What do the following have in common? Knitting group Junior World Changer group Art Classes Babytime Storytime Computer Classes Writers Group Toddler Storytime Social Media Training Movie Nights Chess club Seniors Meetings Pre-school Storytime Wellness Speaker Series They all take place under one roof – free of charge to community members. The Pemberton and District … Continue reading Wellness Champion, the Pemberton & District Library
On Wednesday night, at the Ullus Community Complex, the Winds of Change hosted its 3rd Wellness Gathering, and recognised local wellness champions with the Wellness Recognition Awards. The first category recognised was for Empowering Individuals and Communities to Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices. Congratulations to Lindsay May, the recipient of this award. You know her as … Continue reading Wellness Champion, Lindsay May
Here's a shout-out to the Pemberton Women's Institute, and organisers Brenda McLeod and Valerie Megeney, who brought International Day of the Girl celebrations to PSS last week. Valerie shared this report of the event. On October 11th 2012 Pemberton Secondary School and the Pemberton Women's Institute celebrated the First International Day of the Girl. After … Continue reading Shout Out: Pemberton Women’s Institute
Guest post by James Linklater It was Volunteer Week recently & it got me thinking. All groups are well-minded, motivated & committed to a cause they believe in. So why do we struggle to have enough volunteers? Why is it always the same few people who do? Rather than scorn, criticize or guilt, I wanted … Continue reading Why Volunteer? A shout-out from one volunteer to another.
If you've ever needed rescuing in the mountains or in a tight spot, a volunteer from the Pemberton Search and Rescue dropping out of the sky to your aid must feel like a superhero. Last month, those volunteers, along with their colleagues from Squamish SAR and the Squamish Fire Department, undertook a pretty unique training … Continue reading Shout Out: Pemberton Search and Rescue
Pembertonians recently voted on the best use of public money. Truth be told, if public money is truly being well-spent, it’s likely to be on something that no one really thinks about, something that runs quietly, smoothly, and efficiently in the background, allowing people to go about their everyday lives. Something like… might we suggest… … Continue reading Shout-Out: Pemberton Transit
This is a shout-out to the Village of Pemberton Council, for granting $1000 from the Community Enhancement Fund to support the Signal Hill Elementary School lunch program. As reported in this week's Pique, 10-15 kids come to school every day without lunch and 2-5 have arrived without having had breakfast. Signal Hill's lunch program ensures … Continue reading Shout Out: Signal Hill Lunch Program
This week, we are posting a daily Shout Out to recognise someone or something that inspires us as worthy of a high five, a pat on the back, a tip of the hat, a nod of the head, a round of applause, a "keep it up" or a standing freakin' ovation. You can play, too! … Continue reading Shout Outs Wanted!
A big thank-you to Pemberton Valley Hardware! We here at the Mount Currie Health Centre, and in particular the Maternal-Child Health Program, would like to extend a wholehearted kukwstum kacw — thank you — to the wonderful people at Pemberton Valley Hardware. Pemberton Valley Hardware has donated funds and supplies to the Mount Currie community … Continue reading Shout Out: Paul Vacirca and the Pemberton Valley Hardware
Thanks to Pemberton writer Cindy Filipenko for reminding us about Mental Health Awareness Week, September 30 - October 6. Nearly one in five Canadians is affected by mental illness, yet a persistent stigma prevents millions from getting the help they need. One in five sufferers of mental illness will choose to end their own lives. … Continue reading Event: Mental Health Awareness Week Sept 30 – Oct 6
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