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...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
An Apple A Day
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...
Columnists - Martin Shields
International trade
Canada is a trading nation. We export enormous quantities of products to countries around the world. These exports support a tremendous number of jobs and...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Heavenly BeereaH
History buffs may recall that monasteries were some of the first organizations to brew beer on a regular basis. Way back in the Middle Ages, a French order of...
Columnists - Steve King
The psychology of dogs
This week I’d like to touch on the subject of the psychology of dogs. Back in the 19th century, dogs were considered to be creatures who existed but did...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Never Go Alone
My great grandpa came to Canada on a boat with a herd of Jersey cows. He paid his way by taking care of the cows on the long voyage from the island of Alderney...
Columnists - Steve King
Thinking of getting a dog?
This is a big decision to make and one that takes a lot of careful consideration. Unlike other purchases we make, dogs should never be an impulse buy, as...
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