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Abbotsford South MLA takes on Speaker role

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council tribal chief Terry Teegee is running for the elected position of regional chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations. "This is my time now. It's a great opportunity for me," he said.

When one of the world's biggest gatherings of bioenergy minds happens in Prince George this spring, it will have a new name.

These boots aren't made for walking but for giving. The annual Prince George Fire Rescue Service Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy is on again as firefighters invite donations to be dumped into their boots.

Ducky, a four month old kitten, arrived at the SPCA with a broken leg. Breaking off her splint, the kitten's leg was unable to recover resulting in an amputation. Despite her injury, Ducky is still as energetic as ever and looking for a new home.

A Quesnel man was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison for selling illicit party drugs through a website. Travis James Gaudette, 32, had pleaded guilty to one count each of possessing butylone and methylone for the purpose of trafficking.

A Prince George man a jury found guilty of second-degree murder was described as a psychopath with a penchant for impulsive violence during a sentencing hearing Friday.

Bikes sold a AimHi's monthly sale will be registered with the RCMP's 529 Garage reporting and recovery network. "This is a fantastic boost to the detachment's bike theft prevention program" said RCMP Cpl. Craig Douglass.

A Prince George man was sentenced Thursday to 30 months in jail for dangerous driving and is also prohibited from driving for three years for fleeing from a police officer.

The B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive is set to take place Saturday. Prince George City Mayor Lyn Hall declared the day as the official B.C.