The first day she posted to the Wellness Almanac instagram account, Shannon Story showed up early, pre-coffee, no make-up and promised she was going to keep it real and filter-free. And she delivered. The next day, she shared that, for 12 years, she has suffered from chronic pain. When she showed up like this, she … Continue reading In pain? You’re not alone.

It was hard not to imagine that someone let loose an art farm in the gym. An elementary school assembly is so full of twitchy energy. I half-wondered what possessed me to take up the open invitation to attend the National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Assembly on a full moon at Signal Hill Elementary School … Continue reading The Gift of Elders

Kick-off Canada Day with a Pemberton classic...the Spud Run - a fun, community run! This year we are once again offering up a 10K and family-friendly 3K fun run courses. Registration at 8:00am at the Pemberton Community Centre Run at 8:30am Entrance by donation Proceeds go to the Pemberton Valley Trail Association for building and … Continue reading Canada Day Celebrations kick off at 8am with the Spud Run, and see the Parade shift to start at Pemberton Secondary School

presented by the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council With its bright orange or yellow flower clusters, Orange Hawkweed is easily recognizable. Its hairy leaves arranged in a rosette are another easy ID characteristic. Orange Hawkweed reproduces by seed, but also by sending above-ground runners called stolons, that in turn root down and grow new … Continue reading Weed of the Week: Orange Hawkweed

A 30 minute power outage, planned by BC Hydro, will cause a delay in opening at the Pemberton and District Community Centre until 7am. BC Hydro advises that elevators and garage doors may not work during the outage. Protect electrical devices from damage. Turn off lights, heaters, major appliances and unplug all electrical equipment during … Continue reading BC Hydro power outage scheduled for Friday June 28 – 6:30am – 7:00am

  On Monday, July 1, T'szil Learning Centre will host a book launch and discussion from 10am to 1pm. "Ongoing Genocide caused by Judicial Suppression of the 'Existing' Aboriginal Rights," by Bruce Clark, is an essential guide to the denial and dispossession of Indigenous Peoples and Nations occupied by Canada. In this collection of articles, … Continue reading Book Launch of Bruce Clark’s book, “Ongoing Genocide”, at Ts’zil Learning Centre, Monday, July 1, 10 am – 1pm

Summer is here. It's a chance to shift gears. And also, to take a pause and reflect on our work of the spring. These past three months, we've shared posts calling out local events and news for 36 different local organizations, including Village of Pemberton, SLRD, Lil’wat Nation, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Signal Hill … Continue reading Look back: spring reflections PLUS the easiest way to stay in the loop is to subscribe by email!

Last week, Signal Hill Elementary PAC brought the incredible Suli Ackhurst in for an evening of emotion coaching - helping our kids navigate their feelings. One of the videos she shared was this classic from Brene Brown. Always worthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

presented by the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council Scentless Chamomile is another daisy look-alike that is unwelcome in our region! The daisy-like flowers are 2-3cm in diameter, and odourless when crushed; the foliage is very lacy in appearance (fern-like). This invasive prefers wet soils, so it if often found in drainage ditches, shorelines, and … Continue reading Weed of the week: scentless chamomile

In the spring, I sprinkled a small mason jar of biodynamic preparation 500 under my fruit trees and around my garden beds, just as Anna Helmer had shown me. There didn’t seem to be a very specific science to it, although I videoed her doing it and watched it over several times to make sure … Continue reading The Farmers Market is happening tomorrow. Here’s what makes it one of Lisa Richardson’s favourite community events.