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The Alberni Valley News, a division of Vancouver Island-owned Black Press, became the newest voice of the Alberni Valley with its inaugural issue Aug. 25, 2006. The community served by the News is a vibrant and growing area situated in central Vancouver Island, at the tip of Alberni Inlet.

While logging has traditionally been the region's dominant industry, tourism and the service industries are fast catching up. Port Alberni is the gateway to the West Coast, and as such welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists to the region annually.

Port Alberni is becoming a magnet for those looking for an affordable place to retire, and with its myriad nature-based activities such as fishing, hiking, mountain biking and kayaking to name a few, the Alberni Valley is becoming a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Alberni Valley News is delivered once a week on Fridays to 9,800 homes and businesses from Sproat Lake to Cameron Heights, Cherry Creek and Beaver Creek, employing more than 60 youth and adult carriers and drivers.

As part of our commitment to the community, we are active in local theatre, business, civic affairs and other volunteer-driven activities.

Your Community News Team

Teresa Bird Publisher
Teresa Bird
250-723-6399 		Teresa Bird joined the Alberni Valley News team in May 2011. Teresa came to the Alberni Valley by way of the North Island Gazette, also a Black Press publication. She has been involved in community newspapers for 30 years in various capacities.
     
Susan Quinn Editor
Susan Quinn
250-723-6399 		Susie Quinn is the Alberni Valley News editor. A journalist since 1987, she has worked with Black Press since 1995 in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Alberni Valley. To send a press release to the News, contact Susie at editor@albernivalleynews.com. We welcome letters to the editor that are no more than 300 words in length, signed, and not addressed to third parties. Please send your letters to editor@albernivalleynews.com
     
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Wawmeesh G. Hamilton Journalist
Wawmeesh G. Hamilton
(250) 723-6399 		Wawmeesh George Hamilton joined the Alberni Valley News editorial staff as a reporter in December 2007. Born and raised in Port Alberni, Wawmeesh went to Malaspina University-College where he earned a degree in philosophy and liberal studies, and Langara College for his journalism training.
     
Circulation
Carla Groeneveld
250-723-6399 		Carla Groeneveld joined the Alberni Valley News in December 2010 and takes care of our circulation department and distribution of the News.
     
Tom Fletcher Columnist
Tom Fletcher 		Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. He's based in Victoria.