Local News

Born and raised in this city, Ronald Tindale will soon be a judge at Prince George provincial court. Tindale will take on the position effective Feb. 15, Attorney General Michael de Jong said Friday. For more information see The Citizen.

The price of lumber has spiked to a level not seen in years, but there's little certainty within the industry on how long the higher prices will last. While the price uptick is welcome news to the lumber sector in B.C.

Surveillance video caught the suspects on tape but could not prevent the damage. Vandals laid open at least 10 windows at Heather Park Middle School early Saturday morning. According to the lead investigator, Prince George RCMP Const.

A middle-aged woman and her elderly mother were struck by a newer white or tan SUV in the parking lot of Sprucelamnd Mall in front of the Dollarama store. The two women sustained minor bruising and did not seek medical attention.

The city will need to increase its property tax levy 3.5 per cent to maintain service levels and funding for contractual commitments, according to a staff report that will go before city council tonight during it's opening budget discussion meeting.

After surviving the last round of closures nearly seven years ago, Shady Valley's days appear to be genuinely numbers, Terry Myers, the elementary school's parent advisory council president admits.

A car hit a cyclist in the 800 block of Ahbau Street Friday at about 8 a.m. The male cyclist, 21, was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Every student at Heather Park Middle School has now graduated from the BRAVE program. The anti-bullying program - Bully Resistance and Violence Education - presented by the RCMP to elementary students has been available since 1997-98.

The City of Prince George spent more than $4.3 million on consultants during 2008 and is projecting a total of $4.4 million in 2009.

City hall is seeking nominations for this year's volunteer recognition and youth of the year awards. The awards include the recreation award, community service award, youth of the year award and outstanding volunteer award.