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School board sets budget meetings, accepts funds for Montessori school

School board sets budget meetings, accepts funds for Montessori school

Budget meetings School District 57 has set dates for its public budget consultations. The board opted to offer two meetings in April, rather than a second option that offered a third, earlier, meeting in February.
Lime plant seeking environmental certificate

Lime plant seeking environmental certificate

The environmental assessment process on a proposed limestone quarry and lime plant in the regional district is underway. Graymont Western Canada is looking to develop a site about 27 kilometres northeast of Prince George, in the community of Giscome.
Neighbours relieved by flophouse bust

Neighbours relieved by flophouse bust

Area residents are breathing a sigh of relief after Prince George RCMP's move last week to clear out what has been described as a flophouse for drug addicts. By the time the takedown at 1837 Spruce St.
No 'triple deleting' of emails: city

No 'triple deleting' of emails: city

Members of council are brushing up on Freedom of Information rules.
Taste of India

Taste of India

The Yellowhead Rotary Club will hold its sixth annual Taste of India - A Celebration of Cuisine, Culture & Community event on Feb. 20 at the Civic Centre.
City looking for new investment strategy

City looking for new investment strategy

Looking for a way to get more out of its investments, the city is offering up a $5 million fund for an outside party to play with. Finance director Kris Dalio posed the idea to the city's finance and audit committee during the summer.
Former gangster's sentence to remain untouched

Former gangster's sentence to remain untouched

A former Prince George gangster's bid to lessen the length of his prison term has been cut short by the B.C. Court of Appeal.
Prince George student headed to Paris climate summit

Prince George student headed to Paris climate summit

When Kit Moran started his first semester at Dalhousie University medical school this year, he saw an opportunity that would combine his passion for health and background in the environment. He applied and forgot about it.
Police investigating hit and run

Police investigating hit and run

Police are asking for the public to keep an eye out following a Saturday hit and run. On Nov. 21 around 5 p.m., Prince George RCMP received a report of a pedestrian who had been struck on Second Avenue near Ogilvie Street earlier in the afternoon.
Share-a-Bear campaign launched

Share-a-Bear campaign launched

The twin teddy bears are back for the annual Share-a-Bear campaign in BC Liquor Stores throughout the province. From now until Christmas, customers can purchase a set of twin pandas for $12.