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December 1976
His name was Norm Papick.
His alias? Santa Claus.
This wasn’t mall Santa work. Papick made surprise house calls, arriving with gifts and a very convincing ho ho ho. He charged just enough to cover gas and his costume — $4 for one child, $1 for each extra
His name was Norm Papick.
His alias? Santa Claus.
This wasn’t mall Santa work. Papick made surprise house calls, arriving with gifts and a very convincing ho ho ho. He charged just enough to cover gas and his costume — $4 for one child, $1 for each extra
December 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
December 1976
His name was Norm Papick.
His alias? Santa Claus.
This wasn’t mall Santa work. Papick made surprise house calls, arriving with gifts and a very convincing ho ho ho. He charged just enough to cover gas and his costume — $4 for one child, $1 for each extra
His name was Norm Papick.
His alias? Santa Claus.
This wasn’t mall Santa work. Papick made surprise house calls, arriving with gifts and a very convincing ho ho ho. He charged just enough to cover gas and his costume — $4 for one child, $1 for each extra
July 25, 1975 🍕
Brand new in Prince George, and already promising “fine food.”
That’s how Pizza Hut introduced itself to town — tucked at 1933 Queensway, phone number proudly printed, and serving up big ideas like Cavatini, spaghetti, and pizza in every possible personality
Brand new in Prince George, and already promising “fine food.”
That’s how Pizza Hut introduced itself to town — tucked at 1933 Queensway, phone number proudly printed, and serving up big ideas like Cavatini, spaghetti, and pizza in every possible personality
December 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
July 25, 1975 🍕
Brand new in Prince George, and already promising “fine food.”
That’s how Pizza Hut introduced itself to town — tucked at 1933 Queensway, phone number proudly printed, and serving up big ideas like Cavatini, spaghetti, and pizza in every possible personality
Brand new in Prince George, and already promising “fine food.”
That’s how Pizza Hut introduced itself to town — tucked at 1933 Queensway, phone number proudly printed, and serving up big ideas like Cavatini, spaghetti, and pizza in every possible personality
Throwback Thursday, with a timestamp that makes me smile. 🕰️
This Fleck Bros. ad ran on June 29, 1967 — just months before I was born. And there in the middle is my dad, already part of the machinery (literal and otherwise) that kept Prince George moving.
This Fleck Bros. ad ran on June 29, 1967 — just months before I was born. And there in the middle is my dad, already part of the machinery (literal and otherwise) that kept Prince George moving.
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Throwback Thursday, with a timestamp that makes me smile. 🕰️
This Fleck Bros. ad ran on June 29, 1967 — just months before I was born. And there in the middle is my dad, already part of the machinery (literal and otherwise) that kept Prince George moving.
This Fleck Bros. ad ran on June 29, 1967 — just months before I was born. And there in the middle is my dad, already part of the machinery (literal and otherwise) that kept Prince George moving.
1954 is remembered as one of the most unusual years in Prince George history — the year of three mayors. Gavin Dezell chose not to run
In the election, Harold Assman emerged as the leading candidate. When the polls closed, the first ballot count declared himthe winner.
In the election, Harold Assman emerged as the leading candidate. When the polls closed, the first ballot count declared himthe winner.
December 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
1954 is remembered as one of the most unusual years in Prince George history — the year of three mayors. Gavin Dezell chose not to run
In the election, Harold Assman emerged as the leading candidate. When the polls closed, the first ballot count declared himthe winner.
In the election, Harold Assman emerged as the leading candidate. When the polls closed, the first ballot count declared himthe winner.
64 years ago today, this invitation went out
December 16, 1961
Between2-8p.m.
Ben Ginter was already a larger-than-life figure in Prince George by the early 1960s. A Polish immigrant who built his success first through construction and then through brewing, he wasn’t shy about bold ideas.
December 16, 1961
Between2-8p.m.
Ben Ginter was already a larger-than-life figure in Prince George by the early 1960s. A Polish immigrant who built his success first through construction and then through brewing, he wasn’t shy about bold ideas.
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
64 years ago today, this invitation went out
December 16, 1961
Between2-8p.m.
Ben Ginter was already a larger-than-life figure in Prince George by the early 1960s. A Polish immigrant who built his success first through construction and then through brewing, he wasn’t shy about bold ideas.
December 16, 1961
Between2-8p.m.
Ben Ginter was already a larger-than-life figure in Prince George by the early 1960s. A Polish immigrant who built his success first through construction and then through brewing, he wasn’t shy about bold ideas.
