Earlier this spring, Stewardship Pemberton reported hearing the call of the northern saw-whet owl in the 'hood. The Saw-whet Owl's name comes from the "skiew" call that is made when alarmed. This sound has a resemblance to the whetting of a saw. (Follow this link to listen to the call - a series of whistled … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Executive summary: there will be traffic impacts on August 25. We're just not 100% sure how/why/when. (Read between the lines: either plan to participate as a volunteer or spectator and enjoy the event, or make sure you're fully stocked for life supplies and don't need to make a mad dash to the store.) As you … Continue reading Update from IronMan Canada
Ready, set, and.... GO make sure your garbage is inside! Yes, the bears are back in town. Do you know how to be a good neigh-BEAR? I thought so! But from time to time we all could use a refresher on how to Get Bear Smart. These are the top 10 things you need to … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: The Bears are Back in Town
If you dig reggae AND language revitalization, you will totally dig Kalan Wi – http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/Kalan-Wi. And we dig that Kalan Wi won 'Best Historical / Linguistic Recording' at the Native American Music Awards this week. Congratulations to the band members, Russell Wallace - lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Leroy Joe - backing vocals and electric guitar, Vania … Continue reading Congratulations to award-winning band, Kalan Wi!
Congratulations to Chantelle Pellerin for brining the nighttime skies above Lillooet Lake to life for us. 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.
Councillor James Linklater asked us to share this Call for Input from Pemberton & Area Residents on the Recreation Facilities Feasibility Plan. HERE IS HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: PARTICIPATE IN A HAVE YOUR SAY SESSION - Whether you are a local community group, business or individual, the Village will help you organize a discussion group … Continue reading Have Your Say on Recreation
A sign of spring... tiny pink orchids popping up in the forest. The Calypso orchid, also known as the fairy slipper or Venus’ slipper, is a perennial orchid found in undisturbed forest. The plants live no more than five years, and bloom from late March until June. It is classified as threatened or endangered in … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Calypso Orchid
On Saturday, May 11, the Village of Pemberton, SLRD and Interact Club host an Emergency Preparedness Open House at the Pemberton Community Centre. In addition to the chance to sit in a fire truck, police car or ambulance, visit with Smokey the Bear, the Pemberton Fire Department’s famous Hot Dog BBQ and information on everything from camp fire … Continue reading Youth Artists Wanted! Shake Out Poster Contest, May 11
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