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Police respond to gun scare

Police respond to gun scare

A 24-year-old Prince George man was found in possession of two pellet hand guns when RCMP responded Wednesday morning to a report of a man walking along the 2100 block of Norwood Street with a hand gun. Called to the scene at 7:34 a.m.
Brewery rolls out classic German barrel

Brewery rolls out classic German barrel

It may be new to Canada, but kölsch is a beer so old and traditionally German that it comes with an umlaut over the only vowel. It also comes in a pale blue tall-can that has been vacuumed off of local liquor store shelves.

Serving up pirate packs for charity

For one day next week Pirate Packs won't just be for children. White Spot is bringing back their adult Pirate Pack on Aug. 14 as part of its annual fundraiser for Zajac Ranch for Children.

Standoff in Quesnel ends peacefully

A 31 year old man was taken into custody following a standoff Tuesday that led to the evacuation of 11 homes in a Quesnel neighbourhood. The man surrendered at about 1:30 p.m.
Name change MLA to visit P.G.

Name change MLA to visit P.G.

A Lower Mainland politician who made waves by suggesting Prince George look at changing its name is teaming up with the mayor for a first-hand look at what the city currently offers.

Union welcomes prison review

After years of decrying dangerous prison working conditions, the union representing guards says it was caught off-guard by a government fact-finding tour of B.C. correctional centres.
How now brown cow?

How now brown cow?

Honored citizen shows off the latest graze
P.G. air cadets get top camp honours

P.G. air cadets get top camp honours

Two members of the local air cadets squadron were floored when they were singled out at a recent summer course.
Fighting cancer one pedal at a time

Fighting cancer one pedal at a time

Mike Allan met a "living legend" last week in Prince George. The 55-year-old received a call Thursday from a friend, informing him that legendary melanoma (skin cancer) survivor was hospitalized at Prince George's University Hospital of Northern B.C.

Firefighters kept busy

Dozens of small fires started by lightning strikes kept forest firefighters busy over the long weekend.