February 23, 1954. The Hotel Vancouver. White tablecloths, polite applause, & a Prince George curling team
This was the B.C. Ladies’ Curling banquet, at the end of the provincial championship. PG finished second skipped by Florence Gustafson, with Edith Wylie, Gladys Lawson, & Thelma Roine
This was the B.C. Ladies’ Curling banquet, at the end of the provincial championship. PG finished second skipped by Florence Gustafson, with Edith Wylie, Gladys Lawson, & Thelma Roine
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
February 23, 1954. The Hotel Vancouver. White tablecloths, polite applause, & a Prince George curling team
This was the B.C. Ladies’ Curling banquet, at the end of the provincial championship. PG finished second skipped by Florence Gustafson, with Edith Wylie, Gladys Lawson, & Thelma Roine
This was the B.C. Ladies’ Curling banquet, at the end of the provincial championship. PG finished second skipped by Florence Gustafson, with Edith Wylie, Gladys Lawson, & Thelma Roine
December 13, 1957 the Prince George Citizen landed on doorsteps with a headline that mattered — not just for who won, but for who she was.
Carrie Jane Gray had been named mayor.
She became the first female mayor of Prince George and only the 2nd woman in all of BC to be elected mayor.
Carrie Jane Gray had been named mayor.
She became the first female mayor of Prince George and only the 2nd woman in all of BC to be elected mayor.
December 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
December 13, 1957 the Prince George Citizen landed on doorsteps with a headline that mattered — not just for who won, but for who she was.
Carrie Jane Gray had been named mayor.
She became the first female mayor of Prince George and only the 2nd woman in all of BC to be elected mayor.
Carrie Jane Gray had been named mayor.
She became the first female mayor of Prince George and only the 2nd woman in all of BC to be elected mayor.
December 12 1970 sits a little heavier in Prince George than most dates on the calendar.
Roy Spencer was a machinist, an army veteran, and a dad from Fort St. James. He’d raised his family in a tough northern town and pinned a lot of hope on hockey as a way out for his son, Brian
Roy Spencer was a machinist, an army veteran, and a dad from Fort St. James. He’d raised his family in a tough northern town and pinned a lot of hope on hockey as a way out for his son, Brian
December 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
December 12 1970 sits a little heavier in Prince George than most dates on the calendar.
Roy Spencer was a machinist, an army veteran, and a dad from Fort St. James. He’d raised his family in a tough northern town and pinned a lot of hope on hockey as a way out for his son, Brian
Roy Spencer was a machinist, an army veteran, and a dad from Fort St. James. He’d raised his family in a tough northern town and pinned a lot of hope on hockey as a way out for his son, Brian
Opening in Prince George Dec 12 1952 Eaton’s rolled into town like Santa with a ledger book, setting up shop at 427 George St. Back then, you didn’t just buy things you ordered them from a catalogue thick enough to stop a moose.And somehow, that little order office made the whole world feel closer.
December 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Opening in Prince George Dec 12 1952 Eaton’s rolled into town like Santa with a ledger book, setting up shop at 427 George St. Back then, you didn’t just buy things you ordered them from a catalogue thick enough to stop a moose.And somehow, that little order office made the whole world feel closer.
It was December 1994, deep in winter, when Bubba Baloo’s arrived like a warm light in the cold. Parents would guide their kids inside, stamping snow from their shoes, and right away the sound washed over you
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
It was December 1994, deep in winter, when Bubba Baloo’s arrived like a warm light in the cold. Parents would guide their kids inside, stamping snow from their shoes, and right away the sound washed over you
Some Christmas cards don’t just wish you well… they open a little door back in time. And this one we found online is a beauty — a vintage holiday greeting from Christmas 1939,
December 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Some Christmas cards don’t just wish you well… they open a little door back in time. And this one we found online is a beauty — a vintage holiday greeting from Christmas 1939,
Dec 7 1967 — a brand-new little hotspot flicked on its lights along 5th Avenue: Chow’s China Kitchen.
Their opening special was the kind of deal that makes your debit card sigh with jealousy:
chicken subgum chop suey, chicken subgum chow mein, sweet and sour pork spareribs… all for $1.19.
Their opening special was the kind of deal that makes your debit card sigh with jealousy:
chicken subgum chop suey, chicken subgum chow mein, sweet and sour pork spareribs… all for $1.19.
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Dec 7 1967 — a brand-new little hotspot flicked on its lights along 5th Avenue: Chow’s China Kitchen.
Their opening special was the kind of deal that makes your debit card sigh with jealousy:
chicken subgum chop suey, chicken subgum chow mein, sweet and sour pork spareribs… all for $1.19.
Their opening special was the kind of deal that makes your debit card sigh with jealousy:
chicken subgum chop suey, chicken subgum chow mein, sweet and sour pork spareribs… all for $1.19.
Here we go — a little trip back to 1975 Prince George,
If you could only pick one stop on a Saturday night in PG… where are you heading?
A. Dog n’ Suds for a coney dog and a frosty float —
B. Little Oly’s for a pizza dog and a malt
C. The A&W drive-in for a burger and a root beer
If you could only pick one stop on a Saturday night in PG… where are you heading?
A. Dog n’ Suds for a coney dog and a frosty float —
B. Little Oly’s for a pizza dog and a malt
C. The A&W drive-in for a burger and a root beer
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Here we go — a little trip back to 1975 Prince George,
If you could only pick one stop on a Saturday night in PG… where are you heading?
