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Keep an eye on the ice on lakes and rivers: Melfort Ambulance
The warm temperatures of late have led to a freeze-thaw cycle across much of the province, and that has had an effect on the ice on lakes and rivers.There are plenty of winter activities on the ice, f...
Dec 07, 2019 Ice fishing on Lake Lenore (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Democrats say Trump impeachment charges must come swiftly
WASHINGTON - House Democrats moved aggressively to draw up formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Thursday, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying he "leaves us no choice" but to a...
Dec 07, 2019

Iran: Held US grad student to be exchanged for scientist
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a detained Princeton graduate student will be exchanged for an Iranian scientist held by the U.S., marking a potential breakthrough between Tehran ...
Dec 07, 2019

Planes and puppies; Test your fluffy knowledge with In-The-News for Dec. 5
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 5. What we are watching in...
Dec 07, 2019

'Terrific:' Victims' son pleased high court rejected Travis Vader appeal request
OTTAWA - Bret McCann had planned to stay awake at his home in Australia to find out whether the Supreme Court of Canada would hear an appeal by the man convicted of killing his parents. Instead, he do...
Dec 07, 2019

Liberal throne speech pledges to work with opposition parties, welcome their ideas
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau ushered in a new era of minority Liberal rule Thursday with a throne speech brimming with humility, goodwill and promises of collaboration with opposition parties whose support...
Dec 07, 2019

B.C. treaty commissioner expects UNDRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals
VICTORIA - The often bumpy and slow path toward treaty making in British Columbia has a new tool that can help glide over major obstacles and potentially help produce more than three dozen agreem...
Dec 07, 2019

AP Interview: New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's prime minister said she will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial, while she ho...
Dec 07, 2019

Leon Draisaitl, Alex Chiasson score early power-play goals, Oilers beat Kings 2-1
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl and Alex Chiasson each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers moved back into the top spot in the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on F...
Dec 06, 2019

Human remains found near Prince Albert
While conducting a ground search on Wednesday afternoon, members of the RCMP found human remains in a rural area outside of Prince Albert.A forensic autopsy is needed to identify the remains and cause...
Dec 06, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)