Community
Winter Contributors
Nov 27, 2023 | | ContributorsMeet three of the key members of the In The Hills team – Jim Stewart, Liz Beatty, and Elaine Li – who contributed to our winter issue.
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 | | Local HeroesHere’s to the hard-working folk who are passionate about helping others, and making our communities a great place to call home.
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.
Bonnie Ledson and team – Fundraising Divas
Nov 23, 2023 | | Local HeroesThis dynamic team has raised more than a million dollars over the years in support of the Bethell Hospice through their annual Diamond in the Hills fashion show, luncheon and auction.
Dan O’Reilly – Obliged to our Ancestors
Nov 23, 2023 | | Local HeroesCommunity activist, environmental advocate and freelance reporter Dan O’Reilly is passionate about protecting the land we live on.
Kevin Junor – Champion for the ‘Black Battalion’
Nov 22, 2023 | | Local HeroesKevin Junor is on a mission is to raise awareness of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the Black World War I soldiers who served in a segregated unit.
Gabe McHughan – Athlete Extraordinaire
Nov 22, 2023 | | Local HeroesThis Grade 8 student from Shelburne is a fierce athlete, who took home four medals from the 2023 World Dwarf Games held in Cologne, Germany.
Pat and Gary Vipond – A Lifetime of ‘Doing’
Nov 22, 2023 | | Local HeroesFor these two active 87-year-olds, giving back to the community has been a lifetime commitment.
Suzanne Lachance – Tax Trouper
Nov 22, 2023 | | Local HeroesThis hardworking volunteer coordinates free tax clinics that help people navigate the challenges of tax season.
‘True Pastry Gloves’ – Stumbling Through the National Anthem
Sep 8, 2023 | | Fence PostsDan Needles reflects on how Canadians seem to be the only people who stumble over the words of their national anthem.
Why Couples are Choosing Country Weddings
Sep 8, 2023 |Not only are nuptials in nature rustic and romantic, they’re also increasingly eco-friendly with couples creating stylish and memorable parties that don’t cost the earth.