I had high hopes for 2022, but they have already been dashed, thanks to the extra-contagious fifth wave. All my revelry has been solitary, locked away in...
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Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
High Time for Haggis
Columnists - Martin Shields
RCMP CBA Negotiations
Dear Bow River constituents, I hope everyone had a restful and joyous Christmas season with your family and friends. The topic of today’s column is the RCMP...
Columnists - Karen McKee
The Daily Plan – Week 2
Journey with me through a year of finding the joy in our lives, traveling the pathway to H.O.P.E. – Harmony, Orderliness, Prosperity and Excellence...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Peace of Wild Things
There is a fascinating Danish word that I appreciate on cold nights. ‘Hygge’ means to get cozy, light a fire, play some warm music, pour some tea and curl up...
Columnists - Karen McKee
Hot Talk – UCP Party Leadership & The Power Games
On Saturday January 8, 2022 our local MLA Aheer held her annual General Meeting to elect the Board of Directors for 2022. Normally this event is well attended...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA update January 18
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore I apologize for not having written for the past few weeks. It has been an interesting couple of weeks, and as usual, I am so...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Happy Beer-thday
While I am happy to finally see the year 2021 in the rearview mirror, not much has changed in the early days of January. For the third year in a row, I spent...
Columnists - Steve King
Canine heroes
We all need heroes, particularly during these trying COVID times. And the nice thing is heroes come in all shapes and sizes, including our furry friends. Ask...
Columnists - Karen McKee
Pathways: Let’s Get Started
Journey with me through a year of finding the joy in our lives, traveling the pathway to H.O.P.E. – Harmony, Orderliness, Prosperity and Excellence...
Columnists - Steve King
The two-way bond
In my opinion, there is no such thing as a true instant bond with a dog. Like all good, solid relationships, it takes time, understanding and patience. I came...
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