“The Empathic Civilization is emerging. A younger generation is fast extending its empathic embrace beyond religious affiliations and national identification to include the whole of humanity and the vast project of life that envelops the Earth.”
Jeremy Rifkin
Repair Cafe
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 March 14 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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What Is a Land Use Bylaw and Why Does It Matter?
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The Timeline for the New Land Use Bylaw
Updating a Land Use Bylaw is a complex process that typically unfolds over several stages. The Town of Diamond Valley has begun this Land Use Bylaw process by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to planning consultants who specialize in municipal land-use policy.
The key milestones currently identified include:
- February 24, 2026 – Request for Proposals issued
- March 18, 2026 – Deadline for questions from consultants
- March 30, 2026 – Proposal submission deadline
- April 6–9, 2026 – Potential interviews with consultant teams
- Spring 2026 – Consultant selection and contract award
- May 2026 – Project kickoff
From that point forward, the planning team will begin the work of reviewing existing bylaws, consulting with staff and stakeholders, and engaging the public.
The Town has indicated that the full process could take up to 24 months, meaning the final bylaw could be adopted sometime around 2028, although it may be completed sooner.
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