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The Remembrance Day service in Prince George starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Civic Centre. Guests are advised to arrive by 9 a.m. to find a seat. Schedule of events 9:30 a.m.

Vietnam veteran of four tours of duty recalls 22-year military career

The Mackenzie RCMP detachment's efforts to peacefully resolve a conflict between the McLeod Lake Indian Band and a group of protesters this summer was acknowledged during the North District RCMP's annual awards ceremony Wednesday.

Bob Rae may be leaving the post of Liberal Party of Canada leader, but not before he spends some time in Prince George.

North District RCMP Staff Sergeant Geoff Parks' contribution to unraveling a large and sophisticated drug smuggling operation was recognized Wednesday. Parks, 47, was awarded a certificate of recognition by B.C.

Several Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals were presented during the North District RCMP awards ceremony on Wednesday. They went to seven regular nembers, two retired members and a community safety officer. The recipients are Insp.

Hey Ocean in concert tonight at 8 p.m. at the Thirsty Moose Pub at UNBC. The Is Tour 2012 comes to Prince George as part of the Coldsnap Line Up Release Party. Performers include Alvarez Kings and local guests. Doors open at 7:30.

Northern Gateway could build a greenhouse along its proposed pipeline route to speed up the process of restoring any rare plants disturbed during construction.

The College of New Caledonia's support staff workers are sticking with their plan to go ahead with a strike vote on Wednesday. However, the union is hoping to avoid a walkout which could potentially close the college to students.

The endangered population of Caribou living north of Prince George and south of Dawson Creek got some help from the provincial government this week.