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• Saskatoon police warn after theft of dangerous Sufentanyl drug

  03-07-2017 23:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is advising the public that eight vials of a drug known as Sufentanyl were taken from a city home during a June 27 break-and-enter.
  The drug — 10 times stronger than regular Fentanyl — can cause serious injury or death.
  Police warned in a statement that, “any drug taken which has not been prescribed by a doctor, and dispensed by a pharmacist, pose(s) a great risk to safety.”
  Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact the Sask
  
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• Public Advisory - Sufentanyl taken during break and enter

  03-07-2017 23:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is advising the public of a break and enter that occurred to a residence in Saskatoon on June 27, 2017.  Taken during the break and enter was 8 vials of a drug known as Sufentanyl.  This drug has been described as being 10 times stronger than Fentanyl​.  The drug may cause serious injury or death if taken.Police want to warn the public that any drug taken which has not been prescribed by a doctor, and dispensed by a pharmacist, pose a great risk
  
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• Saskatoon, central Sask. under severe thunderstorm watch | CTV ... - CTV News

  03-07-2017 23:13 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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  The thunderstorms are expected to move east from the Alberta border this evening.
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• Saskatoon, central Sask. under severe thunderstorm watch

  03-07-2017 23:11
  
  The thunderstorms are expected to move east from the Alberta border this evening.
  
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• ‘She always made sure everyone was taken care of’: Mother of three killed in crash near Melville

  03-07-2017 22:26
  
  The family of a woman and baby killed in a car crash near Melville has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for their funeral costs.
  
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• Scent of cinnamon buns brings bear and baker face to face at Saskatchewan national park

  03-07-2017 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A bear and a baker came face to face when the wild animal tried to break into a Saskatchewan bakery amid the wafting scent of cinnamon buns on the weekend.
  
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• Scent of cinnamon buns brings bear and baker face-to-face at Sask. national park

  03-07-2017 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A bear and a baker came face-to-face when the wild animal tried to break into a Saskatchewan bakery amid the wafting scent of cinnamon buns on the weekend.
  
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• Missing Yorkton girl's family marks her 18th birthday

  03-07-2017 21:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Mekayla Bali was last seen at a bus depot in Yorkton, Sask., on April 12, 2016. She was 16 at the time.
  
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• Neck tattoo leads Saskatoon police to alleged robber

  03-07-2017 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say a unique tattoo led them to an alleged robber on the weekend.
  
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• Canada announces new astronauts: Sask. pilot cut

  03-07-2017 21:02
  For the last year, Bruno raised Jason Leuschen went through intense training and screening for a chance to become one of Canada's next astronauts.
  On Canada Day we learned he didn't make the cut.
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the winners, Jen Sidey and Josh Kutryk both from Alberta, during Canada 150 celebrations at Parliament Hill.
  Leuschen told 650 CKOM Monday it's tough to adapt to the news, but he has a good support system.
  "I got a lot of support from friends back home and family
  
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• Police investigating after woman trapped in portable toilet

  03-07-2017 20:42
  Saskatoon Police are trying to find who tipped over a portable toilet in Diefenbaker Park.
  A 57-year-old woman was trapped in the washroom on Canada Day after someone knocked it on its door. 
  The woman was freed by passers by and required medical care after the incident. 
  Anyone with information is asked to call Saskatoon Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
  
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• Saskatoon police seek culprits after portable toilet tipped, woman trapped

  03-07-2017 20:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is on the lookout for culprits who pushed over an occupied portable washroom at Diefenbaker Park.
  At around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday a 57-year-old woman using the washroom was trapped after it was tipped over onto its door.
  Bystanders freed the woman, who required medical attention.
  Anyone with information can call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Saskatoon CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
  
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• Police seek public’s help after portable washroom tipped over with woman inside

  03-07-2017 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police are seeking public assistance in identifying those responsible for tipping over an occupied portable washroom on Canada Day.
  
