Paramedics help remove Mark Auterhoff from his grandmother’s 1985 Chevrolet Caprice after he allegedly drove it through a power pole across from Gill elementary school. (David Wiwchar Photo)
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By David Wiwchar
PORT ALBERNI — Power was knocked out throughout North Port shortly before 11 a.m. after a man drove his grandmother’s car through a power pole.
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PORT ALBERNI — Another mini crime spree hit a South Port neighbourhood Tuesday morning....
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On a sunny afternoon patrol one weekend I stopped a vehicle that had been exceeding the speed limit. As I approached, I could see two gray haired women in the front and two men of the same vintage in the rear of the car. I could also see a partially consumed cold beer in the hand of each of the men, who made no attempt to hide them from me....
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