Sighted: Seed Catalogue on the Coffee Table
Some seeds like celeriac, onions and fennel, need to get a seriously early jump-start on our growing season... which is why my West Coast Seeds catalogue has been sitting on the coffee table since December. What shall my garden grow this summer? Now is the time to start dreaming.
Wanted! Local artists. Let us peek inside your studios!
Work in Progress is a new feature column on TheWellnessAlmanac.com profiling artists and artisans of our communities. Artists living and working in the region are invited to give us a sneak peek inside your studio or creative process! Share with us your latest piece. All works are welcome to be featured: paintings, poems, sculptures, carvings, … Continue reading Wanted! Local artists. Let us peek inside your studios!
Event: Lil’wat Chief and Council Nomination Meeting, January 26
On January 26th - at the Ull'us - starting at 6pm - Mt Currie Band will have the Nomination meeting for Chief and Council. It will last for at least three hours, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the position of Chief and Councillors on the Band Council of the Mount Currie Indian Band … Continue reading Event: Lil’wat Chief and Council Nomination Meeting, January 26
Shout-Out: Village of Pemberton’s Snow Clearing Crew
A big THANK YOU! to the Village of Pemberton for the great job of keeping the pedestrian trails in and around Pemberton cleared, safe, and free of snow - even the smaller less 'official' trails such as the short cut from Poplar Street to the Community Centre have been cleared. It has helped to encourage … Continue reading Shout-Out: Village of Pemberton’s Snow Clearing Crew
Shout Out: Outgoing Library Director, Shannon Didier Ellis
A large part of the reason the Pemberton & District Public Library has been a recipient of a Winds of Change Wellness Recognition Award for three years running is the leadership and commitment to community of outgoing Library Director Shannon Didier Ellis. Maybe it's because she has worn so many hats herself (bag designer, Crafty … Continue reading Shout Out: Outgoing Library Director, Shannon Didier Ellis
Goal Post: Zero Waste. What do you think?
Share your ideas on how we can become a Zero Waste community! Take the Zero Waste Survey.
Event: Winterfest
It's all happening at One Mile Lake this weekend. Don't miss your chance to pay homage to Mighty Winter and the spirit of winterplay that is alive and well in Pemberton. Fire + Warmth Show – SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 5pm: One Mile Lake. FREE. Dinner on-site at One Mile Lake beginning at 5pm. Ice skating … Continue reading Event: Winterfest
Nutrition: The Basics of Beans
by Geneviève Blanchet The name legume comes from the Latin legumen or legere, “to gather” and peas, chickpeas and lentils are some of the oldest crops cultivated. As one of the least expensive forms of protein, beans are as nutritious as they are practical, which is why they are an integral part of cultures all … Continue reading Nutrition: The Basics of Beans
Q+A Meet Wellness Worker, Lindsay May
Our Wellness Worker Q+A is a new series of profiles of frontline service workers in our region, who are dedicated to wellness. Today, we talk to Lindsay May. What are your job titles? Seniors Supported Living Co-Ordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Leader among other distinctions What do … Continue reading Q+A Meet Wellness Worker, Lindsay May
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