Columnists
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Robbie Burrrrns Day
Your humble narrator recently explored his inner Scotsman. There was haggis. There was fine scotch. There were hairy legs poking out of a kilt. No,...
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(City)
So my cousin phones me up all panicky. She has to come to the city for a specialist appointment and there’s been another murder in...
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Can Obama’s gun control plan reduce violence in U.S.?
Politics makes strange bedfellows, as they say. A classical example of this is the U.S. where the nation is divided in coming up with gun...
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Vintage Alberta Beer
Your globetrotting liquor reporter has returned home from a whirlwind of international travel, and let me tell you, I missed our local Alberta beer. Perhaps...
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(Safe)
“Out!” yelled Blindy, as I slid home. I never understood how my imaginary ump could be so darned incompetent. Just once you’d think he’d get...
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Beers of New York
Your globetrotting liquor reporter decided to jet away to NYC for the recently passed New Year’s Eve. As you might imagine, in a city of...
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Now that hockey is back…
You don’t miss it until it’s no longer available and that was the story of NHL hockey lockout, which wiped out the first four months...
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(talk)
Some of my former imaginary friends and enemies could speak. They had squeaky voices from dry air, insensitivity toward my feelings, and clouds of confusion...
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Myths about Muslims proved wrong
“The Muslims are coming! The Muslims are coming!” This used to be the battle cry and anti-Muslim euphoria gripping Europe and the U.S. as aftermath...
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We don’t have a revenue problem
Happy New Year, and here’s hoping this finds you happy, healthy, and holding steadfast to whatever resolutions you set for yourself this year. One of...
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Preston Pouteaux - Into the Neighbourhood
Preston is a pastor at Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere and experiments mostly in the intersection of faith and neighbourhood. Into the Neighbourhood explores how we all contribute to creating a healthy and vibrant community. Preston is also a beekeeper; a reminder that small things make a big difference.
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Tricia Ingram - How does your garden grow
Owner Cobblestone Garden Centre, designer, hort grower, writer, & educator. Language enthusiast, sports fanatic, music & arts lover, volunteer, youth advocate
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Steve King - PAWS for Thought
Steve King is President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.
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Baljinder Sull -
For more information please contact: Baljinder Sull, M.C Registered Provisional Psychologist LakeMed Medical Clinic
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Leela Aheer - MLA report
Leela Aheer was elected to the Alberta Legislature in the riding of Chestermere-Rocky View. She currently resides in Chestermere and looks forward to using her roots in the community along with her experience in business, and her passion for her community to effectively advocate for her constituents in the Alberta Legislature.
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Martin Shields - Member of Parliament Bow River
Martin Shields is the Member of Parliament for the Bow River riding, Alberta. Martin has been living in Brooks with his family for 38 years and is committed to the success and quality of the community. Martin serves as Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party’s Alberta Caucus, and as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.
