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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)
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
RCMP asking for help in solving gas-and-dash in Nipawin
Nipawin RCMP are looking to the public for some help in solving a gas-and-dash.The incident happened on Nov. 30. Police said the male suspect drove a truck with Dodge Ram logos on the side windows, an...
Jan 30, 2020 (Facebook/Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)
Co-op refinery, Unifor say bargaining to resume Friday
The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) and Unifor are to resume bargaining on Friday.The sides are to meet at 9 a.m., in Regina.The refinery locked out unionized employees on Dec. 5 after Unifor issued stri...
Jan 30, 2020 A labour dispute continues between Unifor Local 594 and the Co-op refinery. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
FIFA president congratulates Canada's Sinclair for world-record goals haul
EDINBURG, Texas - FIFA president Gianni Infantino added his voice to the chorus of Christine Sinclair well-wishers in the wake of the Canada captain becoming the world's all-time leading goal-scorer. ...
Jan 30, 2020
Boston Symphony cancels Asia tour amid China virus outbreak
BOSTON - The Boston Symphony Orchestra has cancelled its coming tour of Asia amid concerns about the deadly virus in China. Andris Nelsons, the orchestra's music director, said Thursday that the decis...
Jan 30, 2020
Trump peace plan delights Israelis, enrages Palestinians
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Mideast peace plan Tuesday alongside a beaming Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting a vision that matched the Israeli leader's hard-line, nation...
Jan 30, 2020
GOP lacks votes to block trial witnesses, McConnell concedes
WASHINGTON - Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded late Tuesday, a potentially major hurdle for T...
Jan 30, 2020
At trial, man says ex was 'appalled' after Weinstein meeting
NEW YORK - A fledgling actress came home "pretty shocked, upset, angry" and "kind of overall appalled" after a hotel room meeting where she says Harvey Weinstein offered her movie roles in exchange fo...
Jan 30, 2020