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• Living Canadian flag comes to life in Regina

  01-07-2017 23:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Hundreds of Saskatchewanians celebrated Canada 150 by forming a living Canadian flag on the lawn of the provincial legislature.
  
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• 'No one has any idea where the painting came from': The story of St. Martin's mystery painting

  01-07-2017 23:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Not long ago Rev. Michael Webster, a minister at St. Martin’s United Church, and a group of volunteers took on the task of cleaning out the church’s archives room.
  A mountain of papers were sorted through, duplicates made, and the originals forwarded to Saskatchewan United Church Archives. As the volunteers worked their way through the decades of accumulation, they uncovered a 4×8-foot oil painting.
  “It’s quite a good painting,” Webster says. “On the lef
  
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• Three arrested after stabbing on Friday night

  01-07-2017 23:14
  
  Three people are in custody after a stabbing at a business in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive North on Friday night.
  
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• Renee Kohlman: Stay cool this summer with pizza on the grill

  01-07-2017 23:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It’s that time of year again when you can’t fathom the thought of turning the oven on to cook food — unless your house is equipped with air conditioning, then I suppose you are one of the lucky ones.
  But for the rest of us who sweat it out for the summer, cooking need not be just salads and ice cream. Though, that doesn’t sound so bad, does it? I make good use of the barbecue in the backyard, grilling up everything from steaks to vegetables and fruit. And, now, pizza. Wit
  
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• McBride: Americans residing in Canada are required to file U.S. income tax returns

  01-07-2017 23:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Americans who reside in Canada must file United States income tax returns and bank account disclosure forms annually.
  U.S. income tax returns
  Canada’s tax filing requirements are based on residency. However, U.S. tax filing requirements are based on citizenship. American tax laws require U.S. citizens to file U.S. tax returns no matter where they reside. Therefore, a dual citizen residing in Canada must file a U.S. income tax return as well as a Canadian income tax return each year.
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• A 14-year-old boy deliberately crashed an SUV into a Costigan Road home, police say

  01-07-2017 22:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating after an SUV crashed into a home in the 100 block of Costigan Road just before 8:00 p.m. Friday.
  A 14-year-old boy, the lone occupant of the vehicle, had been east bound on Costigan Road and deliberately crashed the vehicle into the home, police said in a press release.
  The lone female in the home was in the kitchen at the back of the home at the time. Neither her nor the boy were injured.
  The house suffered extensive damage and the vehicle is a total
  
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• 'Dancing in the park:' Hundreds join jazz festival yoga jam with Michael Franti

  01-07-2017 22:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Musician and yogi Michael Franti says the large turnout for the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival’s yoga jam Thursday shows how much yoga is growing in the community.
  
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• 'I'm a little embarrassed': Justin Trudeau forgets Alberta in Canada Day speech

  01-07-2017 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Save the best for last? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a shoutout to every province and territory during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill on Saturday, except for one: Alberta.
  
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• Wine of the Week: Today's Shiraz is more balanced, not as sweet

  01-07-2017 22:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two decades ago, the wine that ravished North Americans was Shiraz, the Australian version of the Rhone grape Syrah.
  It was capable of producing ripe fruity wines that tasted like jam with tremendous tannins for hardcore carnivores. Since then it has fallen out of favour, although it still has fans. The Australian aisle at the SLGA is about a quarter of what it once was.
  The wines have changed in style since then, retreating from that overblown, over-ripe flavour set. These days it has become a
  
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• 'Canada Day is a fabulous day': National pride and diversity were on display for Canada's 150th in Saskatoon

  01-07-2017 22:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  On those special milestone birthdays, you always throw a bigger party.
  Canada’s 150th is no different.
  People of all ages came out in droves to the Optimist Canada Day event at Diefenbaker Park to celebrate the nation’s sesquicentennial.
  It seemed like Mother Nature herself made sure everyone could enjoy the day. With pouring rain in the nation’s capital, Saturday in Saskatoon was bright, warm, and perfect for an outdoor party. 
  For Kerrie Dalzell, Canada Day has a special
  
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• Canada Day Celebrations - Public Advisory

  01-07-2017 21:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police will be present at Canada Day celebrations to help ensure a safe and enjoyable time for everyone.Traffic restrictions will be in place in the area of Diefenbaker Park during the celebration, and in particular, after the fireworks end. It is recommended that the public arrive at least one hour before the scheduled start time of the fireworks. After the fireworks begin, there will no longer be access into the park.Following the conclusion of the fireworks, motorists can expect sig
  
