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Centennial grants available

Centennial grants available

Application forms are now available for grants towards Prince George centennial activities.
Time needed to gauge breach effects of broken tailings pond, says prof

Time needed to gauge breach effects of broken tailings pond, says prof

It will take some to determine the long-term environmental effects of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach, according to a UNBC researcher familiar with the area. Dr.
City still puzzled by watermain break

City still puzzled by watermain break

The reason behind a hole in a College Heights watermain that left residents without water on Monday is still a mystery. According to public works director Bill Gaal, the infrastructure is likely in the range of 30 years old.

Watermain ruptures

College Heights residents were dry Monday following a watermain break. The rupture occurred on Southridge Avenue between St. Anne and St. Lawrence Avenue, causing responding crews to shut off the water to affected area.
A century for 4-H

A century for 4-H

Approximately 90 4-H kids will be displaying the product of months of hard work at the B.C. Northern Exposition (BCNE) this weekend. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 4-H movement in B.C. 4-H Canada marked its 100th anniversary last year.
Wildfire smoke advisory issued for Prince George

Wildfire smoke advisory issued for Prince George

A wildfire smoke advisory for Prince George and the surrounding areas has been issued as of Sunday afternoon.
Volunteer raises funds for local children

Volunteer raises funds for local children

Quietly working in the background, many volunteers go unnoticed for years. Tania Kroot is one of those volunteers. It started several years ago when her girlfriend's house burned down and she's been doing fundraisers ever since.
Celebrity chef insists on more time in P.G.

Celebrity chef insists on more time in P.G.

Never talk to Bob Blumer on an empty stomach. The celebrity chef was sitting in Steveston on Friday morning, scouting the seafood capital of Canada (Let the arguments begin.
Poker ride a record breaker

Poker ride a record breaker

All it takes is a couple of hours on a horse, wending through trees and meadows, and you see the rest of life through different eyes. Happier, mentally healthier eyes.
Hot weather increases fire risk for August long weekend

Hot weather increases fire risk for August long weekend

With hot and dry weather expected to continue in many parts of B.C. over the long weekend and well into next week, the provincial government is reminding the public to obey any campfire bans or open fire prohibitions.