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Time running short for rescue society

Time running short for rescue society

Crystal Livingstone couldn't do what Fort George Highway Rescue Society volunteers do. "I cry at commercials," she said with a smile.
Alcohol cause of river death, says coroner

Alcohol cause of river death, says coroner

A coroner has found "acute alcohol intoxication" to be the immediate cause of death for a man whose body was pulled out of the Fraser River last summer.

Pool referendum appeal planned

A group of rural and seasonal property owners are laying the ground work for an appeal of last month's Vanderhoof pool referendum.

Alleged arsonist left partial track, trial told

A Prince George RCMP member found tracks in the snow that led from the accused back to the vicinity of the home he is alleged to have set on fire, but was unable to completely trace the path back to the scene of the blaze, the court heard Monday.

Pilot Mountain area mine hope still distant

The closest prospecting to the city of Prince George is years away from ever being a mine, if there is even enough copper there to warrant such an operation.
Happy birthday Prince George

Happy birthday Prince George

It's Prince George's party and the group in charge of organizing centennial events want to hear how the city should celebrate.
Law students wrestle with key aboriginal query

Law students wrestle with key aboriginal query

Should people living on First Nations reserves be allowed to own their land outright? Canadian law does not allow for fee simple ownership which gives the owner absolute title to land.

Youth job program receives funding help

BladeRunners will continue in Prince George, providing employment opportunities for at-risk youth. The provincial government announced renewed funding for the widespread initiative.
Skakun given leave to appeal

Skakun given leave to appeal

The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted Coun.
'See you back in court': opposers of Haldi Rd recovery

'See you back in court': opposers of Haldi Rd recovery

Council may have approved a controversial application to allow a residential women's therapeutic facility in the Haldi Road area, but that doesn't signal the end of the fight.