Congratulations to the Laoyam Eagles, champions!

https://youtu.be/hSuDV7bTmd4 Karen Tomlinson, the commodore for the Pemberton Canoe Association, took over our instagram account for a week, to kick off paddling season, and her takeover made me realize how busy and sophisticated the local paddling scene has become (and therefore, how busy Karen, who was voted Citizen of the Year in 2012 for her … Continue reading Congratulations to the Laoyam Eagles, champions!

Shout Out: Pemberton Paddlers

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

Coaches Corner: The Power of Sport, A Parent’s Perspective

This guest post was written by Village of Pemberton Councillor, local dad, and Winds of Change Committee member, James Linklater. My daughter Anne recently paddled for Canada in the Outrigger Sprints in Calgary with a large contingent of Pembertonians. The positive impact this has made on her has been outstanding. I think of the  TV commercial … Continue reading Coaches Corner: The Power of Sport, A Parent’s Perspective