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Citizen seeking photos for Explore the North magazine

Citizen seeking photos 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.
Hotel workers rally outside Ramada

Hotel workers rally outside Ramada

Unionized cooks, room attendants and banquet servers staged a rally outside of the lobby of the Ramada Plaza Prince George on Thursday afternoon.
Family expresses pain from loss of murder victim

Family expresses pain from loss of murder victim

The loss of a Vanderhoof-area man to a drug-related stabbing death slightly more than five years ago has left his family with a wound that will never be healed, the court was told Thursday during a sentencing hearing for one of his assailants.
UNBC recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers

UNBC recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers

Fresh off of its recognition as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, UNBC has been named one of Canada's greenest employers by Mediacorp Canada.
Parks, sports fields not yet ready, says city

Parks, sports fields not yet ready, says city

City staff are asking residents to avoid using sports fields and certain parks until they officially open in mid-May. In a media statement, the city said staff have been monitoring fields and ball diamonds to make sure they are safe for public use.
RCMP believe drug bust included carfentanil and GHB

RCMP believe drug bust included carfentanil and GHB

Prince George RCMP are warning the public of what may be an increased presence of carfentanil and GHB in the community.
Dust advisory ended

Dust advisory ended

A dust advisory called Thursday evening has been called off. "Elevated pollution levels are no longer expected or have moved out of the area," officials said in a notice issued Friday morning.
Charity raffle targeted by thieves

Charity raffle targeted by thieves

A local raffle for charity has been set back by a theft. The incident happened on Monday, victimizing the Knights of Columbus organization as they were underway with their annual RV raffle.
Community count to gauge homeless numbers

Community count to gauge homeless numbers

Volunteers spent Wednesday night fanning out throughout the downtown core and in regional parks in hopes of gaining a count of the city's homeless numbers.
Tax-related scam making the rounds

Tax-related scam making the rounds

Dont' worry, you're not in trouble. Contrary to phone messages and emails many are receiving at this time of year, they are not facing criminal charges as a result of owing unpaid income tax.