A handful of reasons why the SLRD wants to secure the land around Bathtub Trail as parkland, and has been collaborating with Lil'wat Nation to craft a joint park management plan, to apply for tenure. Fill out the survey on the draft Plan - they're shooting for at least 100 responses to ensure that all users' needs … Continue reading 10 Cool Facts about the Riverside Wetlands/Ském’em Community Park – take the survey before May 1
It may be snowing in the alpine but spring has sprung in the valley. Enter the multi-sport days combining white and brown pow. And sunshine! It feels as if it's been a while.
Our local BMX riders are doing Pemberton proud. The local track, club and supportive community has proven to be a great incubator of talent. Pemberton BMX hosts its fundraiser on Saturday at Mt Currie Coffee Co. It's a kid-free evening, so you can enjoy a beer for the kids. This year’s fundraising efforts will be … Continue reading Rally behind the 2017 Pemby BMX Fundraiser at Mt Currie Coffee Co on Saturday April 1, 7:30pm
Graham Turner spent last week at the wheel of the Wellness Almanac's instagram account. He works as the Lil’wat Nation’s Retail Operations Manager, so his daily life takes him between our two communities that lie just 4km apart along the highway. But there is so much that lies between us. How do we strengthen the … Continue reading A mask invites reflection on Graham Turner’s week-long takeover
I was walking the dog towards One Mile, in the snow, on a slushy trail, under branches threatening to fall on us when the words not only but also popped into my head. Trying to trace the origin of these random words proved fruitless though it seemed like they were prompted by the snowfall-a producer … Continue reading Not Only But Also: Connie Sobchak meditates on a reluctant spring that she’s altogether ready for
Tonight is Earth Hour. I think this is a groovy initiative. How cool, to inspire millions of people around the world to power down the lights, sit in the dark, and meditate on what a beautiful planet this is. That said, I've never actually turned my lights off for Earth Hour (although admittedly, we're often … Continue reading Tonight is Earth Hour, but let’s face it, the earth needs a lot more than an hour from you
Seedy Saturday is TOMORROW! if you haven't packaged your seeds yet now is your chance! Downtown community barn from 11am-3pm. All packages should be of a general 2$ value and clearly labeled with the date they were saved and variety. Recycled seeds are OK too! Just add to the label which company you purchased from. … Continue reading Seedy Saturday Pemberton is tomorrow at the Barn, 11am – 3pm
The best author visit I have ever experienced was Richard Wagamese at Mt Currie's Xet’olacw Community School in October 2014. I'm so sad to hear of his passing, and for all the stories that remain untold. I'm grateful for the words he has shared. And I'm grateful for this photo, from Georgina Dan, that seems to … Continue reading Richard Wagamese died Saturday, age 61
The clock might have sprung forward, but the weather is still stuck in deep winter- jests Gary Martin, as he captures a frosty morning on Pemberton Meadows Road on Saturday.
As the sun filtered through the blustery snowfall the other day, we pressed ourselves to get out of the house for a walk with the dog. "Winter has lasted too long," we lamented, "It’s time for spring." Our wish was granted. Over by Arn Canal, piileated woodpeckers drilled hole after hole in the cottonwoods and … Continue reading The Birds Know
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