The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#10 Add a flashlight and extra batteries, along with candle and waterproof matches to your emergency kit. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are challenging all residents to a 20 Day Preparedness Challenge. Beginning May … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #10
On gratitude, parenthood and Zoya Jiwa
Last November I had the pleasure of attending Zoya Jiwa's Simply You presentation at the Winds of Change Wellness Gathering with my tweenager. It was an awesome afternoon where we explored our definitions of beauty, talked with strangers about our inner hopes and learnt how to appreciate the important people in our lives. The session … Continue reading On gratitude, parenthood and Zoya Jiwa
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #9
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#9 Identify a family meeting place away from home but close to your regular spots (between work and home or school). Add some books, toys and cards to your emergency kit. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #9
Event: Lil’wat Lake Rodeo, May 17-19
The Lil'wat Rodeo started off as a social gathering for Lil'wat, then grew to become a nationwide event attracting partcipants from neighbouring communities far and wide. Lil'wat Nation has world champions in bull riding, bronco riding and barrel racing, and the rodeo events include intense bull riding, fast-paced horse racing to heartwarming children's events. If … Continue reading Event: Lil’wat Lake Rodeo, May 17-19
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #8
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#8 Stock your kit with large and medium plastic garbage bags (orange or yellow make good visible signals). Large bags can also be used as ponchos, ground cover, or blanket. Add plastic or paper dishes - extra camping dish and cutlery set works really well! Post photos of your … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #8
Column: In Dirt We Trust
Maybe it was the free pancakes. Maybe it was the glorious weather. Seventy people showed up for Pemberton Trails Day the other weekend, including out-of-towners, locals and kids. “That’s a huge number for such a small community,” said Dean Linnell, one of the directors of NIMBY Fifty which will incorporate 37 kilometres worth of local … Continue reading Column: In Dirt We Trust
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #7
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#7: Identify safe places in your home and practice "Drop, Cover and Hold" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02t9yzxsx4 Add juice or juice crystals to your kits. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are challenging all residents to a 20 … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #7
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #6
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#6: Give Every family member a task for an emergency. For example, turning off the electricity, collecting the emergency kit or taking charge of pets. Add snacks to your kit: granola bars, peanuts, trail mix etc. (remember to check expiry dates and be sure to exchange food before it … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #6
Movie Night and Robert Redford at the Library, May 14, 7pm
The Library is hosting two free movie nights this month during the Barn Raising. All is Lost starring Robert Redford will screen at 7pm on Wednesday May 14th.
Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski
Polek's Photo of the Week contribution is a self portrait shot at the Pembie Boulders on Cosmic Boulder, entitled "My Moving Meditation."
The Wellness Almanac 