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Snowfall warnings withdrawn

Snowfall warnings withdrawn

Snowfall warnings for the Pine Pass and Bulkley Valley-Lakes were rescinded this afternoon. Environment Canada had said 15-20 centimetres of snow was in the forecast for the two areas when the warnings were issued early Wednesday morning.
Citizen online poll takers would dump Trump

Citizen online poll takers would dump Trump

During the The Citizen's recent online poll asked "Do you think Donald Trump will be a good president?" A resounding 748 voters representing, 44 per cent of the votes, said "No, he's unqualified for the job.
Don’t serve salmonella for Christmas dinner

Don’t serve salmonella for Christmas dinner

A big part of celebrating the holidays is feasting with family and friends.
Council approves new Hart subdivision

Council approves new Hart subdivision

A proposed subdivision in the Hart passed the public hearing stage at Monday night's city council meeting. Council heard from Hartfirst Developments Ltd. and the results of a traffic impact study.
Giscome quarry and lime plant project granted environmental assessment approval

Giscome quarry and lime plant project granted environmental assessment approval

A Richmond-based lime producer has won the provincial government's environmental approval to build a plant and quarry at a site near Giscome.
Ice jam update: Work starts on clearing back channel

Ice jam update: Work starts on clearing back channel

With the help of heavy equipment, work began Tuesday on breaking up the ice plugging a back channel through Cottonwood Island Park.
Shot grizzlies posed threat, court told

Shot grizzlies posed threat, court told

The owner of a farm near Dunster was within his right to shoot four grizzly bears who had ventured onto his property, a provincial court judge found during a hearing earlier this month.
Stiff fines in store for sledders who impose on Mountain Caribou

Stiff fines in store for sledders who impose on Mountain Caribou

Snowmobilers who venture into areas set aside for Mountain Caribou this winter risk stiff fines.
Driver flees scene after hitting pedestrian

Driver flees scene after hitting pedestrian

A 14-year-old youth suffered serious injuries when she was struck early Tuesday morning while crossing Rainbow drive. The vehicle's driver stopped initially but then fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival, Prince George RCMP said.
Hampers go to households in need

Hampers go to households in need

More than 275 hampers have been put together by the Prince George Council of Seniors and its bevy of tireless volunteers for seniors in need in the community.