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• Three Arrested - Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

  14-06-2017 23:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 20 year old Saskatoon man is facing a number of charges following an investigation by members of the Saskatoon Integrated Drug Enforcement Street Team (SIDEST).The 20 year old man was arrested on June 13, 2017, following an investigation into cocaine trafficking that began in May of this year.  He is now facing seven counts of trafficking in cocaine and six counts of possession of the proceeds of crime.  He was taken into custody following what is believed to be a drug transaction th
  
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• Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan box office opens

  14-06-2017 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The box office is open for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. This year's performances are Richard III and Twelfth Night. 
  
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• 'Like Communist China': Brad Trost campaign manager pushes back against Conservative Party

  14-06-2017 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Brad Trost's leadership campaign manager says his campaign is being framed for leaking the Conservative party's membership list. He says if the party is determined to fine it $50,000, the campaign will "take action."
  
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• La Loche school shooter bragged about his crimes, being 'dangerous'

  14-06-2017 22:24
  
  MEADOW LAKE — The teenager who killed four people in La Loche last year bragged at Kilburn Hall youth centre this month about his crimes, just days after he sat in court and watched several people from his community break down as they described how his actions have destroyed their lives.
  Christopher Hales, the teen’s case worker at the youth detention centre, said the teen was reprimanded on June 2 because of his inappropriate attitude.
  “Just kind of grandstanding in front
  
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• Reconciliation Flag Raised in Saskatoon dlvr.it/PMK1ny https://t.co/KF5DgYFx0b

  14-06-2017 22:05
  
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• Inching Closer to Route for Vanscoy-Patience Lake Natural Gas Pipeline dlvr.it/PMK220 https://t.co/0EAjwKdDkj

  14-06-2017 22:05
  
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• Memorial for teen who died in crash stays up after students rally

  14-06-2017 21:48
  
  A miscommunication between students and staff that led to nearly 100 students rallying to keep up a locker memorial for a deceased classmate at Marion M. Graham Collegiate has been cleared up.
  
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• Country Thunder spends $1.2M on new toilets, lawn at Craven festival grounds

  14-06-2017 21:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The newly minted Country Thunder festival is spending a lot of money to upgrade its festival grounds.
  
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• Suspect in brutal Montréal attack may be in Saskatoon: RCMP

  14-06-2017 21:29
  Montréal RCMP say a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in Saskatoon.
  Police released information Wednesday stating 31-year-old Muhidiin Ahmed Farah regularly travels to the prairie city by train.
  Farah is wanted in connection to a violent attack in early May.
  RCMP allege that Farah and an accomplice, Daniel Khet, brutally attacked a man with a gun as he was going to his motel room in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough.
  The victim reportedly tried to get
  
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• Don Matthews dead at 77: CFL coach remembered as ‘one of a kind’

  14-06-2017 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Don Matthews, who died Wednesday at the age of 77, was one of the most prolific coaches in CFL history with 231 wins and 10 Grey Cups on his resume.
  
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• La Loche school shooting: teen got ‘extreme, scary rush’ from firing a gun

  14-06-2017 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A case worker said the teen wanted to know what it would be like to shoot someone as the sentencing hearing continues in the La Loche school shooting.
  
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• La Loche school shooting: defence unexpectedly asks to include Gladue report

  14-06-2017 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A case worker said the teen wanted to know what it would be like to shoot someone as the sentencing hearing continues in the La Loche school shooting.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: rain has arrived with more on the way!

  14-06-2017 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rain has arrived and will continue at times off and on in Saskatoon’s weather forecast ahead.
  
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• Today's Schedule dlvr.it/PMJHkl https://t.co/whrs9TtQNF

  14-06-2017 21:00
  
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• Photos: Community autograph event in Saskatoon

  14-06-2017 20:53
  
  Professional athletes signed autographs for fans at a community autograph event at the Acura Centre in Saskatoon on June 13, 2017.
  
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• Former Saskatchewan Roughriders coach Don Matthews dead at age 77

  14-06-2017 20:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Don Matthews, one of the CFL's most prolific coaches and known simply as "The Don," has died. The larger-than-life character with 231 wins and 10 Grey Cups on his resume was 77.
  
