Susan Quinn

The AV Bulldogs celebrate after a goal at Saturday night’s game against Powell River.

Bulldogs squeak into BCHL playoffs

The Bulldogs will face first-place Nanaimo Clippers in the first round of the BCHL playoffs beginning this Friday, March 4 in Nanaimo.

The AV Bulldogs celebrate after a goal at Saturday night’s game against Powell River.

Alberni athletes on provincial stage at Games

Alberni Valley Special Olympics figure skater Kimberly Giesbrecht returned home from the B.C. Winter Games in Penticton with a silver medal.

Surrey Eagle Brett Stewart, left, collides with Paul Meyer of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs during the Eagles’ final BCHL game of the season at South Surrey Arena on Feb. 21. The Bulldogs won 6-2.

Down to the wire for ‘Dogs

With playoff spot on the line, Bulldogs plan to honour emergency responders.

Surrey Eagle Brett Stewart, left, collides with Paul Meyer of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs during the Eagles’ final BCHL game of the season at South Surrey Arena on Feb. 21. The Bulldogs won 6-2.
Dragon Martial Arts owner and instructor Warren Lee observes students Stephanie Wiebe, left, and Rhylie Lee as they demonstrate inverted wrist grabs and how to get out of them.

Self-defence on tap

You’re walking home and you have your earbuds in your ears. Suddenly, someone comes out of a doorway and grabs your arm. What do you do?

Dragon Martial Arts owner and instructor Warren Lee observes students Stephanie Wiebe, left, and Rhylie Lee as they demonstrate inverted wrist grabs and how to get out of them.
The bantam rep Bulldogs accept the VIAHA league banner prior to a home playoff game earlier this month.

Bantam rep ’Dogs win Island banner

The bantam rep Bulldogs have captured the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association banner for the 2015-16 season.

The bantam rep Bulldogs accept the VIAHA league banner prior to a home playoff game earlier this month.
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress—can you just imagine the hijinks? Check out Portal Players’ Dramatic Society’s latest production this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. Call the box office at 250-723-1195 for ticket information.

Five women, one dress

Another classic on stage from Portal Players

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress—can you just imagine the hijinks? Check out Portal Players’ Dramatic Society’s latest production this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. Call the box office at 250-723-1195 for ticket information.

Salvation Army moving uptown

The Salvation Army has put its property on Redford Street up for sale and will be moving into the a building on Argyle Street by the summer.

Kayla Aolick gained her independence when seizure guide dog Shadow came into her life. Now she’s trying to help someone else find that freedom.

Guardian Angel

Grateful Kayla Aolick is paying it forward after her guide dog, Shadow, changed her life.

Kayla Aolick gained her independence when seizure guide dog Shadow came into her life. Now she’s trying to help someone else find that freedom.

Nominate a business for chamber excellence awards

The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2016 Community Excellence Awards.

Aaron Badovinac and Morgan Dagenais get ready to wrestle at the Alberni Armada Invitational on Friday, March 5.

Ready to wrestle

The 33rd annual ADSS Invitational kicks off with dual meet vs. Calgary on Friday, March. 6.

Aaron Badovinac and Morgan Dagenais get ready to wrestle at the Alberni Armada Invitational on Friday, March 5.

Black Sheep 2–0 to open second half

The Port Alberni Black Sheep are 2–0 two games into the second half of their season after beating Westshore No. 2 38–17 at home.

Crews from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake fire departments are battling a house fire on Ferguson Road in Beaver Creek. (Jan. 29, 2016). The home's resident escaped with minor injuries.

Beaver Creek man homeless after grease fire destroys house

A Beaver Creek man is homeless after his Ferguson Road house caught fire last Friday and burned to the ground.

Crews from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake fire departments are battling a house fire on Ferguson Road in Beaver Creek. (Jan. 29, 2016). The home's resident escaped with minor injuries.
A Cowichan player, right, stays half a step ahead of his Black Sheep opponent, Saturday at the Port Alberni rugby pitch.

Sheep dominate Piggies

The Port Alberni Black Sheep started the second half of their B.C. Rugby Union season with a 29–13 win over Cowichan Piggies at home.

A Cowichan player, right, stays half a step ahead of his Black Sheep opponent, Saturday at the Port Alberni rugby pitch.
Crews from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake fire departments are battling a house fire on Ferguson Road in Beaver Creek. (Jan. 29, 2016). The home's resident escaped with minor injuries.

Fire crews battle house blaze on Ferguson Road in Beaver Creek

Trucks from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake are trucking in water to try and douse a fire that started in a dilapidated house.

Crews from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake fire departments are battling a house fire on Ferguson Road in Beaver Creek. (Jan. 29, 2016). The home's resident escaped with minor injuries.

It’s the little things that really count

Sometimes I think adults need to set aside everything in their own worlds and experience life on a child’s level.

Family Literacy Day comes to Port Alberni on Saturday, Jan. 30.

Family Literacy Day comes to Alberni

‘The Day the Crayons Quit’, by Drew Daywalt, is the theme for this year’s Family Literacy Day.

Family Literacy Day comes to Port Alberni on Saturday, Jan. 30.

‘Dogs trade Adkins

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have traded Josh Adkins to the Cowichan Valley Capitals in the second part of a deal with the Capitals.

Recycle Christmas trees Jan. 2–3

KidSport and the City of Port Alberni’s parks and rec department are teaming up to offer a Christmas tree chipping service again this season

Drag racing will not happen at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport in 2016, due to runway construction.

ACRD terminates contract with Thunder in the Valley

Drag racing won't happen at the Alberni Valley airport in 2016, but the city is looking at Stamp Avenue as an alternative.

Drag racing will not happen at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport in 2016, due to runway construction.
Mayor Mike Ruttan cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the Bulldogs' new front office.

Busy weekend for Bulldogs

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs had a busy, storm-filled weekend that saw them open their newly expanded office.

Mayor Mike Ruttan cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the Bulldogs' new front office.