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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.

Jun 17, 2026

Our Summer 2026 Contributors

Meet three of the magazine’s clever contributors – Barbara Fletcher, Jaxon Wakeford and Dan Needles.

Jun 17, 2026

Letters From Our Readers

Readers respond to stories about rural navigation, road naming, local makers and recycling challenges in the Headwaters.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

Three Local Makers Dial Up the Creativity

Rock some geode earrings, upcycle your style and discover gorgeous Indigenous patterns this summer.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

How Headwaters Got Its Name

A closer look at how four crucial watersheds shaped the communities of this region, and led to its moniker.

Jun 17, 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026