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Hydro selects run-of-river project near McBride

BC Hydro has selected a project in the McBride area to be awarded an electricity purchase agreement . Castle Mountain Hydro's Benjamin Creek run-of-river project is designed to generate 27 gigawatt hours of power.

Flags to fly for Canada Winter Games bid

As many as 1,500 flags will be flying around the city when the bid committee for the Canada Winter Games comes to Prince George later this some - thanks to a $3,400 contribution from Pacific BioEnergy.
Missing youth

Missing youth

Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 15-year-old missing youth from Prince George. Glen James Louis was last seen on Saturday, June 19 at about 2:45 p.m.

Buyer beware

Prince George RCMP sends a message to the public that they do not recommend any one home security company over another, so don't be fooled by any sales tactics.

Body identified as Prince George man

The body of Bao Tien Cao of Prince George was discovered Friday, June 18, in a ditch in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.
Air Cadets flying high this summer

Air Cadets flying high this summer

Several youth have been accepted to a variety of camps this summer through the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Sixteen-year-old Cpl. Sarah Bergen and Cpl.

Bus rates will go up by a quarter in September

City council voted in favour of an increase to bus fares by 25 cents a ride. The regular fare will be $2.25 and a student/senior fare will be $1.75 beginning in September.
More than 200 firefighters actioning Greer

More than 200 firefighters actioning Greer

The B.C. Forest Service is getting some traction in the fight against the Greer Creek forest fire.
Greer Creek fire update

Greer Creek fire update

The fire located about 30 km south west of Vanderhoof was very active over night, according to the BC Wildfires website. The size of the fire has increased to 5,200 hectares due to wind and continued dry conditions.

Busy Burns Lake detachment

In Burns Lake, where the population is about 2,500, RCMP are kept busy. During the week of June 14 to 21, the police responded to 96 calls for service.