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Saving snow for a rainy day?

Saving snow for a rainy day?

I have lived in Prince George all my life, the snow removal this winter was appalling. Welcome to Northern Capital of B.C., the great white north where we love our snow so much that we save it on the streets and stack in just to keep it for spring.
Make deadbeat dads accountable

Make deadbeat dads accountable

I am just wondering if maybe we should change some of the laws concerning child visitation as there are men out there living the high life and not paying their child support.
It’s Never Too Cold

It’s Never Too Cold

If only this nasty north wind would go And give us a break for a day or so. However it's going to leave us today, Thank goodness! And while it's away From elsewhere will come snow And a south wind will blow. Mind you, though, this won't be the end.
Help us help you

Help us help you

I'm a delivery driver and I've noticed something a little disturbing. There are way too many houses where the number is not clearly displayed.
WHL backed the wrong team

WHL backed the wrong team

I would like to comment regarding the Cougars' sad home attendance figures. I was a season ticket holder from day one at the Multiplex.
We’ve always done it that way

We’ve always done it that way

Just because something's been done for a long time it doesn't mean that it's safe. I continuously hear this argument in support of adding this poison to the water supply of which we all have to drink from.
Skinned, fleeced or both?

Skinned, fleeced or both?

When City Council deliberates the annual budget my stress level usually rises for I know I'll be fleeced -- it focuses on the percentage increase not decrease.
Get on that snow removal

Get on that snow removal

This letter was sent to Mayor Dan Rogers and copied to The Citizen for publication. I am a resident on Carney Street and I have never seen such appalling conditions of snow removal. We have never had this happen under any mayor in the last 30 years.
Thanks YRB

Thanks YRB

All weekend long with the raging blizzard outside, as I stayed warm and dry in the house snuggled next to the wood stove with family and friends I began to wonder about the road conditions.
Tax increase irresponsible

Tax increase irresponsible

If Prince George City council was planning on using the Canada Winter Games to rationalize raising taxes yet again, the application to host the Games should have gone to a referendum to see if the citizens were willing to accept such a trade-off.