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Prince George snowboard crosser posts another top-10 World Cup finish in Italy

Trouble along Highway 16 West has continued to pile up.

Major roads should never be playgrounds for kids to skateboard, roller blade or practice their jumps popping out of ditches on mountain bikes.

If you're looking to get out and get some exercise over the holiday season, the Caledonia Ramblers may be able to help.

The Ness Lake Bible Camp will ring in the new year with its annual polar bear dip. Set for New Years Day, it routinely draws more than 50 people ready to brave the cold and raise money for the camp in the process. Check-in is at 2 p.m.

The Salvation Army has raised $180,066 through its Christmas kettle campaign as of Wednesday. "This is leaves us with a little less than $70,000 to raise with five more kettle days to be counted," business agent Bill Glasgow said.

A judge has deemed two dogs at the centre of a series of confrontations and attacks while on the loose to be dangerous and has ordered they be put down.

Highway 16 West has been closed at Chilako Bridge following a fatal crash. Located 20 kilometres west of Prince George, the stretch had been closed to allow investigators to gather evidence after police were called to the scene shortly before 1 p.m.

Meryeta O'Dine of Prince George placed fifth in qualifying Thursday in a World Cup women's snowboard cross competition in Cervinia, Italy. The 20-year O'Dine finished her qualifying race in 51.02 seconds, 2.

Firearms charges against two people related to a seizure of guns from a 2200-block Spruce Street have been stayed.