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Highway crews remove rocks, trees and other debris from Highway 4. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

Highway 4 re-opening remains ‘on schedule’ as wildfire is under control

Highway 4 east of Port Alberni has been closed since June 6 due to wildfire

Highway crews remove rocks, trees and other debris from Highway 4. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
Helijet will fly once a day between Port Alberni and Nanaimo while Highway 4 is closed due to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire. (File photo)

Helijet adds special flights between Port Alberni, Nanaimo during Highway 4 closure

‘Essential service’ flights start June 19 to Alberni Valley Regional Airport

Helijet will fly once a day between Port Alberni and Nanaimo while Highway 4 is closed due to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire. (File photo)
The new carts as the garbage trucks’ mechanical arm needs to be able to pick up the recycling.

Port Alberni suspends recycling during Highway 4 closure

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District unable to transport recyclables out of town for processing

The new carts as the garbage trucks’ mechanical arm needs to be able to pick up the recycling.
Lisa John—plus one—crosses the stage to receive her Early Childhood Care and Education certificate, June 22, 2022 at the NIC graduation. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

North Island College postpones graduation ceremonies due to wildfire near Port Alberni

New date will be selected in fall for Alberni Valley, west coast graduates to celebrate

Lisa John—plus one—crosses the stage to receive her Early Childhood Care and Education certificate, June 22, 2022 at the NIC graduation. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
Crews spray down the Highway 4 detour route to reduce dust. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

Eight-hour closure planned for Highway 4 detour on June 9

Detour route will be closed starting in the afternoon on Friday, June 9

Crews spray down the Highway 4 detour route to reduce dust. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
Traxson Hetherington, 5, gets a hand from club member Rhonda Holcombe. (SONJA DRINKWATER / Special to the AV News)

West Coast Rangers open house goes off with a bang

The Rangers are a historical reenactment society in Port Alberni

Traxson Hetherington, 5, gets a hand from club member Rhonda Holcombe. (SONJA DRINKWATER / Special to the AV News)
The Penticton Vees and Salmon Arm Silverbacks exchange handshakes following a five-game series in the Interior Conference Finals. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Underdog Bulldogs prepare to bite into the BCHL championship finals

BCHL: Alberni Valley to face defending champs Penticton Vees in Fred Page Cup

The Penticton Vees and Salmon Arm Silverbacks exchange handshakes following a five-game series in the Interior Conference Finals. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate Ethan Bono’s goal in the first period of Game 2 against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, April 1. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

BCHL: Bono’s late-game heroics send Alberni Valley Bulldogs to Fred Page Cup finals

Bulldogs swept the Chilliwack Chiefs in four games

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate Ethan Bono’s goal in the first period of Game 2 against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, April 1. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3600 block of Roger Street on Tuesday, April 25. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Stabbing in Port Alberni leaves one dead, one in custody

Port Alberni RCMP says no threat to public after incident

RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3600 block of Roger Street on Tuesday, April 25. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3900 block of Roger Street on Tuesday, April 25. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Stabbing in Port Alberni leaves one dead, one in custody

Port Alberni RCMP says no threat to public after incident

RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3900 block of Roger Street on Tuesday, April 25. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs fans celebrated from the Alberni Valley Multiplex as the Bulldogs opened the scoring in Game 7 on Tuesday, April 25. (SCREENSHOT)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs move on to next round after Game 7 win against Surrey

The Bulldogs will face the Chilliwack Chiefs in the Coastal Conference championship

Alberni Valley Bulldogs fans celebrated from the Alberni Valley Multiplex as the Bulldogs opened the scoring in Game 7 on Tuesday, April 25. (SCREENSHOT)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate their overtime win against the Surrey Eagles during Game 4 of the Coastal Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, April 19. (PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON CASSELL PHOTOGRAPHY)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs tie up playoff series with Surrey Eagles in overtime

Both teams are now tied 2-2 in BCHL’s Coastal Conference semifinals

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate their overtime win against the Surrey Eagles during Game 4 of the Coastal Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, April 19. (PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON CASSELL PHOTOGRAPHY)
A police incident is unfolding at the Tyee Motel in Port Alberni on Redford Street. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Man arrested after major road in Port Alberni closed due to police incident

Numerous RCMP members surround motel on Redford Street

A police incident is unfolding at the Tyee Motel in Port Alberni on Redford Street. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
William Watts, 49, was arrested in Port Alberni on a B.C.-wide warrant on April 4, 2023. (VIC PD PHOTO)

Man on B.C.-wide warrant arrested in Port Alberni

Victoria Police were searching for William Watts for second time

William Watts, 49, was arrested in Port Alberni on a B.C.-wide warrant on April 4, 2023. (VIC PD PHOTO)
Keaton Mastrodonato joins the AHL’s Texas Stars for a practice session. (TWITTER PHOTO COURTESY TEXAS STARS)

Former Alberni Valley Bulldog signs contract with AHL’s Texas Stars

Keaton Mastrodonato just completed a four-year NCAA career at Canisius College

Keaton Mastrodonato joins the AHL’s Texas Stars for a practice session. (TWITTER PHOTO COURTESY TEXAS STARS)
The Port Alberni Fire Department extinguished a grass fire near the train tracks at Stamp Avenue and Roger Street. (PHOTO COURTESY PAFD)

Woman arrested after series of suspicious fires started on Vancouver Island

Port Alberni RCMP hope arrest puts a damper on early fire season

The Port Alberni Fire Department extinguished a grass fire near the train tracks at Stamp Avenue and Roger Street. (PHOTO COURTESY PAFD)
The Port Alberni Fire Department extinguished a grass fire near the train tracks at Stamp Avenue and Roger Street. (PHOTO COURTESY PAFD)

Woman arrested after series of suspicious grass fires in Port Alberni

Grass fires were started near the train tracks at Stamp Avenue

The Port Alberni Fire Department extinguished a grass fire near the train tracks at Stamp Avenue and Roger Street. (PHOTO COURTESY PAFD)
A member of Alberni Valley Rescue Squad traverses the snowy slopes of 5040 Peak during a rescue of three stranded skiers, March 8, 2023. (AVRS INSTAGRAM PHOTO)

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad helps stranded skiers off mountainside

Trio called for help after trying to find safe descent on Vancouver Island mountain

A member of Alberni Valley Rescue Squad traverses the snowy slopes of 5040 Peak during a rescue of three stranded skiers, March 8, 2023. (AVRS INSTAGRAM PHOTO)
Tseshaht First Nation elected Chief Councillor Wahmeesh (Ken Watts) speaks during the Doing it for our Ancestors announcement on Feb. 21, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni releases 26 calls to action

At least 67 children died while attending Alberni Indian Residential School

Tseshaht First Nation elected Chief Councillor Wahmeesh (Ken Watts) speaks during the Doing it for our Ancestors announcement on Feb. 21, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Gloria Krivicich of Port Alberni had no idea when she bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket on a whim last fall that it would change her life. (BCLC PHOTO)

Island woman hopes to make Croatian connection after $1M Lotto 6/49 jackpot

Gloria Krivicich says win is all about family—from her special numbers to her plans

Gloria Krivicich of Port Alberni had no idea when she bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket on a whim last fall that it would change her life. (BCLC PHOTO)