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Author: Lisa Richardson
Howl. The SuperMoon that was, is Gary Martin’s photo of the Week
In case you feel like howling, here's last week's supermoon, captured by our regular contributor Gary Martin. Feel free to let a little yawp rip through you.
Meet you at Mudfest? Musical Fundraiser plays up love, support and tunes for Birken neighbours, October 3
When a Birken family is in distress, the Birken community steps up to help. Mudfest on Saturday, October 3 at Willowcraft Farm is a fundraiser in support of the people who have lost their homes and belongings as a result of the recent area mudslide. All are welcome, no matter where you live. Mudfest offers … Continue reading Meet you at Mudfest? Musical Fundraiser plays up love, support and tunes for Birken neighbours, October 3
After the Slide: Checking In with the Elliots
Erin Stewart Elliot tries to explain how she’s feeling to her three-year-old son. “Well, I’m feeling grateful,” she says, waving her hand around the living room of the friends’ home where they’ve been staying since their house was destroyed by a mudslide. “And I feel sad, about the cat. And the chickens and the ducks. … Continue reading After the Slide: Checking In with the Elliots
Register to Vote Now! and Check Out the Candidates for our Battleground Riding at the Federal Candidates’ Meeting tonight, 6:30pm, Pemberton Community Centre
The federal election takes place October 19. (If you are already registered to vote, you should have received your Voter Information Card and where you can vote in the mail. Unlike local elections, where you can register at the polls, to vote in the federal election, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE. If you aren't … Continue reading Register to Vote Now! and Check Out the Candidates for our Battleground Riding at the Federal Candidates’ Meeting tonight, 6:30pm, Pemberton Community Centre
Mudfest fundraiser for Birken Slide Relief, Saturday October 3 at Willowcraft Farm
When a mountain collapses and buries your neighbours' homes, what is there to do but sing about, and try and raise a ton of money to help them get back on their feet - especially given that debris flows are deemed "acts of God" by insurance companies, and leave you uncovered. All are invited to … Continue reading Mudfest fundraiser for Birken Slide Relief, Saturday October 3 at Willowcraft Farm
Dial STRAIGHT-UP for mountain time, photo of Mt Weart by Polek Rybczynski
Fall has arrived and the mountains are calling. Just back from an overnight in the alpine with a group of girls, I was stoked to find this image from Polek awaiting in my inbox. Polek soloed Mt Weart a few weeks back in a one day push from the carpark - a true gem. Gets Polek's … Continue reading Dial STRAIGHT-UP for mountain time, photo of Mt Weart by Polek Rybczynski
The thing about grief is…
There's this song that goes, The thing about grief is It gets kind've boring for the People who don't yet know. Your friends - some they will wander off and Most will wish you'd just move on sister. But black is the colour 'cause it Doesn't seem to have an end which strikes me as … Continue reading The thing about grief is…
Instagrammers of Pemberton features @shawcreekfarm
It doesn't get more "wellness" than having to shake the dirt off your carrots and knowing your grower. So we're stoked that Michelle Beks, Wellness Almanac contributor, has started instagramming for Shaw Creek Farm. Michelle lives up the Valley on the 3rd generation family farm, (find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Shawcreekfarm), where she and husband … Continue reading Instagrammers of Pemberton features @shawcreekfarm
Celebrate BC Rivers Day at One Mile Lake, 11-2, Sunday 27 September
Power of the river is pretty much top of mind this week. Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense. ~ Mark Angelo Stewardship Pemberton have been inviting us to pay attention, get into the flow of things and celebrate the rivers and streams, every year, and their BC … Continue reading Celebrate BC Rivers Day at One Mile Lake, 11-2, Sunday 27 September