After I finished reading the New York Times long feature on how we lost Earth, about the realization in the 1970s and 1980s that climate change was real and would impact the survivability of the planet, and how the United States thwarted a global resolution to stop it, in 1989, (back when we really could have made … Continue reading Reconciling energy and Indigenous rights
Always an inspiration, Janet Ouchterlony, (who has previously posted for us on her penchant for finding hearts everywhere, on her kids' love of bannock, on parenting, the food bank, local mountain bike champs and being able to do random acts of kindness of other people), shared her experience at last weekend's Iron Man, and we had to share. … Continue reading When you enter Iron Man on a whim…
What do sunburns, travel pictures and invasive species have in common? They are all things you could bring back from your summer vacation if you are not careful! Invasive aquatic plants and organisms can travel on boats, trailers, SUP’s, kayaks, fishing gear, and bait buckets. It is paramount that you thoroughly clean, drain, and … Continue reading Do you Clean, Drain, Dry? A guest post from the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council
Farm stands and honour boxes are what defined Pemberton to me, for a while. But that was in 2015, before Erica Van Loon graduated from high school, before Riley and Michelle found another piece of property to rent, before Bathtub Garden's flower fridge folded... I know that local eggs can be found, by those in … Continue reading Goat Mountain farm stand opens for one day only!
History is not for old people. It's a reminder that stories have a way of coming around, again and again. That within each of us is our 7 year old self, our teenage self, our mid-life self, our grey-haired self - some are leading the charge, some are in the background, some are waiting for … Continue reading Tea and Tales seeks volunteers, 11 years old and up, to help serve stories and snacks on Tuesdays
Phase one of the Library's renovations, to increase the functionality of their space, will begin on Monday August 6. The library will be open during the renovation with access to the collection, services and computers. However, Family and Baby Story-times and Work BC events will be cancelled for the week of August 6th! Don't forget … Continue reading Expect some disruptions to the library this week, as renovations get underway
I felt pretty sheepish messaging Tracey on Facebook - it was the kind of invitation that warranted a hand-hold, or a hug, or at least some eye contact - but I'd had a powerful 2am thought, and was emboldened to ask, in case, perhaps, it was the universe that was nudging me, and not just … Continue reading Do you mind if we talk about grief?
On July 10th I celebrated my twenty fifth wedding anniversary with my husband Cliff. I’m sure that anyone that observed us that day had no idea how much we’ve had to navigate or adapt to in that time frame. With the passing of time, most of the transformative events we’ve experienced have become water under … Continue reading The Dichotomy of an Anniversary
Suicide prevention training being offered in Pemberton, August 16-17 In the seventeen years that Nada Shureih, now 34, has been living in the Sea to Sky corridor, she has been personally affected by at least a dozen suicides. The most recently released figures from the BC Coroners Service, (from a summary of suicide deaths … Continue reading How to Be A Safe Place In A Dark Moment
Office workers can enjoy a mandatory stretching break at 10am on Tuesday, as the power will be shut off momentarily. via the SLRD: Attention #SLRDAreaC and Village of Pemberton residents: BC Hydro requires a short power outage (less than five minutes) on Tuesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. to conduct system switching. The outage will … Continue reading Heads up, power’s going down. Tuesday, July 31 at 10am.
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