Share this! Think about your Mom. Some people, maybe most, say a mom is the heart of the family. I tend to disagree. They are the hands of the family. Days ago, my mom was ill. She is 83 plus years old and was having trouble breathing; she was coughing, becoming flushed. I took her in. We waited, and waited, but this is not a criticism of our health care system. PR Hospital was amazing; they...
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Share this!Powell River is a special place and when the sun is shining, it shows its beauty. Yet, because it is a unique place, and because of its isolation, it is important to remember that there still are things to do in PowTown regardless of inclement weather. Here are 12. 1. Hike, walk, run, and ride. Just dress for it, don’t go for too long, and pick a trail that is familiar. Tell someone...
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Share this!There are age-old debates as to the quality and outcome of adolescent and teenage life in big cities versus small towns, and this writer is also no parenting expert. What I do have experience with is raising teenagers, specifically, here in Powell River. I like to think the experience of being teenagers in Powell River is a positive one, and in consulting with my own kids I received a...
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Share this!When you find yourself in this lovely city, familiarizing yourself with the area can be accomplished with the assistance of welcoming locals. Once you know how their assistance works. Oh, and in the words of Neil Diamond, if you think “used to be’s don’t count anymore,” you have never lived in Powtown. Let me share some examples of my own experiences circumnavigating Powell River....
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Share this!Powtown Post is excited to introduce a new author, Nancy Dietrich. Nancy moved from Vancouver to Powell River 23 years ago, with her husband and two children. She has never looked back since! She loves the lake, the ocean, and the people. We have a feeling you’re going to love Nancy’s humour. With my 30th wedding anniversary approaching, I began to think about what...
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