Local News

The Railway and Forestry Museum is inviting the community to enjoy the Celebration of Lights free of charge on Dec. 20th from 4 to 8 p.m. with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army.

Serengeti Resources Inc. said today that Raven Hill Partners has purchased 3.3 million shares of the mining company on the open market representing a 7.1-per-cent ownership stake.

Prince George is one of the first two communities in British Columbia to take part in an innovated program that targets childhood obesity.

RCMP officers continued the practice of hog-tying suspects years after using the controversial technique on a Prince George man who later died in custody in 2003.

Canfor Corp. has announced it will roll out a $145 million capital spending plan in 2011, of which $120 million is earmarked for sawmill improvement projects. The remaining $25 million will be spent on maintenance projects.

Two of the biggest acts in cowboy hats are coming back to Prince George, together in one wild night of country, and they're uplifting an up-and-coming act in the process. Toby Keith and George Canyon are dominant forces on modern country radio.

A 40-year-old woman from Dawson Creek has died from critical injuries suffered Tuesday in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2 at Swan Lake Road. Police say Sara Kolkea, the driver of a west-bound SUV, pulled in front of of a north-bound tanker.

One of two men arrested following an armed robbery of the Denny's restaurant on Central Street East has been sentenced to four years in jail. Joseph Donald West was issued the term by provincial court judge Michael Gray on Wednesday.

The demolition of two buildings on George Street on Saturday is paving the way for future development, although some businesses are not impressed with the short-term consequences.

A $2-million fuelling-facility meant to improve the Prince George Airport's chance of attracting air cargo traffic is expected to be completed two months later than scheduled.