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• Police investigating after woman trapped inside toppled porta-potty on Canada Day

  03-07-2017 20:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Police in Saskatoon are asking for the public's help to identify the people who tipped over a portable toilet during Canada Day festivities at Diefenbaker Park Saturday.
  
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  03-07-2017 20:07
  
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• Police Looking for Portable Washroom Tippers at Diefenbaker Park Celebrations dlvr.it/PRxrVt https://t.co/cBqnK0JczT

  03-07-2017 20:07
  
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• Saskatoon police searching for suspects after woman injured in ... - CTV News

  03-07-2017 20:01 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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  Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help finding out who is responsible for tipping over a portable washroom in Diefenbaker Park on Canada Day.
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• Saskatoon police searching for suspects after woman injured in portable washroom

  03-07-2017 19:58
  
  Saskatoon police are asking for the public’s help finding out who is responsible for tipping over a portable washroom in Diefenbaker Park on Canada Day.
  
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• Request for Public Assistance - Incident at Diefenbaker Park

  03-07-2017 19:41 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for tipping over a portable washroom at Diefenbaker Park while it was occupied in the late evening hours of July 1st, 2017.  At approximately 11:30 P.M, a 57 year old female was using the washroom and became trapped as it was tipped onto its door.  Several good Samaritans were able to free the woman from the washroom and offer assistance.  She has since required medical care
  
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• Thunderstorm likely producing tornado in Saskatchewan: Environment Canada

  03-07-2017 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada issued a tornado warning in Saskatchewan on Monday evening.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Saskatoon, parts of Saskatchewan

  03-07-2017 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch in areas of Saskatchewan on Monday.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Saskatoon, central Saskatchewan

  03-07-2017 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms across central Saskatchewan Monday that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
  
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• Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms, hail in Sask.

  03-07-2017 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms they say could bring very strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain to parts of Saskatchewan Monday.
  
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• Colour Added to Broadway Avenue Crosswalks dlvr.it/PRxBx1 https://t.co/Ju9ZJmoqsV

  03-07-2017 19:03
  
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• Saskatoon opens summer youth programs

  03-07-2017 18:48
  Now that kids are out of school for the summer Saskatoon opened it's youth centres for the season on Monday.
  The programs, that include sports, arts, and a place to hang out, are open to people ages 12 to 16.
  From Monday to Thursday most locations are open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  A release from the city lists the locations as:
  Youth Centres
      Brownell School (274 Russell Road)
      Confederation Park School (3555 John A. Macdo
  
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• Saskatoon’s Marr Residence recognized as national historic site

  03-07-2017 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Sunday, the Marr Residence in the Nutana district received its national historic site plaque.
  
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• Income Tax Rates Fall Half a Percent dlvr.it/PRwtbj https://t.co/HLPGPla7BD

  03-07-2017 18:30
  
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• Surgery for Canadian shot in U.S. hospital rampage

  03-07-2017 16:53
  
  The Canadian doctor injured in a shooting at a New York City hospital on Friday is due to undergo surgery today.
  
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• Canadian shot in U.S. hospital rampage recovering from surgery

  03-07-2017 16:53
  
  The Canadian doctor injured in a shooting at Bronx-Lebanon hospital in New York City on Friday underwent surgery on Monday and is recovering “very well,” according to his family. Dr. Justin Timperio, 29, of St. Catharines, Ont., sustained as many as nine gunshot wounds.
  
