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• Man with gunshot wound treated at St. Paul’s hospital

  09-07-2017 23:59
  
  A 29-year-old Prince Albert man walked into St. Paul’s hospital with a gunshot wound in his leg on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Prince Albert man treated for gunshot wound in Saskatoon

  09-07-2017 23:53
  Saskatoon Police are investigating after a man from Prince Albert showed up at St. Paul's Hospital with a gunshot wound.
   
  The man walked into the hospital around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon with a wound in his leg.
   
  Police believe the man was shot Sunday morning in the Prince Albert area but he has not been cooperative with investigators.
   
  Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers. 
   
  
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• Man with gunshot wound - St. Pauls Hospital

  09-07-2017 23:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Shortly after 1:00 PM Sunday afternoon a man walked in to St. Paul's hospital with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound to the leg.  The 29 year old victim from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is not being overly cooperative with police, however investigators have determined that the actual incident likely occurred Sunday morning,  in or near Prince Albert .  The injury is not life threatening.  The SPS will be working with police in the Prince Albert area in
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP say missing 40-year-old woman found

  09-07-2017 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP are no longer asking for public assistance in locating Redene Marie Stump.
  
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• Pups and 4-pawed friends converge to raise funds at Pets in the Park

  09-07-2017 22:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Pets and their owners were starting to fill Kiwanis Park when the Pets in the Park fundraiser kicked off in Saskatoon on Sunday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon police locate missing 13-year-old girl - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-07-2017 21:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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  Jordyn Johnso was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 6, 2017 at the Confederation Mall. Submitted photo. UPDATE: Saskatoon Police have located Jordyn Johnson. She is safe and well. Jordyn Johnson, 13, left the 200 block of Cartier Crescent at ...
  
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• Saskatoon police locate missing 13-year-old girl

  09-07-2017 21:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Jordyn Johnso was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 6, 2017 at the Confederation Mall. Submitted photo
  UPDATE: Saskatoon Police have located Jordyn Johnson. She is safe and well. 
  Jordyn Johnson, 13, left the 200 block of Cartier Crescent at 10 a.m. July 6 and was last seen around 4:30 p.m. that day at the Confederation Mall, police said in a news release.
  Jordyn is 5′ 2″ tall and weighs 120 to 130 pounds. She has shoulder length blonde hair, green eyes and wears
  
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• The Edmonton Eskimos are front and centre in new ‘escape room’ in Saskatoon

  09-07-2017 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Eskimos have kidnapped the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback! Well not really.
  
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• Man in Hospital After Being Stabbed dlvr.it/PTN8Wh https://t.co/QQARfmqvzP

  09-07-2017 21:15
  
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• Country Thunder Begins This Week dlvr.it/PTN8kW https://t.co/UfrJduYZNF

  09-07-2017 21:15
  
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• Record-breaking heat in southern Saskatchewan

  09-07-2017 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A few places in southern Saskatchewan experienced record-breaking temperatures on Saturday, according to Environment Canada.
  
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• Fire crews tackle blaze at landfill

  09-07-2017 20:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  On Saturday at around 9:30 p.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department attended a blaze at the landfill off Valley Road, south of 11th Street.The fire was attended by two engine companies, one tanker and one brush truck, with a dozen firefighters and landfill staff tackling and containing it.
  Once the main fire was subdued, fire services stayed on scene for more than two hours, tending to hot spots. Landfill staff then maintained a watching brief overnight.
   
  
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• REVIEW: Inspired acting in Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan's blood-curdling Richard III

  09-07-2017 20:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If Shakespeare is the Olympics of acting, Richard III must be the decathlon of the Olympics of acting.
  The role isn’t just big, it’s mountainous. You can’t see one end from the other. But if Rob van Meenen was daunted by the assignment, it didn’t show.
  At Saturday’s opening night at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, a rock solid and convincing van Meenen led a talented and extraordinarily well prepared cast under the direction of Skye Brandon in a brutally efficient
  
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• Shakespeare on the Sask. has strong opening weekend

  09-07-2017 19:31
  Hot temperatures didn't stop more than 500 people from going to the big white tent for the opening weekend of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan.
  Richard III drew a near sell-out crowd of 250 people Saturday night, while the bluegrass style of Twelfth Night sold out Friday night.
  "A lot of the actors really managed to amp everything up a little more for opening night," said Artistic Producer Will Brooks, after the show on Saturday. "It's a great opening weekend for us."
  Liz Quinlan has been coming
  
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• Blaze at Saskatoon dump keeps fire crews busy

  09-07-2017 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to a blaze at the city’s landfill off of Valley Road.
  
