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• For the first time, Canada seeds more canola than wheat

  30-06-2017 23:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Canola has overtaken wheat as Canada’s top crop in terms of acres seeded. Meanwhile, wheat seeded in Saskatchewan fell for the fourth straight year.
  
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• Bail denied for Alexa Emerson, Saskatoon woman accused of sending bomb threats, white powder packages

  30-06-2017 23:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After hearing nearly two days of evidence, a Saskatoon provincial court judge has denied Alexa Amanda Emerson bail in connection to numerous bomb threats and white powder packages that were delivered to various buildings in and around Saskatoon. 
  The evidence presented at the bail hearing, and the judge’s reasons for denying bail, are banned from publication to ensure Emerson has the right to a fair trial. 
  Alexa Emerson, who also goes by the name Amanda Totchek, was arreste
  
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• Alexa Emerson denied bail

  30-06-2017 23:24
  
  A judge has denied bail to a Saskatoon woman charged in at least eight bomb threats and accused of sending more than a dozen suspicious packages across the city.
  
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• Electrical issue with Canadian Armed Forces helicopter prompts emergency response in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  30-06-2017 23:23 via cbc.ca
  
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  Electrical issue with Canadian Armed Forces helicopter prompts emergency response in Saskatoon
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  An electrical issue with a Canadian Armed Forces helicopter flight prompted an emergency response at the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport on Friday. The Bell 412 helicopter landed shortly after it took flight with three crew on board ...
  
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• Electrical issue with Canadian Armed Forces helicopter prompts emergency response in Saskatoon

  30-06-2017 23:20 via cbc.ca
  
  An electrical issue with a Canadian Armed Forces helicopter flight prompted an emergency response at the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport on Friday.
  
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• Bail denied: Alexa Emerson to remain behind bars - Saskatoon ... - CBC.ca

  30-06-2017 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
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  Alexa Emerson, the Saskatoon woman accused of mailing packages with white powder to various businesses and emailing bomb threats, will remain behind ...
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• Bail denied: Alexa Emerson to remain behind bars

  30-06-2017 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Alexa Emerson, the Saskatoon woman accused of mailing packages with white powder to various businesses and emailing bomb threats, will remain behind bars for at least another three weeks.
  
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• Stabbing - Jamieson Street

  30-06-2017 23:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred on Jamieson Street early Thursday morning after receiving a report of an injured male at Royal University Hospital.Police determined that on June 29, 2017 at approximately 8:20 a.m., the 38 year old victim was walking down Jamieson Street when he was approached by a male suspect who was holding a knife and demanded cash.  When the victim stated he had no money the suspect stabbed him in the leg and stole his wallet.The vi
  
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• Blades' Fiala off to Red Wings development Camp

  30-06-2017 23:10
  Saskatoon Blades defenseman Evan Fiala is getting a chance to impress NHL scouts. 
  The towering blueliner has been invited to the Detroit Red Wings Development Camp.
  "I’ve been working hard for this opportunity. I just want to leave it all out there and see what happens,” Fiala said in a statement by the Blades. 
  For the native of Clavet, Sask., this will be a second NHL development camp invite. Fiala attended one for the Florida Panthers in 2015. 
  “I a
  
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• Stabbing - 600 Block Idylwyld Dr. N

  30-06-2017 22:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police responded to Royal University Hospital Friday morning for a report of an injured male suffering from a stab wound.A 33 year old male victim had been in a physical altercation with a male suspect in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive north at approximately 4:00 a.m., June 30, 2017. The altercation resulted in the victim being stabbed in the forearm by the suspect. The victim then made his way to RUH where it was determined his injuries were not life threatening.The suspect and victi
  
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• Saskatchewan-born offensive lineman LaBatte, Neufeld to open new CFL chapter in Regina

  30-06-2017 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brendon LaBatte and Patrick Neufeld will help launch a new era of CFL football in Regina when their teams face off in new Mosiac Stadium on Saturday.
  
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• Team Saskatoon prepares to host FIBA 3×3 World Tour Masters - Globalnews.ca

  30-06-2017 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
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  Team Saskatoon prepares to host FIBA 3×3 World Tour Masters
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  WATCH ABOVE: In just two weeks, downtown Saskatoon will be basketball central as the city plays host to a FIBA 3×3 World Tour Masters event. Ryan Flaherty reports. What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any ...
  
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• The Leafs be-leaf in Brooks dlvr.it/PRHgqx https://t.co/P2yT71Lbqa

  30-06-2017 20:38
  
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• Five In, Five Out for Riders Saturday dlvr.it/PRHghp https://t.co/zIqqDKjafO

  30-06-2017 20:38
  
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• European tree pest claims more Saskatoon casualties - CBC.ca

  30-06-2017 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
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  European tree pest claims more Saskatoon casualties
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  Although the battle against a tree pest that has found its way to Saskatoon from Europe has been going on for some time, many people in the city are just starting to notice the causalities as they slowly fall. Thirty-nine trees infected with the ...
  
