Category - Columnists

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...

Columnists - Martin Shields

Spring 2018 wrap-up

With the 2019 election around the corner, things have really started to heat up on Parliament Hill. The House of Commons has now adjourned for the summer, but...


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