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Andrew McCabe, franchise shows give CBS weekly ratings win
LOS ANGELES - Fired FBI acting director Andrew McCabe's headline-making interview on CBS' news magazine proved a TV audience grabber as well. The program ranked as the third most-watched last week wit...
Feb 22, 2019

‘He was the king of visiting’: Brother of homicide victim
Family and friends are mourning the death of Albert Gunville following his tragic death earlier this week. Gunville, 50, has been identified by family and police as the man killed earlier this week fo...
Feb 22, 2019 Family members are remembering Albert Gunville as a loving and caring father, brother and friend. (submitted photo/ Emile Gunville). : Glynn Brothen

Business gets creative to raise money for food bank
Staff at a Prince Albert business found a way to collect items for the local food bank while building comradery amongst the team.The Northern Lights Casino invited staff members to bring in food items...
Feb 22, 2019 Karen Whitecalf, right, adjusts one of the pieces built by employees. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Tisdale seeks new director of economic development
The Town of Tisdale needs a new voice to attract new businesses to town and help existing businesses stay vibrant.Sean Wallace, the Town of Tisdale's previous director of economic development, submitt...
Feb 22, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

SNC-Lavalin: A look at the attorney general's power to step in
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are accusing the Liberal government of meddling in a decision of the federal prosecution service to proceed with a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin. Under t...
Feb 22, 2019

Muskoday, MLTC among First Nations approved for self-generation energy projects
A solar power project capable of producing up to 324 kilowatts of electricity will soon take shape on the Muskoday First Nation (MFN). The community is home to one of 23 solar projects and 15 flare ga...
Feb 22, 2019 (Alexander Manykin/Dreamstime.com) : Alexander Manykin (Alex3)

Muskoday candidate promotes economic development and transparency
A woman with over 11 years of experience working in Federal government departments, including Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the National Parole Board, wants to be chief at Muskoday First Nati...
Feb 22, 2019 (Submitted photo/paNOW Staff)

Few incentives in spending-heavy B.C. budget, global downturn worries business
VICTORIA - British Columbia's budget pays too little attention to the potential impacts of a slowing global economy and a shifting housing market, business leaders say. Finance Minister Carole Ja...
Feb 22, 2019

Father-daughter duo finish Canadian Challenge a paw-length apart
It was a moment to hold on to for the Walker family of Pierceland, as a father-daughter duo finished the Canadian Challenge 12-dog race in La Ronge only seconds apart. Gerry Walker and his daughter, D...
Feb 22, 2019 Father-daughter duo Gerry Walker and Dee Eaves are seen moments before crossing the finish line. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Bespectacled Hanson brothers still popular decades after 'Slap Shot'
Steve Carlson has one of the most recognizable faces in hockey and is regularly swarmed by hockey fans. He and his "brothers" sign just as many autographs as some of the biggest names in the spor...
Feb 22, 2019