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Lock up your machines

Prince George businesses and the public are reminded of last winter's rash of thefts of bobcats or skidsteers used to clear parking lots of snow.

Transit scores high ridership for free New Year's service

The free bus service on New Year's Eve was so successful, Prince George Transit officials can reasonably predict 1,000 riders hopped on during the big night of celebrations.

Skakun resumed court date pending

Prince George Coun. Brian Skakun will have to wait another week to know when his trial resumes. A meeting to fix a date has been postponed for Friday Jan 14.
Victim services make a difference

Victim services make a difference

Volunteers who work in the RCMP Victim Service Unit may see some devastating sights, and so special training prepares them to support individuals in crisis. And Prince George training is a cut above the rest.
Counterpetition against RCMP building fails

Counterpetition against RCMP building fails

The campaign to force a referendum on the new Prince George RCMP detachment has fallen short of its goal.

Summers quits B.C. Refederation Party

Former party leader, Mike Summers has resigned from the B.C. Refederation Party. Citing monetary difficulties and low membership, as well as a perceived imminent election, he made this decision Friday.

Fire strikes apartment building

Fire crews from three halls responded to a report of a structure fire in an apartment building in the 4400 block of Glenshee Rd. on Friday night.

Review of $400-million power line to be ready next week

An environmental review of a $404-million power line, expected to bring benefits to Prince George, is back on track after a delay requested by B.C. Hydro. It kicks the 180-review period back into gear, which now must be complete by Wednesday.

Three arrests in shooting

A 20-year-old Prince George man was shot in the leg on Thursday inside a residence in the 1700 block of 17th Avenue. When RCMP responded to complaint call of shots being fired in that area about 10 p.m.

Cocaine worth $3.5 million snatched at border

A couple from Washington State failed to make it across the Canadian border with $3.5 million of cocaine, despite it being uniquely hidden in their Dodge mini van. When Scott Powers, 49, and Diane Powers, 55, arrived at the Grand Forks, B.C.