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Back to School Celebration to be held at PG Native Friendship Centre

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre and the RBC Foundation are hosting a Back to School Celebration tomorrow.

Executive Director, Barbara Ward-Burkitt says a lot will be happening.

“700 backpacks will be allocated for K-12 students, in addition we have free haircuts, clothing exchange for school clothing and face painting.”

Ward-Burkitt says the event is designed to build confidence heading into the year.

“It will build momentum and excitement about going back to school and we believe it will help to maintain kids in the school system.

The event will take place from 11 to 2pm at the Native Friendship Centre and will feature lunch from the Smokehouse on the Run Food Trailer.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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