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Photos welcome for Explore the North magazine

Photos welcome for Explore the North magazine

Outdoor enthusiasts who carry cameras have a chance to see one of their photos grace the pages of this year's Explore the North magazine. The Citizen is looking for images taken within the boundaries of Fort St.
Suspect sought in armed robbery

Suspect sought in armed robbery

Prince George RCMP are on the lookout for a male suspected of holding up a Third Avenue retailer with a handgun. RCMP were called to the scene Monday at about 3:30 p.m.
Suspected truck thieves arrested

Suspected truck thieves arrested

Prince George RCMP arrested four people Monday following a report of a stolen vehicle. A 1997 Ford Explorer, which went missing from a Arnett Avenue sometime over the previous night, was seen near First and Tabor just after 3 p.m.
Woman sentenced to probation for suspicious fire

Woman sentenced to probation for suspicious fire

A woman was sentenced Monday to three years probation with a suspended sentence in relation to a suspicious fire that broke out at a downtown home slightly more than a year ago.
Spruce Kings Show Home draw approaching

Spruce Kings Show Home draw approaching

The 35th annual Spruce Kings Home Show Lottery is building up to a big finish as tickets sales come to a close on May 1. Since the first home was built in 1981 at a cost of $80,000, today's prize home is valued at $554,810.
Park, trail upgrades planned this year

Park, trail upgrades planned this year

Council has responded to a community demand for riverfront park and trail improvements with funding for two projects in 2017.
Vancouver man engaging voters one sandwich at a time

Vancouver man engaging voters one sandwich at a time

Byron Dauncey of Vancouver has found a unique way to cut through partisan politics to appeal to disenfranchised voters. It starts with a butter knife.
Discarded needles found on path

Discarded needles found on path

A local man is warning residents to watch out for discarded needles as they head outdoors to enjoy the spring weather and evening sunshine.
Search continues for possible bridge jumper

Search continues for possible bridge jumper

A search resumed Monday morning for a person who may have jumped off the John Hart Bridge on Sunday night. Searchers were first called out at 8 p.m. Sunday.
CNC has balanced budget

CNC has balanced budget

The College of New Caledonia’s board approved a balanced budget Monday for the fiscal year 2017/18. After posting a decade of deficits, the college also passed a balanced budget last year.