Winter 2023
Volume 30, Number 4
Winter In The Hills
Dec 13, 2023 |Get ready to embrace the colder weather with backyard rinks, tales from the Arctic, Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice festival and lots more winter fun.
The Case for Kindness
Nov 27, 2023 |After reflecting on 30 years of producing In The Hills, editor Signe Ball believes that what holds our community together is the willingness of people to care for other people.
Winter Contributors
Nov 27, 2023 |Meet three of the key members of the In The Hills team – Jim Stewart, Liz Beatty, and Elaine Li – who contributed to our winter issue.
Letters – Our Readers Write: Winter 2023
Nov 27, 2023 |Want to share your thoughts or insights about our stories? Drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers!
Artist in Residence: CJ Shelton
Nov 27, 2023 |As a student of mysticism and esoteric philosophy, artist CJ Shelton’s works reflect her love of the archetypal realm.
Field Notes for Winter 2023
Nov 27, 2023 |Fire & Ice at the Alton Mill, The Nutcracker live on stage, and lots of holiday markets will keep you busy this winter.
We Need to Stay in Touch – But Can Community Newspapers Survive?
Nov 27, 2023 |Veteran writer Dan Needles laments the loss of printed news while pondering the future of journalism.
In Retrospect – Winter 2023
Nov 27, 2023 |In the final instalment from our archives, we’ve selected a number of stories that embody the kindness and the neighbourly compassion that has helped our small towns grow and flourish.
Local Heroes 2023
Nov 27, 2023 |Here’s to the hard-working folk who are passionate about helping others, and making our communities a great place to call home.
The Year in Books: 2023
Nov 27, 2023 |Delve into mysteries, romance, suspenseful sagas, books of poetry, historic journeys, and maybe even a pinch of psychedelics in this year’s roundup of locally produced literature.
Local Books for Kids and Young Readers
Nov 27, 2023 |Get your kids reading during the holidays – and year-round – with this selection of stories for budding bookworms, written by local authors.
Sheet of Dreams – How Backyard Rinks Are a True Labour of Love
Nov 27, 2023 |People don’t just ‘build rinks’, they build memories of embracing the winter and playing together, as a family.