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Organizers of a cancer-fighting lottery fundraiser got more than they bargained for Monday when the winners of the $25,000 grand prize announced they would donate the winnings right back to the cause. Staff at Environmental Dynamics Inc.

Councillors will discuss the City of Prince George's single largest budget item Wednesday night. Police services cost the city $19.3 million in 2010 and is projected to increase to $20.6 million in 2011.

Canfor Corp. outgoing president and CEO Jim Shepard said Monday he's cautiously optimistic about the future after several tough years in the face of a U.S. housing collapse.

More than 11 notable break-ins occurred over the weekend and Prince George RCMP said Monday the most important point about this rash of property crime is how commonly this occurs.

The Canadian Auto Workers members at CN Rail have voted in favour of a new four-year collective agreement. The CAW union represents 4,300 workers in various areas, including skilled trades, office and clerical, and mechanical.

Northern B.C.'s say in who will be the next premier has increased with the B.C. Liberal Party's overwhelming vote to adopt a new system to select their leader.

A Tumbler Ridge mother's bid to obtain sole custody of her daughter for fear her husband would leave Canada for his Middle Eastern homeland with the child and refused to return has been rejected by a B.C. Supreme Court Justice.

Wireless access to the internet is now available at the Prince George Airport at no cost to travelers. BOLDstreet Wireless has been secured to provide the service, which began Monday.

The Ministry of Attorney General has backed away from a pilot program that would see sheriffs perform some traffic duties to take the load off police. In all, 14 sheriffs in eight communities around B.C.

There are several locations in Prince George with red on snow. There is one in the Citizen parking lot, pictured here. There are others at the Courthouse, Damano & Highway 16 and Highway 16 & 97.