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We all know how easy it is to throw things away when they break. But what if we could fix them instead? That's exactly what we're doing — empowering our community to repair and reuse, rather than discard. Bring your broken items — whether it’s an old blender, a torn shirt, or a bike that needs some TLC. Our skilled volunteers will be there to help you repair, learn, and save money while reducing waste! Why attend? Free entry! Learn valuable DIY skills. Help keep useful things out of landfills. Let’s fix it together! The Repair Café is about community, sustainability, and learning — come join us July 11, 2026 and make a difference. See you there!
The Critical Role of Pollinators in Food Security Leave a Comment / Community, Sustainable Living / Williams Why Pollinators Matter Recently, the Western Wheel reported that the MD of Foothills had passed a bylaw restricting beekeeping, leaving local beekeepers — in their words — “buzzing mad.” [^1] “Foothills County’s Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 (with amendments including Bylaw 19/2015) continues to include provisions requiring development permits for beehives in designated zones, particularly for […] The Critical Role of Pollinators in Food Security
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Water Season 2026- Part 5: Household Water Resilience in Diamond Valley
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This article is the final instalment in the Water Season 2026 series exploring how water moves from watershed to household in Diamond Valley.
As Water Season 2026 continues, much of the conversation around water focuses on rivers, reservoirs, and municipal systems.
But resilience often begins much closer to home.
Households may not control snow-pack, seasonal runoff, or provincial licensing structures. Those systems operate at watershed and basin scales. What households do influence is how water is used once it arrives in the community.
Small decisions, repeated across hundreds or thousands of homes, shape overall demand patterns and community response during dry periods.
Understanding this relationship helps shift the conversation from reaction to preparation.
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