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More money needed to deal with civil service pay problems, unions say
OTTAWA - The upcoming federal budget must include more money to stabilize the disastrous Phoenix pay system for government employees, and to launch its replacement, the country's biggest civil service...
Feb 27, 2019

British Columbia school board votes to provide students free tampons, pads
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A British Columbia school board believes it is one of the first in the country to provide free feminine hygiene products in washrooms. Members of the New We...
Feb 27, 2019

Agrimex - Home, Trade and Farm Show
Agrimex, hosted by the Battlefords Ag Society, is a Home, Trade and Farm Show held April 4th, 5 and 6.See their Facebook Event page here.Agrimex is the largest show in the area. Every year over 5000 c...
Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

US pending home sales rebounded 4.6 per cent in January
WASHINGTON - More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January as lower mortgage rates appeared to give the real estate market a boost. The National Association of Realtors says its pending home...
Feb 27, 2019

Michael Jackson brothers say accusers' film neglects facts
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's brothers and nephew say they weren't surprised by a documentary resurrecting allegations of his sexual abuse of children, and they're prepared to defend him. Jackie, Ti...
Feb 27, 2019

Dellacamera, Wagner Fox's lead team for Women's World Cup
LOS ANGELES - JP Dellacamera and former U.S. midfielder Aly Wagner will be Fox's lead broadcast team for the Women's World Cup. Making its announcement 100 days before the tournament opens June 7 with...
Feb 27, 2019

Mustangs handle Hounds, secure 10 wins in a row
Another double digit win streak for the Melfort Mustangs in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).The Mustangs downed the Notre Dame Hounds on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Wilcox by a 4-1 score, giving ...
Feb 27, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Montreal Lake Fish Derby - Pre-Register Soon
The famous Montreal Lake 13th Annual Walleye Derby - with a grand prize of $100,000 is Saturday March 23rd. See the poster below for full information.
Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Foxford Snowmobile Rally
The Community of Foxford, east of Meath Park, is holding a snowmobile rally on Saturday, March 2 with all proceeds going to the Foxford Rec Centre.This event is sponsored by Rally Motorsports.See the ...
Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

The big Oscar win by 'Green Book' leaves many frustrated
LOS ANGELES - The decision to hand the best film Oscar to "Green Book" continued to be debated Monday, long after the last Champagne glass had finally been emptied. Rarely in Oscar history, after all,...
Feb 27, 2019