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• Saskatchewan's newborn screening program being expanded - battlefordsNOW

  23-02-2022 23:58 via battlefordsnow.com
  
  Saskatchewan's newborn screening program being expanded  battlefordsNOW
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP lay charges in death of teen from Cowessess First Nation - Global News

  23-02-2022 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP lay charges in death of teen from Cowessess First Nation  Global News
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP: Charges laid in 2021 death investigation - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

  23-02-2022 22:59 via rcmp-grc.gc.ca
  Saskatchewan RCMP: Charges laid in 2021 death investigation  Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  
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• Sask. bobsledder relives Olympic bronze-medal run through fans' eyes

  23-02-2022 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Ben Coakwell, who was born in Regina and also lived in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, is now a three-time Olympian in four-man bobsleigh.
  
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• Trudeau to revoke use of Emergencies Act

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce plans to revoke the Emergencies Act declaration, CBC News has learned.
  
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• Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act, says 'situation is no longer an emergency'

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is revoking the use of the Emergencies Act, the powerful legislative tool that was used to quash the protests and blockades that erupted in Ottawa and at border crossings over recent weeks.
  
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• Sask. NDP says Emergencies Act should not have been applied in province

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the federal Emergencies Act should not have been applied in the province.
  
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• Sask. NDP says Emergencies Act should not be applied in province

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the federal Emergencies Act should not have been applied in the province.
  
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• Sask. universities find high levels of coronavirus viral load in cities' wastewater

  23-02-2022 21:45 via cbc.ca
  
  A University of Saskatchewan professor says recent monitoring for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in Saskatoon's wastewater has found levels among the highest point reported during the pandemic.
  
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• Regina residents petitioning city to replace remaining lead pipes by 2026

  23-02-2022 21:08 via cbc.ca
  
  The petition is sponsored by a coalition of community associations and residents from neighbourhoods with lead water connections.
  
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• Katchur happy to see Fort Saskatchewan grow in latest census results - FortSaskOnline.com

  23-02-2022 20:57 via fortsaskonline.com
  
  Katchur happy to see Fort Saskatchewan grow in latest census results  FortSaskOnline.com
  
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• Saskatchewan's newborn screening program being expanded | 980 CJME - News Talk 980 CJME

  23-02-2022 20:47 via cjme.com
  
  Saskatchewan's newborn screening program being expanded | 980 CJME  News Talk 980 CJME
  
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• Feds announce up to $80M to tackle housing supply chain issues in northern and remote communities

  23-02-2022 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government announced up to $80 million in funding to break down housing supply chain issues in northern and remote communities.
  
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• Cold starts easing: Feb. 23 Saskatchewan weather outlook - Globalnews.ca

  23-02-2022 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cold starts easing: Feb. 23 Saskatchewan weather outlook  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal to resume in-person hearings - Global News

  23-02-2022 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal to resume in-person hearings  Global News
  
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• Conservative senator says 'friendly ... patriotic' Ottawa protesters have been demonized

  23-02-2022 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Saskatchewan Sen. Denise Batters defended anti-vaccine mandate protesters in a speech late Tuesday, saying these "friendly" and "patriotic" demonstrators have been unfairly maligned by the "chattering classes."
  
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• Extreme cold warnings remain in place across Saskatchewan - CKOM News Talk Sports

  23-02-2022 17:06 via ckom.com
  
  Extreme cold warnings remain in place across Saskatchewan  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatchewan driver killed in Trans-Canada Highway crash in Manitoba: RCMP - CTV News Winnipeg

  23-02-2022 16:42 via winnipeg.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan driver killed in Trans-Canada Highway crash in Manitoba: RCMP  CTV News Winnipeg
  
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• Twin brothers in Saskatchewan rack up impressive stats in sports - CBC.ca

  23-02-2022 15:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Twin brothers in Saskatchewan rack up impressive stats in sports  CBC.ca
  
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• Twin brothers in Saskatchewan rack up impressive stats in sports

  23-02-2022 15:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Although they play different sports, the fraternal twins are committed to being champions.
  
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• First Nation health ombudsperson’s office created in Saskatchewan - Global News

  23-02-2022 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  First Nation health ombudsperson’s office created in Saskatchewan  Global News
  
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• Memorial gathering for victims from Keeseekoose First Nation - USask News

  23-02-2022 15:19 via news.usask.ca
  Memorial gathering for victims from Keeseekoose First Nation  USask News
  
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• Survey suggests over half of Saskatchewan residents worried about rising interest rates - Globalnews.ca

  23-02-2022 14:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Survey suggests over half of Saskatchewan residents worried about rising interest rates  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Ukraine urges citizens to leave Russia as crisis escalates

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Europe braced for further confrontation Wednesday and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia after tensions escalated dramatically when Russia's leader got the OK to use military force outside his country and the West responded with a raft of sanctions.
  
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• Ukraine approves nationwide state of emergency as crisis with Russia escalates

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukraine has declared a nationwide state of emergency, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country and Moscow formally recognized the independence of separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine.
  
