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Tisdale seeks new director of economic development
The Town of Tisdale needs a new voice to attract new businesses to town and help existing businesses stay vibrant.Sean Wallace, the Town of Tisdale's previous director of economic development, submitt...
Feb 22, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
SNC-Lavalin: A look at the attorney general's power to step in
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are accusing the Liberal government of meddling in a decision of the federal prosecution service to proceed with a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin. Under t...
Feb 22, 2019
Muskoday, MLTC among First Nations approved for self-generation energy projects
A solar power project capable of producing up to 324 kilowatts of electricity will soon take shape on the Muskoday First Nation (MFN). The community is home to one of 23 solar projects and 15 flare ga...
Feb 22, 2019 (Alexander Manykin/Dreamstime.com) : Alexander Manykin (Alex3)
Muskoday candidate promotes economic development and transparency
A woman with over 11 years of experience working in Federal government departments, including Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the National Parole Board, wants to be chief at Muskoday First Nati...
Feb 22, 2019 (Submitted photo/paNOW Staff)
Few incentives in spending-heavy B.C. budget, global downturn worries business
VICTORIA - British Columbia's budget pays too little attention to the potential impacts of a slowing global economy and a shifting housing market, business leaders say. Finance Minister Carole Ja...
Feb 22, 2019
Father-daughter duo finish Canadian Challenge a paw-length apart
It was a moment to hold on to for the Walker family of Pierceland, as a father-daughter duo finished the Canadian Challenge 12-dog race in La Ronge only seconds apart. Gerry Walker and his daughter, D...
Feb 22, 2019 Father-daughter duo Gerry Walker and Dee Eaves are seen moments before crossing the finish line. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Bespectacled Hanson brothers still popular decades after 'Slap Shot'
Steve Carlson has one of the most recognizable faces in hockey and is regularly swarmed by hockey fans. He and his "brothers" sign just as many autographs as some of the biggest names in the spor...
Feb 22, 2019
Three P.A. players off to Universiade Three P.A. players off to Universiade
Three Prince Albert hockey players were named to the USports squads to represented Canada at the 2019 FISU Winter Universiade on March 2-12 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.Kaitlin Willoughby will be playing in...
Feb 22, 2019 Kaitlin Willoughby. Submitted photo/GetMyPhoto, Twitter
Gucci unmasks a harder, more masculine collection
MILAN - Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele says the blackface controversy has had a deep impact on the company and provided a learning experience for everyone. Michele, speaking to reporters b...
Feb 22, 2019
A look at allegations over the years against singer R. Kelly
CHICAGO - R&B star R. Kelly has been dogged for years by allegations that he sexually abused women and underage girls. He and his attorneys have repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct....
Feb 22, 2019