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B.C.wildfire news roundup

B.C.wildfire news roundup

The Prince George Citizen's sister paper in the Glacier chain, the Victoria Times Colonist, has compiled a capsulated look at the current wildfire situation in the B.C.

West Kooteany fire forcing festival to close early

SALMO - A wildfire has forced a popular music festival in southern British Columbia to end early and organizers say the decision will be a costly one.
Roots in volunteering

Roots in volunteering

In 1963 one volunteer's parents, Karen and Willy Rasmussen, moved to Prince George after having immigrated to Canada about a decade earlier, and bought the land she still shares with family today.
Fjellgaard, Forbes landing in hall of fame

Fjellgaard, Forbes landing in hall of fame

Two boys born under the northern lights will now have their names forever set in the lights of music stardom - and the feet of passersby in Vancouver.

High-risk suspect in police custody

A wanted man is in custody following an RCMP Emergency Response Team Deployment early Friday morning. At approximately 5:30 a.m.

Man sentenced for sexual interference

A Fort St. James man was sentenced Friday in Supreme Court for sexual interference. The man, whose name can not be published to protect the identity of his victim, pleaded guilty to touching his school-aged daughter inappropriately.
Seniors Fair setting up at BCNE

Seniors Fair setting up at BCNE

No question will go unanswered during the annual event that gathers thousands of seniors into Kin 3 each August. Now in its 11th year, the Prince George Council of Seniors hosts the Seniors Fair at the B.C.

Going strong

Positive Living North celebrated its 25th anniversary Friday as an Aboriginal AIDS service organization and according to its members, it was a celebration worth waiting for.
Locals heading south for solar eclipse

Locals heading south for solar eclipse

Prince George stargazers will see about 70 per cent coverage when the moon eclipses the sun on Monday, Aug. 21. “First contact is at about 9:23 a.m.,” Blair Stunder, president of the Prince George Astronomical Society, said.
Poll takers divided on Clark's departure

Poll takers divided on Clark's departure

During the Citizen's last poll we asked "do you think it was the right move for Christy Clark to resign as leader of the B.C.