‘Tis that time of year when normality, whatever that looks like, is turned on its head. For some it’s a time of great merriment, for others one of loneliness...
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Columnists - Steve King
Do dogs like Christmas?
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Christmas Moved Into the Neighbourhood
“One of the most powerful things I learned is that when you transform your immediate environment, your life begins to change.” These are the words of Lily Yeh...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Hungary and Thirsty
I was looking for a dessert wine for those post-repast feasts that are so common during the holiday season, and my favourite wine expert at my local bottle...
On December 8, 2021, Bill C-4 received Royal Assent (approval by the Governor General), banning conversion therapy and making it a criminal offence. Bill C-4...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Christmas Cheer
“I hope that we can experience at least a bit of Christmas cheer,” said my neighbour in passing. “What do you mean?” I asked. He looked over, “well, I really...
Columnists - Steve King
Personality changes
I don’t want to burst your bubble, folks, but we’re all ageing. And, of course, the same applies to dogs. Sadly, and what makes it worse, is that our furry...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Make Merry With Sherry
As the holiday season approaches, I have been bulking up the contents of the wine cellar in anticipation of visits with fully vaccinated family and friends...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA report December 14
Hello Chestermere Strathmore I hope you have had a wonderful week with the weather doing its best to throw us as many curveballs as possible. I wanted to give...
Columnists - Karen McKee
The Hot Topic this Week: Skating on Thin Ice!
“It’s coming on winter, they’re cutting down trees, they’re putting up reindeer and signing songs of joy and peace. Oh, I wish I had a river, that I could...
Columnists - Steve King
Being an effective dog owner
20+ years ago, Stephen Covey wrote his classic self-help book entitled “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. In reviewing some of the underlying themes of...
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