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Vandals couldn't have hurt Tom Masich any more had they graffitied his own house. Instead it was the house the Tom built - Masich Stadium - that got the wrong end of a spray can, this weekend. The problem had already been building.

A missing Quesnel woman is missing no longer, and her loved ones are cheering with relief. Quesnel RCMP told The Citizen on Monday that Darlene Preteau, 66, was now accounted for, safe and sound.

Darlene Preteau, 66-year-old woman from Quesnel has been located, with no report of any harm done. The Citizen will provide more details as more become available. Preteau was last seen on Feb. 27 and was reported missing by her family.

Two young teen girls were sexually assaulted on Friday afternoon by a trio of males in their early 20s. Prince George RCMP were called to the Pine Centre Mall shopping centre where the girls went to on-site security for help.

They might be on the phone, but the message has clearly not been received by enough northern drivers.

The 100th anniversary of International Women's Day will be celebrated in Prince George Tuesday with the annual Jezebel's Jam.

Former-energy minister Blair Lekstrom said the public satisfied his concerns over the introduction of the harmonized sales tax with the success of a initiative petition that resulted in a planned referendum vote.

Community gaming grant funding of $9,800 will go to the Nechako Lakes area to support the Air Cadet League of Canada, 899 Vanderhoof sponsoring committee in the amount of $3,500 and the Lakes District Childcare Society for $6,300.

The simple act of being courteous while driving can prevent accidents and save lives. When a motorist indicates the need to change lanes, it's courteous to allow them to enter, said RCMP Const. Lesley Smith.

Northern B.C. mayors and regional district chairs have established a transportation roundtable to set investment and policy priorities considered critical to continued economic development.