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Young cancer survivor honoured
P.A. city council honoured a 13-year-old cancer survivor on Tuesday.Elayna Greenwood's family was in the audience to watch the mayor present her with the Terry Fox Award, given annually to the Prince ...
Oct 23, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne gives a speech before presenting Elayna Greenwood (left) with the Terry Fox Award, telling her "we're very proud of you" (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
NHL Notebook: Krueger's Sabres taking hot start in stride, TO troubles
Joe Thornton's eyes lit up when the conversation pivoted to Ralph Krueger. "Just a fantastic guy," said the veteran centre. "Just a phenomenal guy to be around." The two go back 15...
Oct 23, 2019
Quebec premier hopes U.S. lawsuit doesn't force California out of joint carbon market
MONTREAL - Quebec says it will go it alone if California is forced out of their current partnership aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Premier Francois Legault was reacting today to...
Oct 23, 2019
Alberta finance minister says first budget to attack spending, not services
EDMONTON - Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says the first budget of the new United Conservative government will surgically attack spending but not at the expense of essential services. Toews say...
Oct 23, 2019
Block weighs in on re-election in Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek
The MP for Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek will once again return to Ottawa.Kelly Block was re-elected handily in Monday night's federal election.She received 34,814 votes, 78.7 per cent of the ballots cast...
Oct 23, 2019 Kelly Block. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Tanner Byrne set for PBR milestone next month
It's a whole new rodeo for Prince Albert's bull riding great Tanner Byrne.He'll make history at next month's PBR Monster Energy Canadian Finals in Saskatoon as the first athlete to have ever ridden an...
Oct 23, 2019 Tanner Byrne announced his retirement from bull riding earlier this year, and will make history with his new gig next month. (Jeff D'Andrea /paNOW Staff)
Authorities charge officer who opened fire on couple's car
HARTFORD, Conn. - A Connecticut police officer who opened fire on an unarmed couple's car, seriously wounding a woman, was charged Monday with assault and reckless endangerment. State's Attorney Patri...
Oct 23, 2019
No defence from suspect on trial in Edmonton police officer stabbing
EDMONTON - The trial for a man accused of stabbing an Edmonton police officer and striking four pedestrians with a van is coming to an end. Crown prosecutor Elizabeth Wheaton said Monday tha...
Oct 23, 2019
easybites campaign ensures kitchen renovated at The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club
October 21, 2019 marked the unveiling of a new kitchen, thanks to go easy and their easybites campaign. goeasy has been a partner of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada since 2004, and in 2013 they announc...
Oct 23, 2019
Winnipeg Jets claim veteran defenceman Luca Sbisa off waivers from Anaheim Ducks
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets scooped up some blue-line help Wednesday, claiming defenceman Luca Sbisa off waivers. The 29-year-old signed a contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but needed to pa...
Oct 23, 2019