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Gord Johns Member of Parliament // Courtenay–Alberni IT’S A SORT’NGO SUMMER! Wellness Starts GET THE DETAILS ON THE Here NEW WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE IN PORT ALBERNI The Power of Three is a heart-felt business located in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Offering a wide variety of health and beauty services provided by expertly trained and Beginning this September, recycling, educated staff. waste and organics will be collected curbside in uniform carts distributed to We are excited to announce the expansion of the boutique store and yoga studio where you can find all all single-family homes. your gift or self-care needs. The boutique is filled with hand-made local items, art, lotions, potions, crystals, books, candles, teas, tarot cards, yoga-gear, and so much more. Contact us today to sign up for your monthly themed box of all your wellness/spiritual/natural product needs. NEW COLLECTION SCHEDULE Thank you for supporting local. 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Monday - Saturday the cart and hook the clips together, when • Do not leave any overflow, all items must fit in 9am - 5pm placing roadside. the cart. 1-4310 10th Ave 250-720-0030 LET’S CONNECT Find us on Facebook 250-736-SORT (7678) · letsconnectacrd.ca · [email protected] Valley Vibe Summer 2021 3 24 ARLINGTON Contributors HOTEL ISSUE 11 Story of Henry Derby FOUNDER PHOTOGRAPHER CONTENTS PUBLISHER SHARLENE PATTERSON 26 MEGAN WARRENDER #enchantedforestphotography PN287 The far right of this BUSINESS image is the current site of [email protected] PN444 The original sawmill of Anderson & An experienced photographer and the Harbour Quay a dirt Business Spotlight Anderson Co – circa 1860 – is on the site of the Founder of the Valley Vibe magazine. local resident. road leads to New Alberni current Harbour Quay and Clock Tower area. with the Somass Hotel to 28 the left with buildings and KING EDWARD HOTEL WRITER trees in the background. WRITER circa 1910 A Look Back NICOLE BRAZZALE GLEN Mofford [email protected] https://raincoasthistory.blogspot.ca/ 30 An experienced writer, life coach and Glen takes us back in time to the MCLEANS MILL personal trainer. history of the hotels, saloons and pubs of Vancouver Island. History of the Mill 8-17 LANDMARKS 34 Cover Design & Photography by Chris Pouget at Riverbend Store Exploring the history of the Alberni Valley GUESS WHERE I AM NOW Graphic Design by Houle Printing A Look Back 21 To VIEW our online edition go to A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT www.thevalleyvibe.ca Costal Community Credit Union “A great thank you of appreciation goes out to the Alberni THANK YOU 22 Valley Museum for suppling the beautiful historical photos for to the Alberni Valley for your support. By enjoying this issue you’re supporting our community. 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GordJohns.caGordJohns.ca GordJohnsNDP GordJohnsNDP gordjohnsndp gordjohnsndp 4 Valley Vibe Summer 2021 Valley Vibe Summer 2021 5 Exploring the Landmarks of the Alberni Valley Living in Port Alberni, you have the unique opportunity to glimpse into the past and present all around our beautiful town. From the rich history of the First Nations shown throughout North and South Port, to the heritage buildings scattered throughout the Valley, almost anywhere you look you’ll be met with a spot in this town with a rich story of its heritage. Take a journey with us this summer as we explore the fascinating landmarks we’ve become so accustomed to seeing in our day to day life, maybe you’ll learn something new! Photo credit: Sharlene Patterson PORT APLBERNIORT ALBERNI CITY H CALLITY HALL The amalgamation of the two cities was the first voluntary intothe Rollin the early Arts years building of Port pays Alberni, homage providing to Ellen Rollin;links to she the By Appointment Only amalgamation in Canada. After the tsunami of 1967 the memorieswas one of of only early two settlers music toteachers the Valley, in the and Valley is now for home many The Port Alberni City Hall that we know today is located two cities recognized that they needed to work together toyears. our communityIt became a artspermanent centre andarts publiccentre garden.in 1977 with at 4850 Argyle St, and it officially opened its doors on May to recover after hundreds of homes were destroyed. The the help of many volunteers, and is one of the first arts 20, 1959. This is the third City Hall in the Alberni Valley, amalgamation allowed the city to combine resources Thecouncil beautiful operated garden centres pays in tribute BC. to Fred Rollin, who was but the first of the amalgamated communities. The first and recover losses from the devastation of the tsunami. an avid gardener, outdoorsmen, and naturalist. Fred was City Hall was built in 1903 and was located on Kingsway Although there was still a divide between the residents of knownThe Rollin throughout Arts Centre the cityis a symbolfor his spectacular of those who garden have and Ave, but wasn’t officially used as City Hall until 1912 after Alberni and Port Alberni, over the years that divide has unusualcommitted species themselves of trees, to shrubs, bringing and a strong spring presence bulbs. The of art the city was incorporated. The second City Hall was built lessened and the Valley has become one. groundsto the Alberni and garden Valley. were It offers developed an art ingallery 1987 andand featuregift shop in 1928 on Argyle and 5th, just up the street from the athat formal showcases garden, a nativevariety plants, of local a artstraditional and crafts Japanese from over current City Hall building; it was demolished after the garden,150 local a artists classic as fountain well as aand peaceful balustrade, respite a terracefrom city life third and current City Hall was built. Our current City Hall andin its gazebo, gardens. and a children’s garden. The garden is still originally housed the library and public health unit. This AVM Photo CollectionROLLIN PN00102 A Alberni’sRTS CfirstENTRE council. A group maintained today and offers a peaceful respite from the building along with the Federal Building located directly portrait of seven gentlemen in three piece suits. Two sit at a wooden hub of the Harbour Quay surrounding areas.
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