Order Two Rivers Meat packages Two Rivers Meat packages and help fund the Pemberton Dance Studio's first ever BIG year-end dance recital - a showcase of over 50 dancers, of all ages. Order online. To place your order over the phone contact Tammy at 604 990 5288. Think of it as butchers for ballerinas. Because … Continue reading Butchers for Ballet! Treat yourself to amazing quality meats AND support the Pemberton Dance Studio’s first major recital
My name is Kalmia and I am passionately in love this town. Am I ever going to get over how ridiculously beautiful Pemberton is? I first moved here in December of 2012 and I each day I have loved it more and more deeply than the last. But life isn't always smiling corgis and picturesque … Continue reading We have a new guestagrammer on board. Tour Pemberton through the eyes of Kalmia Hockin
Shout out to Ruth Dick, Cameron Adams, Ben Hansler, the Pemberton Firefighters, and Jay DeMerit (who MacGyvered up a pink shirt with fancy disco lights, not having one in his wardrobe) for their pinkshirtday steeze yesterday. Who else was rocking a pink shirt to stand up to bullying, and retaliate with full-frontal kindness? Amam'ints is … Continue reading Here’s to Kindness! and some Pink Shirt Shout-outs
Interested in learning more? This infographic from the Village of Pemberton displays a snapshot of survey results collected last fall. More findings will be presented at the One Mile Lake Park Master Plan Open House, February 29, 2016, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to stop by, view the consultation results … Continue reading One Mile Lake masterplan reveals joggers and dogwalkers a-plenty. Find out more at Open House Feb 29
Technically, I’m a vegetarian. Have been for over 20 years. Pretty much since I was in a position to say “this is what’s going into my body, and this is not, “I’ve taken a left turn at eating anything that used to have a heartbeat. But when Chef Randy Jones says “try this” and slides … Continue reading Column: When the best place to be is in the kitchen… being cooked for
I didn’t know Amie Le Blanc when I wrote her a hard-selling pitch to be our first guestagrammer and take over the Wellness Almanac’s instagram account. The photographer and former Pemberton Secondary School valedictorian (class of 2006) was up for it. Having spent some time personally “learning about how to make healthy choices, create healthy … Continue reading The Rules of the Road, Dating, and Everything Else.
Thanks to Bruce Miller for sharing this gorgeous piece about getting through the mid-winter blahs. I've been inviting contributions forever to this blog, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to receive this... and to get a new piece of language to describe this point in the season where it feels as if winter has … Continue reading Snow Freedom Day is on its way
If you're a regular follower of the Wellness Almanac, you probably have heard of Dr Gabor Mate. Either way, take a read of this interview, recently posted on the Huffington Post, that is too invaluable not to share. Why This Doctor Believes Addictions Start In Childhood Understanding the root causes of addiction can help us … Continue reading End the war on drugs and sing a love song, instead
Dear parents of small children (specifically, two to five year olds), To remedy feeling like this: (prone on couch experiencing symptoms of fatigue and exasperation) we suggest (as do many experts and certified professionals): exercise. The Pemberton and District Community Centre has a great workout room/gym, and value added classes, like the killer-tough-but-good Combo Spin class … Continue reading Workout/sanity sessions for parents with 2-5 year olds – sign up now at the Community Centre for February and March
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