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One of four people implicated in the case, Eric W. Johnson was sentenced to nine months in jail and 18 months probation, in Prince George provincial court on Thursday for extortion. The outcome follows sentencing of Jonathan K.

A baker's dozen worth of projects totaling $3.4 million, will be pursued during the paving season under the city's road rehabilitation campaign, says city hall. The work will kick off in June with Continental Way, from Terminal Blvd.

Imperial Metals continues to push a major new mine project in northern B.C., Red Chris, aiming to secure permits that would allow it to begin some site clearing this year.

A Prince George man will have to serve 18 months in jail after the B.C.

A University of Northern British Columbia professor has been named the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of B.C.'s academic of the year. Dr.

Fraser-Fort George Regional District may have a role to play in keeping rural schools open.

Police are seeking Shane Arthur Wilson, who is presently wanted on a warrant valid in the four western provinces. Part of Shane Arthur Wilson's conditions are that he remain at a specific address in Prince George.

There will be no city bus service tomorrow due to the Easter long weekend, says city hall. Regular service will return on Saturday. For routes, schedules and general inquiries, call the Prince George Transit System at 250-563-0011 or visit www.

A half dozen schools -- five of them rural -- will be closed for the coming school year following a marathon school board meeting Tuesday night.

A 1998 black F150 pick up truck struck a parked 1995 Ford Mustang in the 900 block of Irwin Street just before 2 a.m. Wednesday.