I believe it’s time to refresh our local government’s mind as to why Mr. PG was created, and why he is dressed to look like a spruce tree, so we can show him more respect in the future.
We are fortunate to have such a vast, rich forest industry in our territory, with four main species of wood fibre — spruce, pine, fir and balsam — and being that our spruce volumes are so high in our region, Prince George has earned the title of being the Spruce Capital of the World.
This is why Mr. PG was created, to look like a spruce tree, and to be our mascot to remind us and tourists that we are proud to be the Spruce Capital of the World.
I would like to see Mr. PG holding a Spruce Capital of the World sign in his hand, plus a plaque stating why he was create: to illuminate people thinking is such a silly icon for this town, and so goofy-looking, and to stop this trend of design getting more boring over time.
Is it Houston that has a 25-foot-high fishing rod? Why? Because the local rivers has record-breaking steelhead caught over the years.
Quesnel has the largest gold pan and handpick. Why? Because of the gold rush days in Barkerville.
Mr. PG is a strong spruce tree, and you could not take him down. His bark is too thick to penetrate.
Terry Campbell, retired logger
Prince George
