baljinder Sull -
For more information please contact: Baljinder Sull, M.C Registered Provisional Psychologist LakeMed Medical Clinic
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Leela Aheer - MLA report
Leela Aheer was elected to the Alberta Legislature in the riding of Chestermere-Rocky View. She currently resides in Chestermere and looks forward to using her roots in the community along with her experience in business, and her passion for her community to effectively advocate for her constituents in the Alberta Legislature.
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Martin Shields - Member of Parliament Bow River
Martin Shields is the Member of Parliament for the Bow River riding, Alberta. Martin has been living in Brooks with his family for 38 years and is committed to the success and quality of the community. Martin serves as Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party’s Alberta Caucus, and as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.