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A great lifetime journey together

A great lifetime journey together

Long time Prince George residents Ed and Muriel Olichny who recently celebrated 60 years of marriage were both born in Hythe, Alberta, which is half way between Dawson Creek and Grand Prairie. Here is their story.
Teachers commited to classroom excellence

Teachers commited to classroom excellence

A recent article in the BBC referred to Canada as "an education superpower." This was in reference to the fact that in recent years the results for Canadian students in the areas of literacy, mathematics and science are among the best in the world.
Trump has to go

Trump has to go

Re: U.S. more than Trump, Aug. 9 Citizen. Right of Centre columnist Nathan Giede presents typical views of those who accept and therefore normalize the behaviour and attitude of that disgusting President Donald J. Trump.
NAFTA whine about B.C. wine

NAFTA whine about B.C. wine

The B.C. government issued routine notice Wednesday it's seeking input from around B.C. before setting the provincial priorities at upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations.
Pot's march to respectability

Pot's march to respectability

Part two of two Marijuana is like Pink Floyd. The English group remains hugely popular. A cover band played Prince George earlier this year, sold out the Playhouse and earned a standing ovation at the end.
Immigrants bring hard work ethic

Immigrants bring hard work ethic

When Henry Novak and his brothers arrived in Canada in 1967 to escape a lack of opportunity in their native Slovenia, they had no option but to work hard.
NAFTA a major contributor to global trade, economy

NAFTA a major contributor to global trade, economy

To two North Americans with unforgettable hair: It was a Tuesday morning after another tumultuous political weekend in Canada.
City crew did good work

City crew did good work

It seems that we usually hear complaints when we read about the City of Prince George's staff and workers so now for something different. Just recently we had a non-emergency sewer pipe issue and contacted city hall.
Community garden doesn't mean to help yourself

Community garden doesn't mean to help yourself

I am a 60 year old woman on disability. I am also the person who has been guerilla gardening downtown. I have two garden beds on Fifth Avenue between George and Dominion and the bed in front of my carving behind the Chinese Store on Dominion.
Showing up late is disrespectful

Showing up late is disrespectful

We all seem to know that Prince George is very much a last-minute city when it comes to committing to attending planned events. I have learned to accept that. What I cannot accept is people being late for designated appointments.