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• MMIWG inquiry announcement of 1 Sask. stop 'very troubling': FSIN vice-Chief

  06-07-2017 23:33 via cbc.ca
  
  After a meeting with the commissioner​s this week in Saskatchewan, a vice-Chief from Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said she was cautiously optimistic. Now she says she is "very disappointed."
  
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• Bike theft continues to be a problem in Saskatoon

  06-07-2017 23:32
  Saskatoon police are reminding people to lock up their bicycles, after 303 bikes were stolen in the city since the beginning of May.
  
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• The Stampeders to replace Streetheart at Rock the River

  06-07-2017 23:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Stampeders will replace Kenny Shields and Streetheart at this summer’s Rock the River festival at Bessborough Gardens. 
  Earlier this week, it was revealed that Shields had emergency surgery for a serous heart ailment that has forced the band to cancelled all its touring plans for 2017. 
  Rock the River’s lineup features The Headpins, Barney Bentall and Randy Bachman on Aug. 18, Five Man Electrical Band, Harlequin, Glass Tiger and Tom Cochrane on Aug. 19 (sold out) and He
  
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• Developer plans seven-storey condo building in Nutana

  06-07-2017 23:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon’s focus on encouraging more infill development is getting a big test in the Nutana neighbourhood.
  Meridian Development has purchased the corner lot occupied by the Faith Alive Family Church and is proposing to build a seven-storey condominium building.
  About 35 people attended an information session about the proposed 45-unit development on June 28, according to Meridian’s Karl Miller, who says the developer has tried to design the building to fit into the neighbourhood.
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• Missing women's inquiry head says process moving at 'lightning speed'

  06-07-2017 23:02
  
  The head of an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women denies the process is drifting, saying in Vancouver that she believes it's moving at "lightning speed."
  
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• Saskatoon man facing cocaine, meth, weapons charges | Saskatoon ... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  06-07-2017 23:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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  A 24-year-old Saskatoon man is facing 19 drug and weapons charges after an investigation by the city's drug enforcement unit.
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• Saskatoon man facing cocaine, meth, weapons charges

  06-07-2017 22:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 24-year-old Saskatoon man is facing 19 drug and weapons charges after an investigation by the city’s drug enforcement unit.
  Members of the Saskatoon Integrated Drug Enforcement Street Team (SIDEST) arrested the man on Wednesday around 10 p.m. on Fairlight Drive. According to police in a news release, the man was in possession of brass knuckles, 1.3 grams of cocaine in three bags, and 5.2 grams of marihuana in five bags. After the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 2
  
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• More than 300 bikes reported stolen since May: Saskatoon police ... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  06-07-2017 22:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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  In a little over one month, more than 300 bicycles have been reported stolen in Saskatoon.
  Trend of summer Saskatoon bike thefts cycles ever upward - CBC.caCBC.ca
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• Stolen Bicycles On the Rise in Saskatoon dlvr.it/PSkhcy https://t.co/kUJM5VYqru

  06-07-2017 22:52
  
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• More than 300 bikes reported stolen since May: Saskatoon police

  06-07-2017 22:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In a little over one month, more than 300 bicycles have been reported stolen in Saskatoon.
  Saskatoon police on Thursday released the most recent theft numbers, with 303 bicycles reported stolen since the beginning of May.
  As part of the #GetMyBikeBack initiative launched last year, police stress the importance of recording a bike’s serial number as well as locking and securing sheds and garages.
   
