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Metis Day set for Fort St. James

A Metis Day cultural celebration and open house will be held this Saturday at the Fort St. James National Historic Site. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Social media spurred Fox run

Social media spurred Fox run

The Prince George version of the annual Terry Fox Run drew a higher-than-expected 603 participants when it was held Sunday.

Steelworkers vote to strike

The members of one of Canfor's unions has voted to strike. Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union employed by Canadian Forest Products (Canfor) in northern B.C. have voted 97 per cent in favour of taking strike action.

Rescue group takes new handle

Fort George Highway Rescue Society has changed its name. From now on, it is known as Prince George Regional Highway Rescue, but it will continue to provide the same road rescue services - extrication, low-angle rescue, and vehicle fire suppression.

Food drive reaps solid harvest

Some 12,000 pounds of food was collected during the third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday. "We are pleased with the response," organizer Brice Gurney said. "And we are confident that we can do even more in the years ahead.
Space icon to star in lecture

Space icon to star in lecture

Last spring, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield had social media buzzing with his awe-inspiring photos and videos from the International Space Station.

September cooks the books

Another weather record fell over the weekend. The thermometer struck 29 C on Sunday, eclipsing the old standard for Sept. 15 of 28.5 C set in 1981. The high on Saturday was just short of the record for Sept. 14 of 27.5 C, set in 1979.

AIDS walk comes through

Despite a sluggish start to its fundraising drive, the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life met its goal over the weekend.

Fundraiser helps woman in need

A weekend event to help a local woman raised $11,710. Margaret and Chris Camilli hosted a dinner, dance and silent auction to raise money for their neighbour, Dorothy Horton, at the Treasure Cove Casino on Saturday.
Firms increase P.G. presence

Firms increase P.G. presence

Two companies, each representing heavy industry, are sweeping up the confetti after celebration parties in Prince George.