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Cutbanks fire set by humans

Conditions are critically dry, yet someone got a fire going on the cutbanks this weekend and firefighters had to scramble into difficult terrain to put it out.

Fire at Cluculz Lake

A cabin caught fire in the Cluculz Lake area. No word on the cause or extent of damage following a cabin fire in the Cluculz Lake area Thursday night.

Gas station robbed

The 20th Avenue Petro-Canada gas station was the scene of an armed holdup this morning. Police said a man wearing a blue stocking or a mask and wielding a butcher's knife made off with a small amount of cash and cigarettes at about 7:25 a.m.

Community day

Adults and children alike will enjoy a full day of entertainment at Community Day on August 28, and support charities at the same time. The day starts at the movies with the theatre opens up at 7:30 a.m.

Flood money trickling in

A fifth of Pakistan is underwater and over 20 millions people have been affected by devastating floods in the last three weeks.

Out-of-province crews arrive to battle blazes

British Columbia will be getting help from another 330 out-of-province firefighters during the next few days to tackle expanding fires. The out-of-province crews will be focusing on fires in regions to the west and southwest of Prince George.

Air quality health index ratings raise questions

The provincial government's air quality health index may not be your best bet when it comes to determining how safe it is to go outside.

Chinese tourists to visit Valemount

A Chinese tour group will make an overnight stop in Valemount on Saturday - roughly two months after Canada achieved approved destination status with the Asian country. And they're rolling out the welcome mat.
Pelican Lake fires approach Punchaw Lake

Pelican Lake fires approach Punchaw Lake

Lynn Palmer and her husband Glenn got word Friday afternoon at their Punchaw Lake home southwest of Prince George that an evacuation alert had been issued for their area.

Prince George maintains blood donor lead

Prince George continues to lead the 13th annual Interior Drive fore Life blood donor challenge - but it's not over yet.