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Mill manager replacement starts in March

Officials discuss proposed annual fee
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City eyes waste management surplus

Rural directors agree to discuss contentious issue
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Abbott makes riding stop

Abbott makes riding stop

Building trust and confidence in government essential for victory 2013
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Barge terminal moves north

Barge terminal moves north

City negotiates temporary lease with Catalyst Paper Corporation
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CrimeStoppers: February 9, 2011

For the week of January 31 to February 7, 2011 Total calls for service = 108 Impaired driving = 7 Assaults = 6 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 7 Mischief = 4 1.
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Liquid waste management consultation plan goes back to staff

Liquid waste management consultation plan goes back to staff

Facilitator says town hall meeting is not useful
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Quick Peaks: February 9, 2011

Drug bust Stephan Wayne Bidiuk, 25, from Texada Island and a 32-year-old unidentified female were arrested on Wednesday, February 2 after Powell River RCMP found hashish, cocaine and heroin in a vehicle on Ontario Avenue.
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Briefly: February 4, 2011

Coffee benefits Powell River residents may be benefiting more than they think from drinking coffee.
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Candidates differ on spring election

Attack ads fuel speculation opposition parties plan to defeat budget
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Barge sinks in winter storm

Barge sinks in winter storm

Boom secures trailer that broke loose
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