Hello Chestermere! It is nice to see a little bit of sunshine poking through after all the snowfall, storms, and intense highway conditions. This past week was...
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Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report March 8
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Batty for Baco
We may not be able to decide if pipelines are good or bad. We may not be able to decide if the Flames or the Oilers should win the Stanley Cup. We may not be...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Unexpected Joys of Learning Together
Every week in your community there are groups of people who gather together to learn. In my neighbourhood there is a group called Monday Morning Mommas and a...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report March 1
Hello Chestermere! Well we are getting a short break from the bitter cold and snow and here’s hoping it lasts. As I write this, the Prime Minister is...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Tainted Love
Wines have been sealed with cork for centuries, and cork taint has been a problem for most of that time. If you have ever popped the cork on a bottle of wine...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report February 22
Hello Chestermere! I hope you are navigating the insane icy roads without too much difficulty. I can honestly say I have never been more grateful for my winter...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
On the Move
We are among the first humans to know what it means to ‘pick-up-and-move.’ Throughout history, the majority of people did not travel far from their home...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Bye Bye Bacardi
Bottles of Bacardi can be found across our great nation, from the hipster bars serving $17 craft cocktails, to the neighbourhood pub where everybody knows your...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report February 15
Hello Chestermere! I have not seen this much snow in ages! I keep thinking that the Chinook must be just around the corner, but the mountains of snow keep...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Trust Them
Trust is foundational to healthy communities and thriving neighbourhoods. When we know that the people who live nearby have our best interests at heart, we...

