Mr. PG is retirement age
And the Cadillac Ranch is coming back, for one night only
I’m somehow sick again, hence the lack of newsletters this week. I’ve pecked this one out over the course of the last couple days when I’ve been able to. I’m sick of being sick! It’s dumb! Don’t do it if you can avoid it!
But enough about me.
Happy birthday, Mr. PG
In the comments earlier thsi week, HeidiPG wrote:
This photo of Mr. PG being involved in the Amazing Race reminds me that we started discussing moving our beloved tin (wood) man to a better location over the last year, but that seems to have dropped off the the radar of late.
Frankly, the photos we saw in the newspaper's article and others online shows that this location is just not aesthetically pleasing with the large apartment blocks immediately behind the statue. He blends into the colour scheme of the buildings' siding, access to visit is still very poor and the original reasons for moving him there seem to have been eroded over time.
I don't think there is anything wrong with the apartments, which have contributed more housing to our city but our mascot deserves a better location that focuses on him rather than a landscape of bland grey/brown/tan buildings that ultimately diminish his importance to our city.
I finally saw the big harp
Last year the Prince George Symphony Orchestra purchased a big ol’ concert harp but I haven’t had the chance to see it until this past weekend. It was very nice!
I also enjoyed Jose Delgado-Guevera original composition based on his childhood in Costa Rica which debuted at the same performance and which you can hear more about here.
Is the Farmer’s Market back at the courthouse?
I was downtown this past weekend and there were vendours there. What’s happening?!
Council news:
Stories:
PG councillors want community inclusion as CN Centre celebrates 30 years this September.
Committee looking to push forward on provincial compensation for medical calls.
Councillors return from slate of meetings with provincial government.
May 5 is now Dutch Liberation Day in the City of Prince George.
Highway advocacy, ambulance services on the next intergovernmental affairs committee agenda.
The Cadillac Ranch is coming back
idk if it doesn’t have that one old guy in the all-white cowbuy suit and some real sketchy folks in the corner it won’t quite be the same
Look what Sabrina Carpenter has done to us
News roundup:
Indigenous community, allies and families of victims come together on Red Dress Day.
Conservatives and Liberals both improved their vote count in Prince George ridings.
Quick fire response saves log home business near Williams Lake.
Somehow Trooper is playing the CN Centre for the first time?????
With friends like these, who needs enemies? asks forestry advocate.
One thing that never ceases to impress me is there are constantly new lakes near town I’ve never heard of.
Tragic dog death has Prince George couple calling for more vet support.
Province funds new Lheidli T'enneh children and youth service centre study.
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health celebrates 20 years and announces new leadership.
Local Dakelh Elder to receive honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
PG Conservatory of Music Announces 2025 Scholarship Competition Winners.
CN Centre will celebrate 30 years of laughs with Brent Butt.
UNBC Research Associate participates in journey to reclaim the Norman Wells Oilfield.
Defence expert brings Canadian foreign policy talk to Prince George.
“So much light:” Special Olympics volunteers say experience is incredibly rewarding.
Cougars’ Carson Carels wins gold with Canada at U-18 Worlds in Texas.
Province providing funding for water-monitoring program in rural communities.
Town hall focused on rural mental health to be held in Prince George May 14.
Community Moves Festival returning for third year, May 25-30.
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The Wilson Square Market has been happening at the Courthouse since 2020 (they were at the mall for a bit before then). As to why there are two, I remember vendors telling me it's from drama that no one knows anything about anymore because it's from that long ago!
It's time for a Deep Investigation: so why are there TWO farmers' markets in PG? (When you're feeling well, of course. This will require your full journalistic powers.)