When the $2.2 million cheque arrived from the BC Children’s Hospital Lottery Foundation on Thursday May 11, it was one week since Lana McKenzie discovered she had bought the winning ticket. She had $33 in her bank account. The 44 year old former receptionist at the Village of Pemberton, and her husband, “Dumpy” Shanon Dumbleton, … Continue reading The Winning Ticket: former Pemberton couple win big, and Lana McKenzie shares what it really means
The Seniors Advocate for the province, Isobel Mackenzie, will be in Pemberton, meeting at the Legion, on Wednesday May 31, between 1 and 2:30pm, to meet local seniors and their family members, and learn what is working and not working for seniors in the community. The Advocate will discuss her role, seniors’ concerns heard in … Continue reading Senior’s Advocate for BC visits Pemberton, May 31
I'm excited to introduce Marc Sole as a new contributor to the Wellness Almanac with this photo, of a Hairy Woodpecker, taken May 13, cleaning out its nest cavity, because it took, as he says, "a lot of standing around waiting for a bird to pop out into the open." Sole had been out almost two … Continue reading Hairy Woodpecker cleans out a nest
Since interviewing her for a Wellness Almanac column, I've developed a very soft spot for Riva Fisher. (I mean, the tattoo, for starters. So I've hassled her a few times to do a takeover for us... I admit to a certain degree of gentle persistence. But I'm just curious about her take on life, … Continue reading Riva Fisher reflects on her weeklong insta-takeover
John Tschopp reports a busy bird feeder for Mother's Day on the weekened To see two kinds of Grosbeaks side by side, one has to come to Pemberton. The picture shows one Black headed Grosbeak, male, three Evening Grosbeaks, one male two females and a male Purple Finch. So much colour ! Tschopp admits to … Continue reading Mother’s Day bird visitations – grosbeaks, purple finch, pigeons, cowbirds
The Pemberton Art's Council is hosting an After School Arts Program this spring with a choice of performance classes with Trish Belsham or fine art classes with Valerie Butters for kids aged 6-12. Registration is open through the Pemberton and District Community Centre and online here http://www.slrd.bc.ca/pemrec-register.
Energy in a nation is like sap on a tree; it rises from bottom up. ~ Woodrow Wilson Thanks to Victoria Saddleman for sharing her photo today.
Some backstory, from Lisa: Earlier in the month, I emailed Polek: "got a pic for Sunday?" And he shared this one: "my best and favourite photo taken to date. For me this photograph culminates years of learning. And relearning. I'm proud of how far I have come. But tomorrow, the learning continues." I was curious. … Continue reading When one second is all you get. Polek Rybczynski meditates on his best photograph yet
Shayla Wallace took this image on the Lost Lake trails in Whistler. "I hadn't realized how many trails tehre are. I've gotten lost more than once on this adventure. I also had a fun time getting this photo - nearly feel in countless times." One must suffer for the shot. Right? And she got it.
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