The foothills are comprised of many small communities, whether they are as small as the street you live on, or the hamlet or town your address is assigned to.
This past weekend, as I was handing out “#GetToBragg” stickers during the rather soggy Bragg Creek Days parade, I asked the crowd this question, “Who wants to Bragg about Bragg”? Virtually everyone wanted the sticker. There was a sense of pride and belonging that people both young and old wanted to connect themselves to.
Events such as Bragg Creek Days, or items of concern (such as SR1) help draw us together as community. These events and movements all started with an idea that resonated with a handful of people, who had the courage to take action and do something.
Our bodies are hardwired for community. We weren’t made to live in isolation.
I encourage you to participate in your community, help and participate with the events, speak to the concerns, and find ways in which you can give to make your community a better place to be.
As you read this month’s High Country News, know and understand its content is almost 100% local to the foothills west of Calgary. Thank you to the advertisers and writers who invest their time and resource into making this paper such a well-read magazine.
From our family to yours,
Lowell Harder
