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Salmon cook off postponed

Due to the province-wide fire ban, the Fort St. James National Historic Site has rescheduled its Great Salmon Cook-off of New Caledonia. Originally set for Sat., July 18, it will now be held on Sat., Sept.
Couple's battle to unite in Canada ends in success

Couple's battle to unite in Canada ends in success

Canada Day came a little bit early for Tony and Robyn Omayone.
Man sentenced for possessing stolen gun

Man sentenced for possessing stolen gun

A Calgary man arrested on the same day that about 20 firearms were stolen from a local hunting and fishing store has been sentenced to 90 days time served. Kurtis Fendrick, 23, was issued the term Friday in Prince George provincial court.
Escaper gets two years probation

Escaper gets two years probation

A man who has been in custody since his arrest nine months ago must serve two years probation for forcing police to arrest him twice in the same day.
Heat streak prompts watering ban

Heat streak prompts watering ban

High temperatures and a run on the city's water reservoirs have prompted Prince George to take the uncommon step of banning sprinklers and unattended hoses.
High temperatures prompt heat stress alert

High temperatures prompt heat stress alert

With temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s forecast to continue through to Sunday, WorkSafeBC is alerting employers and workers of the increased risk of developing symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke.
Park strategy put to council for approval

Park strategy put to council for approval

The city is maxed out when it comes to parks, according to a new staff report proposing Prince George put together a plan to address funding new parks and recreation spaces and equipment.

Local man arrested over campfire confrontation

RCMP are recommending several charges against a 23-year-old Prince George man following an alleged confrontation with police and firefighters near 100 Mile House over an illegal campfire. RCMP said Monday members of the Deka Lake Fire Dept.
Granisle man gets life for second-degree murder

Granisle man gets life for second-degree murder

A Granisle man has been sentenced to life in prison without eligibility for parole after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in the 2009 stabbing death of his stepfather.
Name of missing swimmer released

Name of missing swimmer released

Prince George RCMP released the name Monday of the teen reported missing while swimming in the Fraser River late last week.