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Group of women sought in violent attack

Prince George RCMP are searching for four or five young women who attacked and robbed a 35-year-old Prince George women on Tuesday. At approximately 11:30 p.m. the woman was walking on Redwood Street near 20th Avenue when she was suddenly attacked.

Seniors housing deal examined

B.C. Housing will pay Commonwealth Health $5.905 million - $164,000 per unit - for the construction of Elizabeth Fry Place on Sixth Avenue. Under B.C.

Norwood Street raid leads to jail term

A drug bust on VLA last week has yielded at least one jail term Robert Junior Badger was sentenced to 30 days in jail for possession of a controlled substance in Prince George provincial court on Tuesday.

Roberts, Richaug run for medals

This was no walk in the park. No race that consists of 54 kilometres of trail running over three 18-kilometre loops, each of which gains 3,000 feet in elevation, could be considered a simple stroll.
Forest minister preaches caution in dry weather

Forest minister preaches caution in dry weather

B.C. forests minister Steve Thomson continued to urge caution Wednesday in the face of a spurt of late-season forest fires.

Wind power company reaches agreement with McLeod Lake band

Finavera Wind Energy Inc. has reached a memorandum of understanding with the McLeod Lake Indian Band for the development of the company's four wind projects in the B.C. Peace region.

Women's role in society topic of interfaith symposium

The eighth annual Interfaith Symposium will be tackling the role of women in building healthy societies. This year's symposium will feature Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian and aboriginal speakers addressing the common issue of women's role in society.
River rescue on the Fraser

River rescue on the Fraser

A man was rescued from the fast, frigid waters of the Fraser River on Wednesday morning. How the man got into the river is not yet known, but first responders were alerted at about 11:05 a.m. to the man flailing and yelling for help in the current.

Helping youth formerly in care pursue educational dreams

The Ministry of Children and Family Development is providing $1.4 million this year to fund a busary program for youth formerly in government care.

Bear reports down this summer

Bear sightings in the city are down by two-thirds compared to this time last year, according to statistics released by Northern Bear Awareness.