The Powtown Post

Stories and photos from Powell River, BC.

5 Spring Break solutions for PowTowners

Posted by on Mar 9, 2016

5 Spring Break solutions for PowTowners

Share this! This year, SD47 kids are on break for 16 super-sized days, March 12 to 28. Need inspiration? Honey, we all do. 1. Classes & Camps at the Recreation Complex Spring Break camps for kids aged 5 to 11 years old, Monday to Fridays, 9am til 3pm. Also check out Youth Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop March 14 to 16, from 1 to 3 pm. For ages 12 to 16; Home Alone: give your...

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6 ways to keep it REAL with your kids in Powell River

Posted by on Sep 4, 2015

6 ways to keep it REAL with your kids in Powell River

Share this!It is the simple things in life that are important right? Lately, we have all heard how the busy life has become so glorified, especially to parents of young children. There is just too much “STUFF” around––too much technology, too much screen time, too many organized activities and too many toys! Seriously, what is the deal with all this materialism and especially geared towards the...

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9 Reasons why I love raising my children in Powell River

Posted by on Mar 19, 2015

9 Reasons why I love raising my children in Powell River

Share this!We are tickled pink to introduce a new author for Powtown Post, Diana Findlay. She is a Grade 4/5 teacher and librarian for School District #47, a wife, and mother to a 2-year-old, living in Powell River. She enjoys spending time with family, the outdoors, and staying fit. She loves Powell River, and is probably the biggest fan of Powell River sunsets that we know! Calling all young...

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Best free ticket in town: New Bike and Skate Park Grand Opening on Saturday

Posted by on Mar 5, 2015

Best free ticket in town: New Bike and Skate Park Grand Opening on Saturday

Share this!Powtown Post is even more ecstatic than the dude in the photo below, because we get to introduce another new contributor. He’s PR Cycling Association President and 20-year health care industry professional Brendan Behan.  New bike park jumps, pump track and skate park Years of negotiation, meetings and applications. Then at last, after the approval, came designing, digging and...

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