by Cara Chalmers Dear Cara, A few weeks ago I attended dinner and a concert with a group of women I am very good friends with. We all met in childhood and have...
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Seasonal change has a significant impact on how we structure and define the rhythm of life. I personally enjoy seasonal change; each physical season brings its...
The EMS Safeline, a grassroots advocacy group for paramedicine intends to hold rolling vigils in municipalities surrounding Calgary and Edmonton to acknowledge...
by Cara Chalmers Dear Cara, My husband and I are now of the age where many of our nieces, nephews and children of close friends are starting to get married...
There is a sense of sobriety that I write for this month’s paper. As summer is in full swing, our communities have celebrated many festivals and events...
Just as movie fans look forward to the release of the summer blockbuster movies, I look forward to picking out the popular Music Hits of the Summer! Most...
by Cara Chalmers Dear Cara, I am a semi-retired woman in my late 50’s who chooses to continue with part time work despite having left my full time career in...
Happy Canada Day As we gather to celebrate, not just on July 1st, but the many social gatherings throughout the month, we have opportunity to learn about our...
Cara Chalmers Dear Cara, Our son will be turning 13 this coming September and he has asked his father and I for a smartphone, complete with a cellular plan...
June is like December, a full month. We rapidly transition from spring (Alberta really doesn’t get spring) into summer. For farmers, there’s the challenge of...