›› Garth Martens
Forget where you were going. The Whitemud, the Yellowhead, air warping from the cranked-down window through the truck, lead you out the tourist district, past tall townhouses, their vinyl yellows, greens, blues, stacked as if to keep you out. Through the overpass these give way to the concrete silo, a rail station, canola, […]
›› Kate Wallace
It has long been a dream to put on a theatrical play at George Jay School—but it hasn’t been an easy task. It’s taken quite a bit of work to connect with families from around the neighbourhood—and around the world—as well as the First Nations families, who make up 30 percent of our […]
>> Lindsay Hounslow
Home gardens are one way to enhance our relationships with the environment and the supportive resources it offers. The process of gardening and harvesting plants promotes holistic well-being based on self-care. The use of pesticide-free cultivation practices offers medicine enhanced by sustainable lifestyle practices and respect for oneself and our environment.
In choosing which […]
›› Josh Wagler
This is an exciting time of year at Spring Ridge Commons… Spring has arrived! As the days lengthen and we begin to harvest nature’s abundance, it is worthwhile to take note of Honourable Harvesting.
Guidelines:
Do you need it? Harvest with a purpose or plan in mind, not just for the fun of it.
Harvest only […]
›› Tom Berkhout
Cycling is far more than a way to get from Point A to Point B. In addition to its many health, economic, community and environmental benefits, the experience of riding a bike can be one of true joy as your body relaxes while you feel, hear, see and smell the world around you.
For anyone […]
>> Kate Wallace
Being a school principal is a 24/7 job, one where balancing the duties and responsibilities of the position with the needs of students, parents and educators far outweighs the rewards. Which is why we are especially proud to announce that Leslie Lee, principal of George Jay Elementary School, has been selected as one […]
›› Marika Smith
If the rainy days of early spring are getting you down, try thinking about rainwater as your friend and ally in the garden!
In Victoria, we receive an average of 2 feet of rainfall each year. Most of the rain that hits our properties and streets is flushed away through a complex stormwater collection […]
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