Environment Canada and the BC River Forecast Centre advise that an extreme weather event (heavy rain, rain-on-snow) is expected to bring up to 60-80mm of rain by Thursday to Pemberton and Area, in conjunction with rising freezing levels to above 3000m. High streamflows are expected on the Lillooet River with rising levels also expected … Continue reading Heavy rain and rain-on-snow is here until Thursday – hello Pineapple Express
I have often been moved or impressed by things Kat Weed shared in her instagram account, so asked if she would take over our Wellness Almanac instagram. In the spirit of using social media more mindfully, to try and boost mental health, rather than damage it, here's Kat. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaUhLvJgiGK/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac https://www.instagram.com/p/BaWyWpUD7dc/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac https://www.instagram.com/p/BacS3RJDHZN/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac by Kat Weed I … Continue reading Kat Weed puts herself out there for a week and reveals the secret to wellness: feelings.
In Austin, Texas, in early November, a new library opened. Austin Kleon, a writer and blogger I follow, attended, and wrote about the Mayor's opening remarks, Indeed, a library is your cathedral, a holy place for your imagination and for collaboration. Ever since I first arrived in Pemberton, the library was a special place for … Continue reading I love the library. And it’s not just me.
There are two things I hope you get out of this photo, from Gary Martin, reposted from his instagram account. The first, as is always our intention when we share the work of local photographers: an injection of appreciation, into your day, of this place we live. Second, the reminder, to never put anybody in … Continue reading Gary Martin pays respect to Ts’zil, our mountain
John Tschopp shared the recent news of a Great Horned Owl doing battle in a local chicken coop. It won. Meal was successfully attained. Franzy Schnyder provided these pictures of the intruder. Save the date for the Pemberton Christmas Bird Count 2017. December 15. Based on the event's longstanding track record, there is zero likelihood … Continue reading Birds can be deadly. The Christmas Bird Count won’t. Save the date. December 15.
I was inspired, when I was working on this column, by reading Skalulmecw Chief Dean Nelson's words on the Lil'wat website: To be presented the culture and to embrace our culture are two very different things. I have always believed that culture can save or condemn a First Nations person depending on where we are … Continue reading Yes to the dancing
Lillooet lake on the evening coming back from the Stein. Not sure what but there is something very special about that lake. ~ Photo and words by Dave Steers Check this out in instagram by clicking below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZUpuktg4zc/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac
99 years ago, on November 11, the "war to end all wars" ended. The poppies at our local stores have attracted my 4 year old's attention. "What's that?" "They're poppies." "What are they for?" Oh man. How do I explain this? "They're to remember the wars. And all the kids who went to fight in … Continue reading Remembrance Day 2017, Parade commences 10:30am Saturday, November 11
WEDNESDAY November 22, 6pm-9pm will see another Boomerang Bags Sewing Circle take place at the Community Centre. All are welcome to join the movement to help make Pemberton plastic-bag free. This session will be a Ski School pinnie bonanza, with the aim of beating last month's 57 bags sewn! Come anytime during those hrs, even … Continue reading Boomerang Bags Sewing Circle takes place November 22
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