Share this!For most people, the birth of their children was a thrilling, but excruciating and scary experience. Seeing the process through Powell River photographer Rachel Snyder’s lens, though, gives us a new look at the amazing process and just how beautiful it can be. Rachel’s photos will be featured during a panel discussion on Birth to be held May 5 from 7 – 10 pm at the...
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Share this!The Stillwater Bluffs are well-known and loved by local rock-climbers. But there are lots of other reasons that this place is special. Local photographer and bluff-crawler Jason Addy shared a few of his favourites with us. 1. The adventure 2. The companions you share the place with 3. The scenery 4. The flora 5. And the fauna If you love the bluffs, or would like to get to know them...
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Share this! There’s a lot to celebrate: self-government at last, 8000+ hectares of land, and millions of dollars in capital funds, economic development funding and resource sharing. On April 9, hundreds of people gathered at Tla’amin’s new Government House and the Evergreen Theatre to witness ceremonies celebrating the implementation of the Tla’amin treaty. The following...
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Share this! This year, SD47 kids are on break for 16 super-sized days, March 12 to 28. Need inspiration? Honey, we all do. 1. Classes & Camps at the Recreation Complex Spring Break camps for kids aged 5 to 11 years old, Monday to Fridays, 9am til 3pm. Also check out Youth Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop March 14 to 16, from 1 to 3 pm. For ages 12 to 16; Home Alone: give your...
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Share this!Mother of nine. Activist social worker. Language advocate. Honorary doctor. Elsie Paul’s life represents so much of the Tla’amin Nation’s struggles and hopes over the past half-century. And on March 4, Dwight Hall was at-capacity with revellers celebrating her contributions – in advance of treaty, April 5. Here’s a visual round-up of some top moments: New...
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Share this!Friday, March 4 Family Place Grand Opening An open house to celebrate Family Place’s new space at the mall, next to Coles. Cake, teddy bear’s picnic. Noon til 1pm. Free. Everyone welcome. An Evening for Elsie – sold out!!! A community event honouring and thanking Dr. Elsie Paul for her service to our community. At Dwight Hall, doors open at 6, program from 7 to 9pm,...
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