By Veronica Beltran

5 things you need to know

5 things you need to know: Friday, July 19

Jul 19, 2019 | 5:30 AM

Here are the five things we think you need to know today.

Prince George woman wins $2.1 million jackpot at Treasure Cove

Prince George’s Marlyne Dumoulin won $2.1 million on July 13, at a slot machine at the Treasure Cove Casino. Dumoulin says she thought she’d won $2,100 and was shocked when she realized she had read the number three zeros short.

RCMP are asking for help in finding man who’s been missing for two years

Jerry Keith Krietz was last seen on July 8, 2017 at a motel in downtown Prince George. Krietz has been missing for two years and police are asking the public for help in finding him.

Spruce Kings

Spruce Kings snap four-game losing skid

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Crime

Arrest made in Mackenzie murder investigation

9h ago

CANADA WEST

Timberwolves, Thunderbirds set for rematch in Vancouver

15h ago

Soapbox Car Derby Returns

Soapbox racing was once an annual event in Prince George, and now two residents are bringing back the idea of soapbox racing that’s been parked for nearly fifty years.

Government asking for public’s input to help shape future Interior forest sector

The BC Government is looking for input from the public to help improve the Interior forest sector for future generations. The survey runs from July 18, until Oct. 11, 2019.

Chamber wants a voice on caribou issue

The CEO for the local Chamber of Commerce joined like-minded Chamber representatives this week to meet with Forests Minister Doug Donaldson about the Caribou recovery plans. Local Chamber CEO Todd Corrigall says they wanted to send a message that they want to be included in the discussions around the fate of communities under that Section 11.