Katrina Wallace of Kat's Catering took up the One Mile Dinner Photo Feast challenge last week and prepared two amazing dishes... Here's the first: A White Wine, Dill Weed, Citrus Birken Head River Sockey Fillet & A Creamy Pesto, Siracha Blend local Sockeye Fillet on a bed of Bacon and Garlic Sauted local organic Kale … Continue reading One Mile Dinner Photo Feast: New Entry featuring Birkenhead salmon
This guest post was written by Village of Pemberton Councillor, local dad, and Winds of Change Committee member, James Linklater. My daughter Anne recently paddled for Canada in the Outrigger Sprints in Calgary with a large contingent of Pembertonians. The positive impact this has made on her has been outstanding. I think of the TV commercial … Continue reading Coaches Corner: The Power of Sport, A Parent’s Perspective
Word of advice: if you ever get invited to dinner at the Richman's, say yes! Here's what they ate for tea last night, and shared as part of the One Mile Dinner Photo Feast. Richman chicken, sourced from about 50 feet from their door, with Pemberton organic potatoes (made with an awesome recipe from the … Continue reading One Mile Dinner Photo Feast: First Entry!
True or false? If a female and a male both have an average body type and weigh the same, drinking the same amount of alcohol will have the same effect on each of them. Coolers and regular strength beer contain the same amount of alcohol. Some people can drink a lot without seeming to get … Continue reading Wellness Quiz: Coffee Can Sober You Up? True or False?
On August 31st, there will be events held around the world dedicated to the serious problem of drug overdose. Most drug overdose deaths are preventable and all jurisdictions are being encouraged to integrate overdose prevention strategies into their public health and policing strategies. Overdose can strike anyone who uses opiates – whether they be illegal … Continue reading Event: Overdose Awareness Day, Aug 31
Pemberton BMX Track Nights are every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm, at the Track behind the Pemberton Skate Park, next to the Community Centre. Come out tonight, lend a hand and meet the volunteers behind PBMX, help them maintain the track and ride a few laps. The track doesn't maintain itself and requires weekly maintenance … Continue reading Event: PBMX Track Night tonight! BMX Camp on Sunday!
Three years ago, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes drove her car into a house. It was a very public melt-down. After her DUI, she made extreme changes to her lifestyle. Last week, she celebrated 3 years of sobriety, AND, 3 years as a cyclist. She got a bike for the first time after her … Continue reading Coaches Corner: It Gets Better
Nothing happens without hard work and good people. Congratulations to everyone. Check out these awesome pics from the Pemby Skate Crew on facebook.
Got healthy seasonal recipes to share? Got a creative way of using up a plethora of zucchini? Do you see edibles where other people see weeds? Share your recipes with us by emailing TheWellnessAlmanac@gmail.com.
Goal setting is critical. Without it, you are just floating! Goals don’t have to be huge & flashy, it’s not about impressing the people around you. Goals need to be personal and realistic. Little things that when accumulated become life change. Eating broccoli, drinking more water, walking to the store, getting more sleep, setting boundaries, … Continue reading Coaches Corner: Set a Goal
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