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Wanted man arrested

Wanted man arrested

A Prince George man wanted for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release been arrested, RCMP said Saturday morning. RCMP had issued a request for the public's help to locate Jason Gordon Mease, 39, on Thursday.

Blackburn area seeking to win contest for bike park funds

Nominations are needed to help bring an all-ages bike park into the community. "We have nominated the Blackburn Community Association for the Kraft Heinz Project Play for the bike park we have proposed," said BCA president Jamie Kranrod.
Huble hosting spud fest

Huble hosting spud fest

The mighty spud will be showcased once again during Huble Homestead's fourth annual Potato Festival Sept. 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Emergency Reception Centre relocated

The City of Prince George has relocated the Emergency Reception Centre for wildfire evacuees. Currently located at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, the centre will now be located in the Service Centre at city hall.
Multiple Myeloma March coming Sept. 9

Multiple Myeloma March coming Sept. 9

He didn't even know what it was. Three years ago, Anthony Everett received a diagnosis that changed his life. "I was gobsmacked when I was diagnosed," Everett said. "I had never heard of multiple myeloma.
Bollards, bulbouts installed on Fifth Avenue

Bollards, bulbouts installed on Fifth Avenue

Wobbling bollards were not part of the original plan. Because Fifth Avenue was reduced from four lanes to two to accommodate angled parking during a heatwave, the wiggling bollards wobble more than intended, as anchors were placed in soft asphalt.
Man found guilty of assault with a weapon

Man found guilty of assault with a weapon

A Prince George man was found guilty Friday of assault with a weapon after a judge concluded he chose to wield a knife when he could have locked his apartment door to avoid a confrontation.
Workers removing smouldering pellets from silo at Pacific Bioenergy

Workers removing smouldering pellets from silo at Pacific Bioenergy

Production at the Pacific Bioenergy has been put on hold after a low-grade fire broke out in one of the two silos containing the pellet plant's finished product.
The reluctant volunteer

The reluctant volunteer

Joan Watt came into the Prince George Council of Seniors office two years ago with her arms crossed, a frown on her face and an grumpy attitude. She smiles about it now when she talks about it. She had never volunteered for anything before.
City economy makes gains

City economy makes gains

The city's economic development manager is seeing some encouraging signs in the latest labour market survey numbers for the city.