Traffic on Highway 4 (Pacific Rim) is being rerouted due to flooding near Hector Road. A detour is in place via McCoy Lake Road, Stirling Arm Drive and Faber Road. Flaggers and detour signs are in place to direct traffic. Motorists should plan for approximately 10 - 20 minutes of additional travel time. Please check Drive BC for the latest updates: http://www.drivebc.ca/
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The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Warning for the Sproat and Somass Rivers and the surrounding creeks and tributaries near Port Alberni.
A Flood Warning means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bank full imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result. While flooding of some areas along the Somass and Sproat Rivers is occurring, major flooding is NOT expected in the City of Port Alberni at this time.
The Royal BC Museum has dug deep into its collections to unearth powerful material about the First World War, creating a travelling exhibition that has set up camp at the Alberni Valley Museum.
The exhibition, called British Columbia’s War, 1914–1918, and which aims to educate British Columbians about the contributions of their forebears in the First World War, will be on display in the Alberni Valley Museum in from November 9, 2016 to mid-January, 2017.
As previously announced, emissions testing at the Cantimber Biotech facility is scheduled to take place November 7 - 10, with a mandatory warm-up procedure of its equipment starting Thursday, November 3rd. During this period, the Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) is inviting the public to report any observations, impacts or affects, by completing an online feedback form available here: http://cantimber.6te.net/
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The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Gilday as the new Fire Chief for the Port Alberni Fire Department (PAFD). Mr. Gilday, currently Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Langley, will officially assume his new duties on November 28, 2016.
The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) has confirmed that stack testing of the Cantimber Biotech facility at 300-2750 Harbour Road will take place November 7 through 10, 2016. In order for the tests to accurately measure true operating conditions Cantimber must undertake a warm-up procedure of its equipment starting November 3rd.
Work is set to commence this week in the City of Port Alberni on converting over 500 street light bulbs from high-pressure sodium (HPS) to high-efficiency light emitting diodes (LED). The project is being undertaken to reduce maintenance and energy costs and improve visibility.
A special weather statement has been issued for the Alberni Valley and surrounding region due to heavy rain and strong wind. The first in a series of powerful storms is arriving tonight. Local residents can expect heavy rainfall and strong winds starting this evening and continuing until Sunday.
Businesses and residents should prepare for high winds by securing materials that could become airborne. Residents are also encouraged to trim dead tree branches to reduce the danger of these falling onto homes and vehicles during a storm.
Port Alberni City Council is inviting applications for appointments to specific Committees, Commissions and Boards. View the list of vacancies for the 2017 term. Further information regarding the City's Committees, Commissions and Boards is available from our website.