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Besties for 62 years, two Prince George seniors volunteer together to help others

Besties for 62 years, two Prince George seniors volunteer together to help others

Violet Desjarlais and Bertha Gansevles have been best friends for 62 years and have turned their talents to volunteering at the Native Friendship Centre as part of the group called Kookums' Konnection, where elders help wherever they needed.
Volunteer teaching her peers as they all give back to Prince George community

Volunteer teaching her peers as they all give back to Prince George community

Volunteer Bobbie Koll took the time to guide a group of volunteering elders on how to make culturally-focused Christmas ornaments for those in need during a recent session at the Native Friendship Centre.
Prince George Fire Rescue extinguish Upland Street house fire

Prince George Fire Rescue extinguish Upland Street house fire

There were no injuires to the public or fire and rescue personnel
Prince George super senior volunteer finds her niche

Prince George super senior volunteer finds her niche

Diane Bacchus is a Prince George senior who found her way to her favourite volunteering tasks through her love of yoga.
Medical school in future for Duchess Park grad Madison Landry

Medical school in future for Duchess Park grad Madison Landry

She is currently enrolled in graduate studies in kinesiology and sports medicine at the University of Calgary, specifically focused on studying the anterior cruciate (knee) ligament.
Prince George Hospice Dream Home's new owner talks about the win

Prince George Hospice Dream Home's new owner talks about the win

Ambra Colebank of Prince George talks about winning the Hospice Dream Home Friday night.
Snow clearing a 24/7 operation for Prince George road crews

Snow clearing a 24/7 operation for Prince George road crews

Back off! Drivers expected to follow rules to keep snow removal operations safe
Hit and run leaves pregnant woman in hospital, kills her unborn child

Hit and run leaves pregnant woman in hospital, kills her unborn child

The driver of the vehicle that struck her on Highway 97 and Noranda Road in the Hart did not remain at the scene.
Busy mom creates Baller Food in Prince George

Busy mom creates Baller Food in Prince George

Kate Ames, widow and mom of two, created Baller Food to meet the challenges of her new reality when she lost her spouse to a sudden heart attack last fall.
Prince George chef shares sweet spaghetti sauce recipe

Prince George chef shares sweet spaghetti sauce recipe

Kate Ames, Prince George chef, offers her Baller spaghetti sauce recipe. Ames started her Baller Food business out of necessity after suddenly losing her spouse last fall.