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Saskatchewan residents to see power bills rise; SaskPower warns about phone scam
Saskatchewan residents will be paying more for power in the new year.The carbon tax is set to increase Jan. 1 from $20 a tonne to $30. SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry explained what the increase wi...
Dec 13, 2019 The Crown-owned power company says bills are set to climb and warning residents about a phone scam. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

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

Two P.A. city councillors gathering gift bags for Christmas celebration
While the focus at Christmas time may rightly be on children, two P.A. city councillors want to make sure grown-ups get gifts as well. "The moms, fathers, uncles, grandmothers, grandfathers and auntie...
Dec 13, 2019 Men pack bags with "Gifts for Guys" for the annual Christmas campaign. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

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