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• Sunday Scoreboard dlvr.it/PRvR9j https://t.co/M6gu8zlLkA

  03-07-2017 16:20
  
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• Saskatchewan's Patrick Marleau Now a Maple Leaf dlvr.it/PRvQyx https://t.co/ZaVPOhLzlc

  03-07-2017 16:20
  
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• Monday Sports Schedule dlvr.it/PRvRQn https://t.co/iUoKYKivUW

  03-07-2017 16:20
  
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• Second Concrete Pour for Traffic Bridge Monday Night dlvr.it/PRtPVg https://t.co/EW8HLqWFYf

  03-07-2017 14:47
  
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• Baby Boy One of Three Dead in Canada Day Crash dlvr.it/PRtPFz https://t.co/t3KbMx6wA5

  03-07-2017 14:47
  
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• What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Monday July 3 - CBC.ca

  03-07-2017 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
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  Saskatoon City Hall will be closed on Monday July 3 to observe the Canada Day statutory holiday, but at many city-run facilities it will be business as usual. Saskatoon Transit will be operating on regular service but a few service adjustments took ...
  
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• What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Monday July 3

  03-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon City Hall will be closed on Monday July 3 to observe the Canada Day statutory holiday, but at many city-run facilities it will be business as usual.
  
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• PST on Sask. home sales: What builders are saying 3 months in

  03-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan home builders say it's too early to tell what long-term impact charging PST on new home construction will have in the province, but say the new rule has already produced some negative impacts.
  
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• 3 dead, including baby, after crash on Highway 10 in Saskatchewan

  03-07-2017 03:50 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say three people are dead, including a six-month-old boy, after two vehicles collided head on while travelling on Highway 10 in Saskatchewan on Canada Day.
  
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• Baby boy among 3 dead in crash near Melville

  03-07-2017 03:28
  A man, a women and a baby have died after a crash northeast of Melville.
   
  RCMP were called around 11 p.m. Saturday night after two vehicles on Highway 10 hit each other head on. 
   
  A 25-year-old woman was killed in the crash while a 6-month old boy later died in hospital. Two children from the same car are also in hospital in serious condition.
   
   A 24-year-old man in the other car was also pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only person in that vehicle. 
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• Saskatchewan car crash claims three lives, including six-month-old baby

  03-07-2017 03:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy suffered serious injuries.
  
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• Two adults, one baby killed in Canada Day crash near Melville

  03-07-2017 03:12
  
  Three people, including a baby, have died after a crash near Melville on Canada Day.
  
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• Oldest house in Saskatoon gets National Historic Site plaque

  03-07-2017 02:37
  
  The 11th Street East residence was one of 20 Saskatoon homes in 1884.
  
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• 'Not afraid of dying young': Holocaust survivor goes skydiving to mark 90th birthday

  03-07-2017 02:36
  
  A Holocaust survivor marked his 90th birthday and Canada's sesquicentennial over the weekend by skydiving for the first time.
  
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• The first bike pack ride for Velopalooza kicks off this weekend

  03-07-2017 02:30
  
  The Howling Coyote Pack Ride is a 50 kilometre ride east to Champetre County and 75 kilometre journey back to Saskatoon.
  
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• Maple Leafs sign veteran forward Patrick Marleau to 3-year deal

  03-07-2017 02:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Toronto Maple Leafs dipped into the unrestricted free agency market on Sunday inking long time San Jose Shark Patrick Marleau who says he’s ecstatic to be a Maple Leaf.
  
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• Global News at 6: July 2

  03-07-2017 01:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Sunday, July 2, 2017 edition of Global News at 6 with Angie Seth on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Fire damage to Saskatoon car dealership estimated at $1.25M

  03-07-2017 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Sherwood Chevrolet car dealership on Friday night.
  
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• Man arrested after armed robbery

  03-07-2017 01:02
  
  A man is facing charges after an armed robbery on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Blue Bombers spoil Roughriders' home opener with 43-40 overtime win

  03-07-2017 01:01
  
  Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Tyler Crapigna summed up his team's 43-40 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday with two words: "It's football."
  
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• Saskatoon's Marr Residence gets its National Historic Site plaque

  03-07-2017 01:00 via cbc.ca
  
  One of the descendants of Alexander Marr was in Saskatoon Sunday for the unveiling of a plaque marking the historic Marr Residence’s newly-gained spot among the list of Canada’s National Historic Sites.
  
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