Category Archives: Regional News

Regional news and events from Prince George, Kamloops, Jasper and around B.C.

Shirley Bond rode the Liberal wave to win fourth term as MLA.

Shirley Bond on winning Liberal team

PRINCE GEORGE — Four more years! Four more years! That is how 200 or more Liberal supporters at Coast Inn of the North Tuesday night greeted Prince George MLA-elect Shirley…

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Skiers and boarders urged to stay safe for spring break

As students and families head for the ski slopes this spring break, the Ministry of Justice and the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) want to remind skiers and boarders to respect…

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For those in attendance who didnʼt already know MLA Pat Bell had decided not to run in Mayʼs election due to health concerns there was dismay and some tears. Bell thanked his wife, Brenda (on his right) long-time colleague MLA Shirley Bond, who tried to contain her emotion, commenting on the strong team she, Bell and MLA John Rustad (on her left) made, and how the team would continue to be strong. Bell said more on the nomination process would be announced within a few days and he expects several individuals to step forward.

Pat Bell departs politics

By DELYNDA PILONPrince George Free Press Holding her emotions in check with some difficulty, Prince George-Valemount MLAShirley Bond had nothing but praise for her fellow Prince George MLA Pat Bell.“He…

Susan Rybar of Vardo Creative facilitted the Robson Valley Tourism Planning Workshop in McBride and Valemount on Jan. 30 and 31.

Robson Valley Region tourism planning workshop discussed

In 2010, an Economic Development consulting firm, Millier Dickinson Blais Inc., was contracted by the Regional District of Fraser Fort George to develop the Canoe-Robson Valleys’ Economic Opportunities Plan. Through a…

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Robson Valley Region economic opportunity plan moves to the next phase

ROBSON VALLEY REGION – The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is moving ahead with their economic opportunities plan for the Robson Valley Region.In 2010 the RDFFG hired a contractor…