"Myth is a wild way of telling the truth. Facts are a poor substitute for truth-telling. That's what story is, that's what myth is, little pinpricks of eternity. Myth is something that's alive. It's not something that's a long time ago. We say "a long time ago" just to propel you out of 2018. But … Continue reading Three days deep
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Buy a plank, fund a playground
Yeah, everyone knows the cost of construction materials is skyrocketing, so if you think $100 is steep for a picket, you're not thinking big picture. And the big picture is this: 115 kids need a fun and safe place to play. Construction at the Pemberton Children's Centre kicks off for a new playground, and they're … Continue reading Buy a plank, fund a playground
Lil’wat opens its own Employment & Training Resource Centre at the old Spirit Circle
Lil'wat Nation is happy to announce the opening of The "Lil'wat Employment & Training Resource Centre" funded through the ASET holder of ACCESS to help Lil'wat with their Employment and Training needs. They will be a great resource for any regional employers looking for staff. In addition to setting up their office from scratch, the … Continue reading Lil’wat opens its own Employment & Training Resource Centre at the old Spirit Circle
The Magic Within – dance recital storms the barn June 13, 6-8pm
Mountain Movement Dancers take the stage for their annual year end recital, the Magic Within on Wednesday June 13, from 6pm - 8pm. 120 local dancers including the Competitive Dance Team and Gruff Goat Dance Theatre will perform. It's a barn dance, Pemberton-style. Fresh air. Sparkles. Self-expression. $5 Entry Person Photo courtesy Natalie Langman
Village of Pemberton news on boundary extension, call for artists, and watering restrictions
Here's the latest news from the Village of Pemberton: boundary extension meeting postponed until June 12 Council meeting, so that staff can research enfolding an additional 14 properties (on the south side of Highway 99 and east of the Industrial Park, and the non-First Nations lands within the Mount Currie area) into the extension; a reminder … Continue reading Village of Pemberton news on boundary extension, call for artists, and watering restrictions
Best of Pemberton 2018 invites your votes for favourite wellness provider, favourite First Nations artist and more
The annual Best of Pemberton survey in the Pique is back, and accepting votes until June 3. There are some new categories this year, including favourite wellness provider and favourite First nations artist. It's a cool opportunity to recognize your favourite local businesses and the folk who make this place unique. Survey ends tomorrow night, … Continue reading Best of Pemberton 2018 invites your votes for favourite wellness provider, favourite First Nations artist and more
Spudcrusher Enduro on Saturday: Go, girls, go
PORCA is proud to announce it's inaugural women's enduro — a glorious amalgamation of Pemberton's greatest assets: potatoes, trails, and rad ladies! The Spudcrusher Enduro. Get out what you poutine. PORCA, you are killing it. Good luck riders. And thanks to all the volunteers, trail fairies, friends and advocates out there making Pemberton such a … Continue reading Spudcrusher Enduro on Saturday: Go, girls, go
Red flashing lights mean stop! Give the school bus a brake.
On the last day of April, Michelle Beks who lives up the Valley on what you'd assume is a quiet rural road, but is actually anything but, posted on the Facebook Community Page that she was feeling angry. She had picked up her grand-daughter from the bus, and learned that tow cars had blown past … Continue reading Red flashing lights mean stop! Give the school bus a brake.
How to remove a tick
I watched this video (found via Outside magazine) with a kind of train-wreck horror. Ticks are on the increase, as are instances of tick-borne diseases. It takes several hours for a tick to transmit infection, even after they've latched on. (Lyme disease is thought to take up to six hours.) So be vigilant, and scan … Continue reading How to remove a tick
Maker Mondays stop motion movie: Surf’s UP
The Pemberton & District Public Library is proud to present the second of three movies made at Maker Mondays: Stop motion movies session, Surf's Up by Arleigh, Maile and Lilly! Maker Monday sessions are designed for children to encourage innovation, creativity, learning and discovery. In the spring and fall the Library offer monthly sessions covering a … Continue reading Maker Mondays stop motion movie: Surf’s UP
The Wellness Almanac 