The month of March is almost here and many are welcoming the welcome to spring and a pleasant farewell to the winter storms that often batter the west coast of Vancouver Island British Columbia. March on the West Coast, Pacific Rim, and the Port Alberni area also means the first fishing derby of the year and also one of the biggest festivals on the British Columbia West Coast. The first weekend of March celebrates the Sproat Loggers salmon fishing derby. This derby is hosted out of Poett...
Sports & Recreation
This is the time of year when many good weather fishermen are thinking of the summer ahead and the possibilities of some great fishing in warmer weather conditions. The spring and summer saltwater fishing in 2011 was phenomenal and very much a memorable year. We are expecting the same if not better results this summer. However we are currently in the dead of winter and the weather is below freezing on the west coast of Vancouver Island British Columbia as arctic air has invaded the coast...
Winter is almost upon us in British Columbia, Canada. In fact, we do know that when the first day of winter arrives, we are only a few days away from Christmas. The Pacific North West can often have some incredible wind and rain storms during the later part of the Fall in which there have been a few, but only a few, as the autumn season has been remarkably dry with some remarkably outstanding good weather conditions. The summer of 2011 seems so long ago. The saltwater fishing on the West...
The 2011 summer sport fishing season has pretty much come to an end in terms of fishing in salt water locations on Vancouver Island West Coast and inland areas. We can now only look forward to the 2012 season which many are saying in pre 2012 season forecasts will be very much like this past spring and summer. The salmon are now entering many of the nearby accessible rivers where they will spawn but the sport fishing is continuing in these prime Pacific Rim fresh water locations. Most of...
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs will open up their 10th Anniversary season when they play the Coquitlam Express on September 24th at 7:00pm at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.
Festivities will begin at 5:00pm with a tailgate Barbecue party and live music.
The Bulldogs’ will don the new 10th anniversary logo on the shoulder of their jerseys (shown left) along with a jersey patch celebrating the 100th anniversary of Port Alberni.
“It’s an exciting time of year for everyone,”...
Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce the acquisition of 92 F Taylor House from the Cowichan Valley Capitals for future considerations.
The Cochrane, Alberta native racked up 25 goals, 52 assists and 82 penalty minutes in 56 regular season and playoff games with the Osoyoos Coyotes of the KIJHL last season. The 6’1”, 180 pound center also played 3 games with the Penticton Vees.
“We have scouted Taylor all last year and are thrilled with the...
It is already mid-month September but the salmon fishing in many of the Port Alberni and Pacific Rim fishing areas are still relatively good for Coho and Chinook sport fishing. The weather on Canadas’ West Coast has been sensational and very warm especially in the afternoons, as Port Alberni located in the heart of Vancouver Island has had temperatures above the mid thirty degrees celsius. The early to mid mornings and early to late evening has produced the best fishing in saltwater...
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs and Raise a Reader have joined up once again for the 2nd Annual Raise a Reader Road Hockey Challenge.
The event will take place September 14th from 5:00 - 7:00pm in the Multiplex parking lot. The event will include Smitty's catering and a Quality Foods BBQ with all proceeds going to the communities Raise a Reader initiative.
Also, don't miss out on the feature event at 6:00pm where you will see local personalities and the Bulldogs players in a Road...
Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today Sawyer Mick has made a decision to retire from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and hockey to pursue a new career as a firefighter.
Mick is enrolled in a 3-month firefighting course at Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. After Mick completes the course, he will participate in a 2-week practicum en route to becoming a firefighter.
"Sawyer is a great person and player,” said Bulldogs’ Head Coach and Assistant Director of...
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Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today the schedule for main camp that starts later this week.
2011/2012 Main Camp Scrimmage Schedule
Alberni Valley Multiplex – Weyerhaeuser Arena, 3737 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC
Thursday, September 1st
9:45-11:15am TEAM ROSS (black) vs. TEAM DZIURZYNSKI (white)
11:30-1:00pm TEAM TIMBERLAKE (red) vs. TEAM RUEL (yellow)
3:15-4:45pm TEAM DZIURZYNSKI (white) vs. TEAM...