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A provincial government promise, made Tuesday, to eliminate the jet fuel tax for international flights will help sell Prince George as a place for cargo carriers to land, says Prince George Airport Authority chief executive officer John Gibson.

Prince George is being asked to nominate their closest friends and family members to take part in a show that requires two things: renovation ambition and little skill.

Aboriginal students at the University of Northern British Columbia now have more support to help them succeed at their post-secondary education with the opening Tuesday of a new gathering place.

The lumpy disrepair of Massey Drive on the short stretch west of Ospika Boulevard is about to be smoothed out. Due to the City of Prince George's main roadwork being done under budget, some extra projects were possible. This is one of them.

The province is investing $1 million that allows the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Lower Mainland cops were once again banging on Prince George doors looking for evidence of organized crime.

Hosted by the Fraser Basin Council, a youth-oriented forum called Wild Salmon and You will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the College of New Caledonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A Prince George lawyer called for reinstatement of legal aid for several types of breach-related offences when he made a submission to the public commission on legal aid when it was in the city on Tuesday.

Fort St. James National Historic Site will host an old-fashioned community picnic on Sunday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission will be free. The offer is made possible by the contributions of the District of Fort St.

The B.C. and Yukon divisions of the Arthritis Society is offering two programs in Prince George in October.