I sat with Kyle Church at a retreat centre in BC and we were looking out over the glassy water and misty morning unfolding on Kootenay Lake. I was preparing...
Category - Columnists
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
When There’s Chaos, Plant a Garden
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Any Port In A Storm
Portugal is often considered a one-trick pony in the world of wine, being famous for their eponymous Port, but not much else. Prepare to be amazed, gentle...
Columnists - Marilyn King
How Much is that Doggy in the Window?
This was a song by Patti Page that went to #1 in the US in 1953.The song was loosely based on the folk tune “ Carnival of Venice “ and the song “ Oh, Where...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
33 And Me
In the carefree pre-pandemic era, I would visit friends on the west coast a few times each year, and would often pop into 33 Acres Brewing, in the heart of...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Stretching Out Summer in the Neighbourhood
August is summer prime-time. We try to get in our BBQ’s, our time at the lake, or finally get around to that garden project. Summer can last even longer when...
Columnists - Marilyn King
Finn’s Week
Saturday: By 10 o’clock I’d been to two off leash dog parks. I’d stopped to have my photograph taken a couple of times, once by a big green fluffy dog and...
Columnists - Michelle Eldjarnson
A change of lighting is a simple way to make your home look fresh and bright
Are you looking to upgrade the lighting in your home but don’t know where to begin? Lighting may seem like a small aspect of a room, but when chosen correctly...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Hi Joe, Bai Jiu
Boozers seem to love their puns and word games. The Mandarin speakers in the audience will recognize the words Ba Jiu as translating to August 9th in English...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
A History of Getting Along with Your Neighbour
From the very beginning when humans lived near one another, they have had to contend with the ups and downs of being neighbourly. The most ancient written...
Columnists - Leela Aheer
MLA update August 1st
This weekend we will be attending the Chestermere Made Outdoor Festival; where foodies and artisans come together to feed your tummy and your souls. The...
