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Judge denies bid to dismiss charges against Lori Loughlin
A federal judge refused Friday to dismiss charges against actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and other prominent parents accused of cheating the college admissions process, siding wit...
May 08, 2020
Outside police agency to review how officers handled run-in with costumed worker
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - An outside police agency is to investigate the actions of officers who forced a restaurant worker in a "Star Wars'' storm-trooper costume to the ground in southern A...
May 08, 2020
Despite jarring jobs numbers, Canada, U.S. charting different courses
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's a fundamental principle of life in Canada that no one should have to go to work if they don't feel safe doing so. Trudeau made the comments today a...
May 08, 2020
Melfort's Spring Clean-up Week begins on Sunday
A lot of people have been spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.One of the activities keeping people busy is yard work, and for many the City of Melfort's Spring Clean-up Week comes ...
May 08, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
SK Wildlife Federation Geocaching
Geocaching is a free, real-world outdoor treasure hunt.Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Geocaching is e...
May 08, 2020
Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters now a 'dark-sky' sanctuary
PATTEN, Maine - Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is now a "dark sky" sanctuary, the National Park Service announced Friday. The designation by the International Dark-Sky Association...
May 08, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 11:30 a.m. The federal government's emergency wage-subsidy program will be extended beyond its early-June endpoint. The p...
May 08, 2020
Capitals cut ties with Leipsic after disparaging comments
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals on Friday placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after he made disparaging comments about women and teammates in a private s...
May 08, 2020
Prairie North Coop continues to give back to community organizations, individuals
The Prairie North Coop (PNC) has made many positive impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic and that will continue in the coming weeks.On top of numerous donations to area food banks and the North East S...
May 08, 2020 Prairie North Coop donates kitty litter to NESPCA to help get through COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Prairie North Coop)
COVID-19 outbreak at Victoria Hospital declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital is now over according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The outbreak was initially declared on April 30 after an inpatient tested posit...
May 08, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)