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Orr seeks to create mentorship program for Aboriginal youth

Orr seeks to create mentorship program for Aboriginal youth

Derek Orr has always used his position to uplift local Aboriginal youth. That's not going to change just because his job title did.
Bob Ewert Memorial to feature keynote by Fort McMurray fire chief

Bob Ewert Memorial to feature keynote by Fort McMurray fire chief

This year's Bob Ewert Memorial Dinner will feature a keynote by the man who oversaw the evacuation of 88,000 residents of Fort McMurray during the 2016 wildfires. Darby Allen served as Fort McMurray's fire chief in the midst of the wildfires.
Tabor mountain to reopen Saturday

Tabor mountain to reopen Saturday

Less than two weeks after a fire destroyed its main lodge, the Tabor Mountain Ski Resort is slated to re-open this weekend. Fern Thibault, owner and operator of Tabor Mountain confirmed to the Citizen that the mountain will be fully open from 10 a.m.
Travel advisories issued for all routes surrounding Prince George

Travel advisories issued for all routes surrounding Prince George

The Ministry of Transportation has issued 8 travel advisories on most major routes north and south of Prince George along Highway 97, and both east and west along Highway 16.
Local historian, volunteer mourned

Local historian, volunteer mourned

Longtime Prince George resident Agnes Leslie was remembered Tuesday for her volunteer efforts and her passion for local history and people. She died Thursday at the age of 97.
Missing man located

Missing man located

A missing Prince George man has been located, according to Prince George RCMP. David Alexander Sephton, 20, was reported missing on Jan. 29 after having been last seen on Jan. 20.
Legal age of 21 key to helping youth butt out, says researcher

Legal age of 21 key to helping youth butt out, says researcher

A simple change in the minimum smoking age could have huge public health benefits, according to one researcher at UNBC's Northern Medical Program.
Council passes controversial nuisance bylaw

Council passes controversial nuisance bylaw

City councillors unanimously voted Monday evening to adopt a bylaw aimed at charging landlords for repeated RCMP calls to their properties.
Museum advocate remembered

Museum advocate remembered

One of the city’s cultural volunteers of excellence has passed away after a prolonged illness. Tom Dielissen was born on Aug. 24, 1949 and died on Jan. 25. He was involved in a number of charities and worthy causes in the city.
Winter storm warning for Prince George, region

Winter storm warning for Prince George, region

Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning early Tuesday for much of central B.C., stretching from the North Thompson, through the Cariboo and Prince George and into the Bulkley Valley.