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Naujaat cadets visit the Alberni Valley

Naujaat cadets visit the Alberni Valley

A group of army cadets from Naujaat, Nunavut experienced the west coast last week.
Port Alberni Welcome Wagon helps link new residents to Valley services

Port Alberni Welcome Wagon helps link new residents to Valley services

Moving to a new town can come with challenges; it may be difficult connecting to public groups, acquiring local business knowledge or meeting people in the community.
Port Alberni RCMP will hold town hall meeting

Port Alberni RCMP will hold town hall meeting

Inspector Brian Hunter will be hosting a town hall meeting on crime and drugs in the community.
Port Alberni seeks votes in Rider Friendly Community contest

Port Alberni seeks votes in Rider Friendly Community contest

Alberni, Drumheller neck and neck in second-round voting
Alberni gives McLean Mill Society green light with spending

Alberni gives McLean Mill Society green light with spending

Price tag comes with demand for accountability: Port Alberni city council
Two men arrested in Port Alberni home invasion

Two men arrested in Port Alberni home invasion

The two men are also responsible for a string of recent crimes in the Alberni Valley
Child care initiative leads to backlash

Child care initiative leads to backlash

Mayor’s initiative was created to encourage younger people to join municipal politics
Thomas Staples pleads guilty to careless use of firearm

Thomas Staples pleads guilty to careless use of firearm

Alberni man is on probation for two years and prohibited from owning a firearm.
Construction begins for Cherry Creek Trail

Construction begins for Cherry Creek Trail

Cyclists and walkers will soon have access to a more user-friendly path along road
Biodiesel guru keeps CO2 out of atmosphere

Biodiesel guru keeps CO2 out of atmosphere

Environmentalist collects used cooking oil from Island restaurants to fuel his vehicles.