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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

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.
Another person's treasure: Local auction houses thriving

Another person's treasure: Local auction houses thriving

The goods and customers keep coming, even with the switch to online-only sales for Alberta's auction houses.
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?
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.
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.
Love for The Lingnan lasts the decades

Love for The Lingnan lasts the decades

Beloved restaurant celebrating 75 years is part of an upcoming U of A exhibition on multi-generational Chinese family businesses.
Sunny skies ahead for weatherman Mike Sobel

Sunny skies ahead for weatherman Mike Sobel

Edmonton broadcaster retires after 25 years beside the weather map