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Chopper company swoops in to save stranded dog

Chopper company swoops in to save stranded dog

A local helicopter company came to the rescue of an eight-year-old German shepherd on Monday morning after she spent a snowy weekend stranded on a gravel bar in the middle of the Fraser River.

Nominations open for volunteers

The observations of the public get turned into accolades for the best of the city's volunteers.

Eat your heart out

The great Heartburn Chili Challenge is being held by Prince George Chateau to benefit the Heat and Stroke Foundation during Heart Month in February. The event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Key issue at council tonight

The sustainability of Prince George's curling future is one of the key discussions on the agenda for Prince George city council tonight.

Safety concerns worry postal workers rep

A local representative of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is citing safety concerns as an issue to be raised when a conciliator sits down to help the union and Canada Post reach a new contract.

Pacific Western Brewery to get major renovation

One of the region's most acclaimed manufacturers, Pacific Western Brewery (PWB), announced this weekend that they will pour $1 million into renovations at their Prince George headquarters.

Willow River to get major civic development

Willow River took a big step towards its future hopes, this past weekend. They turned on the tap to fund a major civic development. The estimated 200 residents there approved jumping their taxes to build a centralized sewer and water system.

Remaining stake in $1.2-billion natural gas pipeline sold to American partners

Pacific Northern Gas has agreed to sell its 50 per cent stake in a planned $1.2-billion natural gas pipeline in northern B.C. for $50 million to their American-based partners. Apache Canada Ltd. and EOG Resources Canada Inc.
Review process needs reviewing, suggests CNC chair

Review process needs reviewing, suggests CNC chair

The provincial government could stand to work on its review process to prevent the type of uncertainty College of New Caledonia (CNC) is facing over its Aboriginal services program in the opinion of Ray Gerow.

Ports labour dispute concerns northern B.C. leaders

A simmering labour dispute at B.C.'s west coast ports, including Prince Rupert, has port authorities and others seeking support from Ottawa.