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A unique bike has been stolen from its Prince George owner and might now be pedaled on the local black market. The bike was snatched from the parking lot of the BX Pub on May 6 sometime between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

There appears to be a lull in the region's high water action, but the runoff season is not nearly over yet. Regional District of Fraser-Fort George spokeswoman Rene McCloskey said there was no new flood activity expected over the long weekend.

Provincial income assistance cheques were mailed this week in anticipation of a work disruption at Canada Post despite an offer by postal workers to deliver the cheques even if a strike or lockout goes ahead.

A Prince George resident with an extensive criminal history is facing charges for weapons possession, and four others have been arrested following a police raid on Quince Street.

Derek Boogaard died of an accidental mixture of alcohol and oxycodone, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said on Friday, according to multiple news reports. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic painkiller, also known as OxyContin.

The water is subsiding but Prince George's river front parks and trails will remain closed for the long weekend, City spokesman Mike Davis confirmed Friday.

The B.C. government is bringing its nine trade representatives from around the world to the province's communities, including in B.C.'s Interior, to help businesses who want to expand into overseas markets.

Hot weather, showers and tributaries already frothing with high water are causing concern among safety authorities, and excitement among hardcore boaters.

The B.C. Liberal government announced funding today for a key highway improvement north of Prince George expected to give businesses in the region better access to a potential $2 billion market in northeast B.C. The $1.

Tacheeda Lakes are part of the Parsnip River watershed, which flows north into Williston Lake and eventually reaches the Arctic Ocean. This circuit of lakes is a popular getaway.