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Land some tax savings

Land some tax savings

Duck Lake, 1975. In order to make the exercise of trying a new fishing spot more certain, my brother left little to chance this time.
Holder's lasting influence

Holder's lasting influence

Regardless of one's feelings towards the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, all of Prince George should mourn the loss of Janet Holder.
The left goes loonie

The left goes loonie

The election is still seven weeks away and already Canadian voters have been thrown so far down the rabbit hole into Wonderland by the major political party leaders that down is up and everyone is running to stand still, as confused as poor Alice was
Common courtesy needed on roadways

Common courtesy needed on roadways

Thank you Jack Paul and Evelyn Rebman. I agree with you this legislation presents a real problem for those who believe this pertains to residential streets as the editor stated the wording is on highways with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more.
Editor turns Citizen into Pravda

Editor turns Citizen into Pravda

Finally, the managing editor has removed all doubt as to The Citizen's political bias with today's editorial "Harper big talk, no substance." For the past year or so, I have noticed a gradual creep to the left in his editorials.
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign

She was bent over at the end of the driveway, digging ferociously with a trowel. "I found another one. These things are sprouting like crazy. I thought we wiped them out four years ago." I nodded soberly. "Must be the rain. I miss the drought.
Strive to attain a higher level of morality

Strive to attain a higher level of morality

If humanity is guided by a universal set of moral principles, why do we need rules and laws? If everyone just did what they knew was right, everything would be perfect. This is certainly a utopian world view.
‘Lucky’ Lindy Barnes found true love in a mental hospital

‘Lucky’ Lindy Barnes found true love in a mental hospital

Lyndon (aka Lindy) Barnes was born in 1928 and grew up in Trochu, Alta.; after completing his welders training he set off for Vancouver and found work as a welder.
Time to harvest the garden

Time to harvest the garden

I am trying very hard not to be sad that the summer is over. Prince George is in the midst of the changing of the seasons and the mornings are cool and foggy and the nights are crisp and clear. Harvest wise, our garden has been somewhat successful.
Election about more than the economy

Election about more than the economy

Here we are, four weeks into a federal election campaign, and it would appear a splatter of Todd Doherty signs everywhere is the only indication it is happening. I am sure the candidates are busy.