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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., which has extensive operations in northern B.C., posted a profit of $19 million in the first three months of the year, the first positive results after six consecutive quarters of losses.

Changes to the provincial regulations that govern commercial truck weight limits that now allow larger mining loads helped secure ore transport from a Yukon mine to a northern B.C. port. The B.C.

A poker tournament will be held to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The game is no-limit Texas hold 'em and it will be held on Saturday, May 8 at the Northwood Motor Inn, 6 p.m. start.

Four tickets to the Elton John concert are up for auction to raise proceeds for the Tounkara family. A silent auction format is being used to sell the ticket to the July 16 show at CN Centre. They for section Y, row 17, seats 1-4.

If you call the ticketmaster number there are no longer seats available for the Elton John concert that comes to the CN Centre July 16. Official word as to when the concert sold out will be announced by the promoter later today.

Ray Gerow was elected as chair of the College of New Caledonia's board of governors Friday, becoming the first person of aboriginal descent to lead the board in its 40-year history.

Four tickets to the Elton John concert are up for auction to raise proceeds for the Tounkara family. A silent auction format is being used to sell the ticket to the July 16 show at CN Centre. They for section Y, row 17, seats 1-4.

A Hart area family says they're unable to sell their home for fair market value because of the dilapidated state of the house next door.

Don't forget tickets for Sir Elton John's concert at CN Centre July 16 go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone 614-9100. Tickets will be $89.50 or $149.50 plus service charges.

In Thursday's bust in the 1100 block of McGregor Avenue police siezed 813 marijuana plants in various stages of growth as well as equipment used in the production and cultivation of pot.