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Students, hockey have the floor

Eighteen teams from nine schools will "floor" their best Grade 6/7 squads in a hockey extravaganza today. The Roll-A-Dome will get its hardwood pounded as the School District 57 competitors slap sticks in the third annual Floor Hockey Play Day.
Snow Frolics photo album

Snow Frolics photo album

Check out the action that took place during the Pineview Snow Frolics Sat., Feb. 19 and Sun., Feb. 20. You can find the photo album by clicking below http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/section/princegeorge06&template=media

Bond to take carbon offset concerns to Victoria

Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond says she'll take northern school board trustees concerns about the provincial government's carbon offset policy to Victoria, but is stopping short of making any promises.

Local financial planner fined $15,000

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) has fined a Prince George financial planner $15,000 for illegally distributing securities worth a total of $1 million to 20 investors.
Lose the blues by volunteering

Lose the blues by volunteering

People who are experiencing winter blues or cabin fever should try to do a little volunteering suggests an official with the Prince George Council of Seniors (PGCOS).
Turning left onto a one-way street

Turning left onto a one-way street

Many drivers are still not too sure of when they can turn left at a red light or stop sign onto a one-way street. When approaching one-way streets, drivers must stop at the red light or the stop sign, said RCMP Const. Lesley Smith.

Enbridge faces strained relationship with First Nations over pipeline

It seems clear that First Nations west of Prince George and Enbridge are headed for an impasse on the company's proposed $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline.

West Fraser back in the black

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. posted a profit of $166 million in 2010, significantly improved over the previous year despite the continuing poor housing market in the U.S. The company, which has extensive operations in north and central B.C.
Banned books at library

Banned books at library

When visitors to the Prince George Public Library notice some books wrapped in yellow tape, they should know they are ones that have been banned or challenged in the past 10 years in Canada.
Mackenzie pulp mill plans return to production after mishap

Mackenzie pulp mill plans return to production after mishap

Art: aerial photo of mackenzie pulp mill in IMG archive feb 19 Planning is already underway to find a way to restart the Mackenzie pulp mill, shuttered by a rupture in one of its bleaching tanks Wednesday afternoon.