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• A fire at Sherwood Chevrolet last night caused an estimated $1.25 million in damage

  01-07-2017 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The figure includes $750,000 to the contents of the dealership and and $500,000 to its structure.
  Saskatoon Fire Department received an alarm signal from a fire monitoring company for Sherwood Chevrolet around 9:44 p.m. Friday, according to a fire department press release. The dealership is at at 550 Brand Road.
  The first arriving crew found smoke inside a large showroom. Crews accessed the interior of the structure and found fire in the upper level that had extended to the outer corner.
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• Man stabbed in Saskatoon late Friday night

  01-07-2017 21:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Three people are facing charges of aggravated assault after a man was stabbed just before midnight Friday night in Saskatoon.
  
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• Man stabbed in downtown Saskatoon late Friday night - CBC.ca

  01-07-2017 21:03 via cbc.ca
  
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  Man stabbed in downtown Saskatoon late Friday night
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  Three people are facing charges of aggravated assault after a man was stabbed late Friday night in Saskatoon. Police were called to a business in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive N. just before midnight. They found a 20-year-old man with injuries ...
  
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• Man stabbed in downtown Saskatoon late Friday night

  01-07-2017 21:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Three people are facing charges of aggravated assault after a man was stabbed just before midnight Friday night in Saskatoon.
  
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• Interac says e-Transfer service will be back online later today

  01-07-2017 20:43
  
  Interac says its e-Transfer service will likely come back online Saturday after experiencing intermittent issues since Thursday evening.
  
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• Saskatoon celebrates Canada Day with pancakes, fireworks

  01-07-2017 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Events kicked off Saturday with a pancake breakfast with a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony and live music following.
  
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• Canada Day celebrations underway in Saskatoon

  01-07-2017 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Events kicked off with a pancake breakfast with a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony and live music to follow.
  
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• Road Paving Switches to Northbound Lanes on Central Avenue dlvr.it/PRWBmK https://t.co/TmVmKjztaA

  01-07-2017 20:37
  
  Road Paving Switches to Northbound Lanes on Central Avenue dlvr.it/PRWBmK https://t.co/TmVmKjztaA
  
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• K'ehFC's New Name dlvr.it/PRWC0Z https://t.co/i3alLHbZMN

  01-07-2017 20:37
  
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• Doug Cuthand: First Nations played a pivotal role in the creation of Canada

  01-07-2017 20:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This week Canadians are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of our nation. The myth continues that Canada was built on two founding nations — a myth that needs to be destroyed if we expect to be the inclusive country that we are selling to the world.
  Canada was built on three founding nations: the French, the British and the First Nations. The First Nations’ role in the development and settlement of Canada has been overlooked and ignored in the schools and the public perce
  
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• Personal Income Tax Drops Half Percentage Point dlvr.it/PRVw6T https://t.co/eUouJ6tirz

  01-07-2017 20:05
  
  Personal Income Tax Drops Half Percentage Point dlvr.it/PRVw6T https://t.co/eUouJ6tirz
  
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• Canada's 2 newest astronauts named during Parliament Hill festivities

  01-07-2017 20:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Jennifer Sidey of Calgary and Joshua Kutryk of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., are Canada's newest astronauts, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced during Canada Day 150 celebrations in Ottawa today.
  
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• Stabbing - 600 block Idylwyld Drive North - three people in custody

  01-07-2017 20:01 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Three people are in custody as a result of a stabbing that took place just before midnight Friday night.  Police were called to a business in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive North where a 20 year old male was found suffering from injuries consistent with a stabbing.  He was transported to hospital by MD ambulance and is in stable condition.  Police located 3 suspects a few blocks away.   An edged weapon was also recovered. All three were arrested without further incident.Two
  
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• Jennifer Sidey and Josh Kutryk: Canada’s two newest astronauts revealed

  01-07-2017 19:50
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s two newest astronauts, Jennifer Sidey of Calgary and Joshua Kutryk of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill on Saturday.
  
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• Heather Persson: Young writers leaped to our Canada 150 essay challenge

  01-07-2017 19:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Reading student essays for the Leader-Post/StarPhoenix Canada 150 contest led to a sticky situation.
  Turns out, there was a load of maple syrup involved. 
  There was also a pile of poutine, a ton of Tim Horton’s and a huge amount of hockey. But most of all, I found an inspiring degree of imagination.
  The contest had students in grades 8-12 across the province writing essays on one of three topics: Imagine the ultimate Canadian action hero and describe one of his or her adventures.
  
