Sustainable Living

Why this matters now The way we live has followed the same model for a long time: take resources, make products, and eventually throw them away. This “take–make–waste” approach no longer works — not for the environment, not for our wallets, and especially not for small communities like ours. Costs are rising, resources feel more

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

Not long ago, the front of our town office was transformed into a xeriscaped showcase — native plants, stones, and perennials designed to save water and reduce maintenance. It gained attention and public interest. But when a new council came in, the project was dug up and replaced with turf grass. This wasn’t just a

Back in 2019 I was invited to the local high school to discuss with the students about their ideas on living sustainably and creating some sustainable projects around the school, and to this day it has proven to be one of the happier decisions I’ve made. 1. Building a Sustainable Future: The Inception of Eco-Friendly