By AlberniPortal staff

Alberni Legions Merge
After decades of having two separate Royal Canadian Legions in Port Alberni, dwindling membership has forced the organizations to merge.

By David Wiwchar

VICTORIA – As Alberni / Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser sat through the government’s Speech from the Throne on Monday afternoon he scribbled notes as he listened. “Platitudes”, “falsehoods”, and “blatantly deceiving” were some of the words he wrote out.

By Keven Drews

TOFINO — Canada’s prime minister has a new speech writer with strong ties to the Alberni Valley.

By David Wiwchar

CALGARY — As Shawn Atleo wandered through the throngs of delegates at the 30th annual Assembly of First Nations' national gathering Tuesday, his right hand rarely got a rest.

Letter To Editor:

Yes, I guess I was the unhappy one after the tied council vote failed to pass 3rd reading for our re-zone application. Now the bylaw amendment is still sitting at 2nd reading and is going back to council for another vote on the 29th.

By Mike Carter
Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce

A Nanaimo firm, Georgia View Ventures, will be the general contractor for the chamber’s new Visitor Centre building.