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• Separatists in Eastern Ukraine ask for military assistance, Kremlin says

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The Kremlin says separatists in Eastern Ukraine have asked Russia for military assistance to help fend off Ukrainian "aggression," an announcement that has fuelled fears Moscow is offering up a pretext for war.
  
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• Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will conduct a military operation in Eastern Ukraine

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The Kremlin says separatists in Eastern Ukraine have asked Russia for military assistance to help fend off Ukrainian "aggression," an announcement that has fuelled fears Moscow is offering up a pretext for war.
  
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• President Vladimir Putin launches Russian military operation in Ukraine

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.
  
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• President Vladimir Putin announces Russian military operation in Eastern Ukraine

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.
  
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• Explosions heard across Ukraine as Russia launches military attack

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to "consequences they have never seen."
  
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• Land-based educator brings dogsledding to southern Sask.

  23-02-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Garrick Schmidt offers land-based education through dogsledding in southern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Land-based educator brings dog sledding to southern Sask.

  23-02-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Garrick Schmidt offers land-based education through dog sledding in southern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Educator brings dogsledding to southern Sask. in effort to share Indigenous culture

  23-02-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Garrick Schmidt's passion to share traditional knowledge is behind the effort.
  
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• Some gender diverse people say new option to leave sex field blank on Sask. ID a complicated decision

  23-02-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s new option to leave the "sex" field blank on driver's licences and photo identification cards has some members of the province’s gender diverse community weighing the pros and cons.
  
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• Sask. gender diverse community weighs in after SGI makes sex designation on IDs optional

  23-02-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s new option to leave the "sex" field blank on driver's licences and photo identification cards has some members of the province’s gender diverse community weighing the pros and cons.
  
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• Sask. gender diverse community weighs in after government insurance makes sex designation on IDs optional

  23-02-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s new option to leave the "sex" field blank on driver's licences and photo identification cards has some members of the province’s gender diverse community weighing the pros and cons.
  
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• Snowy winter provides blast of hope in some parts of drought-stricken Prairies

  23-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Farmers and weather specialists express cautious optimism that this winter's snowfall will ease drought conditions in some parts of Canada's Prairies.
  
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• Post-secondary life could be tough test for pandemic grads

  23-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After having most of their high school education disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's graduating students faces new challenges inside and outside of the classroom as they prepare to enter post-secondary life.
  
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• Populist rage demands leaders who listen — and choose their words with care

  23-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The convoy has moved on. The challenge of extreme populism remains.
  
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• As food prices soar, communities find innovative ways to feed more people

  23-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Rapidly rising food prices are putting a strain on household budgets, forcing more people to turn to their communities for their next meal, and grassroots groups are stepping up in new ways to help. 
  
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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls on Ottawa to lift all COVID-19 mandates after Emergencies Act is revoked - The Globe and Mail

  23-02-2022 09:00 via theglobeandmail.com
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls on Ottawa to lift all COVID-19 mandates after Emergencies Act is revoked  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Saskatchewan premier calls for end to all federal COVID-19 mandates after Emergencies Act revoked - National Post

  23-02-2022 09:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  Saskatchewan premier calls for end to all federal COVID-19 mandates after Emergencies Act revoked  National Post
  
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• Saskatchewan Expanding Newborn Screening Program | News and Media - Government of Saskatchewan

  23-02-2022 09:00 via saskatchewan.ca
  Saskatchewan Expanding Newborn Screening Program | News and Media  Government of Saskatchewan
  
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• Trans-Canada Highway closed from Brandon to Saskatchewan border due to poor winter driving conditions - CBC.ca

  23-02-2022 05:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Trans-Canada Highway closed from Brandon to Saskatchewan border due to poor winter driving conditions  CBC.ca
  
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• Odyssey Productions takes on Saskatchewan drought in newest play - Prince Albert Daily Herald

  23-02-2022 03:57 via paherald.sk.ca
  
  Odyssey Productions takes on Saskatchewan drought in newest play  Prince Albert Daily Herald
  
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• TD Bank freezes Saskatchewan farmer's accounts for $500 convoy donation - Western Standard

  23-02-2022 02:30 via westernstandardonline.com
  
  TD Bank freezes Saskatchewan farmer's accounts for $500 convoy donation  Western Standard
  
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• Maple Leafs notes: 'Positive' news on Muzzin - Fort Saskatchewan Record

  23-02-2022 02:08 via fortsaskatchewanrecord.com
  
  Maple Leafs notes: 'Positive' news on Muzzin  Fort Saskatchewan Record
  
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• Federal government gives Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs funding for ground search, research

  23-02-2022 02:05 via cbc.ca
  
  The Battlefords Agency Tribal Council (BATC) will receive millions of dollars to help identify remains found at former residential school sites.
  
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• Potential Sask. NDP leadership candidates yet to decide on run to replace Ryan Meili

  23-02-2022 01:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Ryan Meili's decision to step down as Saskatchewan NDP leader will trigger a leadership contest. Now, the major question is, who will be in that race?
  
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• Saskatchewan Rivers has positive meeting with PAATA - Prince Albert Daily Herald

  23-02-2022 01:38 via paherald.sk.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Rivers has positive meeting with PAATA  Prince Albert Daily Herald
  
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