  
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• Bodies of Two Men Found at Lac La Ronge dlvr.it/PSkPG4 https://t.co/dSwP5H0oAx

  06-07-2017 22:21
  
  Bodies of Two Men Found at Lac La Ronge dlvr.it/PSkPG4 https://t.co/dSwP5H0oAx
  
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• Drivers should expect delays during Hwy. 5 construction

  06-07-2017 21:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Drivers should expect delays as construction continues on new passing lanes on Highway 5 near Humboldt.
  There will be two sets of passing lanes for about 20 kilometres west of Humboldt to the junction of Highway 2, according to a Saskatchewan government news release. Construction started in late June.
  Studies have shown passing lanes can reduce collisions by as much as 25 per cent at 15 per cent of the cost of full twinning, the province says.
  The $7.6 million project is scheduled to b
  
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• Over 300 bikes reported stolen since May 1st

  06-07-2017 21:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Bike theft continues to be a problem in Saskatoon. Since the beginning of May, 303 bicycles have been reported stolen. Last year Police launched the #GetMyBikeBack initiative that reminded citizens of the importance of recording their bikes serial number. We would again like to reiterate that message. When bikes are recovered, it is difficult for Police to identify the bike as stolen without it. Attached is an image that shows common places to locate your bikes serial number. When
  
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• Saskatoon antique dealer takes pride in John A. Macdonald's ... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  06-07-2017 21:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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  If you walk down 33rd Street in Saskatoon and pop into Funk's Furniture Repairs and Antiques, you can find an unexpected piece of Canadian history — and it ...and more »
  
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• But will he eat with it? Saskatoon antiques dealer takes pride in John A. Macdonald's silverware set

  06-07-2017 21:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If you walk down 33rd Street in Saskatoon and pop into Funk’s Furniture Repairs and Antiques, you can find an unexpected piece of Canadian history — and it can be yours for $59,500. Owner Chris Kinzel told reporter Jonathan Charlton how, three years ago, he came across a silverware set formerly owned by Canada’s first prime minister, John A. Macdonald, just outside the city. This interview has been condensed and edited.
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• MMIW inquiry head says process moving at ‘lightning speed’

  06-07-2017 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The head of an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women denies the process is drifting, saying in Vancouver that she believes it's moving at "lightning speed."
  
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• Registration For: 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING – RENEW YOUR DRIVING SKILLS FOR TODAY’S TRAFFIC

  06-07-2017 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  The 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course helps Canadians 55 years and over to maintain independence and increase confidence when navigating Saskatchewan’s increasing city and highway traffic.  Learn how to adapt driving habits based on physical changes the body goes through as it matures. COURSE DATES:  SEPTEMBER 13th or SEPTEMBER 27th, 9:00am to 5:00pm (7 hours)....
  
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• 2 men presumed drowned on Lac La Loche

  06-07-2017 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Conditions were extremely windy and there were high waves on the lake at the time of the presumed drowning’s in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Two men dead in La Loche, presumed drowned while boating

  06-07-2017 21:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  RCMP believe two people found dead in northern Saskatchewan drowned while boating.
  La Loche RCMP responded Wednesday around 3 p.m. to a report of two overdue boaters on Lac La Loche. “Conditions on the lake were extremely windy with high waves at the time,” RCMP said in a news release.
  Around 4 p.m., civilians found a man dead in the water near Black Point. RCMP and civilian search teams found the body of the second man Thursday around 7:45 a.m.
  Both men are from the La Loche ar
  
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• More than 70 per cent of Sask. opposes carbon tax: study

  06-07-2017 21:17
  
  Saskatchewan residents are the most opposed to a carbon tax in Canada, according to an Angus Reid Institute study.
  
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• COMMUNITY OF HEROES

  06-07-2017 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  In Canada, 40,000 cardiac arrests occur each year.  Survival for someone who has a cardiac arrest depends on bystanders knowing what to do and acting quickly, but, unfortunately, this action happens in less than one-third of these cases.  The Community of Heroes event aims to increase the bystander response to cardiac arrest by helping community...
  
