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Elena Rardon

Elena Rardon

I have worked with the Alberni Valley News since 2016. During this time, I've most recently garnered the 2023 BCYCNA (Ma Murray) award for arts & culture writing.

Phone
778-421-8063
Email
elena.rardon@albernivalleynews.com

Recent Work by Elena

Islanders want West Coast lighthouse de-staffing decision reversed

Islanders want West Coast lighthouse de-staffing decision reversed

Canadian Coast Guard ceasing light keeper functions at West Coast Trail lighthouses due to 'safety concerns'
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Port Alberni prepares to host inaugural Indigenous Forestry Conference

Port Alberni prepares to host inaugural Indigenous Forestry Conference

Conference will come to the Alberni Valley on Sept. 10 and 11
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Surrey angler nets top prize at relaunched Port Alberni Salmon Festival

Surrey angler nets top prize at relaunched Port Alberni Salmon Festival

Sean Falkenberg wins $15,000 for his 28.8-pounder as popular Island derby returns after 5-year absence
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Salmon Festival returns to Port Alberni after 5-year absence

Salmon Festival returns to Port Alberni after 5-year absence

Salmon derby and accompanying festival will take place over Labour Day weekend
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Wakeboard, wakeskate provincials return to Sproat Lake in Port Alberni

Wakeboard, wakeskate provincials return to Sproat Lake in Port Alberni

Event drew competitors from across British Columbia
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Former mill building burns down in early morning Port Alberni fire

Former mill building burns down in early morning Port Alberni fire

Heavy smoke visible across Port Alberni as building burns
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Cathedral Grove still a concern for province, but not a priority

Cathedral Grove still a concern for province, but not a priority

Parked vehicles causing congestion, safety issues with highway bisecting popular Vancouver Island park
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Hawaii Mars waterbomber takes its final flight

Hawaii Mars waterbomber takes its final flight

The waterbomber is flying from Sproat Lake to its final home in Victoria
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Vancouver Island's Portal Players win B.C. theatre championship

Vancouver Island's Portal Players win B.C. theatre championship

Port Alberni theatre group won 'Best Production' at Theatre BC's Mainstage Festival
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Island business denies allegations of foreign worker mistreatment

Island business denies allegations of foreign worker mistreatment

Complaint lodged after temporary workers for Port Alberni's San Group discovered living in a trailer
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