Columnists
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Mayor’s Message July 2013
The flooding devastation in June has brought about a number of questions from residents. I’d like to take the opportunity to shed some light on...
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(rind)
Alcohol has the ability to remove the rind of the mind, that outer layer of protection and shells we place there to feel safe from...
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Crowfoot’s Minister of State (Finance)
At the outset of this News Column, I want us all to think about the people of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec following the tragic train derailment and...
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Ten Flowering Trees
When it comes to planting a tree in your yard, many people would like something that blooms; here are a few of Cobblestone’s top picks...
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Defiant Malala has a bright future
Very few teenagers could boast of what 16-year-old Pakistani girl, Malala Yousafzal, has achieved in her short life. The United Nations has declared July 12...
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BBQ and Beer
Your intrepid liquor reporter munched on a lot of BBQ beef buns and slow-roasted pulled pork sandwiches during the many Stampede lunches I attended in...
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Starting a Fragrance Garden from Scratch
Fragrance is an essential part of any garden and all really good landscape designs will incorporate this element in some way. It is a scientific...
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Going Dutch
There is more to The Netherlands than windmills and little Dutch boys sticking their fingers into dikes. Yes, gentle reader, I am speaking of Dutch...
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(dawn)
The ancient peoples who invented rituals to be performed at dawn most definitely didn’t live above the 49th parallel, that vindictive wintery place where malaria...
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When the phone rings…
I love to hear innovative and refreshing voices when I dial someone and get a voicemail. A well-thought voicemail greeting can make a positive impact...
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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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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 Psychologist at Sull Psychology Services
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Nick Kossovan - The Art of Finding Work
Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned veteran of the corporate landscape, offers advice on searching for a job. You can send him your questions at artoffindingwork@gmail.com.
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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.
