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Stories, ideas, and practical experiences from people and communities from across Alberta.
How I made a community gardening group
A vacant lot, a handful of neighbours, and a shared shed. Here's exactly how our garden took root — and what I'd do differently.
Emily Chen · Edmonton · 6 min read
Her journey making community hiking trails
From a single weekend clean-up to a maintained trail network — the story of building something lasting close to home.
Olivia Martinez · Grande Prairie · 5 min read
How I mentor young leaders
Pairing youth with Elders changed both groups. Here's the simple structure that made it work.
David Patel · Lethbridge · 4 min read
Finding Funding for your program
Grants feel intimidating until you've done one. Here's how I found the right funders and wrote an application that got a yes.
Maria Gonzalez · Red Deer · 5 min read
Building a connected neighbourhood for emergencies
When the power went out for two days, the block already knew who needed checking on. Here's how we set that up.
James Lee · Calgary · 5 min read