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• Boy Crashes SUV into Lakeview Home dlvr.it/PRVNF7 https://t.co/GXE3HV4i7N

  01-07-2017 19:02
  
  Boy Crashes SUV into Lakeview Home dlvr.it/PRVNF7 https://t.co/GXE3HV4i7N
  
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• Editorial: The world needs a diverse, kind Canada

  01-07-2017 18:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  “Canadians can’t agree on what makes our country great, and one-third even hate hockey: poll.”
  This is the headline that ran on an Canadian Press story earlier this week. The story goes on to describe a poll by Historica Canada that explored Canadian percepts of the nation. Turns out that consensus was not on the menu for those pulling up to the national table together for this July 1.
  The pollsters asked for a single word to describe Canada. “Freedom” or &ldqu
  
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• No injuries after vehicle collides with house on Costigan Road

  01-07-2017 18:45
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating after a vehicle collided with a home in the 100 block of Costigan Road on Friday night.
  
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• Fire causes estimated $1.25 million in damage to Saskatoon car dealership

  01-07-2017 18:30
  
  A fire at the Sherwood Chevrolet car dealership caused an estimated $1.25 million in damage on Friday night.
  
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• Saskatoon gearing up for Canada 150 - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca - Globalnews.ca

  01-07-2017 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
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  Organizers throughout Saskatoon are getting ready for Canada's 150th anniversary on Saturday.
  Canada Day celebrations underway in Saskatoon - CBC.caCBC.ca
  What's open in Saskatoon on Canada Day weekend? | CTV ...CTV News
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• Saskatoon gearing up for Canada 150 - Globalnews.ca

  01-07-2017 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
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  Saskatoon gearing up for Canada 150
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  On Friday, Diefenbaker Park was busy with a couple dozen volunteers. This Saturday will be a different story. Around 50 thousand people are expected to attend Canada's 150th anniversary at the park. “We're putting a lot more into the fireworks, a lot ...
  
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• Saskatoon gearing up for Canada 150

  01-07-2017 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Organizers throughout Saskatoon are getting ready for Canada’s 150th anniversary on Saturday.
  
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• REVIEW: Saskatoon Summer Players hit the grail on the head in Spamalot

  01-07-2017 18:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If you like irreverent humour and general silliness, you’ll like Spamalot a lot. 
  Saskatoon Summer Players’ annual megaproject takes on the 2005 Tony-winning Broadway show which was “lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, along with other Python bits too good not to reclaim.
  Director Lorna Batycki had a virtual army at her disposal, some 100 volunteers on and off stage working months toward a run that lasts a mere week. You have to
  
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• Canada Claims Silver at World Women's Championship dlvr.it/PRTqTH https://t.co/DCI0TSEsoX

  01-07-2017 17:59
  
  Canada Claims Silver at World Women's Championship dlvr.it/PRTqTH https://t.co/DCI0TSEsoX
  
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• Fire leaves more than $1M in damage at Sherwood Chevrolet

  01-07-2017 17:13
  Investigators believe a power source in a rooftop bulkhead at Sherwood Chevrolet sparked a fire Friday night that caused more than one million dollars in damage.
  An alarm signal from a fire monitoring company around 9:45 p.m. tipped off the Saskatoon Fire Department.
  When they arrived at 550 Brand Road crews found smoke in the showroom and fire in the upper level that had made it's way to the outer corner of the building.
  Crews had to pull away some of the exterior building coverings to reach ho
  
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• Fire at Saskatoon car dealership causes more than $1M in damage - CBC.ca

  01-07-2017 16:42 via cbc.ca
  
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  Fire at Saskatoon car dealership causes more than $1M in damage
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  Damage is estimated at more than $1 million after a fire Friday night at the Sherwood Chevrolet car dealership in Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Fire Department received an alarm signal from a fire monitoring company for the car dealership at 550 Brand Road ...
  Fire causes estimated $1.25 million in damage to Saskatoon car dealershipCTV Newsall 3 news articles »
  
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• Fire at Saskatoon car dealership causes more than $1M in damage

  01-07-2017 16:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire at the Sherwood Chevrolet car dealership in Saskatoon Friday night is estimated to have caused about $1.25 million in damage.
  
