Category - Columnists

Columnists - Jai Murugan

(Tuba)

The kids in band class who choose the tuba must be verging on insecurity, insanity, and reverse introversion. Like the irony of giant men in Volkswagen...

Columnists - Mansoor Ladha

Paying tribute to all fathers

Hope everyone had a great Fathers’ Day – a day to show appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures are stepfathers, fathers-in-law...

Columnists - Tricia Ingram

Growing native plants

In the last decade or so, a great deal of interest has developed in growing native plants and flowers. This is a rather fabulous trend and I, for one, would...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Variety Is The Spice Of Life

Readers in the audience who were of age in the 1970’s may remember dropping their keys into a bowl when arriving at a party, then picking up an entirely...

Columnists - Tricia Ingram

Growing Clematis on the Prairies

Clematis are often referred to as “Queen of the Vines”. Contrary to popular belief, clematis are not really difficult to grow, even here in Calgary...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Down Under Beer

Your intrepid liquor reporter was out boozing it up with a cute Kiwi lass, when she suggested stopping at Aussie Rules for a nightcap. For the readers in the...

Columnists - Jai Murugan

(Fast)

One of the most dangerous questions ever is, “How fast will she go?” It’s too bad that all cars, let alone motorcycles, weren’t like my...

Columnists - Patricia Matthews

Mayor’s Message May 2013

Did you know that the Chestermere Food Bank has seen an increase over Christmas this year that’s well over twice what was asked for last Christmas and...

Columnists - Mansoor Ladha

I am a Muslim, but not a terrorist

So another Muslim is responsible for butchering a British soldier on a busy London street. His reason for doing this sickening act: “the only reason we...

Columnists - Tricia Ingram

Growing Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes at home is easy and rewarding! If you’ve never grown tomatoes at home before, the following information should help you get started...


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