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Recruitment and retention of skilled workers is among the top priorities and challenges Prince George Chamber of Commerce members have identified for candidates in the municipal election.

A Prince George man was sentenced Friday to a further 38 months in jail for his role in two holdups earlier this year.

The Salvation Army is once again looking for organizations and individuals to make the 2014 Christmas Hamper and Adopt-A-Family programs a success.

Today marks the the last chance for candidates to take their names off the ballot. The list has already decreased after Dawn Taylor withdrew from the race Wednesday.

Trent Derrick is looking for real change at city hall. Derrick is taking his third run at a spot in local government, having previously run for council in 2008 and mayor in 2005.

A UNBC student is hoping a seat on city council will help shed light on some new issues. "I figure I can do a lot of good and there a couple of things around the city I would like to see changed," said Jeffrey Cunin.

The College of New Caledonia is collaborating with Purden Lake and Ski Resorts Ltd. to find ways to reduce the resort's dependence on diesel fuel to generate its power needs.

A new group is working to bring international issues to the forefront for local residents.

Prince George lawyer Darlene Kavka added mediation to her list of services after seeing the amount of damage done when marriage breakups landed in court.

Initiatives Prince George will be hosting a workshop to help businesses prepare to provide excellent customer service under the pressure of increased customer traffic during the 2015 Canada Winter Games.