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There are days in a small northern town that just feel bigger than the rest — and this was one of them. When Wal-Mart arrived in Prince George, it was the talk of the town long before the doors even opened.

Sometimes a place isn’t just built out of wood. Sometimes it’s built out of heart.
If you drive out past the foot of Lakeview Road, along the south shore of Tabor Lake, you won’t see a restaurant anymore. Maybe a few people still point and say, “That’s where the Log House used to be.”

It was November 12, 1998 — twenty-seven years ago today — when Ric’s Grill opened its doors at 547 George Street and brought a touch of elegance to downtown Prince George.

For a city known more for hard work than haute cuisine, Ric’s felt like something special.

December 1, 1994. The day Prince George kids found their kingdom.

When Bubba Baloo’s opened its doors at Parkhill Centre, it didn’t just add another business to town it was a destination. A place where winters didn’t matter, where the scent of pizza and the sound of laughter replaced the cold

Betty Crocker was never real —

She was “born” in 1921 when Gold Medal Flour started answering customer baking questions by mail. The staff needed a name to sign the replies, so they made one up: “Betty” sounded friendly, “Crocker” came from a exec.

Seventy-nine years ago today — Nov 4, 1946 — Wally West opened his photography studio inside the old Ritz-Kifer Hall.

He came north with a camera and a quiet sense that history was unfolding in front of him. Streets were still gravel, the sawdust still fresh, but he saw something worth remembering.

Back in 1954, two Prince George sisters were making headlines — not for something they built or sold, but for their uniforms.

Shirley and Barbara Carter, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Carter of 10th Avenue, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force together in 1953.

Sixty-seven years ago today — November 2, 1958 — the Prince George Coliseum officially opened its doors.

The first puck, though, dropped months earlier. That March, the Mohawks faced the Vanderhoof Bears in a 6-6 tie

On a chilly November night back in 1913, South Fort George found its glow.

M.G. Brown, who ran the Northern Telephone & Power Company, decided his young town deserved a little light — so he strung up street lamps at his own expense and let them shine for everyone, free of charge.

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Halloween 1984 wasn’t about fancy costumes — it was about survival.
Prince George kids bundled up like little Arctic explorers, plastic masks frozen to their faces, capes stiff with frost. The thermometer hit –26.5°C that night, but the mission was clear: get the candy.

Some names just seem stitched into the story of Prince George.
Bob Harkins is one of those.

Teacher, broadcaster, historian — but mostly, a man who believed that every story about this town mattered. Long before social media, Bob was the voice telling us who we were

Running a small business in Prince George is no small feat — you’re the owner, the cashier, the stock clerk, and sometimes even the plumber. 🚽 We get it. That’s why we offer affordable, custom #socialmediamarketing starting at just $100/month.

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I always thought a great #Halloween marketing idea would be to have a food truck either go up and down the street or park near by with coffee or hot chocolate. For the parents.

On this day in 1938…
A fierce October wind swept through Prince George and brought down one of its most beloved landmarks — the Connaught Hill ski jump.

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🎉 Time to ponder our city’s story—one leader at a time!
Here in Prince George we’ve had a parade of mayors who’ve steered things through boom, bust, change and growth.

How many current + former mayors of Prince George are still alive today?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Somewhere in these old team photos — the Leafs, Wings, Rangers, Bruins are the faces of the people who built this town. Kids who once shuffled across cold arenas in hand-me-down gear grew up to become the business owners, teachers, doctors, and police officers who keep Prince George running today.

On October 23, 1976, Prince George cut the ribbon on something rare a building made not for profit but imagination.
Studio 2880 opened as the city’s first community arts complex, home to potters, spinners, painters, photographers, musicians & anyone who believed creativity belonged in everyday life

we need more politicans like him

🎈 Born on this day in 1890, Walter Philip Zeller.

Before founding Zellers, he started as a delivery boy at Woolworth’s in 1912 — proof that big dreams often start with small steps. After stints in the U.S. with S.S. Kresge and Metropolitan Stores, he came home to build something uniquely Canadian

Turns out our mascot’s a die-hard Blue Jays fan. 🐾⚾️

He sits through every inning, stares down the TV like he’s calling pitches, and refuses to fetch unless it’s a foul ball. Around here, we call that dedication — and a reminder that loyalty’s a pretty great marketing strategy, too.

On October 19, 1968, Dog ’N Suds held its Grand Opening at 15th and Spruce — right across from Woodward’s. For one day only, you could roll up for free root beer, balloons, and a bit of small-town magic served on a metal tray.

Opening Day at Eaton’s, Prince George – December 12, 1952
Prince George had been waiting for this one.
In the Citizen that week, a tidy black-and-white ad announced what felt like the future: Eaton’s was opening an Order Office and Heavy Goods Depot at 427 George Street.

In 1985, women’s hockey wasn’t welcomed with open arms. But that didn’t stop the Prince George Sundowners from lacing up and hitting the ice. I was in net for all those years — watching a group of women, many juggling work, kids, and carpool duty, turn heads & minds one hard-won game at a time.

Captain Fred Burr wasn’t just a firefighter he was one of those people Prince George was built on.

By 1960, Burr was 36, a husband and father of 3, known for his calm presence and quiet leadership. On May 4 the alarm rang for what was expected to be a minor house fire. He didn’t make it home .

Dawson Creek, B.C., declares state of local emergency amid record drought | CBC News The small northeastern B.C. city of Dawson Creek has declared a state of local emergency as unprecedented drought continues to drain its only supply of drinking water.

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On August 12, 1913, the name “Prince George” was officially chosen — a moment that gave shape and identity to the place we call home.

What began as a railway stop became a city built on resilience, creativity, and connection — the same spirit that still fuels the people and businesses here today.

There was a time when George Street was the heart of everything where you could grab your groceries, a dry goods order & maybe a pint, all on the same block.
The Europe Hotel stood proud under its neon sign, with W. DeLong Groceries, Bi-Rite Market & W.C. Lawler Dry Goods keeping the shelves full.