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Time for pride

Time for pride

British Columbians are preparing to celebrate their provincial pride for B.C. Day on Monday, Aug. 2.

Endako joins USW Local 1-424

Employees at the Endako mines open pit drilling and milling operations in northern B.C. are now part of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-424. As of Thursday, 260 workers were granted membership by the BC Labour Relations Board.
Irwin looks to throw hat in MP ring

Irwin looks to throw hat in MP ring

Fort St. John city councilor Don Irwin announced Thursday that he'll seek the Conservative Party of Canada nomination to be the MP for Prince George-Peace River.

Endako joins USW Local 1-424

Employees at the Endako mines open pit drilling and milling operations in northern B.C. are now part of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-424. As of Thursday, 260 workers were granted membership by the BC Labour Relations Board.

School district gives Dunster parents counteroffer

Dunster parents are meeting today to decide their next move after the school district made a counter offer this week to sell the Dunster Fine Arts Academy for $39,500.
Why people stay in abusive relationships

Why people stay in abusive relationships

- Love. You love your partner and there are still times when your partner is loving. - Hope. You have many memories of happy times, and hope those times will return. - Making light of the abuse.

Irwin seeks Conservative bid for Prince George-Peace River

Fort St. John city councilor and Christian Life School principal Don Irwin announced Thursday that he'll seek the Conservative Party of Canada nomination to be the MP for Prince George-Peace River.

Jury in murder trial enters deliberations

A seven-week trial may soon come to an end as an 11-person jury entered deliberations late Friday on whether Jesse Norman Sweder committed a drug-related murder five-and-a-half years ago. For more, see the Citizen.

Alleged FOI violation unrelated to Skakun

Court action against a senior city staff member accused of violating the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is unrelated to the Brian Skakun affair, city manager Derek Bates said Friday.
18-month-old saves mom from drowning

18-month-old saves mom from drowning

Emma Wiebe may be only one-and-a-half years old, but her quick action saved her mom from drowning. The little girl ran into the bedroom where her grandma, Linda Wiebe was changing the cover on a duvet.