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German tourists run over, killed at Washington swimming hole
WASHOUGAL, Wash. - Two German tourists visiting family in nearby Portland, Oregon, were run over and killed by a local man as they sunbathed by a swimming hole, police in Washington state said Wednesd...
Jun 28, 2019
CBSA has removed fewer than 900 of 45,0000 'irregular' asylum seekers since 2017
OTTAWA - New federal figures shows the Canada Border Services Agency has removed fewer than 900 asylum seekers who have crossed into Canada by exploiting a loophole in asylum laws. Since early 20...
Jun 28, 2019
NRA splits with PR firm, lobbyist and TV amid infighting
Infighting at the National Rifle Association exploded Wednesday, when the powerful association severed ties with its longtime public relations firm, suspended operations of its fiery online TV station...
Jun 28, 2019
Cruise nights up and going
Summer has come to Prince Albert which means the return of a number of outdoor activities.One event back in full swing is cruise nights at the A&W on 36th Street East put on by Klassic Kruizers Ka...
Jun 28, 2019 A wide array of cars came out the cruise night Thursday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Goalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons
SUNRISE, Fla. - Roberto Luongo wanted to keep playing and keep chasing the elusive Stanley Cup, largely because he believes the Florida Panthers are finally in position to be a playoff contender. His ...
Jun 28, 2019
Montreal group supports idea of sharing Rays with Tampa Bay
MONTREAL - The son of former Montreal Expos owner Charles Bronfman believes the predominantly French-speaking city is ready and willing to support - and share - the Tampa Bay Rays. Private equity inve...
Jun 28, 2019
Roadwork on 100 St. to begin July 2
Motorists will be met with detours next week as work beings on a major road in North Battleford. Starting July 2, underground utility work will begin and run for about three weeks on 100 St. and 12 Av...
Jun 28, 2019 Roadwork will get underway on 100 St. and 12 Ave. on July 2 and run until Sept. 13. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Water disruptions for Wynyard as town flushes water mains
The town of Wynyard will need to cut back on water use this Sunday as water mains are being flushed.From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., town crews will be working to flush the system to create a higher velocity t...
Jun 28, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)
Leafs ink pending RFA forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson to new deals
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said last week he was close to getting new contracts signed with pending restricted free agent forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson. The parties...
Jun 28, 2019
Work rolls along at Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter
Work continues to roll along at the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter in Melfort.According to Shelter Manager, Meagan Schmitz, things are moving at a good pace as they get closer to their planned grand ope...
Jun 28, 2019 (Facebook/Northeast SPCA)