Fifty GRAND! Courtesy ALBERNI VALLEY BULLDOGS!

The Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce the winner of this year's CASH LOTTERY! Mr. Ron Caldwell, a long time resident of Port Alberni & former part owner of the team was the lucky recipient of the cash! Ron is a BULLDOG FAN, a Season Ticket Holder and of course he's clearly supported the team throughout its time here in the Valley. The society also presented FIVE separate $1000.00 Early Bird Checks to Mid Island residents who had their tickets drawn.

Next up for the Bulldogs, our Community Owned Team, is the annual Fundraiser being held on Friday, February 28th. Consider attending so that we can continue to support hockey at the Junior A level here in Port Alberni!

 

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Murray Lawlor

Murray Lawlor

Murray Lawlor

In1993, Murray started Coombs Country Candy in the Emporium in Coombs on Vancouver Island, another market-like location.  Murray operated this site for 15 years.  In 1994 Murray and his wife Lenore bought their current location in Port Alberni.  This location was purchased as it was a deserted gas station and is strategically located on the route past Cathedral Grove and to Vancouver Islands Long Beach.  Murray ran both locations for a number of years and since 2013 has concentrated his efforts on the Port Alberni location only.

Murray has taken his act on the road and cooked at many exhibitions and trade shows in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island for exposure and public/customer loyalties.

Murray sold the Coombs Country Candy store in 2020 to Community Futures and is now enjoying retirement and is looking forward to giving back to the community by his directorship in the Alberni Chamber of Commerce.

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