Share this! Every year, softball teams come from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to Powell River for the Annual Parkland Slo-Pitch Mixed Softball Tournament. This year, the organizers are adding even more fun to the mix, and hosting the first annual Diamond Dance as a wrap up party for the tournament! This dance will help support the costs associated with putting on a tournament like...
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Share this!Night Skiing In my 40 years, I remember my Mom skiing on our street as a kid. My first opportunity to ski the streets of Powell River came a very long time after that— in February of 2017. Fortunately Andre, Kevin, Laura , Paige, Payton and Tristan came along for the ride too!! We stayed ahead of the plow for the most part and had a blast!! Also check out our urban skiing adventure...
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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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Share this!January 2nd and we decided to hit the water! Share...
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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!This young fella named Brandon Semenuk was in Powell River filming, of all things, an underwear commercial, at the Powell River Bike and Skate Park. We think you’ll agree that it turned out amazing: The video also features the ferry arriving in Saltery Bay, and some excellent drone footage of young Mr. Semenuk riding his scooter (is that Eagle River bridge?) into Powell River....
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