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Alexander Mackenzie and Simon Fraser, the great explorers who came to Prince George for the fur trade in the late-18th and early-19th centuries, would be proud of their legacy.

If Brandon Deschamps could change one thing about the way they play football in his hometown of Prince George, he'd have the kids playing under Canadian rules.

Not long after a group of local drag racers formed the not-for-profit group NITRO (Northern Interior Timed Racing Organization) and took over as operators of Rolling Mix Concrete Raceway, they received a cheque for $5,000 to help get the organization

When it comes to B.C. Hockey League experience, Mitch Meek has it in abundance. In four seasons with three teams he's played 145 regular season games and 34 playoff games.

Kenny Lally learned very early in life that the word “can’t” is not part of his vocabulary. If it was, he wouldn’t be where he is now in the boxing world.

When everything is working like it's supposed to in Darrin Meroniuk's twin-turbocharged 1967 Shelby Mustang pro mod funny car, it's capable of cranking out 1,400 horsepower fueled by an engine that guzzles gasoline.

The BX Pub Bandits realize the task at hand. They know the undefeated Westwood Sports Pub Devils are all that stands in the way of the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association playoff championship.

There's no trail guide for the Nechako River to map out the fastest paddling route from Isle Pierre to Prince George, but the subtle signs are always there along the waterway.

Hannah Esopenko touched the wall first to win gold in the 200-metre individual medley at the Swim B.C. long course provincial championships in Victoria last weekend. With a time of two minutes, 23.

David Dunn loves life in the fast lane. Whether it's the butterfly, freestyle, the 200-metre individual medley, the backstroke or the breaststroke, Dunn loves them all.