Local News

Red tide Fisheries and Oceans Canada has extended a red tide closure to two more areas in the Powell River region.

Week of October 25 to 31, 2011 Total calls for service = 105 Impaired driving = 2 Assaults = 3 Break and enters = 2 Thefts = 5 Mischief = 9 1.

Bear killings Four bears have been killed by Conservation Officers over the past few weeks in the Powell River area, prompting a reminder to reduce attractants in yards.

Week of October 17 to 23, 2011 Total calls for service = 104 Impaired driving = 2 Assaults = 2 Break and enters = 3 Thefts = 13 Mischief = 12 1.

District superintendent believes strike is disrupting education

Rainy Day Lake Powell River Regional District directors are considering an application from the owner of a commercial fish hatchery for a licence to divert water from Rainy Day Lake.

Proposal would increase combined budgets by about 61000

All candidates meeting takes place next week for mayor and council positions

Octobers away game record remains poor

Mayor Stewart Alsgard stands alone in seeking elector assent for co-treatment