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**Despite unusually icy road conditions, Burns Lake RCMP observed a Chev truck travelling at 145 kph in a 100 kph zone on Nov. 22. When police stopped the vehicle they discovered an adult man and a two-year-old child in the truck.

Provincial minister jumps in the pool for Liberal leadership

The high school completion rate for School District 57 remains behind the provincial average but the gap is narrowing according to numbers released Wednesday by the education ministry. In 2009-10, the district scored a completion rate of 72.

The Prince George man accused of murdering a 15-year-old Fraser Lake girl made a first appearance in court Wednesday morning. Cody Alan Legebokoff, 20, who is being held in custody on a detention order, will next appear on Jan.

Enbridge First Nations groups in discussioons over project

The province, the federal government and the College of New Caledonia want to make it easier for newcomers to Canada to learn English in Valemount.

A pair of U.S. environmental groups have some advice for northern residents on the proposed $5.5-billion Enbridge oil pipeline: Ensure there is public oversight during construction and that municipalities are prepared for an oil spill.

City woman a founder of 27 million Voices

Christmas in downtown will be depicted in a different way by the Elder Citizens Recreation Association's drama club during a special event.

The Kitselas First Nation and B.C. Hydro on Monday signed an impact benefit agreement that is meant to provide the First Nation with economic development funds and training related to the $404-million northwest transmission line.