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Taskeo Mines Ltd. said today that a total of 65 jobs will be eliminated because the federal government rejected the company's proposed $800-million Prosperity gold and mine.

An interim principal is in place at the aboriginal choice school. Previously the vice principal, Kathy Richardson was named principal Thursday following the resignation of Charlotte Henay earlier this week.

Taskeo Mines Ltd. said Thursday that a total of 65 jobs will be eliminated because the federal government rejected the company's proposed $800-million Prosperity gold mine.

Studio Fair 2010 will be presented today 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the only juried art fair in northern B.C. and there are more than 85 vendors from across Canada selling their wares.

Gordon Campbell's resignation doesn't mean the battle against the harmonized sales tax is over.

The Community Solutions-Gang Crime Summit is over, but far from finished. The crew that organized and executed the event, Prince George Community Policing, is still at work on the event's agenda.

Denis Florian Ratte was found guilty Wednesday of second degree murder in the 1997 death of his wife Wendy Ann Twiss Ratte.

The lighting of candles, readings, and reflective music will set the evening atmosphere for the annual Life Memorial designed to honour the lives of loved ones. Prince George Hospice Society invites residents to attend the event Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

Team Powerhouse Realty in Prince George will hold its fourth annual adult winter clothing and blanket drive to help those less fortunate get through a cold winter.