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New Powell River area planner working in priority areas

New Powell River area planner working in priority areas

Local governments commit to social planning activity with hiring of Meriko Kubota
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Let's Talk Trash: Don’t shoot the messenger

Let's Talk Trash: Don’t shoot the messenger

No one likes to be the bearer of bad tidings, but sometimes that goes with the job. This is true for many lines of work, and recycling depot operators are not immune.
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PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

White-crowned sparrows bob and peep for food at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
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Powell River paddlers receive funds from cosmetic gala

Powell River paddlers receive funds from cosmetic gala

COSMETIC CONTRIBUTION: Shoppers Drug Mart representatives Susan Monk [right] and associate/owner Andrew Fong [left] recently presented Powell River Paddling for Life president Margareta Butler with a donation toward fundraising efforts by the paddlin
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Powell River transportation services play a role in animal rehabilitation

Powell River transportation services play a role in animal rehabilitation

Airline and ferries transport sick and injured wildlife
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Giant hogweed, knotweed and butterfly bush among plants Powell River region aims to remove

Giant hogweed, knotweed and butterfly bush among plants Powell River region aims to remove

Eradicating destructive plants takes education
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WildSafeBC coordinator educates public on bear safety in Powell River area

WildSafeBC coordinator educates public on bear safety in Powell River area

Evelyn Kirkaldy named to cover qathet Regional District
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Powell River area’s new social planner outlines plans

Powell River area’s new social planner outlines plans

Meriko Kubota appears before qathet Regional District board to describe her function
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Let's Talk Trash: Are disposable cups garbage?

Let's Talk Trash: Are disposable cups garbage?

Do you have your reusable water bottle or personal coffee mug today? Many of us have converted to the sanity of bringing these with us wherever we go, but apparently not all.
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Powell River bike team members raise funds for MS

Powell River bike team members raise funds for MS

MS Derailleurs thankful for outpouring of hometown support
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