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Operation Red Nose set for opening weekend

With a month until Christmas their will be no shortage of parties in Prince George.

Those wanting a safe ride home can look no further than Operation Red Nose which begins it’s 2015 campaign on Friday.

Spokesperson, Andrea Johnson says volunteers are still needed.

“Right now we have 168 volunteers but applications are still being accepted and if people apply on-line today (Wed) they will be able to help out this weekend.”

Anyone 19 years of age or older can fill out an application at www.ornpg.ca.

Last year, 1,123 safe rides were provided which ranked 2nd out of 13 BC communities.

The free seasonal service is organized by the Rotary Club of Prince George-Nechako along with the RCMP and ICBC.

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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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