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Citizen rakes in national awards

Citizen rakes in national awards

It felt like a party that wouldn't end, even though the day's work meant there was little time to enjoy it. "Wow, what a day," was the summation by publisher Colleen Sparrow.
Drugs seized at two Upland Street homes

Drugs seized at two Upland Street homes

Prince George RCMP took "inattentive landlords" to task following drug busts Thursday at two rental properties within three blocks of each other.
Low level drug dealer gets four months in jail

Low level drug dealer gets four months in jail

How much credit should be given for time served prior to sentencing was a main issue during a sentencing hearing Thursday for a man who pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in cocaine.
Chief Lake Road scene of two-vehicle crash

Chief Lake Road scene of two-vehicle crash

A pickup truck and a sedan ended up in a tangle Friday afternoon on Chief Lake Road near Highway 97 North. Police, ambulance and firefighters were called to the scene at 2:40 p.m. and there were traffic delays. But no major injuries were reported.
Local woman wins Town Proud shopping spree

Local woman wins Town Proud shopping spree

Prince George resident Carla Conway emerged the winner of a $5,000 shopping spree through The Citizen's Town Proud contest. Her name was drawn April 8 and the award was presented to her this week.
WorkSafeBC fines East Fraser Fiber for fifth time in eight months

WorkSafeBC fines East Fraser Fiber for fifth time in eight months

A Mackenzie wood manufacturer is turning into a repeat offender as far as WorkSafeBC is concerned. As of the end of January, East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd.
Public urged to help protect communities from wildfires

Public urged to help protect communities from wildfires

The provincial government is urging British Columbians to do their part to help prevent wildfires and reduce fire risks. BC Wildfire Service crews have responded to 59 wildfires since April 1, almost all of which were caused by people.
Research project focuses on tomatoes

Research project focuses on tomatoes

Students at the College of New Caledonia's Quesnel campus will be seeing red next month. Once the growing gets going, that is, and the tomatoes start to ripen.
Active Aging Project seeking participants

Active Aging Project seeking participants

Seniors looking for something to do to improve mind and body don't have to look too far.
Passionate cyclist a cancer survivor and a Wheelin' Warrior

Passionate cyclist a cancer survivor and a Wheelin' Warrior

For James McLellan, long-distance cycling is not only a way to raise money to fight cancer, it's a form of salvation.