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Studying abroad promotes learning and friendship

Studying abroad promotes learning and friendship

Powell River student prepares for year of school in Czech Republic
PROWLS: Rescue of the Week

PROWLS: Rescue of the Week

Raven nestling receives helping hand from good samaritan in Powell River
Community brief: School rewards students for writing

Community brief: School rewards students for writing

Westview Elementary School students [front row, from left] Kenzie Liknes, grade one; Lily Withers, grade three; Quynn Lefler, grade two; [back row, from left] Curtis Mantoani, grade four; Colter Gurney, grade six; Audrey Behan, grade seven; and Ellie
Let's Talk Trash: Pack it in and pack it out

Let's Talk Trash: Pack it in and pack it out

It all starts out so innocently. We head out on the trails or hop into a kayak to explore the magical forests, lakes and beaches we call home, take only pictures and leave only footprints. Oh yes, and the occasional banana peel.
Around Town: Community listings

Around Town: Community listings

Don't miss this month Wednesday, June 6 Townsite Tours Townsite Heritage Society offers guided Townsite tours at 2 pm Wednesdays, until September 1. Tours start and end at Henderson House Museum, 6211 Walnut Street, with tour guide Linda Nailer.
Community brief: Realtors support Grace House

Community brief: Realtors support Grace House

Royal LePage Powell River staff members and realtors, including [from left] Fairah Peterson, Bill Bailey, Carla McKamey and Brandy Peterson, took part in hosting the company’s annual garage sale on May 12.
Student Life: Negative media influences teens

Student Life: Negative media influences teens

As I’ve mentioned countless times before, media has a massive influence on teenagers. We are young, impressionable and can easily be drawn into the ideas and ideals of social media.
Community brief: City of Powell River hosts student tour

Community brief: City of Powell River hosts student tour

City of Powell River employee Jason Lillies gave Westview Elementary School grade three student Liam Pinch some driving tips when the city’s operational services branch hosted a tour for School District 47 pupils on May 24.
Friday Flex: Bodyweight training

Friday Flex: Bodyweight training

We make muscle and increase our cardiovascular fitness by putting our bodies under controlled stress.
Graduation ceremony in Powell River celebrates achievements

Graduation ceremony in Powell River celebrates achievements

Brooks Secondary School grade 12 students to perform traditional grand march