Don Prentice arrived in Prince George in 1968, a young broadcaster with a grin you can still see in his old CJCI portrait. He started at CKPG, spent three years learning the beat of northern radio, and then moved to CJCI in 1971 — the station he would help guide into its strongest years.

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🏒 Looking back at these photos from 1902 and 1914, I feel a deep connection to the trailblazers who made it possible for women to step onto the ice. Over 100 years ago, these women defied expectations, laced up their skates, and went out to play a sport they loved, even when it wasn’t easy.

It’s Sunday, July 20, 1969. Just after 12 noon. Absolutely still. Shops closed. Sidewalks empty. Not a single car rolling through the frame. So what could make an already quiet Sunday in 1969 feel this silent?

On this day — November 17, 1932 — Prince George stepped into a new era with nothing more than a crackle on the line. That morning, a radio-telephone system finally linked our northern town to the outside world. The story even made its way into the Burnaby Broadcast down south

From the Purple Lantern in 1959, to Casey’s Steak Pit, to the Mandarin Garden in 1977, Yvonne and Ken Chow fed Prince George for decades. Lillian grew up learning the family craft.When she opened Lillian’s BBQ & Steak House, she wasn’t starting something new she was carrying on the Chow legacy.

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.

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

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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

🎈 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 .

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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.

In 1975, a fire took the Fort George Regional Museum. The loss was felt across town — not just for the building, but for the stories inside it. When the call went out to rebuild, I sent in five dollars for one square foot of new ground.

Summer of 1970. It was the kind of day that shimmered — the Watrous Street pool alive with the sound of splashing, laughter, and joy. Among the children that day was 7-year-old Barry Bilyk, a Connaught Elementary student who loved to be near the water even though he couldn’t swim.

$1.49 Day at Woodward’s — A Tuesday Tradition It’s Tuesday — and if you close your eyes, you can almost hear it: “Dollar forty-nine day, Woodward’s… dollar forty-nine day, Tuesday!”

Some people don’t just live in a place — they *become* part of it, Bud Bargy was one He came to Prince George in 1949 from Saskwhen ball diamonds were carved out of dust and determination. Days were spent at Northwood but once the whistle blew, you could count on Bud being out on the field

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There’s something about a story that lingers — like the corner store that knew your name or a photo that brings back gravel roads and fresh bread. That’s what we do at PG Designs. We help local businesses share their stories so they’re remembered — cafés, shops, family-run services, old and new.

On October 2, 1992, the lights went out at the Plaza 400 Famous Players on George Street. Just like that, Prince George lost another piece of its movie magic. In only 18 months, three local theatres had closed their doors: Parkwood, Spruceland, and finally Plaza 400.

Who remembers the name of a kid who delivered your papers?

On this day in 1960, a modern Stone Age family hit the airwaves. 🦕📺 The Flintstones became the first animated series in prime time, paving the way for everything from The Simpsons to today’s adult cartoons. Yabba-Dabba-Doo still echoes 64 years later. #OnThisDay #Flintstones #CartoonHistory

On Saturday nights in 1972, the Coliseum lights glowed, the Spruce Kings hit the ice, and SAAN’s ad reminded you where you’d likely been earlier that day. At 385 Victoria Street, SAAN was a fixture downtown

Every marketer’s got a story — here are three of mine. But one of them isn’t true. Can you guess which? 👀 1.. I have seen every Star Wars movie ever made. 2.. I once biked to Hixon by myself. 3.. I love ice cream drumsticks. At PG Designs, we believe in stories that spark curiosity

Back on January 19, 2003, the Prince George Citizen carried one of the strangest ads ever printed in our city. “WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke… You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.”

In Sep 1953, four-year-old Ronnie Aspinall pedalled his tricycle down a Prince George street & never came home. Neighbours searched. Police searched. His parents never stopped searching. For decades, Jack and Dot Aspinall lived with their door unlocked, hoping one day Ronnie would walk through it.