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Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie Connor LaCouvee stops a Powell River shot attempt in a game against the Powell River Kings on Jan. 26. The Bulldogs won 6-4. The Bulldogs next action is against Victoria on Saturday.

Bulldogs to face Grizzlies

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs square off against the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie Connor LaCouvee stops a Powell River shot attempt in a game against the Powell River Kings on Jan. 26. The Bulldogs won 6-4. The Bulldogs next action is against Victoria on Saturday.

Alberni city council close to approving own pay raise

Alberni city councillors are one step away from giving themselves a pay raise.

School closures, reconfiguration on table in Alberni

A deficit budget and declining enrolment are forcing School District 70 to look at closing multiple schools and reconfiguring grades.

Alberni educators weigh impact of class-size court ruling

SD 70 students and teachers will soon feel the effects of a BC Supreme Court ruling that restored class size and support language in CBA's

Brandon Olebar, centre, walks out of prison in King County, Wash., in December with lawyer Fernanda Torres, left, and wife Melissa Olebar.

Wrongfully convicted Nuu-chah-nulth man released from prison

After spending a decade behind bars­—his entire 20s—Brandon Olebar, who is Nuu-chah-nulth, struggles to find his identity again

Brandon Olebar, centre, walks out of prison in King County, Wash., in December with lawyer Fernanda Torres, left, and wife Melissa Olebar.
City councillor Jack McLeman discusses aspects of the Waterfront North Study with Ultimate Fishing Town advocate Carolyn Jasken.

Public interest grows in Waterfront North Study

If numbers are any indication of interest then the Waterfront North Study is proving to be popular with residents in the Alberni Valley.

City councillor Jack McLeman discusses aspects of the Waterfront North Study with Ultimate Fishing Town advocate Carolyn Jasken.
Members of the Armada junior boys basketball team are put through their paces at practice on Monday. Some members of the team are called up to the senior boys on occasion, just one of the ways the juniors and seniors are melded.

Armada junior boys hoops: building tomorrow’s Totem players

The Alberni District Secondary School Armada junior boys basketball team is rebuilding this year; and what a rebuild it is.

Members of the Armada junior boys basketball team are put through their paces at practice on Monday. Some members of the team are called up to the senior boys on occasion, just one of the ways the juniors and seniors are melded.
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High school wall of fame inspired local Olympian

Having his name immortalized on the ADSS Wall Of Fame means as much to wrestler Travis Cross than competing in the Olympic Games

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Alberni city budget 2014: how would you spend ‘city bucks’

A new format, new venue and new addition made for a successful first city five-year-financial plan open house in Alberni.

Alberni man gets four years for killing brother

Archibald Thompson III was sentenced to four years in prison for stabbing his 21-year old brother to death in Port Alberni last year.

City springs for UV water equipment

The city has no choice but to go ahead with the provincially mandated water upgrades before project approval in the budget process.

Alberni homeowners facing property tax and utility fee hikes

Alberni homeowners will pay five per cent more in property taxes and 10 per cent more in utility fees if the city’s 2014 budget is approved

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Alberni RCMP hunt for armed robbery suspect

Port Alberni RCMP are on the hunt for a Caucasian man who robbed the Petro Canada station on River Road Monday night.

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Dave Fyfe, president of the Coastal BC Guide Outfitters Association, donated $5,000 to the effort to arrest and convict the person responsible for slaughtering 11 elk in the Alberni-Clayoquot region. Pearson Kal Tire in Port Alberni contributed $1,000 as well. The reward now stands at $31,000.

Alberni elk slaughter reward upped to $31K

The reward for information about who is responsible for killing 11 elk in the Alberni-Clayoquot region has been upped to $31,000.

Dave Fyfe, president of the Coastal BC Guide Outfitters Association, donated $5,000 to the effort to arrest and convict the person responsible for slaughtering 11 elk in the Alberni-Clayoquot region. Pearson Kal Tire in Port Alberni contributed $1,000 as well. The reward now stands at $31,000.
Armada forward Sam Moncur gets big air and two points during the Armada's 81-42 win over Reynolds Secondary to win their second straight Totem title.

Armada boys run over Reynolds for second Totem title

The Alberni Armada senior boys team beat the Reynold's Road Runners 81-42 to win Totem 59, their second straight Totem basketball title

Armada forward Sam Moncur gets big air and two points during the Armada's 81-42 win over Reynolds Secondary to win their second straight Totem title.

Alberni city budget 2014: Non-profits present budgets

McLean Mill asking for less, chamber retains status quo and the SPCA looking for help to defray new responsibilities.

Armada girls Grade 12’s Francine Charleson, Julia Hudson, Denae Edgar and Taylor Paquette need to give the team a lift as they set to play in Totem 59. Missing from picture is Grade 12 defensive stalwart Heather Kennedy.

Small Armada girls team to play big at Totem

Alberni's Armada senior girls basketball team is on the small side but they’re ready to play big at Totem 59.

Armada girls Grade 12’s Francine Charleson, Julia Hudson, Denae Edgar and Taylor Paquette need to give the team a lift as they set to play in Totem 59. Missing from picture is Grade 12 defensive stalwart Heather Kennedy.
Armada senior boys forward Luke Bradley, left, will be counted on for his strength and athleticism as ADSS tries to repeat as Totem tournament champions this weekend. The Armada are competing against six other teams for the championship, which is being played in Port Alberni.

Armada look to repeat as Totem champs

The Alberni District Secondary School Armada senior boys basketball team is primed and ready to repeat as Totem champions this weekend.

Armada senior boys forward Luke Bradley, left, will be counted on for his strength and athleticism as ADSS tries to repeat as Totem tournament champions this weekend. The Armada are competing against six other teams for the championship, which is being played in Port Alberni.

2013 Year End Jan-April: a time of change in Alberni

A look back at some of the top stories of the year from the Alberni Valley News

2013 Year End, May-October: the Tidebrook was demolished

A look back at some of the top stories of 2013 in the Alberni Valley News