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Ildzi found safe in Alberta

A missing man has been located. He is safe and in good health. As was previously reported in The Citizen, Greywold Ildzi went missing in late April from the Quesnel area.

Variety is hoping that Prince George will be charitable

Each year Variety gives much-needed funding to children and their families throughout the province through individual grants and the Emergency Response Fund.

New DPAC executive elected

A new district parent advisory executive is in place for the 2011-12 school year. Don Sabo was returned as chairperson.

Road rehabilitation work continues

The City of Prince George 2011 Capital Road Rehabilitation Program will continue next week.

House construction takes off in May

After a slow beginning to 2011, starts on new homes in and around Prince George edged closer to last year's total, according to recently-released Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Paving projects scheduled

Paving crews will be out working on four City projects over the next two weeks. The effort will start with the northbound lanes between Fifth and 15th Avenues, starting this Monday and continuing through to Friday. The project's length is 2.

Home sale prices steady

The average price of a single-family home sold in Northern B.C. varied only slightly from the level seen a year earlier according to numbers from the B.C. Real Estate Association. Homes in the region sold for an average $228,513 in May which was 0.
Bike to basics for beat cops

Bike to basics for beat cops

Police in Prince George are once again mounted. Five members of the Downtown Enforcement Unit (DTEU) have saddled up on mountain bikes to patrol the city core, augmenting the cruisers that will also be out and about. The DTEU's commander, Cpl.

Canada Post halts work at urban centres, union calls move irresponsible

OTTAWA - The head of Canada Post's union is calling for a meeting with the Crown corporation's CEO and a commitment that postal workers will be allowed to deliver critical mail such as social assistance cheques.
Park to be renamed to honour fallen soldier

Park to be renamed to honour fallen soldier

Glenview Park could soon be renamed Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park in honour of Fitzpatrick and all Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Cpl.