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More with Less sustainability series - Hydroelectricity (1/4)

One: The Pelton wheel that could Words by Lynsey Burke/June 12, 2024 Do you take a mental note of your daily energy consumption, live an increasingly sustainable lifestyle, go green(er), adopt a new-to-you eco-conscious mindset – are these things top of mind during your day-to-day life? When you’re on limited resources, whether you have a […]

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Taking the Plunge with the Tashiros

Exploring the heart-centered intersection of cold plunging, outdoor education, and life on the edge at Strathcona Park Lodge. Words by Freya Wasteneys In the late afternoon light, Julia Tashiro approaches a small pond, tucked near her home at Strathcona Park Lodge. Dappled mountain views peek through the tall evergreens. She hesitates, but an intention is […]

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History
Catastrophe – Strathcona Park Lodge Fire, 50 Years On

As Remembered By David Boulding   At about 2 pm May 23, 1973 Jim Dennis yelled, “FIRE!! FIRE!!”. Jim was a carpenter friend of Jim and Myrna Boulding (owners and operators of Strathcona Park Lodge). There were fewer than 10 people on the property at the time. It was a gray day, no rain, no […]

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