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A female driver from Dawson Creek is in hospital with serious injuries and a male driver may be facing charges after a pickup truck struck a car south of Mackenzie Junction Wednesday night.

Lineups of bargain-seeking shoppers were a common sight on Boxing Day with stores selling electronics leading the way, but plenty of clothing stores also experienced the post-Christmas crush too.

The community of Prince George was well and truly in the Christmas spirit as far as Bernie Goold is concerned. "We are just so blessed," Goold said Tuesday.

Patience paid off for the Prince George Spruce Kings as they collected a 4-2 win in Chilliwack over the Chiefs on Wednesday after trailing 1-0 and being stymied by a hot goaltender through 40 minutes.

The Prince George Coliseum has been nominated as a host arena for Kraft Hockeyville 2012.

Three men will be facing weapon and drug trafficking charges after a drug bust on Quince Street on Tuesday. Police raided a home in the 2200 block of Quince at 10:30 p.m.

The Hutda Lake Wellness Centre Society may need a new name and new location for a proposed women's addiction treatment centre in northern B.C.

If the Prince George RCMP had a Christmas wish regarding a September investigation, it would be a witness. There is such a person, but he did not remain at the Bon Voyage liquor store to speak with police when they responded to his call.

The groundwork is being laid for the development of an alpine resort near Valemount.

Canada Post is famous for delivering people's gifts during the holiday season - although they aren't usually their own. But residents of a College Heights neighbourhood are grateful this week for a "gift" from the federal postal service.