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UPDATE: Missing senior located

UPDATE: Missing senior located

The Prince George RCMP have advised that Leslie Archibald Smith has been safely located and returned home. Smith, 87, was reported missing after having been last seen Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. by his wife at their residence.

New Gold's drilling takes winter off

The largest mineral exploration program the local region has ever seen is about to close down for the winter. The New Gold mining company said that they will halt this year's drilling activities sometime at the end of November.
Bears, COs raise residents' ire

Bears, COs raise residents' ire

Some people feel the Conservation Officers Service is bearing down on them. The COs contend they have had 800 bear complaints so far this year in this city and they are using available laws to protect both the public and the wildlife.

Health clinic wants more patients

Since opening its doors over a year ago, the Blue Pine clinic has helped hundreds of Prince George residents with complex health needs gain access to primary healthcare and now they're expanding the search for clientele.

Applications open for health grants

Northern Health is seeking applications for its annual Imagine grants program. The health authority will award up to $300,000 in grants to community groups around the region who are engaged in health promotion activities.

UNBC prof: Clubs hurt by changing demographics, expansion of social media

As UNBC's Canada Research chair in Northern B.C.

ITA holds women-in-trades forum

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is beckoning to women to join the ranks of trades and technologies professionals.
Special needs need funding: advocate

Special needs need funding: advocate

More funding to help agencies dealing with special needs children could save the provincial government money down the road, according to B.C. Association for Child Development and Intervention provincial advocate Jason Gordon.

Travel trailer, quad stolen

A Prince George family's travel trailer and quadrunner have been stolen.
Service clubs going extinct?

Service clubs going extinct?

Declining membership threatens community groups which helped build the city