Wetaskiwin Tomorrow

On November 18, 2009 Craig and Layla Baird (Our Green Year) came to Wetaskiwin City Hall to talk about their year-long experiment to reduce their carbon footprint.

It was a fascinating and inspiring look at what it means to ‘live green’. From creating a solar cooker, to recycling show water, the Bairds tried 365 different eco-activities. Some were basic (shorter showers), others more involved (making their own butter) but each highlighted the powerful impact that few (relatively) simple lifestyle changes can make in both your budget and your carbon footprint.

After the Bairds presentation, a brief update was given on the status of the Wetaskiwin Tomorrow initiative and the door prizes were awarded. The Wetaskiwin Tomorrow Committee would like to thank the evening’s sponsors who donated some amazing prizes, including:

• a $50 gift certificate to the Pipestone Food Company
• a $25 gift certificate to the Blooming Garden Centre
• a LED hand-crank flashlight from the Wetaskiwin Coop
• eco-bags donated by Safeway, Sobeys and Extra Foods

The food for the evening — amazing cheese-cake tarts — was donated by the MacEachern Tea House.

Thanks to everyone who came out to make the evening such a success, including the wt Committee and the Wetaskiwin City Council and especially to Craig and Layla Baird — two of the nicest people you will ever meet.