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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The City of Port Alberni is moving forward with its plan to foster increased economic activity by proceeding with the sale of Lots A & B of the former Plywood Mill site.

The property, which has been owned by the City since 1993, is being sold for $250,000 to a numbered company headed up by Canadian Maritime Engineering, parent company to Canadian Alberni Engineering.  The sale supports the revitalization of the properties through a new industrial manufacturing and repair services development.

Media Release

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The City has agreed to terms to sell Westporte Park for a proposed seniors housing and related park development, announced Mayor Mike Ruttan.  

The sale to the Westcoast Native Healthcare Society (WNHCS) for $163,000 will allow the non-profit society to advance a proposal for an expansion to their multi-care seniors’ facility with an accompanying park development. 

Bike to Work & School Week 2016 is May 30 - June 5 across the province.  This annual event encourages people to try biking to work and school, and celebrates with those that already do.

Together with community partners, Cycle Alberni is coordinating a number of local event across Port Alberni.  

For more information and to register please visit the Bike to Work website.  

Public Invited to Experience and Learn about "The Big One"

PORT ALBERNI - The Dry Creek Improvement Project in Port Alberni is complete, thanks to over $2.7 million in funding split equally between the Government of Canada’s Building Canada Fund Communities Component, the Province, and the City of Port Alberni.

The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce presented the 2016 Community Excellence Awards on April 22. The City of Port Alberni congratulates this year’s winners:

Media Release 

Thursday, April 28, 2016

The City of Port Alberni is pleased to announce the hiring of Krista Tremblay as the new Manager of Human Resources.

Tremblay, who is originally from Port Alberni, comes to the City following a 16-year career with Catalyst Paper - Port Alberni Division, serving most recently as manager of human resources for the past 6 years.    

Media Release - Brian Hunter Named as New RCMP Detachment Commander

  Take pride in your community – take part in Port Alberni's “Where Is Here” this Saturday April 9 2016.  We invite you to a cultural mapping event coordinated by the City of Port Alberni and Vancouver Island University.  This is an opportunity to

• Share what you value about your downtown
• Participate in an exciting community project
• Connect with other residents and deepen your civic pride

Community Futures Alberni – Clayoquot and Venture Connect present a succession planning workshop on Tuesday, March 8^th 6:00-7:00pm.  The workshop is great for those interested or preparing to sell their business either in the short or long term.  The session is free of charge but seating is limited so please call 250.724.1241 or email  info@cfac.ca to register.