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Entire qathet Regional District area benefits from new fire hall, training facility

Entire qathet Regional District area benefits from new fire hall, training facility

“Every firefighter has to go through live fire training. It’s going to be a work in progress but we will get to a place where we can fully do that. It’s pretty exciting.” ~ qRD manager of emergency services Ryan Thoms
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Food bank, Salvation Army Powell River receive proceeds from charity soccer match

Food bank, Salvation Army Powell River receive proceeds from charity soccer match

Stevie’s Steelers and local Vancouver Island Soccer League club met for annual fundraising event late last month
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More than 2,500 attend Powell River Film Festival

More than 2,500 attend Powell River Film Festival

Patricia Theatre hosted the annual event last month
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Powell River RCMP and fire department set to face off in charity hockey game

Powell River RCMP and fire department set to face off in charity hockey game

Return of Tour de Coast includes fundraising matchup between police and firefighters
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Powell River Salmon Society partners with city and DFO for salmonid enhancement project

Powell River Salmon Society partners with city and DFO for salmonid enhancement project

Chum salmon are being released into Willingdon Creek
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Chilly varied thrush recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Chilly varied thrush recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Wild Pick, chapter one: The Potluck

Wild Pick, chapter one: The Potluck

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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Podcast highlights qathet region personalities

Podcast highlights qathet region personalities

“The interviews themselves have been running over, every single time. I find we get so engaged in the conversations.” ~ Aaron Reid
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Artistic director underscores PRISMA’s importance at City of Powell River meeting

Artistic director underscores PRISMA’s importance at City of Powell River meeting

Arthur Arnold provides message regarding meaningfulness of music
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Working group for possible Powell River name change plans public engagement sessions

Working group for possible Powell River name change plans public engagement sessions

Events scheduled for interested area residents
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