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PORT ALBERNI, BC – In response to a beach advisory warning issued by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) for the beach immediately across the river from Papermill Dam Park, the City of Port Alberni has posted a similar advisory for its beach at Papermill Dam.

The City will undertake and submit water samples for testing and will keep an advisory in effect until such time as Island Health is satisfied with results. At that time, the City will communicate to the public that the advisory has been lifted.

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PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia, Canada – As a result of previous concerns related to recreational water quality in Port Alberni, the City, in coordination with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Island Health, have been testing specific areas of the Alberni Inlet.

‘Our Community wants a peaceful ending to this terrible tragedy,’ says Mayor Minions.   
 
PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia, Canada – In response to numerous media enquiries and questions from local residents, Mayor Sharie Minions provides the following statement:
 

PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia, Canada – Effective June 17, 2019, the City of Port Alberni is implementing Stage 1 Water Restrictions to ensure the continued supply of safe, high-quality drinking water throughout the hot, dry summer months.

Come Monday, even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered calendar days, and odd-numbered addresses can water on odd-numbered calendar days from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.

Residents can continue with drip/micro irrigation and hand watering using a spring-loaded nozzle or watering pail/bucket any day to a maximum of two hours.