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White House ends California talks on mileage dispute
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Thursday broke off talks on vehicle mileage standards with California, increasing the chances of a court battle that threatens to unsettle the auto industry. T...
Feb 23, 2019

Hawks push but can't crack Klippers
The Nipawin Hawks appeared rested and ready to play on Friday, Feb. 22 after having nearly two weeks to regroup from their previous heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Kindersley Klippers.By the me...
Feb 23, 2019 The Nipawin Hawks pepper the Kindersley Klippers with one of their 40 shots during a late power play. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW) : Teena Monteleone

PCO Clerk fears 'somebody's going to be shot' during coming election campaign
OTTAWA - Canada's top public servant says he is worried someone will be assassinated during the coming federal election campaign given the disturbing tenor of recent public discussion. Privy ...
Feb 23, 2019

Police: Texas man confessed in hammer death of daughter, 2
ORANGE, Texas - A Southeast Texas man accused of bludgeoning his 2-year-old daughter to death with a hammer was naked and blood-stained when he told police officers he had killed the toddler, accordin...
Feb 23, 2019

Omaha on trial in shooting death of 'Cops' crew member
OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha police used justifiable force when firing dozens of bullets at an armed robbery suspect in a fast-food restaurant and had no duty to protect a law enforcement reality television sh...
Feb 23, 2019

New peer-to-peer support group focus of mental health event
Local residents will be able to learn more about what is available in the community to help people with mental health issues at an upcoming presentation at the North Battleford Library.The event, whic...
Feb 23, 2019 A presentation on mental health and a peer-to-peer support group will take place at the North Battleford Library, Feb. 27. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Mustangs need overtime to defeat Broncos
It felt like a playoff game in Humboldt at the Elgar Petersen Arena Friday night.The Broncos and Melfort Mustangs went back and forth in an exciting game but the hometown fans didn't go home happy aft...
Feb 23, 2019 The Melfort Mustangs defeated the Humboldt Broncos in a 5-4 victory Feb. 22. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW) : Teena Monteleone

More voters believe Canada doing worse under Trudeau government: poll for CP
OTTAWA - A new online poll conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press suggests the Trudeau Liberals haven't convinced Canadians the country is doing better under their stewardship. In all 46 ...
Feb 23, 2019

MP urges RCMP to investigate allegations of forced, coerced sterilizations
OTTAWA - The RCMP should immediately launch an investigation into all allegations of forced and coerced sterilizations in Canada, says NDP health critic Don Davies. Davies sent a letter to R...
Feb 23, 2019

Outpouring of support after children's deaths: 'Everyone is pulling together'
HALIFAX - There is a growing outpouring of support as Canadians look for ways to express their grief and help after the Halifax house fire that killed seven children and left their father in crit...
Feb 23, 2019