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PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Injured western tanager eats well at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
Powell River Curling Club pays support forward

Powell River Curling Club pays support forward

GIVING BACK: Powell River Curling Club representative Nancy Kreisler [right] recently presented Powell River Action Centre Food Bank chief operations manager Savanna Dee with a donation of $885 to assist the centre with its operations over the winter
The Cougar Lady Chronicles, chapter seven: The fire

The Cougar Lady Chronicles, chapter seven: The fire

The life and times of Nancy Crowther, Cougar Queen of Okeover Inlet
Friday Flex: Are you suffering from text neck?

Friday Flex: Are you suffering from text neck?

Have you heard of text neck? Most of us have at least a mobile phone, if not also a tablet or e-reader. And many of us spend a great deal of time looking down at these devices.
Lottery dream turns to reality for Powell River resident

Lottery dream turns to reality for Powell River resident

Ken Jorgensen wins $675,000 in Set for Life sweepstakes
Caroline Visser takes command of Powell River army cadet corps

Caroline Visser takes command of Powell River army cadet corps

Acting commander assumes role for the next three years
Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were published in the Powell River News on October 16, 1969.
Let's Talk Trash: Used clothing, trick or treat?

Let's Talk Trash: Used clothing, trick or treat?

As you ponder your alter-ego costume in the coming weeks, visiting your Powell River area thrift store might be high on your list of go-tos for supplies.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Construction crew alerts Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society about a baby raccoon
Rotary Club of Powell River donates to Brave Hearts program

Rotary Club of Powell River donates to Brave Hearts program

HEARTY DONATION: Rotary Club of Powell River recently donated $1,200 to the Brave Hearts program for 10 new heart-rate monitors for its participants.