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In The Hills is honoured to receive an honourable mention from the National Magazine Awards Foundation for its distinctly local storytelling.
Our Summer 2026 Contributors
Meet three of the magazine’s clever contributors – Barbara Fletcher, Jaxon Wakeford and Dan Needles.
Letters From Our Readers
Readers respond to stories about rural navigation, road naming, local makers and recycling challenges in the Headwaters.
Blurring the Lines Between Function and Style
Pine needles, barbed wire and reeds are just some of the materials Jamila Monahan incorporates into intriguing vessels and sculptures.
Your Guide to This Summer’s Must-Do Events
Paint in lavender fields, catch concerts and live music, and test your endurance at Mud Hero.
Pop’s Recipe for Well-Being: Swiss Chalet, Vodka Tonics and Good Company
Dan Needles on how eating together and enjoying life’s simple pleasures helped his father live to the ripe old age of 97.
Father-Daughter Duo Turns Salvaged Wood Into Art
What others discard Lawrence and Lucy Kristan transform into award-wining pieces that celebrate the natural world.
Three Local Makers Dial Up the Creativity
Rock some geode earrings, upcycle your style and discover gorgeous Indigenous patterns this summer.
The Secret to Perfectly Smoked Jerk Starts With the Seasoning
Plus culinary collabs at local craft breweries, field-to-fork dining experiences and exotic game sandwiches, all on the menu in this issue’s Food + Drink.
A Day in the Life of Erin’s Treasure Hunter
Julia Grys is always on the lookout for vintage finds and rare antiques that catch the eye for her shop, The Swan.
How Headwaters Got Its Name
A closer look at how four crucial watersheds shaped the communities of this region, and led to its moniker.
Planting For the Next Generation
I yearn for the fragrances of my youth, to be able to pick berries or fruit, to run my hands along soft petals with my scissors in hand to cut a loose bouquet for the table.



