Prince George’s favourite mascot is now a senior citizen.
Mr. PG first appeared publicly on May 8th, 1960, welcoming delegates to a Rotary International conference at the Simon Fraser Inn.
According to “The History of Mr. PG” page on the City’s Website, Harold Moffat, Prince George’s Mayor from 1970 to 1979, is credited as being the first person to dream up the idea for Mr. PG.
He approached local Rotarian and sawmill owner Hans Roine with the concept in the 1950s.
He was a prominent figure in parades across BC as a float, before finding a home in front of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce building located at George Street and 1st Avenue.
He eventually moved to the intersection of Highways 16 and 97 in 1970.
In 1983, Mr. PG moved across Highway 16 to the current location, and took on the current 8.14 metre-tall metal and fibreglass form.
To celebrate Mr. PG’s 65th birthday, the City placed hidden gifts around the City.
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