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There may be a new education minister in place but Prince George and District Teachers' Association vice president Matt Pearce is taking a wait-and-see attitude on whether the naming of George Abbott to the post will translate into a change in direct

Four years ago, a nine year old girl heard about how women are treated in Afghanistan at a presentation, and she decided to to take action. Alaina Podmorow, from Kelowna, started an organization called Little Woman for Little Women in Afghanistan.

Friday's Prince George Citizen coffee time with the community was so well attended, there just wasn't enough time to get to everyone in an hour or seats around the table to accommodate all.

Bond's portfolio remains the same, Bell has added duties in cabinet

Volunteers gathered at the Artspace Saturday night to announce the out of town talent for the 2011 Coldsnap festival, which includes most of the main stage performers.

There may be a new education minister in place but Prince George and District Teachers' Association vice-president Matt Pearce is doubtful naming George Abbott to the post will translate into a change in direction on the way the provincial government

When the new Technical Education Centre is completed next spring at College of New Caledonia in Prince George it will be the first Leed gold standard building in the B.C. post secondary community. "This is very exciting.

Time is running short for schools in northern B.C. to enter their top spellers in the CanWest-Prince George Citizen regional spelling bee to be held early next year. Schools can still beat the Friday entry deadline by visiting the web at www.

More than 400 in attendance for Chamber of Commerce awards

Improvements at the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum in Prince George now allow residents using wheelchairs and strollers to participate in events and visit the many historic venues and artifacts offered.