Columnists
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Dogs during hot weather
They say that one of Canadians’ favourite topics of conversation is the weather. Now I’m not suggesting that dogs “chat” about the weather when they...
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Going Local
Culture is created, and re-created, locally. It is the people in our community, the people of Chestermere, who can truly appreciate what our city is...
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BC Bourbon
Every country has their own style of whisk(e)y. Scotland has their single malts. Ireland triple-distills in column stills. Canada makes whisky from rye grains, and...
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Bernie’s Buddies
The article this week is the third in a series of recognizing dog-related charities. If you follow my weekly articles, you will understand not just...
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MLA report July 2
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! It is so wonderful to see many of you enjoying our local parks and open fields, be it to play some baseball, or even to have the children run around outside together. First and...
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Deeply challenging summer for all
We are finally into the full swing of summer, and I know things are going to be very different this year. The pandemic and government...
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Dreamy Martini
National Martini Day has just recently passed us by, taking place on June 19 every year. In past years, I would usually get all gussied...
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Kids Need Neighbours
Parenting is humbling work. We love our children deeply, we discipline them, we coach them, we teach them, and we pray for them. We hope...
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Caring for politicians in a harsh culture
A pastor and a politician point to a better way It was around our dining room table, the air still warm with the savoury reminder...
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Putting pressure on Parliament to return to regular sittings
Over the past week, I was in Ottawa and in the House of Commons representing our riding, along with many of my Opposition colleagues. It’s...
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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.
