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Kaepernick's throws passes for 40 minutes at strange workout
RIVERDALE, Ga. - Colin Kaepernick threw passes for about 40 minutes on a high school field, then signed autographs for hundreds of fans who gathered in an end zone to watch his NFL workout that was su...
Nov 16, 2019

Capt. Dick Stevenson, legendary Sourtoe Cocktail founder, dies in Whitehorse
DAWSON CITY, Yukon - The founder of the legendary Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City, Yukon, has poured his final glass of the well-known whisky-and-pickled-human-toe drink. Dick Stevenson, the form...
Nov 16, 2019

Habitat for Humanity in Melfort looking for volunteers
The newest Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort continues to move along. The three bedroom, 1,000 sq. ft bungalow is located at 404 Burrows Ave. W. As of now, Project Manager Terry Thurrott said they...
Nov 16, 2019 The Habitat for Humanity project in Melfort is at 404 Burrows Ave. W. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

1.8 million items of garbage strewn over Bay of Fundy bottom, study estimates
HALIFAX - A survey estimates more than 1.8 million pieces of garbage are strewn over the bottom of the Bay of Fundy, prompting concerns about potential harm to marine life. The study published Th...
Nov 16, 2019

Gilles and Poirier earn spot at Grand Prix Final after Rostelecom Cup silver
MOSCOW - Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won the silver medal on Saturday in ice dancing to conclude the Rostelecom Cup, the fifth stop on the ISU Grand Prix circuit in figure skating. Combined...
Nov 16, 2019

Safety board confirms lingering design problem behind N.W.T. float-plane crash
EDMONTON - The Transportation Safety Board says a design problem that has remained unaddressed for decades in a popular small airplane contributed to three deaths in a crash in the Northwest...
Nov 16, 2019

Canada-wide fundraiser happening in Prince Albert
UPDATE: The GoodLife Fitness at South Hill Mall were at $1,415 before the event day and they raised $311.35 more on Saturday bringing them to a total of $1,726.25. They are still taking donations unti...
Nov 16, 2019 The annual Spin4Kids fundraiser is happening at the GoodLife Fitness at South Hill Mall in Prince Albert. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Meadow Lake welcomes Giant Tiger
Mayor Merlin Seymore welcomed Giant Tiger to the citizens of Meadow Lake early this morning. Seymore spoke before a crowd of approximately 30 people welcoming out of town staff and managers to the com...
Nov 16, 2019 Friendly the Tiger and staff welcome Meadow Lake shoppers to the regions newest store. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

B.C. government moves to tax and restrict vaping products to protect youth
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government introduced a 10-point plan Thursday to protect youth from the health risks of vaping that includes cutting nicotine content in vapour pods, restric...
Nov 16, 2019

North American trade pact could be passed before year's end, Pelosi says
WASHINGTON - The most powerful Democrat in the United States Congress says she believes lawmakers on Capitol Hill could vote on the new North American free-trade agreement before the end of ...
Nov 16, 2019