A. Dog n’ Suds for a coney dog and a frosty float —
B. Little Oly’s for a pizza dog and a malt
C. The A&W drive-in for a burger and a root beer
If you could only pick one stop on a Saturday night in PG… where are you heading?
A. Dog n’ Suds for a coney dog and a frosty float —
B. Little Oly’s for a pizza dog and a malt
C. The A&W drive-in for a burger and a root beer
And on February 10, 1976, one of those stories unfolded under the warm lights of the Rainbow Restaurant,
It was the First World Championship Chow Mein Eating Contest
It was the First World Championship Chow Mein Eating Contest
December 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
And on February 10, 1976, one of those stories unfolded under the warm lights of the Rainbow Restaurant,
It was the First World Championship Chow Mein Eating Contest
It was the First World Championship Chow Mein Eating Contest
Back in the early 80s, Prince George suddenly had a hometown hero on American TV. Tami Maida left PG for Oregon, became the starting QB on the boys’ team, led them to a winning season… and Hollywood turned it into a movie. A young Helen Hunt even played her in The Quarterback Princess.
December 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Back in the early 80s, Prince George suddenly had a hometown hero on American TV. Tami Maida left PG for Oregon, became the starting QB on the boys’ team, led them to a winning season… and Hollywood turned it into a movie. A young Helen Hunt even played her in The Quarterback Princess.
Do love how this turned out...
December 4, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Do love how this turned out...
Some dates don’t just show up on the calendar — they tap you on the shoulder and say, “Remember this?”
For me, December 1 is one of those days.
Because I was fifteen years old, standing in the slush with the rest of Prince George as Canadian Tire opened its doors for the very first time in town.
For me, December 1 is one of those days.
Because I was fifteen years old, standing in the slush with the rest of Prince George as Canadian Tire opened its doors for the very first time in town.
December 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Some dates don’t just show up on the calendar — they tap you on the shoulder and say, “Remember this?”
For me, December 1 is one of those days.
Because I was fifteen years old, standing in the slush with the rest of Prince George as Canadian Tire opened its doors for the very first time in town.
For me, December 1 is one of those days.
Because I was fifteen years old, standing in the slush with the rest of Prince George as Canadian Tire opened its doors for the very first time in town.
Start with the colour the Beatles famously sang about.
Add something found above the neck.
Then finish it with the opposite of out… plus an N.
Solve it, and you won’t get a place you can walk into today — but you will uncover a spot that once stood tall in this town.
Add something found above the neck.
Then finish it with the opposite of out… plus an N.
Solve it, and you won’t get a place you can walk into today — but you will uncover a spot that once stood tall in this town.
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Start with the colour the Beatles famously sang about.
Add something found above the neck.
Then finish it with the opposite of out… plus an N.
Solve it, and you won’t get a place you can walk into today — but you will uncover a spot that once stood tall in this town.
Add something found above the neck.
Then finish it with the opposite of out… plus an N.
Solve it, and you won’t get a place you can walk into today — but you will uncover a spot that once stood tall in this town.
54 years ago today, on Nov 29, 1971, a announcement ran in the paper inviting folks to something special: the grand welcome for **Mr. Mike’s** in Prince George. Free orchids for the ladies, free coffee for everyone, and a visit from “Mr. Robert Conastabaris, head of Mr. Mike’s Franchise Company.”
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM
54 years ago today, on Nov 29, 1971, a announcement ran in the paper inviting folks to something special: the grand welcome for **Mr. Mike’s** in Prince George. Free orchids for the ladies, free coffee for everyone, and a visit from “Mr. Robert Conastabaris, head of Mr. Mike’s Franchise Company.”
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The depot is accepting bottles, cans and containers, but not (yet) paint, electronics and hazardous materials www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/n...
Nechako Bottle Depot opens at new location two months after fire
Returns are now being accepted at 2895 Gunn Rd.
www.princegeorgecitizen.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The depot is accepting bottles, cans and containers, but not (yet) paint, electronics and hazardous materials www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/n...
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
If you look closely at this 1969 clipping from the Red Deer Advocate, you’ll see three men mid-handshake.
In the middle, a little above the others with that sharp suit and steady posture, is a young Ben Meisner. Long before he became one of Northern BC’s most recognizable voices
In the middle, a little above the others with that sharp suit and steady posture, is a young Ben Meisner. Long before he became one of Northern BC’s most recognizable voices
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If you look closely at this 1969 clipping from the Red Deer Advocate, you’ll see three men mid-handshake.
In the middle, a little above the others with that sharp suit and steady posture, is a young Ben Meisner. Long before he became one of Northern BC’s most recognizable voices
In the middle, a little above the others with that sharp suit and steady posture, is a young Ben Meisner. Long before he became one of Northern BC’s most recognizable voices
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.
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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.
