Saskatoon news

• Police issue 100 tickets in three-hour window near University Bridge

  05-07-2017 23:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One of the favourite places for Saskatoon police to catch speeding drivers yielded substantial results earlier this week.
  City police on Tuesday conducted traffic enforcement near the University Bridge for three hours and handed out 100 tickets between 9 a.m. and noon. Police say this has often been a problem area for high-speed traffic in the past.
  Work zone safety is in the spotlight around Saskatchewan for the month of July. Police will be focusing enforcement in work zones targeting anyone s
  
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• RCMP request independent investigation after shooting

  05-07-2017 23:53
  
  RCMP were called to a rural area south of Blaine Lake around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday after a call of a distraught male with a gun.
  
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• $59K cutlery: Sir John A. Macdonald's silverware up for grabs in Saskatoon

  05-07-2017 23:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Silverware once owned by Canada’s first prime minister is up for sale in Saskatoon, but those who are interested in buying will have to fork over over $59,000.
  
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• Meadow Lake RCMP trying to locate missing 33-year-old woman

  05-07-2017 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are asking the public for help locating Maria Paula Gauvin, 33, who was last seen in Meadow Lake, Sask.
  
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• Stolen Auto - Arrests - 100 Block of 109th St. W

  05-07-2017 23:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police arrested two men after recovering a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning.At approximately 8:00 a.m., July 4, 2017, Officers observed a car parked in the 100 block of 109th Street West, that had been reported stolen. Three people entered the vehicle and the Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop. All three people exited the vehicle and were arrested without incident. The car was confirmed to have been stolen three days earlier, when the keys were left under the floor mat. Off
  
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• Sentencing date set for teen who killed baby Nikosis

  05-07-2017 23:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Jeffery Longman is preparing himself for a week of pain in December.
  The sentencing hearing for the teenager who killed Nikosis Jace Cantre, his six-week-old grandson, will finally take place from Dec. 11-15.
  “It’ll bring back all the pain of that tragic night. I’ll never forget about what happened. Ever,” Longman said outside Saskatoon provincial court after a judge set the dates for the hearing.
  The sentencing hearing for the teen killer had originally been scheduled to
  
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• Drug Plan Now Covers Two Drugs That Help With Alcoholism dlvr.it/PSTR72 https://t.co/75TyZR7bn5

  05-07-2017 22:51
  
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• Even With All The Reminders, Speeding Still An Issue dlvr.it/PST6lq https://t.co/yGdz9RFsOI

  05-07-2017 22:19
  
  Even With All The Reminders, Speeding Still An Issue dlvr.it/PST6lq https://t.co/yGdz9RFsOI
  
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• 'There ought never be an offer to 'settle': Wall against Khadr deal

  05-07-2017 21:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Premier Brad Wall is voicing his disapproval over a multi-million-dollar settlement reportedly reached between former child soldier and Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr and the Canadian government.
  An official familiar with the deal said Tuesday that Khadr will receive $10.5 million. The official was not authorized to discuss the deal publicly before the announcement and spoke on condition of anonymity. The government and Khadr’s lawyers negotiated the deal last month.
  “For Omar Kh
  
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• Shortline railways to roll with Saskatchewan government hopper car fleet

  05-07-2017 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government says it has secured commitments from three shortline railways in the province to buy its fleet of nearly 900 hopper cars.
  
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• Mystery of Sask.'s nameless highest point solved by podcast

  05-07-2017 21:08 via cbc.ca
  
  In most provinces, the highest point of elevation is celebrated and honoured with a name. Saskatchewan is the lone exception and a new podcast called Road Trip Radio found out why.
  
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• Amber Alert: 'Daniela is good,' says mom after 8-year-old found safe

  05-07-2017 21:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The mother of the eight-year-old girl whose abduction from a Prince Albert playground triggered an Amber Alert said her “sweetheart Daniela is good.”
  Daniela Shatokhina was found safe Tuesday night, around five hours after family reported to police that she was missing and less than one hour after an Amber Alert was issued. Shatokhina’s family had called police around 3:30 p.m. and Shatokhina was located and “in safe custody with police” by 8:40 p.m., Prince Al
  
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• Saskatoon's Mack Headed to Women's Rugby World Cup dlvr.it/PSS8fm https://t.co/UKugIpsfvD

  05-07-2017 20:43
  
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• 'There ought never be an offer to settle': Sask. premier disagrees with Omar Khadr compensation

  05-07-2017 20:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall doesn't believe the federal government should be compensating Omar Khadr.
  
