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For the first time, women at Prince George Regional Correctional Centre will have their own facility. Until now, the female inmates were housed in the same building the men were in, sharing common amenities in scheduled turns.

An old fashioned community picnic will be held all day Sept. 26 at the Fort St. James National Historical Site. The special Golden Raven experience features free entry, free activities and free beef dips. Call 250-996-7191 for more information.

The province's commercial vehicle safety and enforcement branch will be out in force throughout northern B.C. this week ensuring commercial vehicles are operating with safe braking systems.

The Prince George Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women are ready to help tackle the world as their new season begins.

RCMP in Quesnel are dealing with a rash of thefts from vehicles which occurred early Saturday.Various electronic equipment and other valuables were taken mainly from vehicles left unlocked in the area of Roddy Avenue and Doherty Drive.

St. Michael's and All Angels' Anglican Church is beginning a year of celebrations to commemorate 100 years in Prince George.

Mario turned 25 yesterday, though he doesn't look a day older than when he first started battling evil in 1985.

Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans will be at CN Centre Dec. 11. Tickets go on sale Friday. This cabaret-style show with all-ages bleacher seating features music from Losin' Lately Gambler, Lund's sixth album.

St. Michael's and All Angels' Anglican Church is beginning a year of celebrations to commemorate 100 years in Prince George.

A rookie RCMP officer who landed himself in a six-pack of trouble during a day of duty at Bella Coola's Canada Day weekend rodeo is now with the Prince George detachment.