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• Blades Acquire D-Man Bafaro From Tri-Cities dlvr.it/PSjRVX https://t.co/jCB3YF03mU

  06-07-2017 20:45
  
  Blades Acquire D-Man Bafaro From Tri-Cities dlvr.it/PSjRVX https://t.co/jCB3YF03mU
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: 30 degree temps with a heat wave move in

  06-07-2017 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Incoming upper ridge brings in a heat wave with loads of 30 degree temperatures ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• RCMP investigating the death of two men found in Lac La Loche

  06-07-2017 20:44
  
  RCMP are investigating the death of two men found in Lac La Loche on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• SGI suing two Saskatoon bars that served Catherine McKay

  06-07-2017 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  SGI suing two bars that served Catherine McKay the night she was involved in a drunk driving crash that killed a Saskatoon family.
  
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• SGI suing 2 Saskatoon bars who served Catherine McKay

  06-07-2017 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  SGI suing two bars that served Catherine McKay the night she was involved in a drunk driving crash that killed a Saskatoon family.
  
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• Saskatoon among 9 cities for MMIWG inquiry hearings this fall

  06-07-2017 20:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will hold hearings in Saskatoon this fall.
  Nine locations were announced Thursday for hearings between September and December.
  “We need to prepare ourselves for the hearings,” Chief Commissioner Marion Buller said, noting that over the next two months, staff will travel to the nine locations starting in July. The visits are to lay “critical” ground work for the hearing, Buller said.
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• SGI suing bars that served alcohol to Catherine McKay

  06-07-2017 20:16
  
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance is suing the bars that served alcohol to the woman convicted in an impaired driving crash that killed a family of four.
  
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• Saskatchewan to keep riding the heat wave

  06-07-2017 20:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Get used to the steamy temperatures — the heat in Saskatchewan looks like it will stretch on another 8-10 days.
  
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• Cocaine, meth, shotgun seized in Saskatoon drug bust

  06-07-2017 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man charged with trafficking after police seize cocaine and meth in a Saskatoon drug bust.
  
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• Federal government announces additional $896M for infrastructure in Sask.

  06-07-2017 19:56
  
  The federal government has announced Saskatchewan will receive an additional $896 million for infrastructure over the next 11 years.
  
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• $1 lots up for grabs in Prince Albert, Sask.

  06-07-2017 19:49 via cbc.ca
  
  If you are looking for a sweet deal on some property you might look to Prince Albert, Sask., where 11 lots are up for grabs at the impossible price of $1.
  
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• Man facing 19 charges after drug-trafficking investigation

  06-07-2017 19:45
  
  A 24-year-old Saskatoon man is facing 19 charges after an investigation into drug trafficking.
  
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• Feds Putting Nearly $900 Million into Saskatchewan Infrastructure Work dlvr.it/PShrJd https://t.co/N66qf3JBZd

  06-07-2017 19:45
  
  Feds Putting Nearly $900 Million into Saskatchewan Infrastructure Work dlvr.it/PShrJd https://t.co/N66qf3JBZd
  
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• Hope for Darrell Pura, Saskatoon guitarmaker who lost his vision

  06-07-2017 19:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon musicians are banding together to support local guitarmaker Darrell Pura of Pura Guitars.
  His three adult children have started a Go Fund Me campaign in the hope of restoring his vision.
  Within two months in the fall of 2016, Pura lost most of the sight in both eyes, possibly from a heart medication he was taking.
  “It’s been really tough, mentally especially,” Pura said.
  Over the past few months and unable to work, he’s received calls from many of the customers
  
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• Man arrested after break and enter in Pleasant Hill

  06-07-2017 19:28
  
  A 33-year-old man has been arrested by Saskatoon police after a break and enter in Pleasant Hill on Wednesday night.
  
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• Video: New in theatres July 7

  06-07-2017 19:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres July 7.
  
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• Prince Albert, Sask. police cruiser rammed with stolen truck

  06-07-2017 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  A police dog caught a man accused of ramming a Prince Albert police cruiser with a truck reported stolen from Saskatoon.
  
