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Unique design makes use of natural light

Week of March 27 to April 2, 2012 Total calls for service = 95 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 5 Thefts = 7 Mischief = 6 March 27 6200 block Powell Place Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle parked at a parking lot.

Recommendations have not changed

Strategic planning City of Powell River officials are holding a strategic planning session from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday, April 5 in the Elm Room at Powell River Recreation Complex.

Road ahead daunting but doable

Time to switch off For one hour on Saturday evening, March 31, if all goes to plan, Powell River will be in total darkness as the community turns off the lights and unites with millions protecting the planet during Earth Hour.

Plan reaches out to residents to build skills through four topic areas