A friend sent me this and it landed in a catch-you-off-guard kind of way. Had to share.  

Was favourite local photographer a category in the Best of Pemberton survey this year? I'm leaning pretty hard towards David Ward right now. Thanks for the inspiration.

The Geological Survey of Canada and Geoscience BC have started a new project to assess the potential for geothermal electricity generation and heat in the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt, including at Mount Meager. They are hosting an Open House at the Pemberton & District Community Centre on July 11, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to … Continue reading Tapping Mount Meager: New Geothermal Energy research project – Open House, Thursday July 11, 5:30 – 7

This was Lindy Scott's to-do list on June 24. I loved her post about it so much, I had to share. I sense a theme for my summer... lots of one-item lists. What's on the top of yours? My to-do list today. The only thing checked off was dinner. I 'almost' got the sheets in … Continue reading If your to-do list doesn’t have space to be, ditch it, or get a better to-do list

The first day she posted to the Wellness Almanac instagram account, Shannon Story showed up early, pre-coffee, no make-up and promised she was going to keep it real and filter-free. And she delivered. The next day, she shared that, for 12 years, she has suffered from chronic pain. When she showed up like this, she … Continue reading In pain? You’re not alone.

It was hard not to imagine that someone let loose an art farm in the gym. An elementary school assembly is so full of twitchy energy. I half-wondered what possessed me to take up the open invitation to attend the National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Assembly on a full moon at Signal Hill Elementary School … Continue reading The Gift of Elders

Kick-off Canada Day with a Pemberton classic...the Spud Run - a fun, community run! This year we are once again offering up a 10K and family-friendly 3K fun run courses. Registration at 8:00am at the Pemberton Community Centre Run at 8:30am Entrance by donation Proceeds go to the Pemberton Valley Trail Association for building and … Continue reading Canada Day Celebrations kick off at 8am with the Spud Run, and see the Parade shift to start at Pemberton Secondary School

presented by the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council With its bright orange or yellow flower clusters, Orange Hawkweed is easily recognizable. Its hairy leaves arranged in a rosette are another easy ID characteristic. Orange Hawkweed reproduces by seed, but also by sending above-ground runners called stolons, that in turn root down and grow new … Continue reading Weed of the Week: Orange Hawkweed

A 30 minute power outage, planned by BC Hydro, will cause a delay in opening at the Pemberton and District Community Centre until 7am. BC Hydro advises that elevators and garage doors may not work during the outage. Protect electrical devices from damage. Turn off lights, heaters, major appliances and unplug all electrical equipment during … Continue reading BC Hydro power outage scheduled for Friday June 28 – 6:30am – 7:00am

  On Monday, July 1, T'szil Learning Centre will host a book launch and discussion from 10am to 1pm. "Ongoing Genocide caused by Judicial Suppression of the 'Existing' Aboriginal Rights," by Bruce Clark, is an essential guide to the denial and dispossession of Indigenous Peoples and Nations occupied by Canada. In this collection of articles, … Continue reading Book Launch of Bruce Clark’s book, “Ongoing Genocide”, at Ts’zil Learning Centre, Monday, July 1, 10 am – 1pm