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Murder suspect's father points finger at justice system

When former Prince George resident Timmy Engel was arrested this week on suspicion of a gruesome murder in Alberta, the allegation did not surprise his estranged father Erwin Engel, a resident of Mackenzie and Prince George.

Duplex fire sends two to hospital

Two people were taken to hospital after a Saturday morning blaze. Shortly after 7 a.m., Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a duplex fire in the 1400 block of McCullough Avenue.
Two mill workers unaccounted for in Burns Lake fire

Two mill workers unaccounted for in Burns Lake fire

Two mill workers are still missing after a massive explosion and fire ripped through the Babine Forest Products sawmill east of Burns Lake on Friday night. The fire, which started at about 8:15 p.m., left 19 people injured, some with major burns.

Forklift operator says sawmill fire could have been prevented

A forklift operator who was working the afternoon shift at Babine Forest Products sawmill near Burns Lake when the building exploded in a ball of flame Friday night says the disaster that injured 19 and left two men missing and presumed dead could ha

Tips lead police to local woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant

On Thursday the Prince George RCMP general duty section located and arrested a parolee wanted for being unlawfully at large. A Canada-wide warrant was issued on Dec.

Ice jam forming on Nechako

Flood risk considered moderate to low

Final decision remains pending on pipeline project

The Pacific Trails natural gas pipeline will be a "game changer" if built, about 100 people who attended a workshop on the business opportunities were told Friday, but the companies behind the project have not yet decided if they'll go ahead with the
Female liquor store employee punched in the face

Female liquor store employee punched in the face

An open-view theft of liquor and a confrontation with a store employee have Prince George RCMP on the hunt for a violent suspect. Since about 6 p.m. on Dec.

Clyne named PACWEST athlete of the week

Jennifer Clyne earned the PACWEST athlete of the week honours after a strong performance for her hometown University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves' women's basketball team on the weekend.

Chronic offender arrested

Antoinetta Angela Pozzebon, 50, was arrested Thursday by Prince George RCMP. Pozzebon was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant since she was reported absent without consent from a halfway house on Dec. 16.