Update: Results on Village of Pemberton Recreation Referendum
More than 200 residents of the Village of Pemberton voted in the Referendum on Recreation, at advance polling, and people are also sharing their thoughts online at http://rec.haveyoursay.pemberton.ca/. Questions and answers from the Community Information session on Monday are at http://www.pemberton.ca/blog/2014/6/6/rec-meeting-questions/. Main voting is set up at the Community Centre Saturday from 8am to 8pm. … Continue reading Update: Results on Village of Pemberton Recreation Referendum
Shout Out: Supporters of the Rudy Rozsypalek Park
We wanted to share an update from the friends of the Rudy Rozsypalek Memorial Park, after their fundraiser gathering on Saturday June 7. Over 300 people showed up! Thanks to their generosity, as well as the many from near and far that were not able to attend, the inaugural fundraiser raised almost $16,000! The weather … Continue reading Shout Out: Supporters of the Rudy Rozsypalek Park
Wellness: Crystal Clear
As summer approaches, I would like to touch on the subject of water. It is widely recognized that, especially this time of year, we need lots of water for our bodies to function properly. I don't need to remind you of that. I would, however, like to take about the detrimental effects of consuming the … Continue reading Wellness: Crystal Clear
Event: Night of the Trailblazer, PVTA Fundraiser, Sat June 14
Bird Watch: Sandhill Cranes
I just found out that a sandhill crane, or more precisely, a flock of them, was the indirect inspiration for the Sea to Sky Gondola. Co-founder Trevor Dunn said he was out trail running in the Chilcotins years ago, when he launched over a ridge and landed amidst a flock of cranes. They took off … Continue reading Bird Watch: Sandhill Cranes
Water Safety Week – June 7-14, 2014
Get ready for summer fun in and around the many lakes and rivers in our area or near the many beaches by the ocean! Useful tips and information to be prepared for summer water safety: Water Safety Tips
Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski
Polek Rybczynski is going strong with his daily photo practice. Take a peek at the ongoing project at He chose this image to share as the Photo of the Week. It is from a few days ago and I love it. I got lucky and got a flock of high migrating birds flying in formation. … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski
Kids’-eye views
Last month, Tanya Richman wrote a post for us about the value of writing thank you notes, or taking the time to express your appreciation of someone. (Check it out here: https://thewellnessalmanac.com/2014/05/15/on-gratitude-parenthood-and-zoya-jiwa/) Today, I saw this post from the Timber Framers Guild, who received a nice packet of thank you cards from Mrs Leverton's kindergarten … Continue reading Kids’-eye views
Inspiration: Be of Good Heart (Courage)
The Wellness Almanac 