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Local woman wins Town Proud shopping spree

Local woman wins Town Proud shopping spree

Prince George resident Carla Conway emerged the winner of a $5,000 shopping spree through The Citizen's Town Proud contest. Her name was drawn April 8 and the award was presented to her this week.
WorkSafeBC fines East Fraser Fiber for fifth time in eight months

WorkSafeBC fines East Fraser Fiber for fifth time in eight months

A Mackenzie wood manufacturer is turning into a repeat offender as far as WorkSafeBC is concerned. As of the end of January, East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd.
Public urged to help protect communities from wildfires

Public urged to help protect communities from wildfires

The provincial government is urging British Columbians to do their part to help prevent wildfires and reduce fire risks. BC Wildfire Service crews have responded to 59 wildfires since April 1, almost all of which were caused by people.
Research project focuses on tomatoes

Research project focuses on tomatoes

Students at the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus will be seeing red next month. Once the growing gets going, that is, and the tomatoes start to ripen.
Active Aging Project seeking participants

Active Aging Project seeking participants

Seniors looking for something to do to improve mind and body don't have to look too far.
Passionate cyclist a cancer survivor and a Wheelin' Warrior

Passionate cyclist a cancer survivor and a Wheelin' Warrior

For James McLellan, long-distance cycling is not only a way to raise money to fight cancer, it's a form of salvation.
Spruce Kings lotto win put family on easy street

Spruce Kings lotto win put family on easy street

April 15, 2012 was a life-changing day for Alicia and Justin Francoeur.
Donors step up to help quadriplegic woman

Donors step up to help quadriplegic woman

Carrie McAstocker says she's speechless but she can't stop saying how grateful she is after learning an anonymous donor would give her the $2,500 keeping her from a better life in Kamloops.
Walk for injured workers set for May 1

Walk for injured workers set for May 1

For the first time in Prince George, a walk in support of people affected by workplace tragedy will be held May 1 at Masich Place.
Supreme Court decides in favour of Metis, non-status Indians

Supreme Court decides in favour of Metis, non-status Indians

OTTAWA -- The Supreme Court of Canada decision Thursday declaring that Metis and non-status Indians are "Indians" under the Constitution Act of 1867 will have widespread implications for B.C., say lawyers and activists involved in the case.