I want to share some of the responses to Nick Davies' column here on the Wellness Almanac, because this blog was conceived in order to provide a forum to slowly bridge the divide between two communities, a divide that deepens with every stereotype that is replayed. Cindy and Mo said it well in their letter … Continue reading Another response to Nick Davies’ column
Why Nick Davies’ column bothers me
If you met me, you'd figure out fairly quickly that I'm Australian. You will probably infer from that, that my skin is prematurely sun-damaged, that I'm a goof surfer, that I get irrationally excited to discover Vegemite or mangoes as part of a breakfast spread, that I think Christmas Day should be celebrated out of … Continue reading Why Nick Davies’ column bothers me
Event: Mountains of Art, Saturday June 15, 8pm
The Pemberton Arts Council hosts their 7th annual exhibition, Mountains of Art, on Saturday, June 15, at the Pemberton Distillery in the Industrial Park. Tickets are $20. Check out the event details: Join us at the distillery for a night of art, music by Klozd Sirkut featuring Papa Josh, food, and local refreshments priced for … Continue reading Event: Mountains of Art, Saturday June 15, 8pm
Seasonal Observations: The Spring Bird Count
63 species of bird was spotted along a 25km stretch of the Pemberton Meadows, on Saturday, for the Breeding Bird Survey of 2013. Reports ornithologist-wrangler John Tschopp, "it was a good turnout and the birds were cooperating. Highlights included a Bullock's Oriole at the Lillooet Lake Road, a black-headed grosbeak singing above the bridge over … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: The Spring Bird Count
Photo of the Week: Russell Dalby
Congratulations to Russell Dalby for his truly stunning landscape shot of the Van Loons Farm looking immaculate under stormy skies. 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.
River Watch with Maxine Bruce
Lil'wat Councillor and Fisheries Manager, Maxine Joseph-Bruce spends a lot of time on the river, but last week, she spent time in the river. She'll share her updates of the salmon count and other stewardship and fisheries work the Lil'wat Nation is doing with us throughout the summer and fall. Here's the first. Ama sqit … Continue reading River Watch with Maxine Bruce
Instagram Gallery Update
Doesn't matter what time of day or what time of year you choose to visit One Mile Lake, it always looks amazing. Follow us To see our latest Instagram images follow us at @wellnessalmanac or if you're not on Instagram then you can find us on the web at statigr.am/tag/wellnessalmanac/
Community Meeting: Bike Events Tourism, Wednesday June 12, 7pm
Find out more about the valley's bike events scene and what opportunities might arise...
Work in Progress: Documentary Filmmaker Nevin Falloon
Featured this month in our Work in Progress column, we meet Nevin Falloon, a local filmmaker fresh from Cap U's Documentary Film Program. He gives us a sneak peek into his studio, process and the inspiration he gets from our backyard, by sharing a recent work. The Lazyboy - A Short Documentary on Alex Cairns … Continue reading Work in Progress: Documentary Filmmaker Nevin Falloon
Event: Breeding Bird Survey, Saturday, 8am, The Pony
Eagle-eyed birdwatchers (and eagle watchers, too) can rub shoulders with birders from the BC Ornithologists, who are sending a delegation to Pemberton on Saturday, to help with the breeding bird survey. Bring water, sunhat, binoculars and sharp eyes. Car pool to help keep things streamlined along the route. Meet at 8am at the Pony parking … Continue reading Event: Breeding Bird Survey, Saturday, 8am, The Pony
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