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New conservation officers to be hired in northern communities

New conservation officers to be hired in northern communities

A total of nine conservation officers have been hired to fill new and vacant postings in northern communities, while 11 others will be hired for postings elsewhere in B.C. The 20 new conservation officers were sworn in today in Victoria.
Not all trees worth saving

Not all trees worth saving

"Many of these trees were my friends," Treebeard says in shock after seeing the clearcut logging the evil wizard Saruman has done around Isengard to fuel the creation of his army.
Upstart emerges from craft-brew trenches

Upstart emerges from craft-brew trenches

What began initially as a hobby for a small group of friends has emerged as Prince George's newest micro-brewery. After more than a year of preparation, Trench Brewing officially opened the doors of its own tasting room last weekend.
CSFS head left with concerns over Indigenous child legislation

CSFS head left with concerns over Indigenous child legislation

The provincial government missed a step when drafting new legislation aimed at keeping more Indigenous children in their communities and out of state care, according to Carrier-Sekani Family Services executive director Mary Teegee.
One in custody after loaded rifle found in vehicle

One in custody after loaded rifle found in vehicle

A man faces several charges after RCMP said they found a loaded semi-automatic rifle fitted with an overcapacity magazine in the back of his vehicle.
Safety urged as water expected to rise

Safety urged as water expected to rise

With warmer temperatures forecasted for this week, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is urging residents to be prepared for an increased risk of flooding and high water related to the spring melt.
Miracle Theatre donates proceeds to United Way

Miracle Theatre donates proceeds to United Way

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Miracle Theatre donated $50,225.95, the proceeds from the March production of The Fabulous Lipitones to the United Way on Tuesday.
Dust advisory enters third day

Dust advisory enters third day

An air quality advisory issued Tuesday morning remains in effect for the city. Issued due to high concentrations of dust, the advisory also covers Quesnel, Burns Lake, Houston and Fort St. John.
Living wage for north rises to $16.51

Living wage for north rises to $16.51

The Living Wage for Families Campaign has raised its assessment of what constitutes a living wage in Prince George to $16.51.
B.C. freemasons meeting in city

B.C. freemasons meeting in city

A local legend of business and community will soon have his name on a downtown building. The naming will be done as part of the provincial convention of B.C. freemasons, coming up this summer.