We know marijuana was legalized on October 17th. In the Liberals’ rush to meet their self-imposed political deadline, they failed to adequately address...
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Columnists - Martin Shields
Legalized marijuana
Columnists - Steve King
Bringing a new dog home
Have you ever gone to a place that you’ve never been before and where the people don’t speak the same language as you? Does the expression...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Halloween in the Neighbourhood
One of my first halloween neighbourhood memories involved one white bed sheet cut into dozens of long strips. My mother bundled me up in a snowsuit...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA reports October 25
Hello Chestermere! This past week 35 000 Cambodian Canadians held events all over Canada to commemorate the 27th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement. In...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
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 Lynyrd Skynyrd on the...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
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...
Columnists - Steve King
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 face (or a tear in your...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
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...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
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 is...
Columnists - Steve King
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:...