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• New Saskatchewan trapping seasons for black bears and cougars

  05-07-2017 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Trappers Association says new trapping seasons for black bears and cougars will help curb increasing populations.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: heat wave ahead!

  05-07-2017 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  A heat wave is set to kick in with 30 degree temperatures ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• City of Saskatoon says controversial billboard never meant to offend

  05-07-2017 20:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The City of Saskatoon says a public anti-racism campaign has been a success despite the fact some online have indicated they feel at least one billboard within the campaign is divisive.
  Titled “I am the Bridge,” the campaign was rolled out June 19 in the shape of four billboards, 16 ads on Saskatoon Transit shelters and busses, alongside a video, social media efforts and an advertising campaign in bars in the downtown and Broadway areas.
  The city asked people to make and submit
  
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• Director of Saskatoon domestic violence program sees progress in therapeutic approach for perpetrators

  05-07-2017 19:50 via cbc.ca
  
  In Saskatoon a special program to treat the domestic violence perpetrators is showing a glimmer of hope that some positive change is happening in a province with the highest rate of that crime in Canada.
  
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• Tough start to CFL season for Roughriders and kicker Tyler Crapigna

  05-07-2017 19:44
  
  Tyler Crapigna and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are the CFL's hard-luck kids
  
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• Saskatoon police hand out 100 tickets to speeders near University Bridge

  05-07-2017 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police hand out 100 tickets in three-hour period to speeders near University Bridge.
  
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• Photos: Men's fastball in Saskatoon

  05-07-2017 19:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Maymont Aces went against the Warman Gems inmen’s fastball at Bob Van Impe Field in Saskatoon on July 4, 2017.
  
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• Saskatchewan covering 2 drugs used for treatment of alcohol use disorder

  05-07-2017 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan adds two drugs to provincial formulary for people being treated for alcohol use disorder.
  
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• Three shortline railways buying Sask. Grain Car Corp. hopper fleet

  05-07-2017 19:29
  
  The provincial government has accepted offers from three Saskatchewan shortline railways to purchase the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation’s fleet of 898 hopper cars for $9.7 million.
  
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• Break and enter at Saskatoon City Hospital

  05-07-2017 19:22
  
  A 26-year-old man smashed the glass door and entered the emergency department of Saskatoon City Hospital at 1:00 a.m.
  
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• Sask. provides coverage for two drugs used to treat alcohol addiction

  05-07-2017 19:11
  
  The Saskatchewan government says it will now cover the cost of two drugs used to treat alcohol addiction.
  
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• Sask. drug plan now covers alcohol addiction medication

  05-07-2017 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  As of July 1, the Saskatchewan Prescription Drug Plan now offers two drug treatments for those struggling with alcohol addiction.
  
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• Community Based Organizations in Financial Limbo dlvr.it/PSR6rY https://t.co/2J048sd5mt

  05-07-2017 19:09
  
  Community Based Organizations in Financial Limbo dlvr.it/PSR6rY https://t.co/2J048sd5mt
  
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• Fiesty Fiala heading to Detroit development camp dlvr.it/PSR4n2 https://t.co/JOWGqpAK1d

  05-07-2017 19:07
  
  Fiesty Fiala heading to Detroit development camp dlvr.it/PSR4n2 https://t.co/JOWGqpAK1d
  
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• Discounted Bus Pass program continues

  05-07-2017 19:07
  
  Saskatchewan people who receive income assistance will continue to receive help getting around from the province.
  
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• Slow Down Saskatoon

  05-07-2017 19:00 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind drivers to slow down in our city.On July 4, 2017, Saskatoon Police conducted traffic enforcement near the University Bridge for three hours. 100 tickets were handed out between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. This has often been a problem area for high-speed traffic in the past.Work Zone Safety is in the spotlight around Saskatchewan for the month of July. Police will be focusing enforcement in work zones targeting anyone speeding, ignoring construction
  
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• Man charged after break-in at Saskatoon hospital

  05-07-2017 18:54
  A man has been charged in connection with a break and enter at Saskatoon City Hospital.
  Patrol and canine officers responded to the hospital around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning.
  Police said the suspect got in after smashing a glass door to the emergency department, which was closed and locked.
   
  Police believe the accused, who was arrested without incident, was intoxicated at the time.
  No one was injured.
   
