Broombusters in Powell River

Welcome Volunteers of 2026! 

Community Cuts will be posted in April.
Please join us then!  

 

COMPLETED CUTS OF 2025

May 3. Saturday. 10:00 am. in front of Oceanview Helicopters on Alberni St. & Tanner Ave

May 10, Saturday. 10:00, Maintenance cut at the Penticton trails.  Meet at top of Toba Street. 

May 17, Saturday.  10:00.  Resource Recovery Center “RRC”.  The parking area is at the recycling center near the copper coloured building. (again look for my blue truck) 

May 24.  Saturday.  Resource Recovery Center at 10:00 a.m to finish off the site. Park at the Recycling Center next to the Copper building. 

Saturday May 31st 10:00 am at Padgett Road & Mrytle Ave.

Completed Cuts 2024
May 4, Group Cut at Hemlock St & Timberlane Ave. 10:00 am -12:00 pm 

May 9 & 10. Cranberry Eco Preschool Artaban St. 11:00 am 

May 11, Saturday, 10:00 am -12:00.  Group Cut at the new Resource & Recovery Center 4924 Marine Ave

May 14, Tuesday.  9:00 Start time.  Group cut at the empty lot at 4300 block Manson Ave. 

May 16. Thursday . 9:00 Group Cuts at the empty lot at 4300 block Manson Ave. 

May 18, Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00. New Resources & Recovery Center 4924  Marine Ave. (park just past the BIG yellow gate)   We’re returning there to finish.

May 25, Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 Group Cut at the Mill Site View Point 5600 Block Marine Ave.

June 1, Saturday. 10:00 a.m.  Empty lot next to 4580 Joyce ave. Beside the Woodgrove Estates Apartments.

Completed Cuts 2022

June 11, Saturday.  10:00.  Mcleod Rd near Valley Builders in Paradise Valley.

June 4. Saturday. 10:00.  A vacant lot between Glacier & Field St. located on Manson Ave. 

May 21, Saturday.  11:00 a.m. Manson extension @ the top of Penticton St.

May 14, Saturday.  11:00-1:00. Broombusters Community Event.  Manson Extension.  (Penticton to Toba). Join Master Busters and Regional FireSmart Coordinator in the fight against Scotch Broom.  Tools and snacks provided.  Enter to win prizes.  Bring gloves, friends and family.  We will cut Rain or Shine!

Contact

Terry Peters
Email: terryrpeters63@gmail.com

Retired Fire Chief City of Powell River 

 

Broombusters in Powell River have been active for a decade, led by Retired Fire Chief Terry Peters.  It’s a fun group and you are more than welcome to join them for 2 hours or 20 hours!