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Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau to defend himself
The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats towards Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has opted to defend himself in his case.David Petersen, 52, made the announcement durin...
Mar 06, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan building where the Nipawin court is located. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff) : Glynn Brothen
New Brunswick keeps championship round hopes alive with win at Brier
BRANDON, Man. - New Brunswick's Grant Odishaw kept his championship round hopes alive Wednesday at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 9-8 victory over Ontario's Scott McDonald. McDonald stole a po...
Mar 06, 2019
Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of 'Role Models' series
Canadian figure skating star Tessa Virtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness. Virtue joins the iconic line of toy dolls as part of Barbie's "Role Models" series. Virtue's doll features the ...
Mar 06, 2019
Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss
As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...
Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks
The Cruze cruises: GM assembly plant prepares to close
LORDSTOWN, Ohio - A sprawling General Motors assembly plant near Youngstown will be idled on Wednesday after more than 50 years producing cars and other vehicles, a move that will eliminate nearly 1,7...
Mar 06, 2019
Canadian women win bronze medal at Algarve Cup in penalty shootout
LOULE, Portugal - Jessie Fleming scored in the seventh round of a penalty shootout to earn Canada the bronze medal at the Algarve Cup on Wednesday. The UCLA midfielder capped the 6-5 shootou...
Mar 06, 2019
Luke Perry, heartthrob on '90210,' dies at 52 after stroke
LOS ANGELES - Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. Perr...
Mar 06, 2019
Small business to get rebates for some of the cost of energy efficiency projects
OTTAWA - The federal government's plan to ease the carbon-price burden on small businesses will include rebate payments to cover some of the cost of making energy-efficiency upgrades. Enviro...
Mar 06, 2019
Scoring, comebacks up as NHL GMs trumpet health of the game at meetings
BOCA RATON, Fla. - NHL general managers came to Florida at this time last year looking for clarity and consistency on goalie interference. In between their golf outings, fishing trips and po...
Mar 06, 2019
Stewart to be recognized with Legacy Award
A well-known local business owner is being recognized by the business community. Roses Stewart was named this year's recipient of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award. Ste...
Mar 06, 2019 Roses Stewart has been named this year's recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award. (submitted photo/ Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce)
