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Palestinians angrily reject Trump Mideast peace plan
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said "a thousand no's" to the Mideast peace plan announced Tuesday by President Donald Trump, which strongly favours Israel. The P...
Jan 30, 2020

Indigenous group seeks big funding boost for guardians to help protect lands
An Indigenous organization wants more money for more eyes and ears to keep tabs on traditional First Nations land and Canada's new protected areas. "We're asking for Canada to be good, ...
Jan 30, 2020

More than 200 cabinet-appointed positions remain empty, says memo to PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been warned that more than 200 senior jobs need filling across the federal government, including dozens in key leadership and oversight roles in differe...
Jan 30, 2020

RCMP pipeline checkpoint 'arbitrary and discriminatory,' say complainants
VANCOUVER - The Wet'suwet'en hereditary clan chiefs and their supporters want a public investigation into the way the RCMP are controlling access along a rural road in northern British Columbia. The R...
Jan 30, 2020

Near-record temperatures to hit Prince Albert on Saturday
How things can change. It was one year ago temperatures were bitter cold. Overnight lows were hitting - 39 C, daytime highs were around - 25 C. Fast forward and it's a much different story.Environment...
Jan 30, 2020 A group of children from Sturgeon Lake Central School enjoying Little Red River park. Daytime highs are expected to hit 8.3 C this Saturday in Prince Albert. (paNOW Staff/ Michael Joel-Hansen)

'The Assistant' aims to go behind the headlines of #MeToo
PARK CITY, Utah - "The Assistant" is one of the first narrative films to come out of the #MeToo movement and the Harvey Weinstein scandal. The film, written and directed by Kitty Green, features a pre...
Jan 30, 2020

Liberals' changes to summer jobs program caused confusion, documents show
OTTAWA - Organizations seeking to hire students through the federal summer jobs program can start filing their applications today, a process that federal officials have sought to improve to avoid the ...
Jan 30, 2020

Canadian Christine Sinclair on verge of soccer history at CONCACAF qualifier
EDINBURG, Texas - It's a milestone game for women's soccer in St. Kitts and Nevis. For Canada, it's an opportunity to make soccer history. There is plenty on the line Wednesday when eighth-ranked Cana...
Jan 30, 2020

Melfort outdoor ice surfaces remain open during warm snap
Even with the warm weather approaching the northeast region, some outdoor activities in Melfort will still remain in use.According to Facilities Manager Leonard Whitney, all of the city outdoor rinks,...
Jan 30, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC's 'Just a Minute' dies at 96
LONDON - British broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who hosted the witty, wordy radio program "Just a Minute" for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 96. Parson's agent, Jean Diamond, said he died T...
Jan 30, 2020