Local News

Prince George Fire Rescue attended a house fire Sunday in the 400 block of Wainwright St. The fire of the older home was quickly extinguished by 16 firefighters from three fire halls.

The Northern Bear Awareness Society is having a pub night and silent auction at Alfredo's Pub Saturday, Nov. 27, with all proceeds going directly to NBAS. Tickets are $20 and include a smorgasbord roast beef dinner and dessert.

Prince George RCMP dealt with two armed robberies during the past weekend. Early Friday two masked males entered the Denny's restaurant on Central Street East brandishing a machete and a large kitchen knife.

St. Vincent de Paul Society is calling for Christmas hamper applications by families in need. Applications will be accepted from today through Dec. 3 at the former City Furniture building, 1115 Second Ave. in downtown Prince George.

Former Liberal cabinet minister-turned-Independent MLA Blair Lekstrom says he's not interested in the Liberal leadership and will concentrate instead on running again to represent his northeastern B.C. riding.

Conifex Timber has announced that Blair Mayes will not take up his role as chief operating officer of the company as earlier reported. Mayes, who had been scheduled to start his duties on Nov.

An early tally shows the 17th annual Festival of Trees Gala raised more than $180,000 Friday night, with the highest bidding tree going for $35,000 - a new record for the event.

The Santa Train is coming to Prince George for the 14th year with Santa bringing cheer and candy canes along for the ride. The train pulls out at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 and Dec.

A Prince George civil servant is one of two honoured Monday with the Certificate in Local Government Service Delivery.

The deadline has been extended to Nov. 26 to submit the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes filled with delightful surprises for children in other lands. Boxes can be submitted to Hartland Baptist Church from 9 a.m.