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Masich Place Stadium brimmed with energy and hope over the weekend. The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life brought people together to support those who have battled cancer or are currently fighting it. For more, see The Citizen.

Claims that a cardboard disposal ban is going in at the Foothills Landfill are true. Claims that the ban will begin in June are false.

Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society, in partnership with Initiatives Prince George (IPG) and the Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an employer's conference Friday, May 21 at Civic Centre. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.

The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life has raised over $360,000 and that number will rise because donations come in even after the event, said Erin Reynolds, Revenue Development Co-ordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Terrane Metals Corp. announced Monday that a $40-million credit agreement, being used to support construction at its Mount Milligan mine project in northern B.C., has been extended for one year to May 2011.

The Yalenka Ukrainian dancers attended the 16th Annual B.C. Ukrainian cultural festival in Mission recently. The festival included 12 Ukrainian dance groups from B.C. and Seattle.

The Prince George Pro-Life Society will be taking to the sidewalk Friday, May 14 to draw attention to the absence of abortion restrictions in Canada. Members and friends from the P.G. Pro-Life Society will stand on the sidewalk from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Shelby Hamilton was only 18 when she died last month, but her death has not been in vain, say her grandparents.

When Shelby Travers heard she would be flying to France for an all-expenses-paid week in Paris, she did not explode with screams of excitement. She barely smiled about it. In fact, she shut the excitement down that was bubbling inside her.

The Canadian Diabetes Association will host a free educational event on Saturday, May 15 at the Westwood Mennonite Brethren Church, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will feature UNBC researcher Dr. Sarah Gray, podologist Dr.