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The footbridge across the Fraser River in Quesnel was re-opened today following a $1.8-million, three-and-a-half-month facelift. The work consisted largely of replacing the decking and many of the truss members and metal connectors.

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Purchase of nearly $233,000 worth of equipment for the Summit Lake community sewer system was approved by Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors on Thursday.

A proposal to establish a liquor store at the old Art Knapps Garden Centre on Highway 97 South was rejected by Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors on Thursday.

Hundreds are expected to gather at the Roll-A-Dome on Sunday for Hell Mend Ya, Prince George's largest metal show, to pay tribute to Anthony Chalise Rossetti, also affectionately known as Ace.

Fun and games are planned for Purden Lake provincial park on Saturday as part of B.C. Parks Day celebrations. A sand castle building competition will be held at the main beach, 1 p.m.

The couple who first reported a possible sighting of the missing Alberta couple's Hyundai Tucson in Prince George returned to the RCMP detachment in order for a more indepth interview to be conducted by the Serious Crimes Unit.

There will be a byelection for the Bear Lake Community Commission this fall after commissioner Ed Gronning passed away suddenly last month.

EDMONTON - RCMP have identified a "person of interest" in the case of a missing elderly Alberta couple - a man police described as dangerous and whom authorities said the public should not try to approach.

Purchase of a new pumper fire truck for the Red Rock-Stoner fire department was approved Thursday by Fraser-Fort George Regional District Directors.