Ironman Canada wants to know, Pemberton. How was it for you? Attend a Community Feedback Session at the Community Centre, from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, after the Big Event, to share your experience with organisers and help make 2014 even better.
Work in Progress, with Photographer Dave Steers
Due to too many obligations, house-guests, family commitments, work commitments, spurts of agoraphobia, and a host of other excuses, I do not attend as many local happenings as I want to. Luckily, Dave Steers does. I love watching community life unfold through his lens. So I asked him to allow himself to be featured in … Continue reading Work in Progress, with Photographer Dave Steers
Seasonal Observations: Common Nighthawks
Thanks to John Tschopp for sharing his August 21 sighting of Common Nighthawks around Anderson Road, near Spiering's Automotive, at 7pm. "A flock of between 20 to 30 birds was feeding madly on flying insects." Here's the lowdown on the common nighthawk, thanks to Wikipedia: The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized [3][4] … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Common Nighthawks
Parenting a Tween/Teenager – Useful Tips on Smartphone Safety
In today's digital world it seems as though everyone has a smartphone - especially tweens and teenages. They have access to an array of information through apps, social media networks (Facebook, Twitter etc.) and the internet. Here are some useful tips and information on safe cell phone usage to discuss with your children and to … Continue reading Parenting a Tween/Teenager – Useful Tips on Smartphone Safety
Book Review: The Lil’wat World of Charlie Mack
The Lil’wat World of Charlie Mack by Dorothy Kennedy and Randy Bouchard is a must read for anyone living in the Pemberton Valley. For me it’s in the same category as Pemberton: History of a Settlement by Frances Decker, Margaret Fougberg, and Mary Ronayne. These books can really fill in your perspective and appreciation for … Continue reading Book Review: The Lil’wat World of Charlie Mack
Event: Free Sleep Workshop, August 31
When I fell pregnant, the universal response was "Congratulations!", quickly followed by "Sleep now, for you will never sleep again." It's probably fair to say that sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges associated with new parenthood. (It's also becoming a widespread health "crisis" for professionals, executives, non-parents, and regular folk, as lives get … Continue reading Event: Free Sleep Workshop, August 31
Celebrating Cycles
Moldy's Salmon Cycle is a literal combination of two local examples of the "cycle" of life. Following in the same theme, here's a phenology wheel, developed by Kootenay based designer and art director of Coast Mountain Culture magazine, Chris Rowat, to illustrate a story about what farmers and skiers have in common.
Photo of the Week: Mercy Walker
Congratulations to Mercy Walker for this amazing silhouette as she managed to catch the sun bursting out from behind the ridge. Don't forget to #hashtag your images If you want to see your picture in our Photo of the Week feature don't forget to #hashtag your images as #pembertonbc or #wellnessalmanac.
Recipe: Best Ever Veggie Burger
Summer is in full swing, which means barbecue! bar·be·cue - pronounced bärbiˌkyo͞o. Noun: A meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill. We often cook the standard fare on the grill - burgers, sausages, kebabs (chicken, meat and … Continue reading Recipe: Best Ever Veggie Burger
Instagram Gallery Update
After nearly 6 weeks of amazing sunshine it was a nice relief to have a little cloud cover and lower temperatures for this years fantastic event. So many great locations with the most amazing ingredients and super yummy food. Already looking forward to next years event. Follow us To see our latest Instagram images follow … Continue reading Instagram Gallery Update
The Wellness Almanac 