Kristi Dobson

Melissa Turner is set to fill totes of feminine hygiene products and other donations for women in need for her third annual “Time of the Month” drive this Saturday at the Ability House on Gertrude Street.

It’s that Time of the Month

Annual drive collects feminine products for women in need

Melissa Turner is set to fill totes of feminine hygiene products and other donations for women in need for her third annual “Time of the Month” drive this Saturday at the Ability House on Gertrude Street.
Brittney Savard in action during a game with her hockey team at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Alberni’s Savard wins NAIT rookie puck honours

Former Alberni player earns kudos her first year playing Alberta collegiate hockey

Brittney Savard in action during a game with her hockey team at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
From left, Coral Ridinger, Corynn Ayres, Anamika Giesbrecht, and Logan Jager at a swim meet in Victoria in November. The four recently attended the provinicials in Chilliwack.

Alberni Valley swimmers compete at provincials

Four Tsunami Swim Club members took part in the AA Provincial Championships in Chilliwack

From left, Coral Ridinger, Corynn Ayres, Anamika Giesbrecht, and Logan Jager at a swim meet in Victoria in November. The four recently attended the provinicials in Chilliwack.
AV Multiplex volunteer Ron Doetzel and Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club coach and director of skating Jean Leshures are gearing up for the club's carnival production on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

Alberni skating club’s carnival on ice returns

Unique program makes Enchanted Forest skating show accessible to SD70 students

AV Multiplex volunteer Ron Doetzel and Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club coach and director of skating Jean Leshures are gearing up for the club's carnival production on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
Artist Andrea Cole has created the backdrop for the past six Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club ice shows.

Artist brings enchanted forest to life

Andrea Cole is the artist who will provide the backdrop for the Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club's Enchanted Forest On Ice.

Artist Andrea Cole has created the backdrop for the past six Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club ice shows.
Luke Koning, his wife Jacklyn and their son, Blake, check out the massive log home his company is building and will be featured on national television in March.

Alberni’s own timber king

A locally born and raised construction entrepreneur has been chosen to be featured on a national television reality show.

Luke Koning, his wife Jacklyn and their son, Blake, check out the massive log home his company is building and will be featured on national television in March.
The Blake family met their homestay student, Ruri Nakajima, on Saturday when the student delegation arrived at Echo Center. From left: Deanna, Jayden, Camryn, and Bryce.

Students arrive from Abashiri

The annual student delegation from Abashiri, Japan arrived on Saturday and will spend a few days in Port Alberni.

The Blake family met their homestay student, Ruri Nakajima, on Saturday when the student delegation arrived at Echo Center. From left: Deanna, Jayden, Camryn, and Bryce.
Chad Samuel, above, can be seen at the local skate park nearly every day.

Wheels rolling for Alberni skate park growth

A group of Port Alberni skateboarders are hoping to raise money to improve the city's current skatepark that was built 20 years ago.

Chad Samuel, above, can be seen at the local skate park nearly every day.
Bread of Life board member, Rosalind Chapman hopes the community will help with fundraising efforts in order to enable the organization to offer increased meal services for local residents in need.

Bread of Life raising funds to offer seven days of meals

The organization is hoping the community will dig deep in their pockets to help out and count on the holiday season for generous donations.

Bread of Life board member, Rosalind Chapman hopes the community will help with fundraising efforts in order to enable the organization to offer increased meal services for local residents in need.
Janet Schackl, left, and Raphael Wagner work with the Sea Notes in advance of a Christmas concert at the Capitol Theatre.

Alberni choirs join for winter show

Three Port Alberni choirs are getting ready for a seasonal performance on Dec. 4.

Janet Schackl, left, and Raphael Wagner work with the Sea Notes in advance of a Christmas concert at the Capitol Theatre.
Teya Doughty competes in a match at the BC Taekwondo Masters Cup at BCIT in Vancouver in October, where she earned a spot at the nationals.

Alberni taekwondo athlete has no regrets

Taekwondo athlete Teya Doughty recently returned from her first tournament of the season.

Teya Doughty competes in a match at the BC Taekwondo Masters Cup at BCIT in Vancouver in October, where she earned a spot at the nationals.
Longtime skating coach, Jean Leshures, has been busy both on and off the ice during the Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club season.

Alberni Skating Club Carnival makes comeback

The Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club has an active group of members who are busy working on upcoming events.

Longtime skating coach, Jean Leshures, has been busy both on and off the ice during the Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club season.
Junior competitive swimmers, from left Julie Fudge, Keirran Veilleux, Noah Cloke, Taylor Blais and Kate Edgar, at a practice at Echo Pool after school.

Kids get into the swim with Tsunami Swim Club

Anyone can join the club and registrations are accepted year-round.

Junior competitive swimmers, from left Julie Fudge, Keirran Veilleux, Noah Cloke, Taylor Blais and Kate Edgar, at a practice at Echo Pool after school.
Anna Cole, member of the PAGO Grannies, has tickets for sale for a benefit concert being put on by Bev Zizzy on Friday, Oct. 28.

Concert in Port Alberni supports grandmothers

An acoustic singer/songwriter with a passion for giving back will be performing a benefit concert in Port Alberni this week.

Anna Cole, member of the PAGO Grannies, has tickets for sale for a benefit concert being put on by Bev Zizzy on Friday, Oct. 28.
Bob Collins of Arrowvale Farm and Campground checks on his passengers during a hayride at the farm on Sunday. Hayrides are happening again this weekend.

Halloween hijinx abound

Halloween in just around the corner and there is plenty of activities in Alberni this week for people of all ages.

Bob Collins of Arrowvale Farm and Campground checks on his passengers during a hayride at the farm on Sunday. Hayrides are happening again this weekend.

Alberni youth encouraged to try curling

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Alberni Valley Curling Club will host a clinic, designed for 10- to 13-year-olds.

Adding a spring league was a successful tactic last year, AV Youth Soccer Association discovered.

Soccer thrives in fall

Soccer season has started in the Valley and players now have the opportunity to continue playing through the spring season.

Adding a spring league was a successful tactic last year, AV Youth Soccer Association discovered.
A group of Alberni food hub stakeholders visited Nanaimo’s food hub in June.

Food hub on the way for Alberni Valley

Lobb’s next steps include finding volunteers to help coordinate a food hub and find a suitable location large enough for storage.

A group of Alberni food hub stakeholders visited Nanaimo’s food hub in June.

Badmington going strong in Alberni

The indoor racket sport, open to all ages, has just begun a new season and is open to all levels and abilities.

Brad Piatka’s sister, Aleada Carpenter and daughter, Denay, treasure some of his detailed painting on cured fungi and rocks.

Brad Piatka’s legacy will carry on in Alberni

The sudden passing of renowned local artist Brad Piatka came as a shock to his family and friends.

Brad Piatka’s sister, Aleada Carpenter and daughter, Denay, treasure some of his detailed painting on cured fungi and rocks.