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Lakeland will temporarily re-open planer mill

More than a month after a deadly explosion and fire that destroyed its sawmill and left two workers dead, Lakeland Mills announced Friday the company will be opening the adjacent planer mill for a six-week period.

Supporters ride to find Madison Scott

The family of missing woman Madison Scott is hoping a fresh set of eyes will uncover new clues to her disappearance.

Two trees slated to be removed

Two large trees on the east side of city hall will be removed next week. Both trees are green ashes and have lost large branches, making them hazardous. Wood from the removed trees will be given to the Prince George Turners Guild.

Furlong, Blackstock receiving honourary degrees

John Furlong never attended a university as a student, but on more than one occasion he's heard his name called at a post-secondary graduation ceremony.

Lake marked by grim tide

The skeletal remains of a child's pelvis and 27 other bones were found washed ashore Tuesday on the beaches of Cheslatta Lake. The bones, along with many others found this spring and in previous years, are those of long deceased Cheslatta people.

Global worries put squeeze on mine prospects

BURNS LAKE -- Junior mining companies are experiencing hard times and established mining firms are also suffering but the pessimism at the Minerals North Conference comes with a strong hope for a major turnaround in the next couple of years.

Cougars pick up forward

The Prince George Cougars have added to their locker room a gritty forward that isn't afraid to play in the rough areas. Zach Pochiro, born in 1994, comes to Prince George from the Wichita Falls Wildcats of the North American Hockey League.

Cluculz Lake eyed for wind farm

A Vancouver company is seeking the provincial government's permission to test the feasibility of establishing a wind farm just north of Cluculz Lake. M.K.

CN puts money behind tree planting campaign

CN Rail is offering up to $25,000 to groups interested in planting trees in their communities, particularly on properties adjacent to its rail lines.

UNBC honorary doctorates

UNBC Honorary doctor of laws degree recipients 2012John Furlong; Cindy Blackstock 2011Sheila Watt-Cloutier; Gabor Mat; Jim Soles 2010Wade Davis; Roger Gibbins; Elder Sophie Thomas (posthumously) 2009John H.