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• Drug Trafficking Arrest/Search - Fairlight Drive/Lochrie Crescent

  06-07-2017 19:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 24 year old Saskatoon man is facing 19 charges following an investigation into drug trafficking in the city.Following initial investigation, members of the Saskatoon Integrated Drug Enforcement Street Team (SIDEST) arrested the 24 year old man at approximately 10:00 p.m., July 5, 2017 on Fairlight Drive.  He was found to be in possession of brass knuckles, 1.3 grams of cocaine in three bags, and 5.2 grams of marihuana in five bags.  A search warrant was then executed at a residence i
  
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• SGI suing bars that served impaired driver who killed Van de Vorst family

  06-07-2017 19:18 via cbc.ca
  
  SGI has filed a statement of claim Thursday against two bars who served the impaired driver that killed the Van de Vorst family in January 2016.
  
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• P.A. Amber Alert: Accused Jarrod Charles makes first court appearance

  06-07-2017 19:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The 19-year-old man facing sexual assault, kidnapping and abduction charges after this week’s Amber Alert in Prince Albert will remain in custody for at least one more day.
  Jarrod John Charles appeared briefly Thursday morning in Prince Albert provincial court, charged after an eight-year-old girl was taken Tuesday afternoon from a Prince Albert playground. The Crown told court that it opposes the release of Charles, who is scheduled to make his next appearance Friday.
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• Break & Enter - Arrest - 400 Block Ave. P S

  06-07-2017 19:14 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A suspect in a break and enter was arrested Wednesday night by members of the SPS Patrol, with assistance from the Air Support Unit.At approximately 11:30 p.m., July 5, 2017, Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the 400 block of Avenue P south. A suspect had cut a hole in the fence of the industrial compound. Upon Police arrival, ground units entered the compound and began searching for the suspect.The ASU quickly located the suspect with their infrared technolog
  
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• Order of Merit Recipients Announced dlvr.it/PShWcb https://t.co/m9x7gsrXU2

  06-07-2017 19:13
  
  Order of Merit Recipients Announced dlvr.it/PShWcb https://t.co/m9x7gsrXU2
  
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• SaskPower issues request for proposals for wind power project

  06-07-2017 19:03
  
  SaskPower has issued a request for proposals for a 200-megawatt wind power project.
  
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• Letter of the Day: There's a lack of accountability

  06-07-2017 18:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There’s a lack of accountability
  The day after Canada Day, I saw the cost of Canada 150. Half a billion dollars. That is right $500 million. I am sure it will be more than that once all the bills have come in. I hope the Opposition will not forget this obscene amount spent as there seems to be a lack of accountability on spending. I guess it should not be a surprise as our government still has no plan to tackle the deficit. Spend, spend, spend seems to be the way of this government. Hopefu
  
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• Photos: The Week in Photos: June 29 – July 5

  06-07-2017 18:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Take a look at some of the best StarPhoenix pictures from the past week in and around Saskatoon.
  
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• Rain needed in Saskatchewan to boost crop development

  06-07-2017 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite the lack of moisture, most Saskatchewan crops are at their normal development stage for this time of year.
  
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• Lack of moisture causing concern for Sask. crops

  06-07-2017 18:47
  
  Dry conditions have caused crop stress across most of Saskatchewan, according to the latest weekly provincial crop report.
  
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• Unnecessary Medical Proceedures being Performed on Women dlvr.it/PSh9Zt https://t.co/4hpAEQxNdu

  06-07-2017 18:41
  
  Unnecessary Medical Proceedures being Performed on Women dlvr.it/PSh9Zt https://t.co/4hpAEQxNdu
  
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• Recovered Stolen Auto - 100 Block Rita Cres.

  06-07-2017 18:32 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police recovered a stolen pick-up truck Wednesday but are now in search of it’s missing contents.At approximately 8:30 a.m., July 5, 2017, Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Rita Crescent to recover a Ford F-250 that had been stolen out of Humboldt. At the time of the initial theft, a rifle and ammunition were inside the vehicle. When Police arrived, the vehicle doors were unlocked, the ammunition was located inside but the rifle was gone.Anyone with information on
  
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