Trail closure
Heritage River Trail to close for rehab work
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George will close the Heritage River Trail from May 21 to June 14 for rehabilitation work.The trail is located between the Replica Bridge in Cottonwood Island Park and the Cameron Street Bridge.The City says the work is necessary because the asphalt has become uneven and cracked in pl...
May 17, 2024
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BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Service urges caution for those heading outdoors this long weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite the break in the weather, the BC Wildfire Service is urging you to remain cautious if travelling our camping this Victoria Day long weekend. With that in mind, the BC Wildfire Service is offering up the following tips to remember to ensure we all stay safe:Wildfire behaviour, like weather condit...
May 17, 2024
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Road Work Ahead
Cone Zone awareness campaign seeks to keep roadside workers safe.
PRINCE GEORGE- As roadside worker become more frequent an awareness campaign has been launched to make sure you to drive safe and prevent yourself from getting distracted on the road. The Cone Zone Safety campaign is a reminder to obey flag persons and traffic signs. The campaign was launched when a a traffic enforceme...
May 17, 2024
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TOURISM SCHOLARSHIP
Tourism Prince George, CNC, and UNBC help tourism industry with scholarships
PRINCE GEORGE- The future is bright for post-secondary recipients of Tourism Prince George's financial award program. This Spring a student from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and College of New Caledonia (CNC) were awarded $1,000 to go towards their tourism Studies. This year's recipients are Sande...
May 17, 2024
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Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue urges safety with May Long Weekend coming up
PRINCE GEORGE - May Long Weekend is coming up, which has many excited to hit the outdoors after staying indoors for winter. While there's no harm in enjoying a hike, bike ride, or other outdoor activities, Prince George Search and Rescue (PGSAR) urges you to stay safe so you can properly enjoy the weekend."Make su...
May 16, 2024
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EOC Update
Prince George Emergency Reception Centre urges evacuees to register
PRINCE GEORGE - The infamous wildfire from Northern B.C. forced thousands of residents to evacuate to cities such as Prince George last week. In a timely manner, the city of Prince George opened its permanent Emergency Reception Centre location with four trailers, which was possible through provincial funding. The rece...
May 16, 2024
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social media
RCMP warn public about "heartbreaking" scam posts
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George RCMP are cautioning social media users to be wary of sharing or forwarding scam "heartbreaking" posts. The scam involves a bait-and-switch of the viewer with the original poster usually asking for help in finding the owners of a lost dog or the parents of a lost child, encoura...
May 16, 2024
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Silvertip Archers
Silvertip Archers find a new home following demolition of old facility
PRINCE GEORGE - The Austin Road Elementary School is getting demolished, which was bad news for the Silvertip Archers, as that was where its indoor facility was located. However, after a months long search, the club is happy to say it has found a new indoor facility! Located above the Co-op gas bar on Central, the club...
May 16, 2024
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AI
IREN hopes to expand PG operation, as use of AI expands
PRINCE GEORGE - The federal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is investing heavily in artificial intelligence or AI, with a $2.4 billion package announced as a part of the 2024 budget. One company involved with AI, is IREN, formerly known as Iris Energy, is working right here in Prince George and wants to ...
May 16, 2024
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Omineca Arts Centre
Omineca Arts Centre looking to feature local emerging artists
PRINCE GEORGE - The Omineca Arts Centre is preparing to feature emerging local artists in its annual "Unfold 4" group exhibition, and is currently accepting submissions to be in the exhibit."If you are an artist and you never had an exhibition just for yourself and you don't have a full collection and yo...
May 16, 2024
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Women's Basketball
Duchess Park alumna added to Timberwolves Basketball roster
PRINCE GEORGE- Former Duchess Park standout, Brynn Dergousoff has committed to the UNBC Timberwolves for the 2024/25 women's basketball season.The six-foot forward has been in New Zealand playing club basketball with both Massey University and the Block City Comets. Last summer, Dergousoff helped the Comets capture the...
May 16, 2024
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Wildfire
Crescent Spur Wildfire evacuation alert lifted
PRINCE GEORGE-Some good news out of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George as they have rescinded the evacuation alert for the Crescent Spur Wildfire.The evacuation alert first came into effect on May 10, 2024 and was officially lifted at 4:30 p.m. on May 15. However, as the wildfire is still ongoing the regional ...
May 16, 2024
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