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Drugs found during routine traffic stop at Purden

Drugs found during routine traffic stop at Purden

A 56-year-old male driver of a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped Tuesday, Feb.
Games event schedule for Wed., Feb. 25

Games event schedule for Wed., Feb. 25

Badminton 9 a.m. Women's singles - finals 10 a.m. Men's singles - finals 11 a.m. Mixed doubles - finals 12 p.m. Women's doubles - finals 1 p.m. Men's doubles - finals Northern Sport Centre Women's curling 10 a.m. Nunavut vs.
Two Citizen staffers finalists for awards

Two Citizen staffers finalists for awards

There are two 2015 Ma Murray finalists in the Prince George Citizen newsroom. Managing editor Neil Godbout was acknowledged in the editorial award category for the Ma Murrays that recognizes work from newsrooms throughout B.C. and the Yukon.
Subject of manhunt sentenced for assault

Subject of manhunt sentenced for assault

A man who was the subject of a multi-day manhunt in November has been sentenced to time served and two years probation for one charge related to the incident.
RCMP seeking dispatchers

RCMP seeking dispatchers

A career presentation is scheduled for anyone interested in becoming a dispatcher fielding 911 calls and processing police requests at the North District Operational Communications Centre. It's set for March 7 starting at 9 a.m.
Smithers man dies in police custody

Smithers man dies in police custody

Jacobus Jonker, 53, of Smithers died while in in the custody of the Smithers RCMP on Feb. 14, the B.C. Coroners Service said Monday. Jonker required medical assistance following an interaction with police at the detachment.
Police search wooded area west of city, witnesses say

Police search wooded area west of city, witnesses say

Police were confirming nothing, Monday evening, but witnesses reported a substantial RCMP operation west of the city during the day.
Zurowski outspent Hall almost two-to-one in failed mayoralty bid

Zurowski outspent Hall almost two-to-one in failed mayoralty bid

Don Zurowski spent nearly twice money as much to come in second behind Lyn Hall in last fall's mayoral race. According to documents released Monday by Elections B.C.
Snowmobiler killed in avalanche

Snowmobiler killed in avalanche

A snowmobiler died Sunday afternoon when caught in an avalanche near Tumbler Ridge. Tumber Ridge RCMP said the man was one of seven snowmobilers riding near Core Lodge Road.
Arrest warrant issued for man charged with sexual assault

Arrest warrant issued for man charged with sexual assault

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man facing a charge of sexual assault with a weapon after he failed to appear in court last week.