Governments, as a general rule, are more likely to win awards for obfuscation and jargonisation than good communication, which is why it's nice to see the Village of Pemberton being recognised for Dave Meslin's "Dazzling Notice Award" - an effort to design the mandatory public hearing and public notices to actually be useful, penetrable, English. … Continue reading Shout Out: Village of Pemberton
The thimbleberry, or Snow Bramble (Rubus parviflorus) is now bearing fruit. A member of the Rosaceae (Rose Family), the thimbleberry is a perennial flowering plant, native to North America. The fruits or berries of these shrubs are edible and are sweet in taste. The berries can't be stored for more than a day. That means - EAT AT … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Thimbleberries
I haven't ever put in a hummingbird feeder - I don't want to give the bears any more reason to come check out my garden, and there's a little part of me that feels like I'm feeding junk food to them by filling up feeders with sugar syrup... So I've been stoked this week to … Continue reading Sighted: Hummingbirds
The Pemberton Public Library hosted a group at the beginning of the summer that drew 5 young people to come and explore ideas on how they could influence their community, and change the world. Arriya and Hayden, Olive, Kate and Emma worked really hard and were very inspiring to the adults around them. Inspired by … Continue reading Shout Out: Junior World Changers at the Pemberton Library
If you've noticed a different sort of intense action going on at One Mile Lake lately, that would be the Pemberton Canoe Outrigger Training Camp. After a busy weekend dominating at the BC Summer Games, local paddlers are now heading to the Worlds this August, as part of the Junior National Outrigger Sprint crew. On Friday, … Continue reading Event: Pemberton Canoe Association Legion Dinner Fundraiser
It's Wednesday. That means Market Day, at the Pemberton Farmers Market, on Frontier Street, from 4pm to 7pm. Now in season? Blueberries, including fresh berries from Pemberton's newest growers, Hare's Organica Blueberry Farm, celebrating their first crop. (The photos above are from their facebook page... Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hares-Farm-Pemberton-Organic-Blueberries/466691550010693) If you've got blueberry recipes to … Continue reading Event: Blueberries in at the Pemberton Farmers Market!
The Pemberton Valley Utility Service, along with the SLRD, are hosting an open house to further discussion and receive input on the recreational facilify at Gates Lake. The open house is from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, public consultation 7:00 - 8:00 followed by a regular scheduled meeting of the Pemberton and Area C Recreation Advisory … Continue reading Event: Gates Lake Community Centre presentation
The Winds of Change is a collaborative public policy initiative of the Mount Currie Band and the Village of Pemberton to reduce the harm associated with drug and alcohol misuse and promoting healthy lifestyle choices as an alternative. Broadly speaking the WINDS OF CHANGE is a harm reduction strategy guided by the following vision statement: … Continue reading Job Opportunity: Event Coordinator Wanted
Samahquam community members recently completed the Stepping Stones Certificate in Community Capacity Building offered by Simon Fraser University. The program was designed for Aboriginal People who want to expand their skills, share them with others, and make a positive difference in their rural communities. In one exercise they brainstormed all the things they love about their community. What … Continue reading Nurturing Community Leadership
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