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When people in other lands immigrate to Canada it's a journey they never forget.

Prince George has lost one of its prominent pioneer architects and city planners. Desmond John Parker died May 3 following a lengthy illness at Parkside Care Home where he resided. He was 79. A memorial service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at St.

On the same day work began on tearing down its predecessor, a celebratory and decidedly upbeat grand opening was held Friday at the new Duchess Park Secondary School.

Prince George RCMP have made an arrest after a 53-year-old woman alleged she escaped from an apartment where she had been forcibly confined for hours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.