I remember the feeling. 1996 felt like an eternity away and I just could not wait for it. It was about 1993 and remember hearing on the news that a new Mars...
Category - Columnists
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
What are you waiting for?
It’s been heartening to see Alberta’s economy beginning to recover. The resilience of Albertans always amazes me, but even in the midst of that...
Columnists - Marilyn King
Pedigrees, Mutts and Combos
In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell, cartoonist and author, tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy...
As there is less than two months to go until 2023 arrives, it is that time of year again to do a book review of the most enjoyable, entertaining books that I...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
The Winter Gift of Community
My great grandpa came to Canada on a boat with a heard of Jersey cows. He paid his way by taking care of the cows on the long voyage from the island of...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
I’ll Shōchū Mine If…
I was visiting a new sushi restaurant last week, along with my usual group of ne’er-do-well drinking companions, when our server suggested a new libation...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Puttin’ On Poitín
Everyone has a friend who claims some percentage of Irish descent, with the number typically rising sharply when a pint of Guinness or Harp is being poured. I...
Columnists - Marilyn King
Pedigrees, Mutts and Combos
In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell, cartoonist and author, tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy...
Columnists - Preston Pouteaux
Gentle Now…
Do you ever replay a conversation back again to yourself after having it, and think, “good grief, was I a fool, or what?!” I did that this week and...
Columnists • Local News • Provincial News - Leela Aheer
MLA Report – Letter of intent
October 25, 2022 — Today I decided I will not be running for the United Conservative Party in the next provincial election. I am a mother, musician...
