Grant assists student film projects Powell River Film Festival has found a source of funds to make up for a shortfall from gaming funds that helped underwrite the festival's youth program.

Thunderbird torch relay centrepiece Brooks Secondary School’s torch relay team was expected to carry a special torch to all local schools in conjunction with the official Olympic Torch Relay celebration, today, February 3.

Inaugural event celebrates community A new, informal community group, the Chamber of Commoners, is planning a party to celebrate the contributions of engaged people and organizations in Powell River. “We want to bring together the people who work so hard to make Powell River better,” says Meghan Hildebrand, one of the event’s conveners. “Too often we’re so busy with meetings and work that we don’t get to appreciate all of the people who do so many things to contribute to the community. We wanted to make a space where active people could get together to share and have some fun.”

School board awaits cost increases School District 47 faces some potential increased costs in the coming school year but they are not as onerous as they potentially could have been.

Obituaries: Week of February 1, 2009 Malcolm Bonsor  1927-2010

Editorial cartoon: February 3, 2010 What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

Speak to the Peak: February 3, 2010 Read the local responses then post your own comments.

VIEWPOINT: Fisheries provides challenging and hopeful year I am grateful to the people in our riding who have volunteered their time and insights to make my work on the House of Commons’ Fisheries Committee as productive as possible.

Letters to the Editor: February 3, 2010 Prorogation 101 ~~ John Thompson, Cariboo Avenue

Roses and Raspberries: February 3, 2010 A bank full of beautiful roses to all the people who helped me make it through a very difficult time in my life. You are the best.

EDITORIAL: Quality water An agreement between a developer and the Powell River Regional District has resulted in improved water for users of the Myrtle Pond water system.

EDITORIAL: Fitting tribute A large number of Powell River residents attended a hockey game on the weekend that served two purposes. The match between the Vancouver Canucks and Powell River Regals alumni paid tribute to a former teammate of each, Gary Lupul, and raised funds to assist young hockey players.

Villa beats unbeatables Powell River Villa blanked Juan de Fuca 2-0 on Sunday afternoon and by doing so upset the team that was a favourite to win Division Two.

Play away pays two wins, one loss With just eight games to go in the regular season, Powell River Kings are scratching and clawing for every point. The top spot has been clinched by the upstart Alberni Valley Bulldogs, but the Kings want to finish first among the opening round Coastal playoff teams.

Front Page News: Personal Touch Floor and Window Fashions When in a new situation, the best course of action is to look around, see what’s happening and then start to make good changes.

Pantomime set for Cinderella It’s pantomime time once again in Powell River.

Dancers get pointe of classic fairy tale Ballet Jörgen Canada’s Cinderella, set to the music of Sergei Prokofiev, will bring the timeless classic to the Powell River stage and two local dancers will be in the production.

Saturday serves documentary festival feast Documentary film lovers will have their fill with the 2010 collection at the Powell River Film Festival. As well as the films featured on Thursday and Friday, the Saturday, February 20, program will be a full one, with lots of community participation and a light lunch available.

African children bring message of hope Watoto means “the children” in Swahili and the children of the Watoto Children’s Choir are on a mission that will take them from the west to the east coast of Canada this year. Through inspirational songs and compelling stories, the choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa’s children.