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iThe Hemlock Street yard where a Prince George man was shot to death Wednesday.
Pcitizen photo by Brent Braaten
 Prior history
 Homicide victim Nathan Alcide Marshall, 27, faced suite of charges in relation to a home invasion
 Bernice Trick Citizen staff
   Just three days ago the Prince George man shot to death on Hemlock Street Wednesday was in court along with three others.
   The identified man, Nathan Al-cide Marshall, 27, had been charged Feb. 15 with 10 offenses stemming from a Jan. 4 home invasion on Quince Street.
   RCMP Cst. Gary Godwin, media liaison, said during that invasion two men, both wearing face masks, “forced their way into a home” after the home owner opened the door for a female.
   “One held a loaded semi-automatic handgun to the head of the homeowner,” said Godwin.
   Marshall was found shot to death early Wednesday when police responded to a report of “a man down” in the front yard of a home in the 1800 block of Hemlock Street.
   He was pronounced dead at the scene, and an autopsy is being performed in Kamloops at this time, Godwin said.
   Marshall, Lawrence T. Gross and two females, Dawn L. Steppler and Brandy L. Sinclair, who were all arrested following the home invasion incident, were in court at the same time on Feb. 15.
   Marshall and Gross were charged with break and enter with intent to commit a crime, robbery with a firearm, possession of a firearm, disguise with intent, pos-
 session of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of stolen property, pointing a firearm, forceable seizure of a person, uttering threats, and assault.
   Gross also was charged with possession of a firearm contrary to an order. Steppler was given the same 10 charges except disguise with intent.
   Sinclair was charged with break and enter with intent, robbery with a firearm, resisting arrest and possession of a firearm.
   Gross, Steppler and Sinclair are to make their next appearance in court on March 10 and Marshall’s next appearance was to have been on March 24.
                                                                                                                                                                              btrick@pgcitizen.ca
Ruling clouds call-centre prospect
 Gordon Hoekstra Citizen staff
    The B.C. Utilities Commission has denied Terasen’s $115.5-million project to bring much of its customer service business back within the company, which includes a planned call-centre in Prince George.
    However, the decision, issued quietly on Tuesday, does allow the project to go ahead if Terasen Gas accepts some of the business risk of the project and shares any savings.
    Terasen has until next Friday to decide whether it agrees that if the final cost of the project is 10 per cent less or greater than $115.5 million, the additional costs or savings will be shared equally between itself and its ratepayers.
The former ACS call centre is seen here.
Citizen photo by David Mah
   Terasen Gas would also have to agree to file quarterly progress reports with the utilities commission that would detail differences in timing of the project’s schedule, costs and any difficulties the project may be encountering.
   The company would also have to agree to file a copy of its board of director’s resolution approving the project prior to work starting.
                                                                                                                                                                        — See TERASEN on page 3
Tipping point
Garbage bills could swell
 Frank Peebles Citizen staff
   Garbage collection rates could skyrocket next year.
   Unbeknownst to city staff and most councillors, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has to offset a drastic shortfall in its solid waste management budget. This was revealed at a public meeting of Prince George city councillors Wednesday night.
   Tipping fees (the money everyone has to pay at the gate) at their Foothills Landfill facility — the area’s main garbage dump — could leap from the current rate of $48 per tonne to perhaps $62.50 per tonne, said mayor Dan Rogers who is also a director on the regional district board.
                                                                                                                                                                            — See DISTRICT on page 3
Garbage cans along Dogwood Street on Monday.
Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
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 (THIS WEEKEND
   1 Steve Regnier is on stage Friday night in Cafe Voltaire, 1685 Third Avenue at 8 p.m. The talented singer has a fantastic slate of favourites in his repertoire, from the island sounds of Bob Marley to the more folk side, like Joni Mitchell, as well as some original numbers to share with the audience. There’s never a cover for Cafe Voltaire live music sessions.
  2 Theatre North West presents Thy Neighbour’s Wife until Feb. 24. The ingredients for this thrilling adaptation of a true story are an Irish immigrant, a proper young wife, a thoroughly rotten scoundrel and a conniving, attractive, and remarkably libidinous neighbour. This is all blended into a mystery story set in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. In this story, ‘who done it’ is obvious. The mystery to be solved is why such an astonishing thing was done. Tickets available at Books & Co. or at Theatre North West in the Parkhill Plaza. No shows Mondays.
  3 Prince George secondary school drama club presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat until Saturday at Vanier Hall. Matinees are Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. and shows are each evening at 7. Tickets are at Studio 2880 or at the door for $10. Doors open a half hour prior to each show time.
  4 Throughout the Olympics, when the building is available, the games will be displayed on CN Centre’s full screen video score clock. Viewing availability works around Cougars and Fury games, as well as CN Centre ice users. Viewing times include Feb.
  19 to 22, 25, 26, and 27. On Feb. 28 CN Centre hosts a free special event as we bring Prince George together to watch the men’s gold medal hockey game. For more information visit www.cncentre.ca.
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