A flurry of history buffs will soon be descending upon Powell River.
Between May 5 and 8, the Powell River Historical Museum and Archives will host the annual conference of the BC Historical Federation (BCHF), with support and collaboration from the Townsite Heritage Society, the Texada Island Heritage Society, Powell River Geneology, and the City of Powell River.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us all,” says museum coordinator Teedie Kagume. “We’ve been preparing for almost two years, to showcase our town to delegates from all over the province. There’s so much about this area that people don’t know.” Read more »
It is a pleasure to announce that the Powell River Regional District is taking another step towards creating a more sustainable community with the induction of a Waste Management Education Program. Coco Hess and Abby McLennan, through BHC Consulting, have been awarded the contract to inaugurate a zero-waste initiative. Through working with the Regional District and local community, they aspire to be instrumental players in introducing and advancing solid-waste-management planning in our community.
The first phase of this program creates an educational plan. Delivery of the proposed plan, in phase two, is scheduled for late spring. Read more »