I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far. I have been enjoying meeting with you at the many parades, rodeos, and other events that take place across...
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Columnists - Martin Shields
Illegal crossings and NATO
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Sibling Rivalry
Cleopatra and Ptolemy. Cain and Abel. Sherlock and Mycroft. Ann Landers and Dear Abby. Bart and Lisa. History is full of great sibling rivalries. The...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
What is a street for?
I must have been going a million miles an hour, and I probably hit the ramp with at least the force of a locomotive, because when I hit the ground and rolled...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
I Spy
What do you see when you walk through your neighbourhood? The start of any good thing in your community often begins with seeing your place in a new way. When...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report July 12
Hello Chestermere! Did you hear that…..yahoo! It is Stampede time, and we are in full swing. I hope you get a chance to get down to the grounds this year and...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Kelowna Wines
With the trade wars jacking up prices on imported goods, I am again reminded of the wisdom of thinking globally, but drinking locally. Alberta is blessed with...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report July 5
Hello Chestermere! First of all I would like to say “Wow!” Canada Day was such a success. The weather held out, and several thousand of you came...
Columnists - Martin Shields
Canada Day 2018
Happy Canada Day! I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating our 151st year of confederation. I was happy to celebrate our nation’s birthday at...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Serving
Being a servant is not something most people aspire to. To serve another person might feel like a demeaning task, so we avoid it and steer clear. Let’s...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Wild Rosé Country
In the days of my squandered youth, I made many regrettable boozing choices. There was Drummond Draft, Vodka Slimes, Blue Mondays, and many others too...
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