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Transportation minister Shirley Bond defended highway maintenance crews in the wake of Tuesday's collision on Highway 16 at the Jutland-Jensen Road turnoff that has led to the loss of three lives.

The Prince George Construction Association raised $11,200 at its annual Christmas party to support the local seniors' community, local charities and the Prince George Hospice House.

Prince George-Peace River will be in the care of the federal Conservative whip until a new MP is elected.

Pat Connolly was awake early, waiting for the text message from his son, Brett. He woke up at 2 a.m. at his home on Byng Avenue and it was close to 5 a.m. by the time Pat found out he could go ahead and book his travel plans to Buffalo.

Prince George RCMP remind residents to be aware of suspicious persons attempting to solicit money with elaborate scenarios following reports of similar incidents. Cpl.

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. has secured $290 million in credit to be used to help finance its major upgrade of the existing Endako molybdenum mine and the planned Mount Milligan gold and copper project.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George is in danger of folding its tent due to lack of funds to keep operating.

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign in Prince George has collected a total of $146,108 as of Dec. 15. Last year at the same time, the total was $142,008. The goal is to collect $250,000 by Christmas Eve.

The White Goose Bistro diner at 1205 Third Avenue was the scene of a break & enter sometime over night on Dec. 13 -14, RCMP advise. An unknown person or persons forcibly entered the restaurant and stole about $1,000 in cash. Cpl.

The report scheduled to follow the gang-crime summit is almost complete and is expected to be finished early in the new year. The first part of the document, the compilation of a community input session facilitated by UNBC professor Dr.