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It's been a hectic, busy and emotional 10 days so far for Mayor Lyn Hall, since Cariboo wildfire evacuees began pouring north. "That pretty much sums it up," Hall said. "It's been non-stop and an emotional roller coaster ride.

A woman reported missing on Monday has been found. Maria Martha Watt has been located and is safe, Prince George RCMP said. "Thank you to all those that assisted police," RCMP said.

A man known to the police and court faces a charge after police said they uncovered $65,000 worth of heavy equipment stolen from evacuated properties in the Williams Lake area.

The B.C. government should reopen timber land-use plans in order to create fire protection zones on Crown land around communities that are vulnerable to wildfires, a University of Northern B.C. expert urges.

Relay for Life's children's activities student coordinator was recently named City of Prince George's Youth of the Year. Lila Mansour has volunteered with the B.C.

On Saturday afternoon, there are 31 horses, six sheep, one pig, 10 dogs and four cats at Shelagh Stadel's acreage just east of Prince George. There are also 17 people living in trailers or rooms in Stadel's house.

One of three Albertans arrested last month when RCMP uncovered a trove of guns and other weapons has been sentenced.

Police are on the lookout for two suspects following a shooting early Monday morning in the VLA neighbourhood. Called to the scene near the corner of Strathcona Avenue and Upland Street at about 1:15 a.m.

KAMLOOPS - Fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia are posing serious challenges for crews fighting to keep the flames from more than a dozen communities, officials said Sunday.

A wildfire burning southwest of Williams Lake Sunday evening is threatening to destroy a communications tower which provides landline telephone and cell phone service, as well as the internet connection between Riske Creek and Bella Coola.