Community

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.

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.

Here’s to the hard-working folk who are passionate about helping others, and making our communities a great place to call home.

People don’t just ‘build rinks’, they build memories of embracing the winter and playing together, as a family.

This 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.

Community activist, environmental advocate and freelance reporter Dan O’Reilly is passionate about protecting the land we live on.

Kevin 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.

This Grade 8 student from Shelburne is a fierce athlete, who took home four medals from the 2023 World Dwarf Games held in Cologne, Germany.

For these two active 87-year-olds, giving back to the community has been a lifetime commitment.

This hardworking volunteer coordinates free tax clinics that help people navigate the challenges of tax season.

Dan Needles reflects on how Canadians seem to be the only people who stumble over the words of their national anthem.

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.