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• No one injured as 14-year-old drives SUV into Saskatoon house - CBC.ca

  01-07-2017 16:07 via cbc.ca
  
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  No one injured as 14-year-old drives SUV into Saskatoon house
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  No charges are being laid after a 14-year-old boy crashed an SUV into a house in Saskatoon's east side Friday night. Saskatoon Police say the boy, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, had been travelling eastbound on Costigan Road when he ...
  
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• No one injured as 14-year-old drives SUV into Saskatoon house

  01-07-2017 16:07 via cbc.ca
  
  No charges are being laid after a 14-year-old boy crashed an SUV into a house in Saskatoon's east side Friday night.
  
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• Thousands party on Parliament Hill for Canada 150

  01-07-2017 15:31
  
  Thousands of revellers didn’t let grey skies and rain dampen their spirits as they celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday on Parliament Hill Saturday.
  
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• Revellers pack Parliament Hill for Canada 150 bash

  01-07-2017 15:31
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and their three young children were joined by Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as well Governor General David Johnston and his wife Sharon as they arrived on Parliament Hill to kickstart Canada Day festivities.
  
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• What did Saskatchewan look like in 1867? - CBC.ca

  01-07-2017 15:01 via cbc.ca
  
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  What did Saskatchewan look like in 1867?
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  Saskatchewan was not part of Canada in 1867. In fact, the future province was not even a Canadian province at the time. That would quickly change. Incorporating the northwest was a planned feature of the 1867 Confederation deal (section 146 of the BNA ...
  
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• Nothing says Canada like the Maple tree, but will it grow here?

  01-07-2017 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Given that today is Canada’s 150th birthday, I felt that it might be just a touch unpatriotic of me not to dedicate this column to maple trees.
  And who knows, if I can spread enough ‘true patriot love’ today, a few readers might even be inspired enough to plant a maple or two in the year of our sesquicentennial.
  Beyond the flag waving, I do have a deep love for all maple trees. I’m pretty sure it began during childhood when my brother and I decided to rig-up a pulley and
  
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• Americans residing in Canada are required to file U.S. income tax returns

  01-07-2017 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Americans who reside in Canada must file United States income tax returns and bank account disclosure forms annually.
   
  U.S. income tax returns
  Canada’s tax filing requirements are based on residency. However, U.S. tax filing requirements are based on citizenship. American tax laws require U.S. citizens to file U.S. tax returns no matter where they reside. Therefore, a dual citizen residing in Canada must file a U.S. income tax return as well as a Canadian income tax return each year.
  
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• Two Businesses Accepted For Some of Former STC Routes dlvr.it/PRS8zJ https://t.co/SGpWhxYAYh

  01-07-2017 14:41
  
  Two Businesses Accepted For Some of Former STC Routes dlvr.it/PRS8zJ https://t.co/SGpWhxYAYh
  
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• Emerson Denied Bail dlvr.it/PRS8lz https://t.co/f1CbtHy4NE

  01-07-2017 14:41
  
  Emerson Denied Bail dlvr.it/PRS8lz https://t.co/f1CbtHy4NE
  
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• Blades D-Men Fiala, Hajek Receive N-H-L Camp Invites dlvr.it/PRS9JC https://t.co/TStM4g5P1d

  01-07-2017 14:41
  
  Blades D-Men Fiala, Hajek Receive N-H-L Camp Invites dlvr.it/PRS9JC https://t.co/TStM4g5P1d
  
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• Today's Shiraz is more balanced, not as sweet

  01-07-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two decades ago, the wine that ravished North Americans (“Take me, you savage!”) was Shiraz, the Australian version of the Rhone grape Syrah.
  It was capable of producing ripe fruity wines that tasted like jam with tremendous tannins for hardcore carnivores. Since then it has fallen out of favour, although it still has fans. The Australian aisle at the SLGA is about a quarter of what it once was.
  The wines have changed in style since then, retreating from that overblown, over-ripe fla
  
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• Stay cool this summer with pizza on the grill

  01-07-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It’s that time of year again when you can’t fathom the thought of turning the oven on to cook food — unless your house is equipped with air conditioning, then I suppose you are one of the lucky ones.
  But for the rest of us who sweat it out for the summer, cooking need not be just salads and ice cream. Though, that doesn’t sound so bad, does it? I make good use of the barbecue in the backyard, grilling up everything from steaks to vegetables and fruit. And, now, pizza. Wit
  
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