Volunteer this Summer on Crowsnest Pass Hiking Trails
The Crowsnest Pass valley is known for its amazing, diverse recreational opportunities on incredible trails in wild spaces.
Our hiking trails connect users to waterfalls, lakes, or even more challenging routes of grand summits and hidden viewpoints. Short family-friendly hikes, trail running routes on rambling ridges, and scrambling objectives provide hiking opportunities for a variety of users…
Cartwright Cares Inc.
Adventures Await in Waterton Park
Between 1890 and 1940, Waterton Lakes National Park, initially protected as a Dominion Forest Park in 1895, evolved significantly in its offerings and infrastructure, eventually being known for its natural beauty and historical significance. The park was officially established following a proposal by rancher F.W. Godsal in 1893, and named after the British naturalist Charles Waterton by Lieutenant Blakiston of the Palliser Expedition…
Crowsnest Pass • Sole Survivor Trail Race
On a hot day in July, about 20 years ago, I lined up for the Sole Survivor Race, here in the Crowsnest Pass. It was my first foot race as an adult, and I didn’t actually register(I didn’t like the idea of racing), instead, I started to the side of all the bibbed racers when the gun went off. That was the day I fell into a weird sort of “love” with many elements of racing, and now, I coach other runners. The Sole Survivor Race is, to me, at the heart of our running community…
Simple Steps To Better Health Plantain
Plantain is a fascinating plant. The First Nations call it “White Man’s Foot” because it appeared in North America with the colonists and is found along the trails they walked. Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses in Braiding Sweetgrass how plantain has become indigenous, though it did not originate here. Chinese medicine uses the seeds from plantain as medicine, and they are known as “in front of the cart seeds.” Where do we find plantain? On the edges of dirt and gravel roads, alleys, and beside paths…
Parents Survival • 50/50 Fundraiser
In Alberta alone, more than one in five people aged 15 and up provide 647 million hours of unpaid care every year. An estimated 1.9 million Canadians aged 15 to 29 provide care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition. This means caregivers being “sandwiched” between multiple care responsibilities….
Dusty’s Sales & Service
What challenge(s) does your business solve?
What do I need for a fire extinguisher? How many do I need? How do I use an extinguisher? How often do they need to be looked at? How long does an extinguisher last? I can help answer these questions and many more.
How did you come up with your business name?
Fire extinguishers make a lot of dust...so...Dusty’s….
Social Algorithms
Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta use algorithms to determine what content is displayed to users, but they do it in slightly different ways. Here’s a simplified overview of how these platforms work when you, as a user, follow a page but do not interact with the posts:
Facebook’s algorithm prioritizes content by meaningful interactions and engagement. It uses several signals to determine the relevance of a post to a user:
•Newer posts are more likely to appear in the feed….
Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness
After 17 years of organizing the annual Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness (DNWMW) and offering other mental health initiatives, the organizers are hanging up their shoes.
After great consideration, Randy Rinaldi and his family have decided that the June 8th event will be the final edition of Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness…
Finding Freedom • Adaptable Outdoors
Adaptable Outdoors helps people with disabilities experience outdoor recreation.
In 2014, Braeson Schacher’s life changed forever. A head-on collision would cause the then 18-year-old to lose both his legs; a devastating prognosis for someone who thrived on sports and other rigorous physical activity. Thanks to Adaptable Outdoors, Schacher has once again found his feet in the world of outdoor recreation…
Business in Focus - Fit2Function
What challenge(s) does your business solve?
I enjoy working with women who are facing obstacles in their training. I love helping them problem-solve and find solutions to incorporate meaningful movement into their lives. I especially enjoy educating newer runners on the benefits of having a regular running program, and why choosing certain runs over others can help develop the fitness they need. My athletes learn how they can show up on race day feeling that they have done their best to get ready…
Stretching your Marketing Dollars
Co-marketing is great for small businesses that want to get the most out of their marketing budgets.
By choosing the right partners and creating advertising campaigns that help everyone involved, you can both grow your customer base and increase your visibility without the financial burden of doing it all on your own…
Simple Steps To Better Health Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, essential for various bodily functions, supports the production of DNA, nerve and blood cells, and aids in proper brain function. This vitamin is super important for preventing anemia, enhancing neurological function, and may contribute to bone health and mood regulation…
Bring it home.
In October of 2022 , Dylan Yanke found a “Fire Truck for sale” near Sundre, AB. A 1967 Dodge D600 that he felt he has seen before, on the door of the truck it read “Pincher Creek Fire Dept” and he remembered where he had seen it before, on a picture that was hanging on the wall behind his desk at the Pincher Creek Fire Hall where he worked…
Simple Steps to Better Health Calcium/Magnesium
Calcium and magnesium are two essential minerals that play pivotal roles in maintaining our health, yet they are often lacking in our modern diets. These minerals are crucial for over 325 enzyme functions in the body, impacting a wide range of physiological processes including muscle contraction, nerve function, bone health, and cardiovascular well-being. Read more…
Social Media Management
Social media management is an essential aspect of running a business. With multiple platforms to manage and a constant stream of content to serve up, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a variety of tools are available to help streamline this process, depending on your budget. Read more….
Meet the Team at Macleod Living
Macleod Living is a beautiful home decor store situated in the heart of historical Main Street, Fort Macleod. If you are looking to give your home a fresh new look for spring, be sure to stop by and be inspired. We are proud to represent many Canadian brands and have the manager and sales associates that you may recognize from the former Pier 1 store in Lethbridge. Read more….
Crowsnest Pass Golf Club
Since 1920, the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club has reinvented itself several times. In recent years, the Crowsnest Pass Golf Club has experienced significant positive change with the construction of new golf holes, pro-shop, and restaurant facilities. The new golf course layout continues to rank among the best. Read more…
Simple Steps to Better Health • Walking
In today’s crazy busy world, finding time for exercise can be a challenge for some people. However, one of the simplest and most effective ways to boost your health and well-being is by incorporating walking into your daily routine. Walking is a low-impact, accessible form of exercise that offers a multitude of health benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to reducing stress and anxiety. Read more…
Text Marketing
Have you ever thought about how your phone is almost like an extension of you? For most people, it’s always by their side, and they likely check it countless times a day. That’s why SMS marketing can be such a powerful tool for your businesses. It’s like having a direct line to your customers’ pockets! Read more…