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Polar bear dip set for Ness Lake on New Year's Day

Once again, the brave and the bold will have a chance to kick off the new year in an exceptionally chilly way as the annual polar bear dip is set for January 1. Dippers are asked to show up at the Ness Lake Bible Camp by 2 p.m.

Fraudulent use of RCMP logos

The RCMP reminds British Columbians that sudden offers of wealth are likely scams even when the RCMP logo is used to promote it.

Highway closed due to fatality

A fatal accident occurred on Highway 16 west, near Jensen Rd., sometime Tuesday morning. It has been advised that the highway will be closed for at least three hours. The Citizen will pose updates as information becomes available.

Liberal leadership contender Falcon gets northern endorsement

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon has been endorsed by a pair of northern B.C. politicians. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm, a backbencher, and federal Senator Richard Neufeld declared their support for Falcon today.

Fatal motor vehicle accident

Three people died Tuesday in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 West near Jutland Road. The accident involved six occupants in the two vehicles.
Two vehicle accident leaves three dead, three injured

Two vehicle accident leaves three dead, three injured

Three people have been confirmed dead after an accident involving two vehicles on Highway 16 west, near Jensen Rd., at around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday morning.

B.C. Liberal leadership race: Falcon reveals northern agenda

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon unveiled a "northern prosperity agenda" on Monday, saying he will extend and increase spending on side roads important to rural residents and resource industries.
Learning to beat addiction

Learning to beat addiction

Richard plans to attend UVic. Allan has his hopes trained on UNBC.

Red Nose busy

On the weekend of Dec. 10 and 11, Operation Red Nose provided a total of 284 rides and 71 volunteers covered 6,576 km to get people and their vehicles home safely. On Dec. 10 there were 20 teams on the road giving 101 rides while on Dec.
Standing up to violence against women

Standing up to violence against women

A small group of people gathered in front of the Prince George Provincial Court House Friday night, holding a candlelight vigil to commemorate International Human Rights day.