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A Cariboo man is one of 43 Canadians receiving a medal of bravery, this week. Governor General David Johnston will bestow those, and three stars of courage at a ceremony Friday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The only recipient from northern B.C.

A midnight snack lit up the night for one Prince George household. Prince George Fire-Rescue Service responded to an emergency call from a home in the 400 block of Beech Crescent. It happened shortly after midnight, said assistant chief Elden Gjerde.

A group of Prince George teens are no strangers to keeping their eyes on the prize. After years of dedication to their sport, this weekend they take aim at bringing home the gold in archery from the B.C. Winter Games.

The Prince George Public Library will be making a plea to city council tonight for $50,457 in additional funding. The library board will make its case during the second half of the city's budget deliberations, which begin at 3:30 p.m.

City council has received a 109 name petition opposing the creation of a 400-seat nightclub at the intersection of Vancouver Street and Fourth Avenue.

A woman originally charged with participating in a sexual assault at the Renegades clubhouse - only to later see the charges dropped - shed little light on the incident when she took the stand Monday during the opening day of a trial of three alleged

Gut instincts, inner voice and hunch - call it what you will, but it all leads to inner peace, said Judy Guido, president of the Inner Peace Movement of Canada. During an hour and a half educational program held at 1 and 7 p.m.

The City of Prince George is moving ahead with the alternative approval process to borrow nearly $3.56 million for the construction of a dike along River Road.

ECRA's Gospel Singers present, Joyfully singing our favourite and yours featuring North of 65 Group plus a sing-along. Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. $10 admission at 1692 10th Ave.

Gantahaz Lake, close to Mackenzie, is an ideal spot for families and beginners. A popular lake, Gantahaz has also been designated one of the region's Family Fishing Waters.