Adulting 101: Walking safely in winter
Sometimes it’s good to get a refresher on how to “adult” and do the basics – such as walking safely! For those of you not familiar with the term adulting, the Oxford dictionary says it’s “...
Physical activity
Wellness at Work: Tips from your Recreation Therapist
Reaching optimal wellness In the world of recreation therapy, we often think of wellness as not the absence of disease, but rather on a spectrum. As such, there are many factors – physical, socia...
Active school travel planning for improved health and better grades
The transition from summer to autumn, with back to school and back to regular routines, is always a busy time. Hopefully you’ve managed to find time for outdoor activity, taking advantage of the eve...
Mackenzie wins BCAA Play Here contest, construction to begin in September
Mackenzie wins BCAA Play Here contest A new playground is coming to Mackenzie, thanks to the efforts of those who voted in the BCAA Play Here contest. Mackenzie won one of three $100,000 grand priz...
Four benefits of riding your bike now
This year’s Bike to Work and School Week runs from Monday, May 28 to Sunday, June 3. Think riding bikes is just for kids? Think again!! Riding bikes with friends may be one of your favourite childho...
Join the Winter Walk Day Movement – It’s not just for kids!
I start to get antsy this time of year. Warm sunny days tease me, making me “think spring,” but they tend to be quickly followed up by another blast from the deep freeze many of us Northerners lov...
The community that plays together, stays together
When I sat down to talk with Jennel Harder, recreation director for the Village of Fraser Lake, the vast number and type of recreation activities available in her community became instantly clear. ...