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A society has been formed to bring an air ambulance helicopter service to Prince George and enhance existing emergency services in area hospitals, and a local figure known for health-related fundraising campaigns has put his name behind the cause.

A proposal to add an electric car to the city's fleet is expected to go before city council next month.

Combining traditional agriculture and forestry on the same plot of land has been common practice for thousands of years in other parts of the world but is still to take root in the Central Interior in any large way.

Fraud Awareness Month is drawing to a close but several examples from Prince George warn consumers that fraud itself is a year-round danger.

Dr. Charles Jago can't be accused of being a slothful citizen. Since his second retirement from the post of University of Northern B.C.

Earth Day is rising one month early at the College of New Caledonia. Everything from composting tips to the benefits of solar heat will be topics of discussion around the 20 display booths set up today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The launch of a new case management system will mean Ministry of Social Development offices across B.C. will be closed on Friday. The Employment and Income Assistance office in Prince George at 1445 10th Ave. will be closed Friday.

Paramedics are often lauded for their lifesaving work, but on Wednesday it was the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) honouring two local members of the public.

Telus is seeking provincial government permission to erect a cell tower on Crown land between Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake.

Police in Quesnel are cautiously optimistic that foul play was not a factor in death discovered Wednesday morning. Mounties were called to the scene at about 8 a.m.