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Fair Trade in the Rockies?

Tomorrow is World Fair Trade Day. What does that mean for us in the Bow Valley? In my quest for fair trade suppliers in the Bow Valley, I stumbled upon an article that reminded me that Canmore was actually designated a Fair Trade Community in July 2010. How did I not remember this? And did you know about it? Wolfville,…

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How Will You Celebrate Earth Day?

How do you like to celebrate Earth Day each year? Dress in brown and green? Make a completely local meal? Ride your bike? If you’re looking for some ideas, Highline’s Events Guru, Camara, put together a round-up of Earth Day events in the Bow Valley. April 22, 2012 marks the 42nd annual Earth Day. The celebration of Earth Day began in the U.S….

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Joel Plaskett Emergency at the Banff Centre

Yes! Joel Plaskett is making his way back to the Valley! His newest record, Scrappy Happiness, was released at the end of March. Leading up to its release, Plaskett recorded and finished each song in a week and made it available on iTunes! Why? Why not! In the last week, the band released ‘Lightning Bolt.’ It’s the first song on…

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