Columnists
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The Art of the Question
I visited my neighbour at her work recently and I was inspired. She serves as a community builder by helping those who are at risk...
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What’s a dog for?
In 2012, John Homans wrote a book entitled “What’s a Dog For?” looking at how dogs have evolved over the centuries. Not being a history...
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Neighbourhood Newsletters
Over the years in our neighbourhood we have been slowly collecting and building a directory for our neighbours. At our annual August block party we...
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Fire Down Below
Those readers not currently living under a rock will already have heard about the terrible bush fires ravaging Australia at this very moment, with millions...
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Dog wishes for 2020
Although New Year resolutions don’t figure in my planning, there are a number of dog-related wishes I’d like to throw out there for 2020: •...
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Still: The Good News of Christmas
Christmas is over and I hope it was merry for you in more than a few good ways. Perhaps by now you have rolled away...
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Blessed Barolo
Regular readers may recall that I made a trip to Italy a few months back, where I indulged in wines from ancient vineyards that have...
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Christmas thoughts from Finn
Something is going on. Two weeks ago my mom and dad started moving furniture around in our family room to make space for this green...
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MLA report Dec 24
Hello Chestermere! As I try to deal with the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, buy gifts, bake cookies, and watch the little ones...
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Santa Beer
December 25 is always a special day for me, and it’s not because of the many candy canes or gingersnaps, or because I miraculously escaped...
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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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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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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.
