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Split of INAC into two ministries leaves Teegee hopeful

Split of INAC into two ministries leaves Teegee hopeful

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council chief Terry Teegee is "cautiously optimistic" the federal Liberals' decision to split Indigenous and Northern Affairs into two ministries will make lives better for Aboriginal people.
Youth robbed of bike in holdup

Youth robbed of bike in holdup

A youth was forced to give up his bike at apparent gunpoint on Tuesday evening. The holdup occurred in the park at Heritage Elementary School on Anderson Street at about 6:30 p.m.
Drowsiness a big foe for long weekend driving

Drowsiness a big foe for long weekend driving

Drivers are being urged to take some steps to prevent drowsiness while out on the road this Labour Day long weekend. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia anticipates as many as 2,000 crashes to occur over the three days.
Teaching and Learning Conference this weekend

Teaching and Learning Conference this weekend

As faculty members from CNC and UNBC prepare for another school year, they are also gearing up for the 15th annual Teaching and Learning Conference. The two day event being held Aug. 30-31 will see over 100 participants.
UNBC names new provost

UNBC names new provost

UNBC has named a new senior administration leader. Dr. Dan Ryan will be the university's provost and vice academic beginning Sept. 1. Ryan served as the university's interim provost and vice president academic since Set. 2015.
Reforestation the goal for local six-pack drinkers

Reforestation the goal for local six-pack drinkers

For every six-pack of Pacific Western Brewing (PWB) Cariboo product sold in September $0.25 will go towards planting trees in B.C., where devastating wildfires have destroyed more than a million hectares of forest so far this year. "By Sept.
Probation issued for parking lot assault

Probation issued for parking lot assault

A Prince George woman was sentenced Monday to 18 months probation for her role in a confrontation in a Hart-area parking lot one-and-a-half years ago.
Roll-A-Dome gets new lease on life

Roll-A-Dome gets new lease on life

The Roll-A-Dome will see a resurgence of sporting leagues and community groups being invited into what some people call Prince George's original community centre.
City promoting referendum

City promoting referendum

Since recently confirming a referendum to rebuild the Four Seasons Leisure Pool and Fire Hall No. 1 last week, Prince George city council wants to spread the word.
Local woman suing sheriff service for pain and suffering

Local woman suing sheriff service for pain and suffering

A Hixon woman is suing the B.C.