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Gary Poignant

Gary Poignant

Freelance writer Gary Poignant writes lifestyle features for Alberta Prime Times. He's been part of the team since 2019.

Recent Work by Gary

Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Sixty-one year-old business owner is now a power lifting champion too.
Dawson City: Many come to visit; plenty never leave

Dawson City: Many come to visit; plenty never leave

Visiting the famed Gold Rush town for the first time, I hoped to find what attracts seniors to live just 241 km south of the Arctic Circle.
A life-changing career move was in the cards--literally.

A life-changing career move was in the cards--literally.

Organizing his own trading card collection led a Calgary engineer from an oilfield company job to a thriving new business.
Edmonton's favourite son turns 100

Edmonton's favourite son turns 100

Tony Cashman has been a much-lauded champion of Edmonton; the city, its history and its people.
Thrills on the hills: It's soapbox season

Thrills on the hills: It's soapbox season

From St. Albert to Okotoks, ten gravity-powered soapbox races are scheduled from May until September.
A safe space for seniors dealing with abuse

A safe space for seniors dealing with abuse

Government funding is allowing the main seniors' shelters in the province to better meet the needs of those facing abuse.
Life after (writing about) politics

Life after (writing about) politics

Mark Lisac doesn't miss writing about Alberta's political scene--that time has passed.
Memories of the mall

Memories of the mall

What are your memories of West Edmonton Mall? Family fun at the wave pool? A hair-raising ride on The Mindbender roller coaster? An underground adventure at the submarine?
The slow lane gives grocery shoppers more than time at the checkout

The slow lane gives grocery shoppers more than time at the checkout

Belmont Sobeys new slow lane is designed for shoppers who like to take their time; maybe chat a while. But some see a deeper good for employee and customer alike.
Death doulas can be comforting part of end-of-life care

Death doulas can be comforting part of end-of-life care

Death doulas part of the circle of care available to a dying loved one.
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