Local News

A one-time grant of $5,000 was approved by Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors on Thursday to help revive the miniature steam train at Fort George Park.

With a forecast for a warm long weekend, the province is warning campers to be fire safe. "It's easy to let your guard down coming off a cool and wet spring, but conditions can change quickly at this time of year," said B.C.

A gravel crushing operation in Miworth will be able to double the number of trucks it can load under a new temporary industrial use permit issued by Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors on Thursday.

Local author Ray Olson is launching his first, and last, book later this month. From Liaboe to Loos and Beyond is a collection of stories and photos tracking the history of the Leboe/Olson family's migration from Norway to northern B.C.

College of New Caledonia is seeking families to host a dozen South Korean exchange students for three weeks starting next month.

B.C. Hydro has filed submissions with the provincial and federal governments on its Site C Dam project with a $2-billion increased price tag to $7.9 billion. Despite the increased price tag, B.C.

The provincial government is mailing income assistance cheques one week early this month in anticipation of a work disruption at Canada Post.

Prince George just closed the book for the last time on Canada's only 24-hour Relay For Life.

A pair of noted musicians will peform at the UNBC First Nation Centre tomorrow night.

With the HST referendum less than a month away, UNBC will be hosting a debate on the controversial tax. The debate will take place May 26 at UNBC's Canfor Theater from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.