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Michael Jackson estate hits back at 'Leaving Neverland'
BOSTON - The co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate says he's confident the late superstar's supporters will be able to protect his legacy and brand in the wake of a documentary detailing allegations...
Apr 16, 2019
B.C. father killed daughters, attempted suicide, Crown argues at start of trial
VANCOUVER - A Crown lawyer says a Vancouver Island father stabbed his young daughters dozens of times before attempting to kill himself on Christmas Day in 2017. Clare Jennings delivered her opening s...
Apr 16, 2019
Melfort citizen asks City for four-way stop near Brunswick School
After a series of close calls at a busy intersection in town, a local resident decided to speak up. Allison Enns, a Melfort resident who lives on Bemister Avenue East has advocated for a four-way stop...
Apr 16, 2019 Allison Enns spoke at Melfort's Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 15. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Well-rounded Mitch Marner helping to pace Maple Leafs at both ends of the ice
TORONTO - Mitch Marner blocked one shot off his leg. As he crumpled to the ice in pain, the winger usually known more for his speed and skill found himself nose-to-nose with anothe...
Apr 16, 2019
U.S. wins controversial women's hockey gold in 2-1 shootout win over Finland
ESPOO, Finland - The United States celebrated a women's world hockey title that the Finns thought was theirs Sunday. The U.S. claimed gold at a fifth straight world championship beating host...
Apr 16, 2019
Veteran jockey Stein ending three-year retirement to return to Woodbine
TORONTO - Three years of living off the grid taught Justin Stein he didn't want to do it any longer. After retiring from racing in 2016 to live off the land, the veteran jockey is ...
Apr 16, 2019
Meditation garden to be installed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Melfort Communities in Bloom is putting their focus on a meditation garden at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.Over half of the $24,000 required to build has already been fundraised. Shannon Marshall said the ...
Apr 16, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Local artist named finalist for national award
A woman whose work will be very familiar to people living in the Prince Albert and northeast region, is receiving more national recognition.Catherine Blackburn who lives in Leask is one of 25 finalist...
Apr 16, 2019 Catherine Blackburn's "New Age Warriors" exhbit was shown at the Mann Art Gallery last September. (Facebook/Catherine Blackburn)
N.L. Liberals deliver optimistic budget with provincial election looming
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador tabled an optimistic election-year budget Tuesday, taking stock of economic improvements since the provincial Liberals took office and resisting any tax hi...
Apr 16, 2019
Tiger Woods makes Masters his 15th and most improbable major
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods blazing to victory in his Sunday red at the Masters, a scene once so familiar, was never more stunning. It was only two years ago at Augusta National that Woods needed a ner...
Apr 16, 2019