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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

The power of pickleball

The power of pickleball

Pickleball's popularity growing even faster among younger players: time for more facilities, staffing, say sport's enthusiasts.
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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.
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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.
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Repurposing goods a popular option for Edmontonians

Repurposing goods a popular option for Edmontonians

Edmonton's Reuse Centre offers goods for free as an alternative to the landfill.
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Dawson City: Many come to visit; plenty never leave

Dawson City: Many come to visit; plenty never leave

Yukon town central to the gold rush holds onto its history, and people.
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Lawn bowling club celebrates 100 years on the green

Lawn bowling club celebrates 100 years on the green

Sure, there's fun to be had on the green, but lawn bowling is mostly about socializing: Cup of tea, anyone?
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Super senior has a 'don't ever stop' attitude

Super senior has a 'don't ever stop' attitude

Age is no barrier to this super senior, who still goes hard on the tennis courts.
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Ace of the airwaves

Ace of the airwaves

For nearly 40 years, local broadcaster has been at home in front of camera and now, behind the radio mic.
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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.
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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.
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