Shannon Ainslie

"When the air is thick and damp enough, you can see the props cutting through the air which is really neat."

“After talking to people who lived here their whole lives, a lot of them don’t know otters live in Wood Lake.”

"Goats are naturally curious, calm, and approachable, which makes them easy to connect with for both young and old."

The crystals are a striking sight to see in the grey winter months in our region.

“He was an acrobatic little guy. He was very curious but kept his distance.”

Vendors are turning hot chocolate into tasty works of art.

“There has also been an increase in international grocery stores and Mexican restaurants too."

Three ghost stories from the region relay history of time and place.

A digital highway sign in Princeton erroneously said the traffic zone speed was 340 kilometres per hour

“People ask why I’d waste so many thousands of dollars of art for nothing, but it isn’t for nothing. I’ve been able to build relationships and get other artists onboard.”

To date, the cars have captured more than 10 million miles of images and some of them are bizarre.

"Grapes require consistent, dry heat for a period of weeks to dry on the vine or on trays without developing mold or rot."

Ice-fishing is an inexpensive, family-friendly winter activity that only requires basic gear.

"It’s about the movie posters, the old movies, retro toys and video games, like you’re actually back in the era.”

Dubbed “a classic conservation success,” their populations continue to increase, however, the majestic beauties are still vulnerable to human caused disturbances.

"This is such a fun way to get outside in the winter months, and another great reason for people to visit our downtown core."

“She was so skinny and knowing she'd be fed and taken care of made me cry, it was amazing.”

"It’s a very slow, gentle practise and slow sensory experience. I like to use words like holding space. Nature is the therapist and the guide opens the door.”

“If the mills want to stay open, the forest has to stay healthy and functioning."

Several nature lovers have snapped photographs of interesting animal tracks and prints in the region this winter.

“When he’s on stage, he’s a walking ego and thinks he is the greatest guy that ever walked."

The goats are known for their unique abilities to traverse rocky terrain and almost vertical slopes.

Sometimes thrift store shopping is simply about the thrill of the hunt for the next unique treasure or hidden vintage piece.

“We had a gray catbird that should be in Mexico and a blue jay which is typically found east of the Rocky Mountains, that was a highlight.”