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Dementia support group helps reduce families' stress

A new study showing caregivers are three times more frustrated when the senior needing care had Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, comes as no surprise to Leanne Jones, the Prince George support and education co-ordinator for the non-profit Alzh

Finance committee in city on Tuesday

Residents of Prince George will have a chance to provide input on the 2011-12 provincial budget when the select standing committee on finance and government services visits the city on Tuesday.

Found coins

Prince George RCMP are seeking the owner of a coin collection that was recovered about a month ago. On Sept. 3, RCMP pulled over a stolen vehicle and arrested the male driver.

Clayton Taylor improving

The news this week about Clayton Taylor is uplifting to say the least. Taylor, 25, is the man who was critically injured Sept. 10 at Moffat Street and Second Avenue when a driver failed to stop as he exited the alleyway.

Vanderhoof, Granisle get grant money

Granisle and Vanderhoof will receive $10,000 each from the provincial government to help plan for local infrastructure needs.

Black Press sells Prince George weekly newspaper

The weekly newspaper in Prince George is under new ownership, the publication's website is reporting as of Thursday evening.

Three years enough for UBCM

The margin increased, and three-year terms were clearly confirmed as the preferred choice of B.C.'s elected officials in local government. When delegates at the Union of B.C.

First national seniors day

Senior citizens across the country are being officially recognized today by the Canadian government for their countless contributions to the development of a nation.

Shop 'til you drop

St. Mary's elementary school gymnasium may be a good place to begin Christmas shopping during its 2010 small business fair. The event Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1088 Gillett St.

Locks of love

Six-year-old Quinlan Shaw-Bowers of Prince George has been growing her hair as fast as she can to fulfill a mission. On Saturday she will have her 12-inch pony tail cut off at Razor's Edge to provide wigs for children with cancer.