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Lightning causes forest fire
"The fire covered about 20 feet around the tree"
Crews from the Powell River office of the BC Forest Service extinguished a small bush fire at One Mile Bay on Monday, August 27. via The Powell River Peak
Sign requests city to install crossing light
"That kind of light would be suitable for Marine"
STILL WAITING: Darryl Heppner [right], the father of a five-year old girl who died after being struck by a southbound vehicle, and Andy Evans, a close family friend, look over a new sign that has been put up at ... via The Powell River Peak
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Board wants land debate
Powell River Regional District directors are asking for a public meeting about new information regarding the City of Powell River's application to exclude land from the agricultural land reserve (ALR).
MLA now children and family critic
New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Carole James appointed Simons the new critic of children and family development. The announcement was part of a mini-shuffle of opposition critic assignments.
Sign requests city to install crossing light
On August 19, 2006, five-year-old Emma Heppner died after being struck by a southbound vehicle at the intersection of Highway 101 and Joyce Avenue. Darryl Heppner, Emma's father, circulated a petition in the wake of the tragedy supporting a traffic light at the intersection. More than 4,000 people signed the petition, which was presented to City of Powell River Mayor Stewart Alsgard and council.
Strike awaits solution
Bob Henderson, USW strike coordinator for Powell River, said the future looked slightly brighter two weeks ago when me-too companies seemed ready to negotiate. While me-too contractors are not members of Forest Industrial Relations (FIR), they operate with the same contract agreement reached between FIR and the union.
Freedom drives squirrels nuts
"Donations of green fir, spruce and hemlock cones are good"
BIG WORLD OUT THERE: A tiny Douglas squirrel is released back into the wild. It takes a moment to check out the territory before making a dash to freedom. via The Powell River Peak
Commission mulls land removal
"All your values are connected with that. If you reclassify, you lose property value. It isn't an advantage to us and none of us want to do that."
BC's Agricultural Land Commission has asked the City of Powell River for more information about its application to exclude land from the agricultural land reserve . via Powell River Peak
City site of annual meeting
"We do expect a really good turnout"
Residents can voice concerns to executives Powell River residents have an opportunity to go right to the top with their questions and concerns about BC Ferries. via Powell River Peak
Labour organizations support forest strike
"We are trying to get some logging outfits online with the same contracts so we can set a pattern agreement in the logging side of it, not just the mill side of it"
HANGING IN: Local forestry workers, represented by the United Steelworkers Union , picket near the office of Western Forest Products in Powell River. via Powell River Peak
District areas receive funds
"It's getting old and we've done some maintenance on it to get it functioning properly, but what we wanted to do is come up with an upgrade plan to take us to the next generation."
Powell River's two levels of local government have received funding from the provincial government's infrastructure planning program. via The Powell River Peak
Project offers community space
"Would they like to see a literacy program or whether there's a book club for people a certain night of the week?"
A VALUABLE RESOURCE: Powell River's new Community Resource Centre will provide a hub for locals to access various services or just hang out, drink some coffee and access the Internet. via The Powell River Peak
Building reflects designer's talent
MAN WITH A VISION: Dwight Hall is one of many buildings designed by Townsite Manager John McIntyre. via The Powell River Peak
Artists show work during studio tour
"Back in 2001 I was in a committee trying to get a cultural centre built here in Powell River"
INSIDE THE ARTISTS STUDIO: Alfred Muma is one of 30 local artists who will welcome visitors into their studios, 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. via The Powell River Peak
Labour organizations support forest strike
Bus passenger numbers climb
Powell River Transit, a partnership between the City of Powell River and BC Transit, carried 155,796 passengers in 2006/07, an increase of almost 15,000. The service runs four buses on three routes.
Military convoy invades city
Commission mulls land removal
BC riding might change
A provincial commission tasked with recommending changes to electoral districts has proposed a slightly smaller Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding.
