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Former carrier delivered paper on horseback

Former carrier delivered paper on horseback

It took her forever to collect every month but delivering the Prince George Citizen, especially by horseback, was a cinch.
‘Shroom study funded

‘Shroom study funded

A team of UNBC researchers has received a boost to continue their work studying local mushrooms as potential sources of cancer treatment.
Campfire ban to be lifted

Campfire ban to be lifted

Campfires will once again be allowed throughout the Prince George Fire Centre's jurisdiction. The ban, which has been in place since the start of the month, will be lifted effective at noon today, the B.C. Wildfire Service said.
Local man missing since Saturday

Local man missing since Saturday

Local resident Christopher Iean Banks, 36, has been reported missing since Saturday, July 18. Banks was heading out to Woodcock Lake Recreation Area southwest of Prince George at about 11 p.m.
Canada should brace for Anonymous attacks: expert

Canada should brace for Anonymous attacks: expert

The fatal police shooting of a masked man associated with the international hackers' group Anonymous has set the stage for an unprecedented escalation in online attacks across Canada, says a technology expert.
City implementing snow clearing plan, report shows

City implementing snow clearing plan, report shows

The city had a successful first season of putting third-party suggestions about snow clearing into practice, according to a staff update on last year's controversial consultant report.

Liberals to unveil candidates

The federal Liberal ridings will be unveiling their slate of candidates vying for nomination next week.
CNC gets funding

CNC gets funding

The College of New Caledonia will have an extra $1.5 million for trades equipment following a provincial government announcement Friday morning.
Probation issued in stabbing assault

Probation issued in stabbing assault

Amberlynn Louise Abraham was sentenced to two years probation Friday for assault in relation to a June 2013 incident at a house party that left another woman with 14 stab wounds. The term was issued in B.C.
City should go big for Canada’s 150th anniversary, says poll

City should go big for Canada’s 150th anniversary, says poll

The last Prince George Citizen poll asked "How should Prince George celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017?" Murals on buildings throughout downtown celebrating Canadian culture took 21 per cent of the vote with a total of 113 votes, a big-name