July 2011 - Highline Magazine

Pack Your Bags for Sun, Surf and Sand

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Chandra Crawford | 0 Comments

People flock to the Rockies from all over the world, drawn by our mountains, rivers, wildlife and fresh air: the same perks that attracted us mountain-dwellers here in the first place. Yet, no matter how rewarding it may be to live here, when the tourists start skipping gleefully to the ski-hills and hiking trails, sometimes we locals need a vacation…

Nine Arts, One Tent

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tiffany Teske | 0 Comments

Ceramic mugs, recycled accessories, beaded necklaces, watercolour paintings and blown glass. Don’t they all just sound so deliciously appealing? Fortunately, all of these artisan items and more are part of the army of booths that line up at the local Farmer’s Markets! Amidst fresh produce and homemade curries, you’ll find a wonderful assortment of locally-made crafty treats you can take…

Go S.L.O.W.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Samantha Peris | 1 Comments

Slow? In the Rockies? Hang on a minute…isnt this where we go hard and fast 365 days a year?! Yes, my friends, this summer I am asking you to go SLOW: Seasonal Local Organic Whole Ha! Bet you thought I was asking you to slow down. Well, we know that isnt going to happen. But, you can go SLOW with…

Always a Silver Lining

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Carlyle Norman | 0 Comments

In case youve been too busy grumpily looking at the sky to notice, the wildflowers are really strutting their stuff this year. Im no botanist, but my theory is that the combination of an underwhelming bloom last year and the recent hot weather we’ve had, interspersed with plenty of rain, has produced scenes that would put a Bambi cartoon to…

Two Biologists and a Boy: Bee Safe

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Niki Wilson | 6 Comments

Based in Jasper, Niki Wilson and her husband, Geoff, love sharing their passion for nature and conservation with their son, Dylan. Having studied everything from mountain pine beetles to mammoths, she brings a unique view to science and motherhood, which she will share regularly in her column here on HighlineOnline.ca titled ”Two Biologists and a Boy.” – Highline My six-year…

Healthy, Happy Meals: 3 Things to Consider

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Guest Contributor | 1 Comments

By Katherine Feeney Is this healthy? That, my friends, is a loaded question (and usually the first question Im asked when people find out I am a nutritionist). So, heres what I consider when creating a healthy meal: 1. What is the nutritional value? The nutritional value of a meal is determined by the ingredients. The most nutritious meals are…

A Blank Canvas

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Chloe Vance | 1 Comments

Undoubtedly, at some point in your life, you have found yourself face-to-face with a blank canvas. Perhaps it’s been a while since grade school art class, but I am sure you remember the feeling. I recently joined a group of Bow Valley women at the Wild Flour in Banff for Craft Café. The evenings project: collage on mini canvasses, lead…

Beat the Drizzle: 8 Tips for Taking Pics in the Rain

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Paul Zizka | 0 Comments

Silverton Falls on a Rainy Day. Rockies dwellers are hoping for a dry, warm summer. But, although Environment Canada has forecasted plenty of sunshine for the mountains, chances are we will get our fair share of the wet stuff again this year. Rain equals poor opportunities in the mind of many photographers. Yet, it offers great potential if one has…

Bunnies for Sale

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Lauren Wheeler | 5 Comments

Canmore has a little problem: a little, fluffy, pet-store-variety, cottontail rabbit problem. They’re cute as can be, but the problem is that they reproduce like, well, bunnies. Over 30 years ago, these family pets were released into the backyards of South Canmore and, for years afterwards, were lovingly referred to (by some) as “the South Canmore Rabbits.” Then they started…

Foot Fetish

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Guest Contributor | 1 Comments

By Bonny-Lynn Russell The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art. – Leonardo da Vinci Our feet are the foundation of our body and in a healthy, uniformly developed body, the feet should be supple, strong and flexible. With an increasing number of foot ailments in our society (such as plantar fasciitis, bunions and achilles…

Pack Your Bags for Sun, Surf and Sand

Nine Arts, One Tent

Go S.L.O.W.

Always a Silver Lining

Two Biologists and a Boy: Bee Safe

Healthy, Happy Meals: 3 Things to Consider

A Blank Canvas

Beat the Drizzle: 8 Tips for Taking Pics in the Rain

Bunnies for Sale

Foot Fetish

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