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...
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Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Instructions for Living a Life
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...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Dutch Windows
If you visit the Netherlands, you might be surprised to find that some towns and neighbourhoods participate in an unlikely decorating practice. A friend was...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Patagonia Pinot
While browsing the aisles of my local bottle shop last week, I came across an unfamiliar selection of Pinot Noir from Argentina. Experienced boozers in the...
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