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Attorney: Man is a scapegoat in deadly California fire
OAKLAND, Calif. - The attorney for one of two men on trial in connection with a fire that killed 36 people at a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse two years ago told the jury in closing arguments Tuesda...
Jul 30, 2019
Both suspects wanted in La Loche shooting arrested
Both Ronald Park and Cody Robertson are now in custody.-One man was arrested and two more are wanted by police following a shooting in La Loche. RCMP said they received a call that a vehicle parked ou...
Jul 30, 2019 Ronald Park and Cody Robertson are wanted after a shooting in La Loche. (supplied/RCMP)
Women's K4 500-metre team wins Canada's first gold of Lima Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Canada's women's K4 500-metre canoeing team brought home the country's first gold medal of the Pan American Games on Sunday. The team of Alanna Braylougheed, Alexa Kaien Irvin, Andre...
Jul 30, 2019
Aaron Sanchez's winless streak continues as Rays rally past Blue Jays 10-9
TORONTO - Starter Aaron Sanchez and the Toronto Blue Jays experienced a reversal of fortune on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a seven-run disadvantage to score a 10-9 win. A day after the Blu...
Jul 30, 2019
Canadian women defend Pan Am rugby sevens gold while men's side takes silver
LIMA, Peru - Both Canadian rugby sevens teams hammed it up and took pictures together on the pitch in celebration of their podium appearances Sunday at the Lima Pan Am Games. The reality of ...
Jul 30, 2019
B.C. murder suspect's father reveals details of troubled life in book
VANCOUVER - The father of a British Columbia murder suspect has written a book that sheds new light on his mental health, explains harassment convictions involving his ex-wife and provides greater ins...
Jul 30, 2019
New York officials tour Quebec Indigenous communities ahead of possible hydro deal
MONTREAL - Officials from New York City have been visiting Quebec's north to learn more about the impact a possible hydro power deal with the provincial utility would have on Indigenous communiti...
Jul 30, 2019
Sleeping with sawed-off rifle report leads to arrest: Police
A man sleeping with a gun and two break and enter suspects were arrested yesterday evening in relation to separate police investigations. Police were called to a home on the 1500 block of 15th Street ...
Jul 30, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Area youth encouraged to apply for grants
A local community group wants young people to know about some grant opportunities.Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation has three grants available each worth $15,000. In order to qualify applica...
Jul 30, 2019 The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation will be accepting applications for grants until September (file photo/paNOW Staff)
School supplies wanted for Operation Fill-a-Backpack
With the month of August right around the corner, many are thinking about back to school.Partners to End Poverty (PEP) and the Salvation Army are gathering school supplies to help those who are in nee...
Jul 30, 2019 Donations are being accepted at the Salvation Army for Operation Fill-a-Backpack. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)