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Powell River people of 2017

First Credit Union establishes a new scholarship in name of Ruth Allan , also known as the credit union lady, who passed away at the age of 102.
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It happened in 2017: Year of butting heads

It happened in 2017: Year of butting heads

A bunch of garbage dominates politics in 2017
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It happened in 2017: Month by month

It happened in 2017: Month by month

January Jennifer and Martin Dean welcome daughter Eden Caroline into the world on January 1 at 2:43 pm. Eden is the first Powell River baby born on New Year’s Day since 2012.
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Person of the year: Russell Brewer

Person of the year: Russell Brewer

City councillor plans for region’s future while wearing multitude of hats
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Council briefs: Approves condo developments

Approves condo developments At its December 21 meeting, City of Powell River council approved plans for two new multi-family condominium developments that will add 39 new units to City of Powell River’s strained real estate market.
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Annual Holiday Greetings issue on stands now

Annual Holiday Greetings issue on stands now

Christmas issue features local students' stories and art and greetings from local businesses
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Two Powell River Kings players part of world championship team

Two Powell River Kings players part of world championship team

Carter Turnbull captains Canada West juniors to gold medal
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BC Ferries president confirms restored sailings permanent

BC Ferries president confirms restored sailings permanent

Additions to Comox-Powell River schedule to take effect December 20
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City of Powell River council rejects solid-waste bylaw

City of Powell River council rejects solid-waste bylaw

Councillors decline consent due to financial implications for taxpayers
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Powell River Kings drop two straight road games

Powell River Kings drop two straight road games

Hockey club loses to Cowichan and Victoria after win in Nanaimo
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