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Top cops can't wait for crime summit

Top cops can't wait for crime summit

RCMP top cops are looking forward to Nov. 1 and 2 when the city's gang culture gets dissected by public discourse.
Another gang bust on Oak Street

Another gang bust on Oak Street

Police poked another hole in organized crime's Prince George umbrella. The door was barred into a home operated by the Game-Tight Soldiers (GTS) but Mounties on a Wednesday afternoon raid were still able to get in quickly and make arrests.

Williams Lake police

Williams Lake RCMP are seeking witnesses to a residential break and enter incident in the 2000 block on Second Avenue North about 10:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Police say a number of items taken may have been easily spotted due to their large size.

Students head back

When students hit the books Wednesday a number of UNBC students will be making history in programs never before offered.

Underground operation

Dawson Creek RCMP recently found a unique underground grow operation in a rural area. In an underground bunker constructed out of a Sea-can police seized 37 cultivating marijuana plants along with marijuana bud valued at $30,000 and several firearms.

First physician hired for cancer centre

The first radiation oncologist to be hired for the new BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North is on board to begin regular consultation visits to Prince George . Dr.

Heavy police patrols on long weekend

This last long weekend of summer will see a fleet of police cars - marked and unmarked - on streets, highways and byways throughout the North. "Starting Friday our patrols will be enhanced through Monday," said RCMP Sgt.

Open burning permitted in PG Fire Centre

Open burning is once again permitted in the Prince George Fire Centre's jurisdiction as the risk of wildifres has decreased.

Sell out for AimHi

The second annual Ric's Grill Community Golf Tournament scored a perfect round for AimHi. The Aug. 31 event at Alder Hills Golf Course was a complete sellout with 72 golfers participating.

Fort St. James gets $20,000 for action plan

In a bid to combat racism and hate in campus communities, College of New Caledonia will receive $20,000 from the province's EmbraceBC program. The funds will go to the Fort St.