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Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe mourned

Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe mourned

In a country where hockey is king, Gordie Howe ruled for decades. A Canadian icon, Howe grew up in the Great Depression playing hockey on prairie ponds -- on hand-me-down or jerry-rigged skates. He went on to become Mr.
Walk in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Walk in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

To show support, wear something purple and join the short walk through downtown streets on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day that starts at noon Wednesday at City Hall.
Roundtable focusing on men’s mental health

Roundtable focusing on men’s mental health

Mental health for men in the workplace is a discussion Prince George is getting on the table. A set of health professionals is calling men to a research roundtable - a frank discussion about mental health for men, and how it affects the workplace.
Council to consider seeking reparations from shut-down motel

Council to consider seeking reparations from shut-down motel

After reports of hundreds of RCMP visits to the Connaught Motor Inn, Brian Skakun is asking his city council colleagues to force the owners to pay for the nuisance.
Residents divided on seniors home

Residents divided on seniors home

Residents near a proposed not-for-profit seniors housing complex have mixed feelings about what the Spruce Street building will mean for their troubled neighbourhood.
Mini-classes get kids excited to learn

Mini-classes get kids excited to learn

Grade 10 student Brett Pilon stands in a large music classroom beside a bike.
New tender arrives at Salmon Valley VFD

New tender arrives at Salmon Valley VFD

The Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a new tender and in addition to using it to fight fires, it's also hoping to use it as a way to attract new firefighters.
Alleged groper faces two counts of sexual assault

Alleged groper faces two counts of sexual assault

Crown counsel has approved charges against a man suspected of groping a woman while she was walking along a Prince George street. Cody Jack Joseph, 19, faces two counts of sexual assault. He was arrested Wednesday following a two-hour manhunt.
Supreme Court drops bestiality conviction against Prince George man

Supreme Court drops bestiality conviction against Prince George man

WARNING: Contents may disturb some readers OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the acquittal of a Prince George man in a decision that defines the crime of bestiality as penetration involving a person and animal.
Students take part in cross-Canada bike relay

Students take part in cross-Canada bike relay

Three Duchess Park francophone students are participating in The Great Crossing, or en francais, La Grande Traversee, as they head to Saskatchewan this week.