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City budget meetings to run to Feb. 28

Anyone wanting to follow firsthand how the city budget gets built can start penciling the meetings in. They begin this week. City budget meetings will run from Wednesday until Feb.
Dog sledders speak about Whistler outrage

Dog sledders speak about Whistler outrage

In the wake of an alleged slaughter of dozens of sled dogs, an area member of the sledding industry says she reluctantly backs a government examination of the incident.

Curling club laments costs

Big heating bills and a faltering building are holding the city's curling community from loading the house.

Shift in ownership for windfarm

One of Northern B.C.'s most promising wind-power projects is in new hands.

Western Coal secures capacity at Prince Rupert

Western Coal has signed a new agreement with Ridley Terminals in Prince Rupert to ensure it can ship coal from its expanding operations in Northern B.C.

Welding sparks small fire

A fire caused by welding sparks caused between $500 and $1,000 damage to a building in the 2300 block of Westwood Drive early Tuesday afternoon, A dozen firefighters from two halls were called to the scene shortly before 1:30 p.m.
Chopper company swoops in to save stranded dog

Chopper company swoops in to save stranded dog

A local helicopter company came to the rescue of an eight-year-old German shepherd on Monday morning after she spent a snowy weekend stranded on a gravel bar in the middle of the Fraser River.

Nominations open for volunteers

The observations of the public get turned into accolades for the best of the city's volunteers.

Eat your heart out

The great Heartburn Chili Challenge is being held by Prince George Chateau to benefit the Heat and Stroke Foundation during Heart Month in February. The event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Key issue at council tonight

The sustainability of Prince George's curling future is one of the key discussions on the agenda for Prince George city council tonight.