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Beavers Built the Solution | Calgary News
In rural Nova Scotia, a volunteer fire crew finally got their dry hydrant—thanks to a family of beavers who’ve been quietly building a dam for 25 years. Instead of destroying the wildlife’s masterpiece, firefighters teamed up with a company that built them a see-saw-style hydrant that dips down without touching the dam. The whole project was done for free… in exchange for $100 worth of Tim Hortons coffee. Local businesses, power companies, and landowners all pitched in, but the real MVPs? The beavers. It’s a perfect win-win: water access for emergencies, untouched habitat, and a rare example…
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