Arrowsmith Ridge Communities Association

10/17/2026

🌞 Rise & Shine Port Alberni!! Today is voting day for the municipal election - Echo Centre until 8pm. Also, you'll find the folks from Franklin River Therapeutic Recovery Community (TRC) selling their farm fresh local produce at Spirit Square Farmers' Market today until noon. Every purchase supports our recovery programs. Thank you!

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

🚨🚨 Awesome alert! 🚨🚨 Special thanks to the folks at Trinity Anglican + Lutheran Church for the warm and cozy sweaters, hats, gloves, pants and socks that were donated to our TRC residents. It's greatly appreciated!

10/15/2026

Shoutout to our friends at Costco for their generous food donations. It is greatly appreciated. 💕

10/14/2026

Did you know that Arrowsmith Ridge Communities Association operates a sobering centre? Located at 3679 3rd Ave (near the corner of Bute St.), our sobering centre is open 24/7 and offers a safe place where those under the influence can sober up and access resources and support.

Located at 3679 3rd Ave (near the corner of Bute St.), our Sobering Centre is a safe place where those under the influence can sober up and access resources and support. The centre is open 24/7 and is equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, bathroom and first aid supplies. Meals,…

10/14/2026

Make sure you are registered to vote! Port Alberni’s 2026 General Local Election will be held:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

Advance voting is happening tomorrow:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Echo Centre 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

For more information, please visit:

Attention Voters! There are two ways you can be eligible to vote: as a Resident Elector, or as a Non-Resident Property Elector. Resident Elector You are eligible to vote in the City of Port Alberni as a resident elector if you:

10/11/2026

Do you know about #988? Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, the su***de & life crisis hotline is available. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential. Text #988.

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

10/07/2026

Donating your unwanted vehicle to Arrowsmith Communities is a great way to help your community and to get yourself a tax-receipt. The tow is always free! Learn more: https://arrowsmithridge.com/get-involved/donate-a-car/

10/07/2026

Nothing goes to waste with regenerative farming! At Arrowsmith Ridge Farms, we use local sawdust, fish waste, kelp, farm green waste, and expired produce from grocery stores to create nutrient-rich compost that helps us grow our crops the following year. It’s all part of closing the waste loop, building healthy soil, and growing good food for our community. A special thank you to our local partners for helping us turn waste into something that helps our farm thrive!

10/06/2026

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Arrowsmith Ridge picks up surplus food from Costco, No Frills, Buy Low Foods, Quality Foods, Save on Foods and Tim Hortons and redistributes these items through our Outreach Centre at 3699 3rd Ave (corner of Bute St.) in Port Alberni.

Food items are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Line up at the warehouse in the back alley behind the OPS/Sobering Site. Starts at 1pm, and runs until 2:00pm, please bring your own bags. For more info:

Food waste is a significant issue and can have negative social and environmental impacts. By recovering surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, we can reduce hunger while lightening our environmental footprint. Arrowsmith Ridge's food recovery and distribution initiatives are focused on reach...