Here in Pemberton Valley, spring migration is in full swing, reports John Tschopp. The Yellow rumped Warblers move in waves. Purple Finches and White-crowned Sparrows sing all day long. The Swallows scout for a nest hole. Today a rare visitor was with the Robins in our yard. A Townsend's Solitaire spent the afternoon with us. … Continue reading Spring migration and the Townsend’s Solitaire: Bird watch with John Tschopp
Author: Lisa Richardson
Dave Steers manages to get Mt Currie and Mt Meager in the same photograph
Two iconic mountains. They pretty much define our skyline, whichever direction we're headed. Dave Steers figured out how to get them both in the same photo, without having to go to outerspace.
Want to help us write a Wellness Manifesto?
So, the other day, me and Kalmia were chatting. Beside the counter of the Community Centre. About the Wellness Almanac. And wellness things. I'd just been to the physio, the previous day. My husband's benefits expire when the ski season ends, so I decided to make a last ditch (literally down to the wire) effort … Continue reading Want to help us write a Wellness Manifesto?
PORCA annual fundraiser is Saturday May 6, 7 – 11pm
Animal Wellness Clinics for Mount Currie fur-babies will take place the last Saturday of each month, April – October
Do not underestimate the therapeutic benefits of a trip to the hair salon/barber
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTCoa8lASWS/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac via https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac/ where Riva Fisher is currently taking over the account.
All Candidates Meeting for the BC election, at the Community Centre, Wed April 26, 7pm – 9pm
In preparation for the May 9 provincial election, the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Meeting on Wednesday, April 26th at The Pemberton and District Community Centre from 7pm to 9 pm. It’s time to meet the men and women who want to represent you in Victoria as MLA for … Continue reading All Candidates Meeting for the BC election, at the Community Centre, Wed April 26, 7pm – 9pm
Easter Sunday and the rising of the sun photographed by Victoria Saddleman
The Lions’ annual Easter Egg Hunt starts at 12:45 tomorrow at Pioneer Park
Taking off the Brave Face Mask – I think this might be goodbye
Her name was Kellie Daanen. We were seven, eight years old. She was one of my best friends. We sat together at lunch every day. One day, she said, “I’m an Aborigine.” “No, you’re not,” I told her. “How could you be? You have blue eyes.” She had incredible blue eyes, as arresting as the … Continue reading Taking off the Brave Face Mask – I think this might be goodbye