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Initiatives Prince George has eliminated one and a half full-time positions as part of a strategy to realize cost savings this year.

The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) says it now has a winning formula for cracking down on liquor stores selling to minors - one that centres on undercover agents who are underage.

Bidding on the contract for the city's $350,000 core service review has begun. The City of Prince George released the request for proposals online at B.C. Bid this week. Bidding on the contract closes on March 14 at 2 p.m.

It can be lonely at the top. Justin Bergen, 13, is representing Bulkley Valley Christian School at the Prince George Citizen Regional Spelling Bee for the last time this year.

The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) says it now has a winning formula for cracking down on liquor stores selling to minors - one that centres on agents who not only work undercover but are underage.

Initiatives Prince George is expected to realize a $260,500 savings in salaries and benefits in 2012. The economic development agency is slated to present its annual service plan to city council on Wednesday.

Organizers of the annual P.G. Skates are hoping that Mother Nature is kinder to them this year. The Prince George Winter City Committee has slated the second edition of the event to take place Feb.

Popularity poll split between teachers, government

B.C.'s top cops did not take sides in the debate over re-regulating marijuana.

Bird lovers across Canada and the U.S. are breaking out their binoculars, checklists and sharpening up their birding skills. The 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count takes place Feb.