Share this!Not only were visitors and residents of Powell River privy to the exciting events of Logger Sports this past weekend, like the Axe throw and Tree Climb, but they were also treated to the beautiful art of chainsaw carving. These photos don’t nearly cover the amazing amount of chainsaw art on display, but it’s a good start. We hope you enjoy them. All photos by Leah Laurie...
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Share this!Who is excited for this year’s Powell River Logger Sports? I know I am. There seems to be more and more chatter online, too. The best place to find information, other than the official website, is the Facebook group–the same one that was originally used to gather supporters to bring it back. This group has become the de facto place to share old photos, look for volunteers to...
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Share this!By Pieta Woolley This article appears in the Powtown Post courtesy of Powell River Living Magazine. It’s been more than a decade since Powell River hosted a world championship logger sport competition. But this summer, we’re back on the circuit. That’s thanks in large part to local logger and businessman Bob Marquis, who has once again harnessed the energy of the forestry...
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Share this!Powell River is calling Bob Marquis’ bluff. When local logger Marquis gave an interview to Ferns & Fallers magazine this week, he made a deal with Powell River. If 5,000 locals say they want logger sports back – and they’ll help with it – Bob will put it on again. For the two decades spanning the early 1980s until 2005, Bob was instrumental in organizing the two-day, biannual...
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