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First responders have my thanks

First responders have my thanks

With my recent health issues I have had to use a wide range of medical services that, for many, we take for granted. Take for example the 911 service that we have. It is there for us for emergency services and when used correctly can be a great tool.
Agriculture experiment run amok

Agriculture experiment run amok

Most articles that I write are to the tune of the benefits of local organic agriculture, but has agriculture done our species and our planet any good? Meatless Monday is no doubt something that my generation and those before us have heard of recently
Election gloves are already off

Election gloves are already off

The great thing about fixed election dates is political junkies can circle dates on the calendar and get excited, while politicians can start campaigning months and even years in advance of the big day.
Wriggling along to the day when you sell the farm

Wriggling along to the day when you sell the farm

Stuck in the urban environment of Burnaby, as a 13-year-old I longed for open space and fish bearing streams.
The underlying reasons why businesses fail

The underlying reasons why businesses fail

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, over the lifetime of a business, only 39 per cent are profitable, 30 per cent break even, and 30 per cent lose money, with one per cent falling in the "unable to determine" category.
U.S. at a political turning point

U.S. at a political turning point

Thanks to the Lunar nature of Eastertide, this week will have to suffice for my two-year anniversary of writing for the paper.
Coldsnap beats the blues

Coldsnap beats the blues

I had an opportunity to attend one of many free family-friendly Coldsnap workshops. Old Man Luedecke was very witty and entertained the whole audience. What a great way to blow off our crazy winter blues.
Snow crews helped find dog

Snow crews helped find dog

Last night our dog was lost. The city snow removal crew was working on our street and put out a call to their truckers. She was soon found, and we cannot thank you guys enough for your help. Thank you again. Darrel and Marcia Martinson Prince George
Don’t glorify fighting

Don’t glorify fighting

Years ago, I stopped going to hockey games because of the cheering that takes place when a fight occurs. The Prince George Citizen sports page photograph on Monday, Jan.
Truth makes history more interesting

Truth makes history more interesting

Last year's decision to change the name of Fort George Park to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park was simply the latest chapter in a long and ongoing effort to incorporate and recognize aboriginal history and culture in the broader story of Canada.