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Reductions are expected to save 1 million annually

Accused denies involvement and fights to clear name

Regional recreation approach signals a shift from the past

Residents raise a number of issues about Island Timberlands proposal

Speed limits in school zones will be in effect

Week of August 21 to 27, 2012 Total calls for service = 105 Impaired driving = 3 Assaults = 5 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 13 Mischief = 10 1. August 22 4800 block Ontario Avenue Police received a report of a break and enter into a church.

Residents raise concerns about hazard during Powell River Regional District board meeting

Ferries expects heavy traffic BC Ferries has issued a service notice about a large group of touring recreational vehicles that will be boarding the Queen of Burnaby this week.

Bath salts Bath salts is no longer a term only being applied to perfumed skin softening salts that help muscles relax. It now describes a white powder sold over the Internet or in head shops supposedly to induce a synthetic high.

Week of August 14 to 20, 2012 Total calls for service = 136 Impaired driving = 10 Assaults = 7 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 8 Mischief = 11 August 16 Berger Road Police responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence.