Alberni Lifeline

Alberni Lifeline Alberni Lifeline is 'Your Local Personal Emergency Response Service'.

In 1987, the administration at WCGH brought the idea of Lifeline’s Medical Alert Service to the Alberni Valley. Sharon Fedirchuk was contact by a friend working as a nurse in the ER at WCGH and asked if she would be interested in volunteering her time to set up and coordinate the Lifeline program. Sharon felt it was a very worthwhile service and she installed the first unit in the Port Alberni on March 29, 1988. Sharon continued to volunteer in the role of coordinator for the Alberni Lifeline Program until late in 1989/early 1990. At that time, she handed over the coordinator role to one of her dedicated volunteers, Leroy Loewen. When Sharon retired in 2000 once again she offered her time as a volunteer for Alberni Lifeline. Over the years Alberni Lifeline has continued to grow in Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet and Bamfield. Eventually ownership and operations of Alberni Lifeline was given over to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation and the profits generated by the program are donated into the Foundation. WCGH Foundation uses the funds generated to purchase new medical equipment, improve services and assist with funding for projects inside WCGH.

Alberni Lifeline was proud to present the Player of the Month trophy, made and designed by DBA Silencing, at the March 7...
03/09/2026

Alberni Lifeline was proud to present the Player of the Month trophy, made and designed by DBA Silencing, at the March 7th Alberni Valley Bulldogs game to the February 2026 winner #21 – Kye Benoche. The trophy was presented by our Alberni Lifeline Program Manager, Dodi Clark.

Also provided to Kye were gift certificates from our amazing sponsors All Mex'd Up Taco Shop and Jays/Lace it up!

Congratulations Kye!

Alberni Valley Bulldogs, DBA Metal Art, WCGH Foundation, Jays/Lace It Up, Chaisson Creative, All Mex'd Up Taco Shop

03/05/2026
02/26/2026

Missing man from Cameron heights. William "Kim" Donovan age 70. Missing since 8:30am Wed Feb 25th/ 2026. Last seen in Cameron Heights. Walks his dog daily. Dog was returned home in morning after a walk. Search and rescue and RCMP are pursuing. If you see him please assist and call 911.

Edit: the public can be of assistance by checking their personal properties and outbuildings

Check out Alberni Lifeline on the new Port Alberni Guide website.
02/24/2026

Check out Alberni Lifeline on the new Port Alberni Guide website.

Your local directory for businesses, services, and community resources in Port Alberni.

Alberni Lifeline was proud to present the Player of the Month trophy, made and designed by DBA Silencing, at the Februar...
02/23/2026

Alberni Lifeline was proud to present the Player of the Month trophy, made and designed by DBA Silencing, at the February 20 Alberni Valley Bulldogs game to the January 2026 winner #29 – Brandon Gill. The trophy was presented by our Alberni Lifeline Program Manager, Dodi Clark, along with our communities amazing BC Emergency Health Services Acting Unit Chief & Primary Care Paramedic, Chris Wagnor; Registered Nurse & Primary Care Paramedic, Carla Wagnor; Primary Care Paramedic, Chris Baratto.

Also provided to Brandon were gift certificates from our amazing sponsors All Mex'd Up Taco Shop and Jays/Lace it up!

Congratulations Brandon!
Alberni Valley Bulldogs, DBA Metal Art, All Mex'd Up Taco Shop, Jays/Lace It Up, Chaisson Creative, WCGH Foundation

Have you picked up a copy of the February 4, 2026 Alberni Valley News yet? You will find us featured by Sonja Drinkwater...
02/04/2026

Have you picked up a copy of the February 4, 2026 Alberni Valley News yet? You will find us featured by Sonja Drinkwater's Scene & Heard. Give us a call to learn more at 250-736-0774.

One correction is the landline HomeSafe Standard is $38.00 a month, not $35 as outlined in the story. Still a great deal for a month to month service with no contract or taxes! We hope to hear from you or a loved one :)

Alberni Lifeline and Alberni Valley Bulldogs were proud to provide the VIP booth at tonight‘s Alberni Valley Bulldogs ga...
02/01/2026

Alberni Lifeline and Alberni Valley Bulldogs were proud to provide the VIP booth at tonight‘s Alberni Valley Bulldogs game to our some of our amazing local first responders: BC Emergency Health Services Acting Unit Chief and Primary Care Paramedic, Chris Wagner; Registered Nurse and Primary Care Paramedic, Carla Wagner; Primary Care Paramedic, Kevin Head; and Emergency Medical Responder, Kendra Cyr. Also joining them, but not pictured was Primary Care Paramedic, Karl Boyce.

We thank you all for the wonderful work you do for our community!!

Alberni Valley Bulldogs

01/27/2026
01/25/2026

Alberni Lifeline is proud to be featured on 'The Scoop on Port Alberni'. With 39 years in the Alberni Valley we are your only local Personal Emergency Response Service!

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4977 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y1V6

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Alberni Lifeline

In 1987 the administration at WCGH brought the idea of Lifeline’s Medical Alert Service to the Alberni Valley. Sharon Fedirchuk was contact by a friend working as a nurse in the ER at WCGH and asked if she would be interested in volunteering her time to set up and coordinate the Lifeline program. Sharon felt it was a very worthwhile service and she installed the first unit in the Port Alberni on March 29, 1988. Sharon continued to volunteer in the role of coordinator for the Alberni Lifeline Program until late in 1989/early 1990. At that time, she handed over the coordinator role to one of her dedicated volunteers, Leroy Loewen. When Sharon retired in 2000 once again she offered her time as a volunteer for Alberni Lifeline.

Over the years Alberni Lifeline has continued to grow in Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet and Bamfield. Eventually ownership and operations of Alberni Lifeline was given over to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation and the revenue generated by the program goes into the Foundation. WCGH Foundation uses the funds generated to purchase new medical equipment and assist with funding for projects inside WCGH.