Local News

One local school has found a new reason to love reading. Harwin elementary school was awarded a $60,000 grant, enabling it to support its literary initiatives. "This is a very exciting opportunity for our Harwin students," said principal Nevio Rossi.

Rick Brine's second scuba dive of the day, 15 metres below the surface of the turquoise Caribbean Sea, could well have been his last.

Mark Makela is a man on a mission. He spent nearly a week away from his home in Rolla, a small community north of Dawson Creek, driving around the province on a political crusade many have taken opposition to.

The City of Prince George had closed Cottonwood Island Park and parts of the Heritage River trails, from the Cameron Street bridge to Fort George Park, until further notice due to the rising river levels.

Nobody was injured in a house fire in the 4000 block of Chestnut Drive on Friday afternoon. Prince George fire fighters were called to the scene just before 1:30 p.m. on Friday, assistant fire chief Greg Wilkins said in a press release.

Fire fighters from Buckhorn, Pineview and the B.C. Forest Service contained a wildfire in the area of Willowcale Forest Service Road and Highway 97 on Saturday.

The SPCA is holding an open house to showcase its services on Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. The facility is located at 4011 Lansdowne Road. For more information, call 250-562-5511.

The North-Central B.C. branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has won a national award for its industry advocacy. The group received the Mel W.

The controversy over establishing a residential women's therapeutic facility on the city's southwestern edge is heading back to court.

Coun. Dave Wilbur has reclaimed his seat on the North Central Local Government Association's executive.