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A forest fire in the Norman Lake region west of Prince George has been contained and the evacuation alert has been lifted by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Fire crews sent to the area Friday when it was first reported at about 1:30 p.m.

Barkerville is famous for its past, but a team of administrators and marketers is dedicated to its future. A former Prince George resident and all-local business leader has been newly named to that team.

Cows are lowing, pigs are oinking and sheep are bleating in the 4-H barns at the BCNE.

The stairs leading up to Connaught Hill Park off Patricia Boulevard are closed to pedestrians. "The stairs are undergoing routine maintenance and should be reopened in about one week," the city said Thursday.

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued an evacuation alert for Norman Lake after a wildfire broke out in the area Friday afternoon. The blaze covered about 10 hectares about two kilometres northwest of the lake, B.C.

The B.C. Northern Exhibition could very well be the place where someone discovers their dream job. Nestled in among the exhibits can be found WorkBC's Find Your Fit - an "interactive event where individuals of all ages can learn about B.C.

Habitat for Humanity Canada will be seeking the court's approval to sell its old ReStore. A hearing is set for next Thursday in Vancouver for an application to hand over the site on Queensway near First Avenue to Insight Progressive Holdings Ltd.

The B.C. Forest Safety Council is urging caution after the owner of a Prince George log hauling company was killed while on the job earlier this month.

The B.C. Wildfire Service is preparing for increased wildfire activity this weekend and is urging the public to be cautious with any activities in the backcountry. Hot and dry weather is in the forecast throughout B.C. along with strong, gusty winds.

A 36-year-old man was arrested and the RCMP bomb disposal unit has been called in from the Lower Mainland to deal with a possible explosive device in Cottonwood Island Park.