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Why This Update Matters Last year, we explored why it was time to move beyond green lawns. That message is even more urgent today. Southern Alberta, like many regions across Canada, is facing hotter summers, extended droughts, and growing pressure on municipal water supplies. The lush turfgrass lawns once seen as a symbol of pride […]
Beyond Green Lawns 2025: resilient Yards, Water-Smart Future Read More »
In a world that often feels driven by convenience and consumption, the idea of building a truly self-sufficient, sustainable community can feel daunting. But here’s the thing: sustainability isn’t some distant, unattainable dream. It’s achievable, practical, and within our reach—especially when we focus on using local resources and tapping into the power of community-driven solutions.
Sustainability in Action: Building a Self-Sufficient Community Read More »
Here are some pics of the repair cafe on Saturday, our youngest volunteer is 8 years old. We had a success of 100 percent in repairs this go around, that’s a first. The students sat down and created an Excel spreadsheet to help track things: customer name, email, phone, what item they brought in and
repair cafe on Nov 4th was exciting Read More »
As the only longest running locally operated cafe we have put on an average 6 cafes per year for the past five years. During that time the students from Oilfields High School have taken part in every cafe and its been a joy having them involved.
welcome to your successful local repair cafe Read More »
E-waste Recycling Managing Electronic Waste (E-Waste) in Alberta: Tips for Ecologically Sound Disposal The rapid development of technology has brought about numerous electronic devices that have made our lives easier. However, the convenience that these gadgets offer has also led to an increase in the volume of e-waste. E-waste refers to electronic products that have
tips for Managing E-Waste in Alberta: Read More »
Granting The Canadian Government, through the Natural Resources Canada website, offers grants for eligible retrofits that include home insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, and mechanical and renewable energy systems such as solar. These initiatives help us to create a greener, more efficient home environment, thereby saving money on heating and energy costs. An Ener-Guide
YOUR NEW Greener Homes Grant Program Read More »