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Man found guilty of assault with a weapon

Man found guilty of assault with a weapon

A Prince George man was found guilty Friday of assault with a weapon after a judge concluded he chose to wield a knife when he could have locked his apartment door to avoid a confrontation.
Workers removing smouldering pellets from silo at Pacific Bioenergy

Workers removing smouldering pellets from silo at Pacific Bioenergy

Production at the Pacific Bioenergy has been put on hold after a low-grade fire broke out in one of the two silos containing the pellet plant's finished product.
The reluctant volunteer

The reluctant volunteer

Joan Watt came into the Prince George Council of Seniors office two years ago with her arms crossed, a frown on her face and an grumpy attitude. She smiles about it now when she talks about it. She had never volunteered for anything before.
City economy makes gains

City economy makes gains

The city's economic development manager is seeing some encouraging signs in the latest labour market survey numbers for the city.
Poll takers divided on marijuana arrests

Poll takers divided on marijuana arrests

During the Citizen's last poll we asked "should the Prince George RCMP and the City of Prince George shut down marijuana retail sales in Prince George until the drug becomes legal next summer?" Yes and no has it.
Nearly 50 teacher jobs unfilled in region

Nearly 50 teacher jobs unfilled in region

With a new school year just around the corner, hundreds of teaching positions are still vacant in more than 30 school districts across British Columbia, including Prince George. Across the region, there are more than 48 positions still to be filled.
Illegal dumping frustrates Ness Lake resident

Illegal dumping frustrates Ness Lake resident

When Martin Conrad looks at his licence plate and sees "Beautiful B.C.," he shakes his head with disgust and disappointment. "There's so much garbage being dumped, it's ridiculous. And it's not getting any better," he said.
Arrest warrant issued for man known to police and court

Arrest warrant issued for man known to police and court

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man suspected of breaching the conditions of his release. Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in tracking down Jason Gordon Mease, 39.
Man goes missing

Man goes missing

Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. Lloyd Sword, 46, has not been heard from in at least three weeks.
New St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store nearing finishing touches

New St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store nearing finishing touches

Work on a new and bigger home for the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is progressing. Renovators have been busy converting the old Golden Place Hot Pot Buffet at 1645 Third Ave.