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The volunteer firefighters throughout the Fraser-Fort George Regional District have donated a total of $2,000 to cover the costs of two shelter boxes for Haiti to provide relief and temporary housing.

The man killed in Saturday night's pedestrian collision has been identified, The Citizen has learned, as Stanley Heavysides, 48. Sandra Cassidy, 68, of Prince George is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

A 16-year-old fiddle champion from Prince George will entertain at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Sydney Wilson said she's excited, but nervous about playing in front of about 35,000 people at the medal ceremony on Feb. 14.

Most people like a good joke, but funny money isn't a laughing matter. Prince George businesses have been hit hard in recent weeks by counterfeit bills being passed off to pay for goods and services.

More events planned for Black History Month include: ** Family Portraits, Display and interactive exhibits at CNC library until Feb. 27. **Movie Night on Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m., Room 1-306 at CNC.

Latino-Canadian Association's merengue dance classes begin Friday at Spruceland elementary school at 7 p.m. Cost for the four sessions is $55 for non-members and $50 for members. Call 250-649-8119 or e-mail: [email protected] to register.

A new website that caters to the entire diabetes community is available at www.DiabetesCare.net.

While most of us will be looking at the medals, Lakeland Mills Ltd.

Slightly more than 1,900 people have contributed to the myPG process so far -- a total that left city council members in an upbeat mood on Monday night.

B.C. Forests Minister Pat Bell has sent a message to the silviculture community: You want to see a boost in investment, become involved in setting policy on carbon offsetting.