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People need to remain aware of gambling risks, despite recent wins in the city
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George's Marlyne Dumoulin had a super lucky win at Treasure Cove Casino on July 13, winning just over $2.1 million on a slot machine.People in the community are excited, but desp...
Jul 19, 2019
Mackenzie at a loss over mill closure
MACKENZIE - Reaction to the most recent announcement of mill closures from Canfor has been swift. For the Forests Critic, this laundry list of curtailments and closures across the province is reminisc...
Jul 19, 2019
Court deals major blow to hydropower transmission line
The New Hampshire Supreme Court dealt a possibly fatal blow Friday to plans for a hydropower transmission line that has raised concerns among communities and environmentalists that it would harm touri...
Jul 19, 2019
Kings' Maglio leaves for WHL
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings made a big announcement Friday, July 19.Head Coach Adam Maglio has accepted a job with the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs as an Associate Coach. M...
Jul 19, 2019
Common Tansy slated for noxious weed status
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser Fort George has agreed to move ahead with having Common Tansy declared a noxious weed. "Tansy is a perennial that spreads rapidly, especially along our ...
Jul 19, 2019 Common Tansy
Saskatchewan Roughriders ready for reset against BC Lions after bye week
REGINA - It appears the bye week came at the right time for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. After a disappointing 37-10 loss to the Calgary Stampeders on July 6, the Riders found had Week 6 of the CFL s...
Jul 19, 2019
Ranson's unique donut debuts for Special Olympics annual Global Day of Inclusion
Every time Tori Ranson attends practice for one of her five Special Olympics teams she's treated like a conquering hero. Ranson, a 26-year-old athlete from Milton, Ont., had her design selected for a ...
Jul 19, 2019
Russo brothers field questions from Avengers at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO - "Avengers: Endgame" directors Joe and Anthony Russo are doing a victory lap at San Diego Comic-Con Friday. The brothers reflected on their blockbuster being so close to matching "Avatar's"...
Jul 19, 2019
Calgary city council to discuss arena proposal behind closed doors
Calgary's city council is to discuss a proposed deal for a new event centre that would be home to the NHL's Calgary Flames. Details have not been revealed, but council members say they will ...
Jul 19, 2019
Prosecutors drop groping case against Kevin Spacey
BOSTON - Prosecutors dropped a case Wednesday accusing Kevin Spacey of groping a young man at a resort island bar in 2016 after the accuser refused to testify about a missing cellphone the defence say...
Jul 19, 2019