The Powtown Post

Stories and photos from Powell River, BC.

What it’s like raising ducks in the “city”

Posted by on Mar 17, 2016

What it’s like raising ducks in the “city”

Share this! When the Mayor and Council approved a new by-law allowing residential homeowners within the City of Powell River to keep poultry, my husband Shane and I decided it would be a great idea to get some chickens. Both of us had grown up around chickens and we know the goodness that comes from a freshly laid egg. Our plans changed dramatically, however, when our 8 year-old son, Reilly,...

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Get out and play ball (slo-pitch, that is)

Posted by on Mar 15, 2016

Get out and play ball (slo-pitch, that is)

Share this!Bulbs are blooming, the grass is starting to grow, spring break is upon us–and best of all–slo-pitch season is on the horizon. For those who have never played or spectated at a Powell River Mixed League Slo-Pitch game, you are definitely missing out. The league has evolved in the many years I’ve been playing the game. I started playing when it was simply called “fun league” and it...

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Stuff to do this weekend: The Winter Market in Powell River

Posted by on Mar 27, 2015

Stuff to do this weekend: The Winter Market in Powell River

Share this!What: The Winter Market Where: The Community Resource Centre on Joyce Avenue When: Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m This year, my son joined hockey and each Saturday afternoon as were headed home from the arena, I gazed longingly out the window as we passed by as the vendors were packing up their tents and getting ready to close down for the day. I promised myself that once hockey...

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