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• La Loche shooter's Indigenous background to be factored into sentence

  14-06-2017 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  The La Loche shooter's background as an Indigenous person will now be factored into his eventual sentence, his judge has decided.
  
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• La Loche, Sask., shooter tends to 'glorify violence,' case worker testifies

  14-06-2017 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  A case worker at the jail where the La Loche shooter is being held says the youth told him that he shot up the school because he wanted to "see what it would be like."
  
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• Priciest homes for sale in Saskatchewan

  14-06-2017 20:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Point2 Homes has compiled a top 10 list of the most expensive homes for sale in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon lawn bowling club aims to roll over 'stigma' around sport

  14-06-2017 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  You might think that lawn bowling is the sport of Granny and Gramps, but one Saskatoon club is trying to shake things up a little.
  
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• Legendary CFL coach Don Matthews dies at 77

  14-06-2017 20:32
  
  One of the CFL's most prolific coaches has died. Don Matthews was a larger-than-life character known for his abrasive style.
  
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• Reiter appoints Saskatchewan Health Authority Board of Directors

  14-06-2017 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Another step forward has been made in the transition to a single health authority. Health Minister Jim Reiter appointed a 10 member board to govern the new Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  
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• Slow speed Saskatoon police chase results in impaired driving charge

  14-06-2017 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man is facing an impaired driving charge after leading police on a slow speed chase.
  
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• Mr. Hockey about to be removed from Stanley Cup

  14-06-2017 20:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Gordie Howe is a hockey legend, and one of Saskatoon’s favourite sons, but when playoffs begin for the next NHL season his name will be removed from the Stanley Cup.
  
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• Child luring charges for Eatonia, Sask. man already facing child porn charge

  14-06-2017 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eatonia man charged with possessing child pornography now charged with child luring.
  
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• Health Authority Board Appointed dlvr.it/PMHY96 https://t.co/qps1DfBPCW

  14-06-2017 19:54
  
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• Stolen Regina truck believed to be involved in Prince Albert, Sask. break-ins

  14-06-2017 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert police believe a truck stolen in Regina is being used for break and enters in the northern Saskatchewan city.
  
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• More child pornography charges laid against 54-year-old Eatonia man

  14-06-2017 19:50
  
  Two weeks after being arrested, a 54-year-old Eatonia man is facing additional child pornography charges.
  William James Winsley, 54, was initially arrested in May after an investigation into child porn being uploaded to online cloud storage, RCMP said in a news release. The Saskatchewan ICE Unit and Kindersley RCMP executed a search warrant at a home in Eatonia, where numerous computer and storage devices were seized and Winsley was taken into custody.
  Sgt. Scott Lambie said last month that poli
  
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• Muhidiin Ahmed Farah wanted on Canada-wide warrant, could be in Saskatoon: police

  14-06-2017 19:23
  
  A man considered armed and dangerous, and who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, travels regularly to Saskatoon.
  Muhidiin Ahmed Farah, 31, is “actively being sought” by police after an armed robbery victim was “brutally assaulted” last month in Montreal, according to Saskatoon police.
  Montreal investigators are searching for Farah in connection with the May 10 armed robbery. According to police in a news release, the victim was going to his motel room in the Notre-Dame-d
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police/Impaired Driving

  14-06-2017 19:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 24 year old Saskatoon man is in custody following an incident in which the driver of a truck evaded police overnight.At approximately 3:00 a.m., June 14, 2017, Patrol officers spotted a suspicious vehicle traveling on Bedford Road near Avenue P.  The vehicle was then witnessed failing to stop at a stop sign.  Officers activated their emergency equipment and attempted a traffic stop, however the driver of the vehicle refused to comply.  The vehicle evaded Police, turning westboun
  
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• Board of directors appointed for Saskatchewan's new health super-region

  14-06-2017 19:02
  
  The board of directors that will govern Saskatchewan’s new health super-region has been announced.
  
