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Milk mayhem leads to jail beating

Milk mayhem leads to jail beating

A simple comment about muscled inmates "hoarding" the milk inside the Prince George Correctional Centre cafeteria began a chain of events that left the commenter and his jail bunk-mate beaten. Earlier this month, B.C.
Reservist collapsed while building trench, Army says

Reservist collapsed while building trench, Army says

SHILO, Man. -- The Canadian Army says a reserve soldier from Prince George who died at a base in Manitoba collapsed while learning how to build a trench. Pte.
Man tackling Appalachian Trail to raise money for mental health

Man tackling Appalachian Trail to raise money for mental health

Leland McKeeman is eight months away from his dream. In March, he'll step foot on the Appalachian Trail, and eventually hike through 14 states and join the couple million people who make the famous trek every year.
Man jailed on weapons charges

Man jailed on weapons charges

From Prince George provincial court, July 17-23, 2015: George William Alexis (born 1973) was sentenced to 22 days in jail and one year probation and ordered to pay a $200 victim surcharge for break and enter with intent to commit an offence.
City still seeking Pine Valley partner

City still seeking Pine Valley partner

The city is still looking for someone willing to take on Pine Valley and handle its extra baggage.

NDP hosting health forum

B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and health critic Judy Darcy are hosting a public health forum in Prince George Monday evening.
Family mourning reservist who died during training

Family mourning reservist who died during training

When Kirby Tott, a private in the Canadian Forces Reserve, left Prince George for training at a Manitoba military base two weeks ago, he was excited about what it would mean for his ultimate dream to work with the RCMP.
Man set fire to jail cell

Man set fire to jail cell

Police are recommending arson charges after a 43-year-old man set fire to his cell at the Prince George RCMP detachment. RCMP Cpl. Craig Douglass said the man, who was in the cell alone, used a lighter to start the Sunday morning fire.

Incumbent wins race for chief of Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council chief Terry Teegee won another three-year term Friday. Teegee, in his first bid for re-election, garnered 371 votes, good for 56 per cent of the 662 ballots cast for tribal chief in nine polling stations across the area.
P.G. arrest caps nationwide hunt for accused in N.B. credit union robbery

P.G. arrest caps nationwide hunt for accused in N.B. credit union robbery

A cross-country search for the suspect in the armed robbery of a New Brunswick credit union ended Friday afternoon at a Prince George residence, police said Saturday. RCMP Cpl.