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While we could all use a taste of the festive season during the summer, those working to keep food bank shelves stocked are more than a little wistful. "These are the times when we pray for a Christmas in July," said Salvation Army Capt.

Despite the weather's cooperation, this year's Nechako River Float did not measure up to previous participation levels. High water levels and a swift current seemed to keep most potential river riders off the water.

The case of a woman accused of killing a McLeod Lake man is continuing to wind through the courts. The matter is Madison Reid, 42, is scheduled to be brought before a judicial case manager on Oct. 5 to fix a date.

Canada-Serbia final set for Monday

Joshua Tyler Bredo, 26, appeared in court in Victoria on Thursday facing charges of murder. Bredo, who is a former Prince George resident, has been charged in the death of Daniel Jordan Levesque, 20, of Saanich. Bredo's case was put over to Sept.

The Prince George Performing Arts Centre Society is seeking $1 million in support from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. The society is planning to construct a $42.

The owner of a local privately-run college whose students have been denied access to financial assistance due to a high default rate is accusing the provincial government of sloughing off its responsibilities.

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Applications are being accepted for paid internships with the federal government in Prince George. The three departments that are participating are, Corrections Canada, Citizenship and Immigration and Natural Resources Canada.

A set of armed robberies dating back to 2010 now has a prime suspect. Gerald Gilbertson, 40, has been charged with one of the offenses.