Category - Columnists

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

Making Neighbours

The older I get the more I appreciate those things that I cannot buy. Time spent with family, creating a garden, or gathering with my community: these are not...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

Revolution * Inflation * Mayors

As I write this article, I am honoured to acknowledge our American neighbours celebrating their 4th of July celebrations. On the 4th of July 1776, the...

Columnists - Marilyn King

Wet Dogs

The crazy rainy weather seems to be behind us, it’s now scorching hot. So what do we do…we head to the lakes and rivers and of course our four-legged friends...

Columnists - Preston Pouteaux

The Legend of the Leatherman

Like clock-work the Old Leatherman would come up the road. Kids would run out to meet him, and mothers would pack him a sandwich for his long and unending...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Good Durif

I popped into my friendly neighbourhood wine shop today, only to be immediately flagged down by the proprietor, eager to show off a new arrival that she knew I...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

Rising inflation

Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I do not need to explain rising inflation to all of you. You know it, and you feel it every day. Inflation rates in...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Dreamy Martini

National Martini Day has just recently passed us by, taking place on June 19 every year. In past years, I would get all gussied up in my fanciest duds and hit...

Columnists - Karen McKee

Seeking Life Balance.

“Have regular hours for both work and play, make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.”...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Alberta Bourbon

Today is National Bourbon Day, and while the spirits in my liquor cabinet are typically stocked with fine Scotch or whiskies from our local Alberta craft...


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