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Little hero

Little hero

Driving home to Prince George from a vacation to the Calgary area on June 8, Angela Shymanski had a lullaby CD playing that helped to provide a soothing atmosphere for her two napping children, Lexi, 5, and Peter, 10 weeks old.
City holds firm on clean up orders

City holds firm on clean up orders

The city is giving no quarter to property owners who have been told to clean up their act.
Poll participants believe the improved Child Tax Credit is a way of buying votes

Poll participants believe the improved Child Tax Credit is a way of buying votes

In the Citizen's last poll the question was "Do you think the improved Child Tax Credit is Stephen Harper's way of buying votes from Canadian parents?" The answer was a resounding yes, with 81 per cent of the vote, for a total of 421 votes.
Man charged in cell fire

Man charged in cell fire

Provincial Crown counsel has approved eight charges against a man accused of setting fire to his cell at the Prince George RCMP detachment.
City manager named IPG director after board quits

City manager named IPG director after board quits

City manager Kathleen Soltis officially has oversight of Prince George's economic development activities.
Mental health a factor in murder sentence

Mental health a factor in murder sentence

Suspected mental health issues played a role in a judge's decision regarding the time a Granisle man convicted of second-degree murder must wait before he can apply for parole.
City tests fire hydrants in Hart

City tests fire hydrants in Hart

Hart residents may notice some differences to their water Wednesday morning. The city will be testing fire hydrants between 8 a.m. and noon on July 29, which could cause water discolouration and low pressure.
Milk mayhem leads to jail beating

Milk mayhem leads to jail beating

A simple comment about muscled inmates "hoarding" the milk inside the Prince George Correctional Centre cafeteria began a chain of events that left the commenter and his jail bunk-mate beaten. Earlier this month, B.C.
Reservist collapsed while building trench, Army says

Reservist collapsed while building trench, Army says

SHILO, Man. -- The Canadian Army says a reserve soldier from Prince George who died at a base in Manitoba collapsed while learning how to build a trench. Pte.
Man tackling Appalachian Trail to raise money for mental health

Man tackling Appalachian Trail to raise money for mental health

Leland McKeeman is eight months away from his dream. In March, he'll step foot on the Appalachian Trail, and eventually hike through 14 states and join the couple million people who make the famous trek every year.