If you were one of the (apparently just six) people from Pemberton who wasn't at False Creek on the June 21-23 for the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragonboat Festival, we've created a slideshow of some of the highlights, thanks to Pemberton Canoe and Karen Tomlinson. (Warning: it's very difficult to watch this show, without experiencing a … Continue reading Shout Out: Pemberton Paddlers
Shout Out: Vancouver Coastal Health and Pqusnalhcw Health Centre
Big shout out to Vancouver Coastal Health and Pqusnalhcw Health Centre for hosting a cultural awareness event at Ullus in Mount Currie yesterday. It was a really nice way for people to sit together, hear some Lil’wat stories, learn about traditional ways and language, hear the drums, and share a fabulous meal. Many of the … Continue reading Shout Out: Vancouver Coastal Health and Pqusnalhcw Health Centre
Sighted: Cliff Swallow Colony
Heather Baines, retired physician and Pemberton's regional coordinator of the BC Breeding Birds Atlas survey, recently took a remarkable picture near Carpenter Lake, just west of Lillooet, that our birding correspondent John Tschopp has shared. It shows a colony of Cliff Swallows that lives up to its name. The birds built their nests against a cliff … Continue reading Sighted: Cliff Swallow Colony
Inspiration: Imagine a World Without Hate
Video: Lillooet Lake Rodeo
The Lillooet Lake Rodeo, beautifully and evocatively captured in sound and pictures, by Switchback Entertainment's Mike Douglas and Susie Douglas. Normally, Mike shoots a different kind of regional action - capturing local athletes and snow-drenched stories on the mountain. So awesome to have him turn his film-making eye on another group of local "riders" and … Continue reading Video: Lillooet Lake Rodeo
Photo of the Week: Jeremy Bekken
Congratulations to Jeremy Bekken for perfectly capturing the unfortunate return of Junuary, great shot shame about the weather! 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.
Instagram Gallery Update
In such a busy world we can quite easily forget to look at the beauty of where we live. For this weeks gallery I simply looked a little closer as I walked around the village and captured these amazing wildflowers that are growing right among us. Follow us To see our latest Instagram images follow … Continue reading Instagram Gallery Update
Word of the Week: Xat’min means Love
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre shared this, in the lead-up to Valentine's Day, but we figured, it's never too late to know the word for love. (It's not as though we only need to practice love one day a year...)
Event: Canada Day Spud Run!
The Spud Run, Pemberton's annual Canada Day celebration, returns, Monday July 1, at 8am, at the Community Centre. An 8.5 km trail run, it is the perfect way to kick off Canada Day celebrations. Registration begins at 8am and the run starts at 8:30am. The course is suitable for everyone, including families. Registration is $5 … Continue reading Event: Canada Day Spud Run!
Event: Canada Day Celebration Week
Pemberton BMX Track Grand opening takes place June 30, and their Race for Life will raise money for the BC Children's Hospital. July 1 is their provincial qualifier, bringing racers from all over BC to Pemberton. SO much happening. So much to celebrate.