Two Heritage House books nominated for Jeanne Clarke History Award 2025

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Prince George Public Library (located in BC, Canada) announced the finalists for the 2025 Jeanne Clarke Local History Award on January 23, 2025.

We're proud to share that two Heritage House books were on the list:

The City of Rainbows: A Colourful History of Prince Rupert, by Blair Mirau
Always on Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living, by Marion McKinnon Crook

The Jeanne Clarke Local History Award was established by the Library Board in 1985, in memory of former library board chair Jeanne Clarke to recognize individuals or groups for outstanding contributions in the preservation and promotion of local and regional history. The 40th annual Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Prince George Civic Centre. For further information on the Jeanne Clarke Awards, including past winners and nominated publications visit www.pgpl.ca/content/local-history.