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PG celebrates 100th birthday

Prince George is officially 100 years old.

With the Canada Winter Games now behind us a brand new celebration begins now as the city celebrates its centennial incorporation.

Councillor Brian Skakun says its all about roots…

“If it wasn’t for our pioneers, we wouldn’t be here today, I think this is a great opportunity, and it looks we will be celebrating this, off and on, throughout the year, ” he says.

Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dominic Fredrick – also had a few words for everyone at a gathering at City Hall, Friday morning.

“I’m honoured to be here, I wish you all a happy birthday, for the city of Prince George,” he says.

Fredrick joined Mayor Lynn Hall and over 90 others who celebrated with cake and comparison photographs of how the city has changed over the last 100 years.

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Mark Collins
Mark Collins
A North Vancouver boy born in South Africa, a graduate of BCIT in 2012 and an avid car and sports lover.

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