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Plan for beef packing plant in Prince George gets boost

Plan for beef packing plant in Prince George gets boost

The provincial government has committed up to $450,000 towards development of a beef packing plant to Prince George. B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham announced the funding Friday during the B.C.
Kitimat watches, hopes it won't be bitten by U.S. aluminum tariffs

Kitimat watches, hopes it won't be bitten by U.S. aluminum tariffs

Residents of B.C.'s northwest can only watch and hope as the U.S. targets aluminum, one of the region's anchor industries, with punitive tariffs. On Thursday, U.S.
Salmon fry released into Nechako Sunday

Salmon fry released into Nechako Sunday

Hundreds of fish-minded residents of Prince George released 1,976 Chinook salmon fry into the Nechako River one bucket at a time at the boat launch at Cottonwood Island Park Sunday.
Sliding sideways at 181 miles per hour

Sliding sideways at 181 miles per hour

Doorslammer drag racer survives hairy ride at Rolling Mix Concrete Raceway
Spring Arts Bazaar and Chili Fest a success despite Saturday's rain

Spring Arts Bazaar and Chili Fest a success despite Saturday's rain

Celebrating the 42nd annual Spring Arts Bazaar the Prince George and District Community Arts Council hosted their ever-popular event Saturday, which included the taste-testing challenge of chili fest.
National Health and Fitness Day celebrated at the Park Saturday

National Health and Fitness Day celebrated at the Park Saturday

Under a cloudy sky National Health and Fitness Day activities took place Saturday morning at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.
BioEnergy plant fire, no injuries

BioEnergy plant fire, no injuries

There was a structure fire at the BioEnergy plant in the 9000 block of the Willow Cale Forest Road reported at about 8 p.m. Friday night.
Reynolds as Deadpool should be new Translink voice, poll takers say

Reynolds as Deadpool should be new Translink voice, poll takers say

During the last online poll, The Citizen said "Translink in Vancouver has dropped Morgan Freeman's voice from a promotional campaign after misconduct allegations.
Salmon send-off Sunday

Salmon send-off Sunday

Send off the salmon. If you're fishing for excitement at the riverbank, imagine the spectacle of 2,000 fish fry getting discharged into the Nechako River like the opening bell at the Kentucky Derby.
Ban on open burning lifted for Prince George Fire Centre

Ban on open burning lifted for Prince George Fire Centre

A ban on small-scale open burning - or Category 2 fires - will be lifted effective Saturday in the Prince George Fire Centre's jurisdiction. But be careful.