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• Police Say Stay Away From This Dangeous Man dlvr.it/PMGpjl https://t.co/frMbGS98dm

  14-06-2017 18:49
  
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• Checking Out The Rain Gauge dlvr.it/PMGpSh https://t.co/c7Kj7Q5RS9

  14-06-2017 18:49
  
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• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant may be in Saskatoon, considered armed and dangerous

  14-06-2017 18:38
  
  Saskatoon police are asking people to be on the lookout for a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
  
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• Prince Albert Police Look for Assailants dlvr.it/PMGSQp https://t.co/ZcUCHnGqyv

  14-06-2017 18:17
  
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• 7 new child porn charges laid against Eatonia, Sask. man

  14-06-2017 18:08 via cbc.ca
  
  An Eatonia man already in custody on child porn charges is facing new allegations.
  
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• Board members appointed to new Saskatchewan Health Authority

  14-06-2017 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The new board members include three people with experience in the finance sector, two business people, a lawyer, an educator and three people from the health field.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Councillor was wise to question plans

  14-06-2017 18:00
  
  Re: Council wants new neighbourhood to avoid old problems
  I am proud of Coun. Zach Jefferies.
  As a resident of Erindale, I am very concerned that the building of neighbourhoods in our community is driven by greed.
  Greed to have an “everything new” or “exactly how I want it” home.
  Greed to build without question, enveloping ecologically diverse areas to put up properties, not neighbourhoods. Where developers invest little in sustaining infrastructure (schools, roads, hospi
  
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• Police search for suspects after armed robbery at gunpoint

  14-06-2017 17:58
  
  Police are searching for two suspects after a robbery at a business on the 2500 block of Dawes Avenue on Tuesday night.
  
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• Canada-Wide Warrant - Public Assistance In Locating Man

  14-06-2017 17:55 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is distributing the following information on behalf of Montreal Police.  It is believed the subject of warrant, Muhidiin Ahmed Farah, travels regularly to Saskatoon.Anyone who may see Muhidiin Farah is asked not to approach him but to alert Police immediately by calling 9-1-1.  ------Investigators from the Section des services partagés des enquêtes of the Division Ouest du Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) is asking f
  
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• Cash, cigarettes taken in Saskatoon armed robbery

  14-06-2017 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two women armed with a handgun and bear spray make off with cash, cigarettes in a Saskatoon armed robbery.
  
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• New initiative launched for the Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation

  14-06-2017 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation has teamed up with Golf Town and Puma Golf on a new fundraising initiative.
  
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• Tuesday's Scoreboard dlvr.it/PMDxTN https://t.co/PpGLBil0uC

  14-06-2017 16:07
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update: June 14, 2017

  14-06-2017 16:00
  
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  La Loche shooter shows no remorse, court hears
  MEADOW LAKE — The teen who killed four people in La Loche last year told a youth centre case worker he opened fire at his school simply to see what it would feel like and he got “an extreme scary rush after pulling the trigger.” The information — the closest to an explanation court has hear
  
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• Injured snowboarder Mark McMorris has eye on Pyeongchang Olympics

  14-06-2017 15:27
  
  Olympic bronze medallist Mark McMorris has begun his comeback from a life-threatening snowboarding accident earlier this year.
  
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• Police seek suspects in late night armed robbery

  14-06-2017 15:25
  Saskatoon police say two women committed an armed robbery at a gas station in the city's southwest.
   
  Officers were called to the Shell station on the 2500 block of Dawes Avenue after an employee called saying their workplace had been robbed.
   
  Two women reportedly came into the store around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, one armed with a handgun and the other with bear mace.
   
  Police said the pair stole cigarettes and cash before taking off on foot.
   
  Police dogs were unable
  
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• Real Estate YXE: online real estate listings

  14-06-2017 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The TurnKey Group on the importance of social media and real estate listings in Real Estate YXE.
  
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• Women rob Saskatoon business with handgun and bearspray

  14-06-2017 15:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are searching for two women after a business was robbed in the southwest industrial area Tuesday night.
  
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• Women rob Saskatoon business with handgun and bear spray

  14-06-2017 15:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are searching for two women after a business was robbed in the southwest industrial area Tuesday night.
  
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• Maidstone RCMP recover stolen vehicles, issue warrant for Mark Morison

  14-06-2017 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Maidstone RCMP issue warrant for Mark Morison after stolen vehicles recovered in search of a rural property south of Lloydminster.
  
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