Columnists
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Alberta Rum
Canada is not particularly famous for producing rum, and Alberta even less so. I’m not even sure that we can lay claim to the Screech...
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Socializing your dog
For the first 8 weeks of a puppy’s life it is being taught the ways of the world by mommy dog. Observing what happens in...
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MLA report August 16
Hello Chestermere! I am sitting here looking out at the sky, smelling the beautiful rain. I am truly happy for the moisture, but being a...
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What I’ve been hearing from you this summer
Over the last month, I have been all over our riding knocking on doors of homes and businesses. I’ve also been meeting with municipal officials...
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The Connections We Crave
Many people in our community crave deeper connections, but we are not always sure where to find them. This craving for real relationships, healthy...
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“He did what???”
Whether your dog is a puppy new to your house or an older guy, one thing they have in common is opportunism. If something looks...
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An Apple A Day
Faithful readers may recall that I try to make an annual pilgrimage to the Okanagan Valley, that heavenly little spot of Canadian wine country that...
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Needing a Neighbour
It was late one night when my uncle burst through our front door with panic and joy in his eyes. I was young, maybe six,...
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MLA report
Hello Chestermere, My submission this week is a speech by Retired RCMP officer Bob Gray the president of the Army, Navy and Airforce. Bob is...
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Physical activity can benefit your mental health
The benefits of exercise are widely known to maintain a healthy body, reduce stress, improve sleep, and prevent potential health issues. However, there are also...
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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.