  
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• July 5 marks 13 years since Tamra Keepness disappearance

  05-07-2017 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  In 2004, five-year-old Tamra Keepness seemingly vanished from her Ottawa Street home and Wednesday marks the 13th anniversary of her disappearance.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan team aims to improve maternal outcomes in Mozambique

  05-07-2017 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  University of Saskatchewan team awarded $16.6 million to increase maternal and newborn survival rates in Mozambique.
  
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• Regina Police Officer Charged With Assault dlvr.it/PSQmb8 https://t.co/CqvXQ48bqE

  05-07-2017 18:37
  
  Regina Police Officer Charged With Assault dlvr.it/PSQmb8 https://t.co/CqvXQ48bqE
  
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• Man breaks into Saskatoon City Hospital

  05-07-2017 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man smashes glass door to gain entry to Saskatoon City Hospital.
  
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• Photos: The Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectac!

  05-07-2017 18:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectac! was held at the Wyant Group Raceway in Saskatoon on July 3, 2017.
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested after allegedly smashing door at hospital emergency department - CBC.ca

  05-07-2017 18:11 via cbc.ca
  
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  Saskatoon man arrested after allegedly smashing door at hospital emergency department
  CBC.ca
  A 26-year-old man has been arrested after trying to break into Saskatoon's City Hospital Wednesday morning. At around 1 a.m. CST, police were called to the hospital after someone allegedly smashed the emergency department's glass front door.
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• Saskatoon man arrested after allegedly smashing door at hospital emergency department

  05-07-2017 18:11 via cbc.ca
  
  A 26-year-old man has been arrested after trying to break into Saskatoon's City Hospital Wednesday morning.
  
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• Today's Schedule dlvr.it/PSQMjM https://t.co/N8dWAwzP6u

  05-07-2017 18:03
  
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• Letter of the Day: Patient should be on health board

  05-07-2017 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Patient should be on health board
  I read with interest Minister Reiter’s recent announcement regarding the appointment of the new Saskatchewan Health Authority board of directors. I am confident those named are well qualified and committed to providing leadership through their governance responsibilities.
  I was taken aback that despite the Ministry of Health’s commitment to ensuring patient-centred care for Saskatchewan citizens, there are no patient representatives on the new board.
  
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• CFL names former player Randy Ambrosie as commissioner

  05-07-2017 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL has named Randy Ambrosie, a former player, as its 14th commissioner.
  
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• Break & Enter - Saskatoon City Hospital

  05-07-2017 17:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police were called to a report of a break and enter early this morning at Saskatoon City Hospital.Patrol and Canine Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 1:00 a.m., July 5, 2017 for a report of a break and enter in progress. A 26 year old male had smashed a glass door to the emergency department, which was closed and locked at the time. Entry was gained by the man, who was believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant.Upon arrival, Police took the man into custody w
  
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• Taylor Field Memorabilia Goes to Auction Starting Today dlvr.it/PSQ1WF https://t.co/fKgEczlg3Q

  05-07-2017 17:33
  
  Taylor Field Memorabilia Goes to Auction Starting Today dlvr.it/PSQ1WF https://t.co/fKgEczlg3Q
  
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• Saskatoon police say no personal information to be shared from 2 new licence plate readers

  05-07-2017 17:03 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of automatic licence plate readers being used to scan vehicles in Saskatoon will double when the Saskatoon Police Service buys two new devices in August.
  
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• Tuesday's Scoreboard dlvr.it/PSPbF0 https://t.co/muzbwoErQw

  05-07-2017 16:59
  
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• Own a piece of old Mosaic Stadium online auction now underway

  05-07-2017 16:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city of Regina says anything portable from Taylor Field is available for sale
  
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• Skylar Prockner gets adult life sentence in Hannah Leflar murder

  05-07-2017 16:25
  
  A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder of 16-year-old Hannah Leflar.
  
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• How to stay cool and save money during a heat wave

  05-07-2017 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tips and tricks for staying cool and saving money during a heat wave from Gregg’s Home Services in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for July 5, 2017

  05-07-2017 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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  Dexter Appleby cools off at PotashCorp Playland during his first visit to Saskatoon on Tuesday. (Michelle Berg / Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
  Hot July expected
  The above average temperatures Saskatoon will experience this week will likely flow throughout July. Environment Canada’s John Paul Cragg says there will be some ups and downs temperature-wise
  
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• Décor and Design: condo renovation dream project

  05-07-2017 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Today Metric Design Centre talks about a dream project for one of their designers. A river view penthouse with a masculine vibe brings with it some interesting choices in décor.
  
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