Columnists
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Caring for Something
When we care for something, we pay attention to it. When we don’t care for something, we can easily overlook it. If we care for...
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MLA report May 14
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. It was wonderful to see everyone out this past weekend for Mother’s Day. We are so lucky that the weather hung in there...
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Grieving the loss of normal
Grief is a natural and universal experience we all share following the loss of something or someone we value. It can seem overwhelming, and leave...
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Cabin Fever
I can no longer remember life before COVID-19. As my self-isolation stretches into its eighth week, cabin fever has normalized behaviour like wearing a collared...
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Grooming during COVID-19
Yes I know the last thing you want to read about is yet more stuff on COVID-19 but I couldn’t resist looking at the question...
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Generosity is the Heartbeat of Community
Let’s pause a moment that celebrate Manitoba, they deserve it. Recent studies show that among Canadian provinces, Manitoba is the most generous on a number...
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Dogs as teachers
Living with a dog can best be described as an on-going learning experience. Your dog learns where its boundaries are and what various commands mean....
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Malbec On The Deck
After nearly two months of isolation at home, wearing pajama pants with a collared shirt for videoconferences no longer seems to be a breach of...
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MLA report April 30
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would first like to give my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. I...
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On Walking
Ten Thousand. It’s the magic number that those with step counters aim for everyday. Ten thousand steps, with reminders to get up and get moving...
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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 Psychologist at Sull Psychology Services
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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.
