For the first 8 weeks of a puppy’s life it is being taught the ways of the world by mommy dog. Observing what happens in those first 8 weeks is...
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Columnists - Steve King
Socializing your dog
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report August 16
Hello Chestermere! I am sitting here looking out at the sky, smelling the beautiful rain. I am truly happy for the moisture, but being a sun seeker, 10...
Columnists - Martin Shields
What I’ve been hearing from you this summer
Over the last month, I have been all over our riding knocking on doors of homes and businesses. I’ve also been meeting with municipal officials in towns...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Connections We Crave
Many people in our community crave deeper connections, but we are not always sure where to find them. This craving for real relationships, healthy...
Columnists - Steve King
“He did what???”
Whether your dog is a puppy new to your house or an older guy, one thing they have in common is opportunism. If something looks or smells interesting to a dog...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
An Apple A Day
Faithful readers may recall that I try to make an annual pilgrimage to the Okanagan Valley, that heavenly little spot of Canadian wine country that is close...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Needing a Neighbour
It was late one night when my uncle burst through our front door with panic and joy in his eyes. I was young, maybe six, when my two younger cousins were...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report
Hello Chestermere, My submission this week is a speech by Retired RCMP officer Bob Gray the president of the Army, Navy and Airforce. Bob is a dear friend of...
Columnists - Baljinder Sull
Physical activity can benefit your mental health
The benefits of exercise are widely known to maintain a healthy body, reduce stress, improve sleep, and prevent potential health issues. However, there are...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report August 2
Hello Chestermere! First of all I would like to congratulate the organizers of the water festival this past weekend! It was an incredible time, and we enjoyed...
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