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"This is pure Canadiana" said Brent Thiessen who voluntarily floods the ice at West Lake for BC Pond Hockey. What drives Brent in below -20°C is seeing everyone having fun, and the good comradery that comes from it.

"Everyone should be doing something in the community, and this is my thing" said Bart Vanderlinde who has volunteered to maintain the ice rink at College Heights Secondary School for over 20 years.

Laurie & Leandra Hooker and their Girl Guide troop volunteer serving hot chocolate at the annual Civic Light Up. They enjoy seeing city residents come together to kick off the festive season.

Prince George, BC – The City of Prince George and Prince George Transit will be launching their “Food for Fare” initiative from December 15 - 18, 2011. Transit users can donate a non-perishable food item on any Prince George Transit bus in exchange for a free fare. All items collected will go to assist the Salvation Army this holiday season.

“We are proud to take part in helping the less fortunate in our community, this Christmas,” said Mayor Shari Green. “Let's make this initiative even better than last year.”

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Media Contact:
Dave Bradshaw
Supervisor, Transit and Projects
City of Prince George
250.614.7828

" Volunteering is instilled in my blood, the satisfaction is like nothing else" said Shirli-Gene Sadowick, the daughter of former Councillor Shirley Gratton. Shirli-Gene has volunteered with the Festival of Trees for 18 years, the way the trees light up smiles of visitors keeps her going and knowing that money raised goes to Health Care in the Region.