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• European tree pest claims more Saskatoon casualties

  30-06-2017 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Although the battle against a pest that’s found its way to Saskatoon from Europe has been going on for some time, many people in the city are just starting to notice the causalities as they slowly fall.
  
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• This one is for real Saskatchewan Roughriders fans

  30-06-2017 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  When new Mosaic Stadium opens for real, I'll be looking for the people sporting green and grey.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook – heating up for Canada Day long weekend! - Globalnews.ca

  30-06-2017 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
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  Saskatoon weather outlook – heating up for Canada Day long weekend!
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  WATCH ABOVE: Stunning long weekend forecast for Saskatoon as we heat back up just in time for Canada Day 150! Peter Quinlan has more. What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any editorial influence by the ...
  
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• Interac experiencing technical issues with e-Transfer service

  30-06-2017 20:15
  
  Interac says it's having technical issues with its e-Transfer service, leading to service disruptions for customers trying to transfer money online.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook – heating up for Canada Day long weekend!

  30-06-2017 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stunning long weekend forecast for Saskatoon as we heat back up just in time for Canada Day 150!
  
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• Not One Wildfire In Saskatchewan dlvr.it/PRH3Rn https://t.co/4nDsQD8vgy

  30-06-2017 19:35
  
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• Keep Informed With SaskAlert dlvr.it/PRH3D4 https://t.co/JKEcv1ylUn

  30-06-2017 19:35
  
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• Johnathon Peepetch, 1 of 3 men found guilty of first-degree murder, tells jury, 'You're making a mistake but I respect what you have decided'

  30-06-2017 19:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After six long weeks of evidence and jury deliberations spanning across four days, three men have been convicted of first-degree murder in the beating death of Shawn Roderick Douglas.
  The jury brought down the verdicts shortly after 10:30 a.m. Friday.
  Dennis Thompson, 35, Johnathon Peepetch, 26, and Joshua Wilson, 27, were accused of killing the 54-year-old journeyman pipefitter, whose body was found east of Zehner on Aug. 7, 2014.
  As the verdict was delivered, Peepeetch rose in the prisoner&rsq
  
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• Saskatoon police naming gym after former officer facing terminal cancer

  30-06-2017 19:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The gym at the Saskatoon Police headquarters is being named the Bruce Gordon Physical Fitness Centre to honour the former officer now facing terminal cancer.
  
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• 3 men facing charges after pills, marijuana seized in Saskatoon traffic stop - CBC.ca

  30-06-2017 19:04 via cbc.ca
  
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  3 men facing charges after pills, marijuana seized in Saskatoon traffic stop
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  Police say they seized cannabis, pills and ammunition during a traffic stop that resulted in three men facing charges. According to the RCMP, the Saskatoon combined traffic unit stopped the vehicle on Cumberland Avenue due to a vehicle equipment ...
  
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• 3 men facing charges after pills, marijuana seized in Saskatoon traffic stop

  30-06-2017 19:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Police say they seized cannabis, pills and ammunition during a traffic stop that resulted in three men facing charges.
  
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• Business Optimism Slowly Rises dlvr.it/PRGhfr https://t.co/mtkko8Uv43

  30-06-2017 19:03
  
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• You Can't Always Tell a Fake Gun from the Real Thing dlvr.it/PRGMdb https://t.co/JFuQZHlzMX

  30-06-2017 18:30
  
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• Robbery - 300 Block of Ave X South

  30-06-2017 18:12 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  On June 30, 2017 at 3:20 a.m. Patrol Officers in the 300 block of Avenue X South came across a distraught female who had just been robbed by two suspects at gunpoint.  The suspects had stolen the her cell phone. A K9 track was attempted, but no suspects were apprehended.The victim was not harmed.Little information is available regarding the two suspects.  They are believed to be black males.The investigation is continuing.Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to
  
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• Who will win and lose if the central bank raises interest rates?

  30-06-2017 18:10
  
  Another month of solid growth for the Canadian economy in April and upbeat survey results from the Bank of Canada have strengthened expectations that the central bank will soon begin increasing interest rates for the first time in seven years.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Thank you STC

  30-06-2017 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Thank-you STC
  I have ridden the STC Saskatoon-Regina bus route for 43 years, visiting my family in Regina. I have always found the staff pleasant, courteous and professional. So, form the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all of you for your years of great service.
  I was on the bus from Regina to Saskatoon for the last time on May 31. Even though it was the last time and most of us were sad and emotional that day, our driver was pleasant and smiling throughout the trip. I thank you also.
  Barb
  
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• Saskatoon couple celebrating Canada 150 through quilting

  30-06-2017 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  John Friesen and his wife crafted a special quilt in Saskatoon to celebrate Canada 150.
  
