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Grass fire doused

Grass fire doused

A spark from a power saw striking a nail was the source of a grass fire on Monday afternoon.
Moore found not guilty after search for firearms deemed unlawful

Moore found not guilty after search for firearms deemed unlawful

The case against a man accused of illegally stashing away a trove of guns was dismissed Monday after a B.C. Supreme Court Justice found RCMP conducted an unlawful search of his home.
Former Prince George mayor seeking Conservative nomination

Former Prince George mayor seeking Conservative nomination

Former Prince George mayor Shari Green is seeking the federal Conservative Party's nomination in South Surrey-White Rock for the 2019 federal election. "2019 can't come soon enough and I will be sending a message to Mr. Trudeau.
Climb for Cancer raises estimated $50,000

Climb for Cancer raises estimated $50,000

More than 450 people took on the Cutbanks and raised an estimated $50,000 for the Kordyban Lodge during the third annual Climb for Cancer on Saturday. "The response today was outstanding" said the event's committee chair David Duck.
Home Show saw strong attendance this weekend

Home Show saw strong attendance this weekend

Celebrating its 60th year the Canadian Home Builders Association of Northern B.C. presented its 41st Northern B.C. Home Show at the Kin Centres this weekend with more than 150 vendors on location.
Despite the chilly weather, Climb for Cancer sees good turnout

Despite the chilly weather, Climb for Cancer sees good turnout

The third annual Climb for Cancer held Saturday afternoon saw more than 450 participants scrambling up the cutbanks to raise funds to support Kordyban Lodge as a bracing wind blew across the river.
Kirby Tott honoured during ceremony of remembrance

Kirby Tott honoured during ceremony of remembrance

It was a sombre gathering under grey skies at the cenotaph Saturday afternoon on the lawn of City Hall as friends, family, dignitaries and members of the Rocky Mountain Rangers honoured the memory of Pte.
Rocky Mountain Rangers honoured with Freedom of the City

Rocky Mountain Rangers honoured with Freedom of the City

The City of Prince George honoured the Rocky Mountain Rangers, a Canadian Forces unit, with its highest award, the Freedom of the City, Saturday morning during a ceremony held by the cenotaph at City Hall.
Northern Development elects new board

Northern Development elects new board

Northern Development Initiative Trust elected new board officers during Wednesday's annual general meeting. The new chair is Gerry Thiessen, who is also serving his third term as mayor of the District of Vanderhoof.
Services not keeping up with international surge, students say

Services not keeping up with international surge, students say

In January, a sudden crush of 75 international students arrived in Prince George from overseas, only to find that the classroom seats in their programs at the College of New Caledonia had been filled.