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Dry weather forces campfire ban

Dry weather forces campfire ban

Forecasters expect hot weather to continue on coast
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Powell River Villa prepares for season

Powell River Villa prepares for season

Team continues to look for players after low turnout at tryouts
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Powell River Regional District reveals coast guard compromises

Powell River Regional District reveals coast guard compromises

Local government officials worry communications change puts mariners at higher risk
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Lehigh Hanson bows out of Desolation Sound mining project

Lehigh Hanson bows out of Desolation Sound mining project

Company pulls application to explore Lloyd Creek gravel pit
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Powell River Kings host annual hockey school

Hometown heroes help out at summer minor hockey camp
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Tla’amin Nation announces election candidates

Election officer releases names of those vying for historic first council
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Quick Peak: Council approves airport funds; Run-of-river begins

Council approves airport funds City of Powell River council reconvened on Thursday, August 4, to approve an additional $160,000 required to upgrade the city’s airport runway.
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Savary Island groups look for funds for 'wild heart'

Savary Island groups look for funds for 'wild heart'

Conservationists raising money in order to purchase 330 acres of land
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Marijuana facility's Townsite location sparks debate

Marijuana facility's Townsite location sparks debate

Members of local business community worry development could tarnish neighbourhood
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Townsite residents question gas-sale tactics

Townsite residents question gas-sale tactics

Third party natural gas marketers bring fixed-rate contracts to Powell River
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