Columnists
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Carignan My Wayward Son
My once-robust selection in the basement wine cellar has been dwindling rapidly during these COVID times, with at-home imbibing replacing those many bottles of wine...
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A Good City
G.K. Chesterton was a witty english writer who was called the “prince of paradox.” He had a knack for challenging the way people saw politics,...
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The case of Christine Jessop
The Crime Oct. 3, 1984 – Christine Jessop went missing after purchasing bubble gum at a convenience store in Queensville, in York Region, 50 km...
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Dogs’ fur
As the days grow shorter and the warmth of summer becomes a distant memory, thoughts of winter and the cold weather ahead come more to...
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Am I Worried or Anxious?
Have you ever stayed awake overnight thinking about the upcoming day? Perhaps you’re starting a new job or a new school? Perhaps you have an...
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Canadian Beer Day
Last week was the 2nd annual Canadian Beer Day. Maybe this is not quite as auspicious a boozing event as Oktoberfest or Robbie Burns Day,...
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The 1000 Year City
Years ago I was invited by a professor to go where few have, into the oldest building in the world. In the ancient city of...
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MLA report October 22
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore Readers: I hope you had a safe weekend navigating that forgotten white stuff that comes from the sky and wreaks havoc on the...
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Halloween horrors for dogs!
Although Halloween may take a different format this year with the pandemic still with us, there are certain precautions we should consider leading up to...
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Throne Speech and recent government COVID measures
After a lengthy prorogation, Parliament finally resumed with a new Speech from the Throne on September 23rd. This Throne Speech came just ten months after...
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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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Baljinder Sull -
For more information please contact: Baljinder Sull, M.C., Registered Psychologist at Sull Psychology Services
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Nick Kossovan - The Art of Finding Work
Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned veteran of the corporate landscape, offers advice on searching for a job. You can send him your questions at artoffindingwork@gmail.com.
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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.
