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The federal review panel of Enbridge's proposed $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline has set the dates for a series of information sessions on how to participate in the public hearings scheduled for 2012.

Arthritis, back injuries and joint replacement surgeries can rob seniors of their flexibility and range of motion. But there is hope for people who have lost some of their mobility and range of motion, according to aquatics instructor Joe Turner.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre has downgraded the flood watch for several rivers and streams in the Prince George and Quesnel areas. A high streamflow advisory remains in effect for the Willow River and smaller tributaries in the Prince George area.

A pair of mountain bikers were rescued from a snow-filled ravine after getting lost on Hudson Bay Mountain near Smithers on Sunday. Smithers RCMP received a call around 3 p.m. on Sunday from a family member of one of the two men.

Quiet long weekend The Victoria Day long weekend was a quiet one for local police and fire crews. Prince George RCMP spokesman Cpl. Ken Landry said, as of Monday afternoon, the first long weekend of spring went by without any major incidences.

Prince George enjoyed one of the steepest declines in the number of people collecting Employment Insurance, according to a Statistics Canada released last week.

Local senior Patrick Stapleton is concerned by the number of unleashed dogs on city trails - and the city's inaction on addressing the problem. The 67-year-old regularly walks the Heritage River Trail network.

At about 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, police were called to Malaspina elementary school to look for a missing child. A police perimeter was established and a service dog was used to track the student inside that area.

Seniors peer support The Prince George Council of Seniors offers one-on-one peer support for people 55 years old and older. Clients are paired with a peer support volunteer 60 to 90 minutes a week, for a limited number of weeks.

Prince George city councillor Brian Skakun was found guilty of violating provincial privacy legislation Tuesday morning.