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Federal black lung fund in danger of drying up
COEBURN, Va. - Inaction by Congress and the Trump administration is threatening a fund that supports coal miners suffering from black lung disease. The Associated Press has learned that lawmakers let ...
Mar 19, 2019
A look at five political leaders who will campaign in Alberta's spring election
EDMONTON - Albertans are going to the polls in a spring election on April 16. Here's a look at the leaders of the five parties that currently hold seats in the legislature: Derek Fildebrandt, Freedom ...
Mar 19, 2019
Lawyers looking for resolution in Husky case
The lawyers involved in the Husky Energy court case say they are making progress in their resolution effort. Judge Lorna Dyck received an update from provincial Crown prosecutor Matthew Miazga, federa...
Mar 19, 2019 The Husky Energy case returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday. It has been adjourned to May 14. (file photo/battlefords NOW Staff)
Mustangs have Klippers against ropes after game three win
The Melfort Mustangs are now just one win away from the semifinals of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Playoffs. On Monday, March 18 the Mustangs went into Kindersley and defeated the Klip...
Mar 19, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Woman killed in crash with semi near Wynyard
An SUV and semi collision at Wynyard has claimed the life of a 60-year-old woman.Around 8:30 p.m. last night, the driver of the SUV turned onto Highway 16 from ninth street in the town when the collis...
Mar 19, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)
Skate Nipawin Showcase
Get ready for Skate Nipawin's annual Achievement Night, Wednesday March 20th at 6:30. Come watch our skaters demonstrate the skills they have learned this year, along with Skate Tisdale's Synchro Team...
Mar 19, 2019
Pregnant asylum seeker in labour rescued from snow near Manitoba border
WINNIPEG - A pregnant woman who walked across the United States border into Manitoba was rescued after she became trapped in a snowbank and went into labour. Emerson-Franklin Reeve Dave Carlson says t...
Mar 19, 2019
Chicago police union wants federal probe in Smollett case
CHICAGO - The Chicago police union's president alleges that the county's top prosecutor interfered with the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett before recusing herself and wants the Justic...
Mar 19, 2019
Tyler Perry steps in to help 4 children of slain single mom
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Less than a day after the family of a slain single mother of four launched a fundraising appeal, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry has lent his support. News outlets report Perry offer...
Mar 19, 2019
AP source: Trout, Angels close to record $432M, 12-year deal
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are close to finalizing a $432 million, 12-year contract that would shatter the record for...
Mar 19, 2019