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  It’s that time of the year when the heat feels unbearable and the air feels prickly. Sure, blasting the air conditioner feels nice, but there is a way to stay cool and be kind to the planet simultaneously. Here are some…

Community in Calgary: Bikes

Posted on July 11, 2024

Calgary is filled with winding bike paths all across the city, but do you know where any of them will take you? With the nice weather we have been having, it's a perfect time to go exploring with family and friends!  The fi…

As known from the recent emergency alert in Calgary, the city is currently experiencing a water crisis due to a major water pipe break. This incident has led to a disruption in the lives of many Calgarians (including you, reader!). Cri…

DIY Rain Barrel

Posted on June 11, 2024

With a drought in Southern Alberta, potential watering schedules, and the outdoor watering restrictions from the water main break in NW Calgary in June 2024, saving rainwater for watering your garden is now one of the best ways to…

This will probably be the least lengthy of the entries in this blog. Simply put, everything we have been commenting on to this point has laid the groundwork for a commentary on the nature and importance of air in the life of the city. …