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One decision can change your life

Kevin Brooks made the choice to drive drunk 10 years ago, and now he must live with the consequences. He hopes that by sharing his story of tragedy and triumph with others, they will learn to think before they act.

Hope lies in shea butter

Maiga Shea Butter is beneficial for consumers, but also helps those who produce it. Saidou Maiga grew up in Burkina Faso, West Africa, surrounded by shea butter and its influence led her to the foundation of Maiga Shea Butter.

Woman fights off abduction attempt

Prince George RCMP are dealing with an attempt to abduct a person off the street. On Wednesday about 9:30 p.m. a 37-year-old woman was walking on Ford Avenue when a pickup truck stopped behind her and a male passenger got out.

Experts to speak on diabetes

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.
Mamadou reunited with family after 11-year wait

Mamadou reunited with family after 11-year wait

Prince George's Mamadou Tounkara is one excited fellow these days. "Sometimes I sleep, sometimes I don't," said Tounkara, whose 11-year wait to see his wife and children ended Thursday in Vancouver.

DBIA taps new board

The Downtown Prince George Business Improvement Association has announced the election of its executive officers for the coming year. The new chairman is Hugh Nicholson, the publisher of The Prince George Citizen.

Waldie receives FCHRP ward

Les Waldie received the Fellow Certified Human Resources Professional award (FCHRP) from the B.C. Human Resources Management Association (BC HMRA), yesterday evening.
Spreading smiles in Ecuador

Spreading smiles in Ecuador

orphanage volunteer reflects on life changing journey
Smith appointed to Columbia Basin Trust

Smith appointed to Columbia Basin Trust

Valemount mayor Bob Smith has been appointed to the Columbia Basin Trust.
UNBC student awarded scholarship

UNBC student awarded scholarship

A UNBC commerce and marketing student with a keen interest in the media has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association.