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Family of man detained in Egypt urges Champagne to help bring him home
OTTAWA - The family of a Canadian man who has been in a Cairo prison for the last 10 months wants Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, who is in Egypt this week, to sec...
Dec 13, 2019
Report suggests agriculture needs changes to save climate and farmers
Farming needs to change to help save the climate and farmers themselves, says a national agriculture group. A report released Wednesday by the National Farmers Union concludes that...
Dec 13, 2019
Liberal MPs won't empower themselves to turf Trudeau, control caucus membership
OTTAWA - Liberal backbenchers declined Wednesday to give themselves the power to turf their leader, Justin Trudeau. They also passed up the chance to control who gets expelled from - or...
Dec 13, 2019
Trump says US, China have reached deal; Sunday tariffs off
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. has cancelled plans to impose new tariffs on $160 billion worth of Chinese imports Sunday as part of a modest interim agreement that de-es...
Dec 13, 2019
1 shot dead at plant near Atlanta; suspect caught in Alabama
CONYERS, Ga. - A contract worker was arrested at Alabama bus station Friday, hours after officials say he shot and killed a fellow worker in a suburban Atlanta factory. Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Le...
Dec 13, 2019
McShannock named new EDO in Tisdale
The town of Tisdale has hired a new economic development officer.Long-time local business owner Greg McShannock was selected as the successful candidate.The co-owner of the Dairy Queen in Tisdale told...
Dec 13, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Nipawin Winter Lights continues tonight
Residents of Nipawin and area have a chance to get in the Christmas spirit this Friday night.Nipawin Winter Lights will be held at the Nipawin & District Regional Park this evening from 6 p.m. to ...
Dec 13, 2019 A picture of last year's display at Nipawin Winter Lights. (Submitted/Susan Westgard)
Wandering camel, cow, donkey to be featured in live Nativity
GODDARD, Kan. - A camel, cow and donkey that were found roaming together along a Kansas road have been booked to appear in a Christmas Nativity scene. The trio will be the celebrity guests Saturday du...
Dec 13, 2019
Santa's Workshop taking place at Northern Lights Palace Pool on Saturday
The Northern Lights Palace Pool will be the site of some Christmas Cheer on Saturday.The City of Melfort and the pool has decided to host a 'Santa's Workshop' that will include ornament decorating, co...
Dec 13, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Rosthern business helping save endangered animals and plants
The prairie landscape is one of the most altered landscapes in North America and its home to a variety of species that are on the verge on extinction. A Rosthern cidery owner has found a creative way ...
Dec 13, 2019 Prairie Sentinel Bottlewords Owner, Keith Jorgenson (left) and Jordan Ignatiuk with Nature Saskatchewan. (Submitted Photo/ Keith Jorgenson)