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Week of January 24 to 28, 2011 Total calls for service = 50 Impaired driving = 5 Assaults = 4 Break and enters = 0 Thefts = 2 Mischief = 1 1.

Union agreement Powell River Regional District and CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Local 798 have reached a three-year collective agreement. It provides wage increases of 1.25, 1.50 and two per cent for 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Award honours lifetime achievement

Council supports licence amendment City of Powell River council voted to support an application from Tree Frog Bistro to amend its liquor licence to allow a dance floor.

Economic development society eyes Texada Island as distribution point

Right-of-way timber will be used as bark beetle trap trees

Tit-for-tat win over Vees one of weeks highlights

Earthquake Powell River Peak staff were left shaking on the floor Wednesday morning. Shaking with laughter that is, having a little fun during a province-wide event to encourage earthquake preparedness.

Workers from Texada Island camp included

Majority wants comprehensive public consultation