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Budget blown by 2014 snow clearing costs

Budget blown by 2014 snow clearing costs

Clearing snow in 2014 cost the city nearly $650,000 more than was set aside. About $6.45 million was spent on snow and ice control last year, overreaching the year's $5.8 million budget.
Buggy breakfast

Buggy breakfast

UNBC librarian Allan Wilson enjoys some edible bugs at one of the booths at UNBC during Green Day celebrations Tuesday.
New ice groomer at CN Centre

New ice groomer at CN Centre

Everyone who's been to a rink has seen a zamboni and now there's a new player in town. It's the latest trainboni, the most recent addition to the fleet that clears the CN Centre ice.
P.G. airport breaks passenger record

P.G. airport breaks passenger record

The Prince George Airport saw its highest-ever volume of passengers last year. In 2014, 445,929 travelers passed through the airport, a 4.5 per cent increase over 2013.
Youth advisory council tackles student stress

Youth advisory council tackles student stress

High school is a highly individual experience, one that shifts based on each student's course load, extracurricular activities and even the school each attends.

Sweetheart Auction nearing

The annual Sweetheart Auction and Dessert, hosted by the Order of the Eastern Star, will take place Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Hall banquet room, 480 Vancouver St.

Exploration Place gets seedy

Prince George's annual Seedy Saturday takes place this weekend at The Exploration Place atrium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Legacy grants get northern communities healthy

Legacy grants get northern communities healthy

Northern Health announced the final recipients Monday for its Imagine Legacy Grants, a partnership with the Canada Winter Games meant to create lasting healthy lifestyles.
Rash of pedestrian deaths prompts caution advice from RCMP

Rash of pedestrian deaths prompts caution advice from RCMP

Saturday night's fatal collision on Spruce Street brings the number of pedestrians who have recently died after being struck by vehicles to five.
Two men face firearm and drug charges

Two men face firearm and drug charges

Police seized stolen guns and property as well as drugs and cash and arrested two men, Trevor Christopher Loe,19, and Dominik Teale, 29 years old, both from Fort St. John.