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One-room log school houses with the wood stoves burning for heat is how it started in Prince George and its remote region.

Two Prince George Second World War veterans will receive France's highest honour this weekend. John Kuharchuk and Armand Denicola will be made chevaliers (knights) of the Legion d'Honneur in a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday.

When Clara Hughes took the stage at the Northern Sport Centre Wednesday morning she was carrying a bag stuffed with medals.

Smoke and dust are the culprits behind an air quality advisory issued for Prince George and surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon. High concentrations of fine particulate were affecting the area at a concentration of 26.

One week made all the difference for Tory candidate hopeful T.J. Grewal. The local businessman heard the final word Tuesday from the Conservative Party that it would not waive its rule requiring candidates to be six-month card carrying members.

A week of business development courses and networking opportunities is on the slate for Prince George firms, especially the ones looking to change and adapt for future success. It is Innovation Week from Nov.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a new program they hope will help add the average Canadian voice into the development of federal political platforms.

This winter the College of New Caledonia will test new LED light systems in greenhouses to stimulate growth in environments with poor natural light.

Organ donation. The subject is one that sparks strong opinions. To share those ideas, residents are invited to attend the Kidney Foundation's Prince George Community Conversation Sunday at the Coast Inn of the North from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Everybody needs a new-to-you toy during the holidays and REAPS 18th Annual Recycle Toy Drive makes sure those in need will have something under the tree this Christmas. The toy drive takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.