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• City of Saskatoon creates guide to help understand indigenous culture

  30-06-2017 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new guide aimed at educating city staff about indigenous culture has been launched in Saskatoon.
  
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• Today's Schedule dlvr.it/PRFcZn https://t.co/URIFLM9ql8

  30-06-2017 17:24
  
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• Canada 150: What the numbers tell us about our country

  30-06-2017 17:16 via cbc.ca
  
  In honour of Canada hitting the big 1-5-0 on Saturday, here are a few other numbers to inspire some patriotic fervour, courtesy of Statistics Canada.
  
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• PM Trudeau visits Parliament Hill protest teepee

  30-06-2017 17:15
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he delivered a message of respect and reconciliation Friday to indigenous activists who have set up a demonstration teepee on Parliament Hill ahead of Canada Day celebrations.
  
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• Northern Ontario university student union votes against Canada 150 events

  30-06-2017 16:55
  
  Algoma University’s student union has voted against sanctioning or endorsing any Canada 150 events.
  
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• Landlord tosses family's belongings after 'misunderstanding'

  30-06-2017 16:42
  A  Saskatoon woman is trying to rebuild her family's life after her landlord threw most of their belongings in the garbage.
   
  Trisha Alexson told 650 CKOM she returned home on June 21 after being away due to a family death, and found her apartment completely empty.
   
  Her furniture, clothes, dishes and children's toys were nowhere to be seen.
   
  "Everything was gone," she said. "All that was in there was renovation stuff."
   
  Alexson scrambled to figure out what had happene
  
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• First Nations activist on Canada 150 celebration

  30-06-2017 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Community organizer and advocate Erica Violet Lee talks with Global’s Joelle Tomlinson about on why some indigenous people don’t plan on celebrating Canada 150.
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update: June 30, 2017

  30-06-2017 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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  ‘Due diligence might have been prudent’: Province backed Brightenview on GTH project without consulting municipalities
  The provincial government threw its support behind Brightenview Development International Inc.’s latest plan to build a wholesale megamall in the province without consulting municipalities where the controversial company&rsqu
  
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• Optimist Canada Day 150 at Diefenbaker Park

  30-06-2017 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  What’s on tap for Canada Day in Saskatoon? Global’s Adam MacVicar chats with one of the organizers for the celebration at Diefenbaker Park.
  
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• Gardening Tips: perennials

  30-06-2017 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jill from Dutch Growers in Saskatoon with perennial planting tips ahead of the Canada Day long weekend.
  
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• Sentencing delayed for teenage girl who murdered six-week-old baby in Saskatoon

  30-06-2017 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 17-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Nikosis Cantre last October.
  
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• FSIN chief says there’s division among members over celebrating Canada 150

  30-06-2017 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said the group has some members who will mark the day while others regard it as a celebration of colonialism.
  
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• Former Blade Hausinger on the Move Again dlvr.it/PRCpsD https://t.co/1dpistrjik

  30-06-2017 14:40
  
  Former Blade Hausinger on the Move Again dlvr.it/PRCpsD https://t.co/1dpistrjik
  
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• Class of 2017 Announced for Saskatchewan Golf Hall-of-Fame dlvr.it/PRCplv https://t.co/jGiyOeeLvq

  30-06-2017 14:40
  
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• Bagg In, Muamba Likely Out for Saturday dlvr.it/PRCpxX https://t.co/xSLrTRUYkf

  30-06-2017 14:40
  
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• 'Due diligence might have been prudent': Government did not consult municipalities on Brightenview before backing GTH project

  30-06-2017 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The provincial government threw its support behind Brightenview Development International Inc.’s latest plan to build a wholesale megamall in the province without consulting municipalities where the controversial company’s proposed multi-million-dollar projects have failed to materialize. 
  Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison last month praised the Saskatoon-based company’s plan to build a $45 million “Global Trade and Exhibition Centre” on 30 acres it bought from
  
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• Wine World: An easy choice for sipping on a sunny afternoon

  30-06-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It is now officially summer. That means you will, in the grand Saskatchewan tradition, end up sitting outside in the sun, talking to friends. And likely you’ll have a drink or two, or three.
  Allow me, a drinker certifiably in the sere and yellow, to offer you an observation. In general alcohol and sun really don’t mix all that well. Mostly this is a function of the choice of booze – any spirit on the rocks or coolers and you are asking for trouble. Specifically, you are asking
  
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• "Genuine people": Marilyn Whitehead has brought music and joy to Saskatoon for over 45 years

  30-06-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A metal hanging adorns the wall behind the piano tucked into Marilyn Whitehead’s living room, which doubles as a music studio. It’s a couple bars of music with the words “The Fireside Singers” across the top and “40 Years with Love” along the bottom.
  The music is from the chorus of the song “Take These Wings.” It’s been a staple of the annual Christmas show for the Fireside Singers for years.
  Whitehead gets to celebrate two spectacular annive
  
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