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Alefest heads to Two Rivers Gallery

Alefest heads to Two Rivers Gallery

The beer will start flowing at the second annual Kiwanis Alefest Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 at the Two Rivers Gallery.
MEDIchair contest helps senior buy walker

MEDIchair contest helps senior buy walker

When there's no funding and a senior with health issues is on a limited budget there's very little chance they would get all the equipment they would need without a little help.
Man jailed for sex assault on babysitter

Man jailed for sex assault on babysitter

A 35-year-old Prince George man has been sentenced to 22 months in jail and three years probation for sexually assaulting his 16-year-old babysitter. In issuing the term, B.C.
NHA hiring 100 additional nurses

NHA hiring 100 additional nurses

Northern Health has been tasked by the province to "create" 100 nursing jobs by the end of March.
UNBC team wins at JDC West

UNBC team wins at JDC West

They call it the Moneyball effect. Facing elimination from the JDC West student business competition after two years of bottom-three finishes, University of Northern B.C captains Carlie Whitwam and Brody Wicki had to rethink their strategy.
City looking to reduce RCMP overtime costs

City looking to reduce RCMP overtime costs

As city council prepared to vote to increase the city's complement of RCMP officers on Jan. 18, Mayor Lyn Hall indicated that conversations with the chief of police were far from over. "We had a conversation when Supt.
Kidnapping ringleader jailed

Kidnapping ringleader jailed

The ringleader of a group who assaulted, kidnapped and extorted an elderly man was sentenced Thursday to a further 5 1/2 years in prison for his actions.
Ex-CEO suing Northern B.C. Tourism Association

Ex-CEO suing Northern B.C. Tourism Association

A former chief executive officer has filed a lawsuit against the Northern B.C. Tourism Association over a decision to demote him upon his return to work after going through treatment for cancer.
Liquor store robber caught

Liquor store robber caught

One person has been arrested in conjunction with a Tuesday night liquor store robbery. According to the RCMP, a man entered the BX Pub store near Carney Street and Fifth Avenue around 9:15 p.m. wearing a mask and demanding cash.
Nechako River search suspended

Nechako River search suspended

First responders and rescue crews have called off a search of the Nechako River after an early morning report of someone jumping in near the John Hart Bridge.