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Major victories for Alexa's Team

Major victories for Alexa's Team

Laurel Middelaer is a team mom like many parents in B.C., but her team is an exclusive group of police officers and the game is impaired driving.
Map of the Day - Dina Lake

Map of the Day - Dina Lake

Dina Lakes are a group of lakes in the Heather - Dina Lakes Provincial Park. While some facilities are available, they are rustic, and the lakes offer a chance to explore in a wilderness setting.
Elementary school skipped their way to thousands

Elementary school skipped their way to thousands

Hixon Elementary school made a hearty donation of $2,500 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation this week, after gathering donations for their Jump Rope For the Heart fundraising campaign.

Province funds learning projects

The provincial government is putting $12,500 towards a "place-based learning project" in Mackenzie.

May was cool and wet

A daily record for precipitation highlighted a "bit of a tough month," said Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Steele in a weather synopsis for May. A new record for May 12 was set when it rained 10.
Police clear courthouse

Police clear courthouse

A member of Prince George's Crown prosecution team was threatened, Thursday afternoon, causing the entire Prince George Courthouse to lock down and evacuate. The incident happened at 3:48 p.m.
Interest too high on student loans, says UNBC president

Interest too high on student loans, says UNBC president

Students need a break on the interest they're paying on their loans, says University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) president George Iwama. Reiterating statements he and the presidents of B.C.

B.C. natives sue federal government for millions over 'Sixties' Scoop'

VANCOUVER -- A class-action lawsuit that could cost Ottawa millions of dollars has been filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of aboriginal children affected by the "Sixties' Scoop.
Northern Medical Program showing promise for retaining doctors

Northern Medical Program showing promise for retaining doctors

It's still early days but Dr. David Snadden is pleased so far with the rate at which the Northern Medical Program is attracting new physicians to northern B.C.

Arrance gets time on minor charge

Alleged gangster Joey Lamont Arrance was sentenced on a minor charge in Prince George provincial court his week as he awaits trial on two more major allegations.