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Armada basketball award winners from the year-end wrap up include; left to right; Karlie Irg; Mya Smith; Brianna Anderson; Laurel Davidson; Coby Felsman Jr.; Trevor Frank; Nick Donahue; Cameron Cyr; Matthew Graydon. Missing Chantelle Knighton and Gus Brooks.

ADSS basketball programs wrap up with fun

The Alberni Armada held a wrap-up of the high school basketball season for players and coaches on March 1

Armada basketball award winners from the year-end wrap up include; left to right; Karlie Irg; Mya Smith; Brianna Anderson; Laurel Davidson; Coby Felsman Jr.; Trevor Frank; Nick Donahue; Cameron Cyr; Matthew Graydon. Missing Chantelle Knighton and Gus Brooks.
Mike O’Gorman shows how easy it is to donate a household item to the refugee family sponsored by the Notre Dame Church.

Second refugee group prepares for family

The congregation of the Notre Dame Catholic Church is anxiously awaiting the arrival of its sponsored refugee family.

Mike O’Gorman shows how easy it is to donate a household item to the refugee family sponsored by the Notre Dame Church.
Bill Collette from the chamber of commerce promotes the No. 7 Challenge with a special poster at various running and tourism events on the Island.

No. 7 Challenge shaping up to be iconic

The chamber of commerce is hoping to market Port Alberni as a destination for events.

Bill Collette from the chamber of commerce promotes the No. 7 Challenge with a special poster at various running and tourism events on the Island.

Syrian family denied entry to Canada

The news was a disappointment to the Port Alberni Refugee Sponsorship Group.

A speaker addresses the crowd during a refugee welcome shower fundraising event earlier this month.

Refugee family to arrive ‘soon’

Sponsorship committee has secured housing and is ready to welcome the family.

A speaker addresses the crowd during a refugee welcome shower fundraising event earlier this month.

Pioneer Cottages rental dispute settled

Residents of Pioneer Cottages are happy with a settlement on the rental increase controversy that began last fall.

Brent Manson, left, co-owner of the Libberock Building, business/ project manager Michael Sutherland and Lt. Michelle Cale of the Salvation Army check out renovations for the Salvation Army’s new home on Argyle Street.

Owners of former post office building sign Salvation Army as first tenant

The former post office on Argyle Street will have its first tenant open for business as early as this summer.

Brent Manson, left, co-owner of the Libberock Building, business/ project manager Michael Sutherland and Lt. Michelle Cale of the Salvation Army check out renovations for the Salvation Army’s new home on Argyle Street.
Brent Manson, left, co-owner of the Libberock Building, business/ project manager Michael Sutherland and Lt. Michelle Cale of the Salvation Army check out renovations for the Salvation Army’s new home on Argyle Street.

Owners of former post office building sign Salvation Army as first tenant

The former post office on Argyle Street will have its first tenant open for business as early as this summer.

Brent Manson, left, co-owner of the Libberock Building, business/ project manager Michael Sutherland and Lt. Michelle Cale of the Salvation Army check out renovations for the Salvation Army’s new home on Argyle Street.
Chef Pedro Sarmatzis, left, and Orestes manager Ricardo Munoz, look forward to serving their Greek specialties to the residents of Port Alberni.

Greek restaurant opens in Southgate

It has been in the works for six months but a new restaurant has opened in the former Dolce Vita location in Southgate Centre.

Chef Pedro Sarmatzis, left, and Orestes manager Ricardo Munoz, look forward to serving their Greek specialties to the residents of Port Alberni.
Duane Howard, right, plays opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant, which is up for several Oscar nominations.

‘Accidental actor’ plays opposite DiCaprio

From his humble background in Port Alberni, actor Duane Howard has not let his recent success go to his head.

Duane Howard, right, plays opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant, which is up for several Oscar nominations.

Mother turns in kids found vandalizing steam train

Kevin Hunter, WVIIHS president, said flares were seen inside one of the cars around 8 p.m. where it was parked in the rail yard.

School district cracks down on out-of-catchment students

There may be little choice for where some students can enroll in district schools this September.

Jillian Ralston and her son Ryder on site of the former Nordstrom Park, next to the Beaver Creek Fire Hall, which they soon hope to see new playground equipment installed and a parking lot built.

Plans progress for Beaver Creek park

Last fall, Jillian Ralston put the wheels in motion to develop a new park in Beaver Creek.

Jillian Ralston and her son Ryder on site of the former Nordstrom Park, next to the Beaver Creek Fire Hall, which they soon hope to see new playground equipment installed and a parking lot built.

Holiday donations not enough to feed the hungry year-round

Community support for the less fortunate is still needed following the busiest season for both the Bread of Life and Salvation Army.

City of Port Alberni economic development manager Pat Deakin, community activist Stacey Gaiga and Mayor of Tofino Josie Osborne are the guest speakers at Alberni Connect.

Connect with Alberni’s young pros on Jan. 13

Alberni Connect is the first networking event of its type hosted by Young Professionals of the Alberni Valley.

City of Port Alberni economic development manager Pat Deakin, community activist Stacey Gaiga and Mayor of Tofino Josie Osborne are the guest speakers at Alberni Connect.
Yoga participants from Port Alberni took part in classes in Cuba with instructor Jan Norman in mid-November.

Alberni resident teaches yoga in Cuba

Jan Norman recently returned from her third trip to Cuba and her second one as a yoga instructor.

Yoga participants from Port Alberni took part in classes in Cuba with instructor Jan Norman in mid-November.

Rent increase on hold at Pioneer Cottages

Senior residents at Pioneer Cottages have a temporary reprieve until final decisions are made on an impending rental increase.

Leslie Wright, right, checks out one of the many traditional food items that Palo Sall and other members of the Guru Nanak Sikh Society brought to a fundraising dinner on Saturday in support of the Port Alberni Refugee Sponsorship Committee.

Dinner raises funds, awareness for refugees

A fundraiser on Saturday night brought in $6,655 towards the efforts of relocating a refugee family to Port Alberni.

Leslie Wright, right, checks out one of the many traditional food items that Palo Sall and other members of the Guru Nanak Sikh Society brought to a fundraising dinner on Saturday in support of the Port Alberni Refugee Sponsorship Committee.
A group of kids had the opportunity to learn how to play hockey through the First Shift program for six weeks in November and December. They received all necessary gear and lessons from volunteer coaches.

First Shift looks to get more kids into hockey

In mid-November, 36 boys and girls between the ages of six and ten had the chance to learn to play hockey for the first time.

A group of kids had the opportunity to learn how to play hockey through the First Shift program for six weeks in November and December. They received all necessary gear and lessons from volunteer coaches.
Glad Doyle, left, and Joyce Moore, right, are two of the residents of Pioneer Cottages who are relying on the support of NDP MLA Scott Fraser’s assistant, Patty Edwards, as they face an unexpected rent increase of $100 per month.

Seniors irate over rent spike

Senior citizens living at Pioneer Cottages on 10th Avenue have recently been hit with an unexpected $100 rent increase.

Glad Doyle, left, and Joyce Moore, right, are two of the residents of Pioneer Cottages who are relying on the support of NDP MLA Scott Fraser’s assistant, Patty Edwards, as they face an unexpected rent increase of $100 per month.