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Failed attempt to flee police nets more jail time

Failed attempt to flee police nets more jail time

An Edmonton man was sentenced Thursday to 162 days in jail for trying to flee police in a stolen pickup truck. Sentenced in Prince George provincial court, John Robert Craig, 31, must also serve one year probation for the November 8 incident.
Firefighters battle blaze, rescue dog

Firefighters battle blaze, rescue dog

Prince George Fire Rescue fought a fire at a mobile home late Thursday night. A total of sixteen firefighters from four halls were dispatched to the Sunrise Valley Mobile Home Park on Lansdowne Road at about 11:30 p.m.
Fog alert lifted

Fog alert lifted

Environment Canada has lifted an alert warning of thick fog in the Bulkley Valley and the Lakes District. The alert was lifted this morning shortly after 10:35 a.m., about five hours after it was first issued.
LNG advocates rally for support

LNG advocates rally for support

Proponents of the liquified natural gas industry took the stage Thursday at the final day of B.C. Natural Resources Forum to show unified support for further development. The four initiating leaders were Fort St.
Salt, not sewage, in store for Quinn Street site

Salt, not sewage, in store for Quinn Street site

The possibility of restoring the city's sani-dump services at the Quinn Street recycling transfer station appears to be down the drain.
Legal action against Canada Winter Games dismissed

Legal action against Canada Winter Games dismissed

A local hotel's lawsuit against the Prince George Canada Winter Games Host Society has been dismissed with the sides paying their own costs, according to court records. Esther's Inn Ltd.
Murder suspect has violent past

Murder suspect has violent past

One of three men charged this week with the murder of a young Prince George man has a violent history in this city.
NDIT, feds support First Nations internships

NDIT, feds support First Nations internships

A partnership between the federal government and the Northern Development Initiative Trust will support four paid internship programs in First Nations communities throughout the north.
Pool petition won't float, Hall says

Pool petition won't float, Hall says

A petition circulating the Hart area is too late to change the city's direction regarding the replacement of Four Seasons Leisure Pool downtown, Mayor Lyn Hall says.
UNBC, CNC funding announcements taken from B.C. Liberal platform

UNBC, CNC funding announcements taken from B.C. Liberal platform

Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond is pleased that the B.C. NDP government has adopted what appears to be a plank in the 2017 B.C. Liberal platform. The B.C. government announced $4.