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Reduce Reuse Recycle – In your bathroom

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One of the hardest places to reduce waste is in the bathroom. Almost everything in there is wrapped in plastic or disposable. Start by looking in the bathtub or the shower. Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, razors, mesh sponges, everything…

Be Plant Wise

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According to seasoned locals, the best time to start planting outside in Golden is when the 7 on Mount 7 is visible after the first first full moon of May, and preferably after May Long Weekend.

May 9th Creston Birdathon Results

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Results are in! 135 species were found in the Creston Valley this weekend! Thanks to Ulrike and the Creston Valley Bird Festival Committee for organizing. Thank you to all our valley birders who headed out in the beautiful sunshine to…

Coal Mine Expansion Threatens Bighorn Sheep

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Mention the Elk Valley and lush green rainforests, rivers and streams, and craggy limestone peaks come to mind. Wildlife in abundance roam the landscape, from iconic grizzly bears and elk to the much sought-after westslope cutthroat trout found in…

Reduce Reuse Recycle – Cleaning up the house!

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Cleaning products can be toxic for the environment, aggravate breathing problems, and generate a lot of waste, generally plastic. Most plastic containers for cleaning products are recyclable and some are reusable. Homemade cleaning products are just a powerful as chemicals…

Lax logging laws lead to habitat loss

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Logging on private land in the St. Mary’s Valley near Kimberley this past winter has damaged habitat and caused destruction to recreation trails. Despite calls from the Union of BC Municipalities, environmental groups and even private forest land owners…