Category - Columnists

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report

Hello Chestermere, My submission this week is a speech by Retired RCMP officer Bob Gray the president of the Army, Navy and Airforce.  Bob is a dear friend of...

Columnists - Leela Aheer

MLA report August 2

Hello Chestermere! First of all I would like to congratulate the organizers of the water festival this past weekend!  It was an incredible time, and we enjoyed...

Columnists - Martin Shields

International trade

Canada is a trading nation. We export enormous quantities of products to countries around the world. These exports support a tremendous number of jobs and...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Heavenly BeereaH

History buffs may recall that monasteries were some of the first organizations to brew beer on a regular basis. Way back in the Middle Ages, a French order of...

Columnists - Steve King

The psychology of dogs

This week I’d like to touch on the subject of the psychology of dogs. Back in the 19th century, dogs were considered to be creatures who existed but did...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Never Go Alone

My great grandpa came to Canada on a boat with a herd of Jersey cows. He paid his way by taking care of the cows on the long voyage from the island of Alderney...

Columnists - Steve King

Thinking of getting a dog?

This is a big decision to make and one that takes a lot of careful consideration. Unlike other purchases we make, dogs should never be an impulse buy, as...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Stampede Beer

The uncomfortable boots have come off.  The faded blue wranglers that seem to get a bit tighter around the midsection have been returned to the box they live...

Columnists - Martin Shields

One year anniversary of tax changes

It has been a great July in Bow River! I have enjoyed taking part in events across our riding, and getting the chance to speak with many of you about...


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