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• Charges pending against driver after car strikes Jeep, Saskatoon business

  09-07-2017 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emergency services were called to a motor vehicle collision in the 600-block of 2nd Avenue North in Saskatoon.
  
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• Shed and fence fire cause $10,000 in damage

  09-07-2017 19:01
  
  Crews responded to a shed fire in the 3100 block of Massey Drive just after 3:00 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the fire in the shed had extended to a nearby fence.
  
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• Fire at Saskatoon landfill

  09-07-2017 18:26
  
  The crew spent more than two hours extinguishing hot spots, while landfill personal stayed at the scene all night to monitor the situation.
  
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• Worldwide Technology Competition Coming to Saskatoon dlvr.it/PTLbj1 https://t.co/6dqOzLGD8n

  09-07-2017 18:01
  
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• Woman Arrested After Accident with SUV & Building dlvr.it/PTLbjv https://t.co/APQczLkcPu

  09-07-2017 18:01
  
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• Fire Department Responds to Pair of Fires, One at Landfill dlvr.it/PTLbkp https://t.co/FGe7jcoqqe

  09-07-2017 18:01
  
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• Shed fire in Saskatoon causes $10K in damages

  09-07-2017 17:37 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department is investigating a fire that caused $10,000 worth of damage to a shed and fence in the northwest end of the city.
  
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• Habitat for Humanity Working on Homes in Rosewood dlvr.it/PTLLD9 https://t.co/guup0QC2Q0

  09-07-2017 17:28
  
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• Crews battle blaze at Saskatoon Landfill - Saskatoon - CBC News - CBC.ca

  09-07-2017 17:15 via cbc.ca
  
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• Crews battle blaze at Saskatoon Landfill

  09-07-2017 17:15 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire at the Saskatoon Landfill kept firefighters busy on Saturday evening.
  
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• Saskatoon fire crews battle landfill blaze

  09-07-2017 16:39
  A fire at the Saskatoon landfill off Valley Road kept crews busy for hours Saturday night.
  It started around 9:30 p.m.
  Two engine companies, one tanker truck, one brush truck and 12 firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
  Eventually, landfill personnel were called in to help.
  Once the blaze was under control fire crews spent more than two hours putting out hot spots.
  Landfill workers monitored the situation overnight.
  There's no word what caused the fire.
  
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• What the Riders win means for the upcoming season

  09-07-2017 16:12 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders had their first win at the new Mosaic Stadium, 37-20 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. But who is to thank for the victory?
  
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• Sunday Sports Schedule dlvr.it/PTKXJk https://t.co/eXqAuOUv5U

  09-07-2017 15:48
  
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• Saturday Scoreboard dlvr.it/PTKXGd https://t.co/KXfswQFhGv

  09-07-2017 15:48
  
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• Riders Claim First Victory of Season dlvr.it/PTKX6B https://t.co/bT0LVlDC6B

  09-07-2017 15:48
  
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• More fires break out amid B.C. state of emergency

  09-07-2017 13:15
  
  Ground and air crews are preparing for another day battling dozens of out-of-control wildfires that drove thousands of residents from their homes in British Columbia's central Interior.
  
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• Clark announces $100M to help communities rebuild as wildfires burn across B.C.

  09-07-2017 13:15
  
  British Columbia is making $100 million available to communities and residents affected by wildfires to help them rebuild.
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Number of evacuees expected to rise

  09-07-2017 13:15
  
  British Columbia officials say that more gusty winds and hot, dry conditions are in the weather forecast, meaning the number of people evacuated is likely to rise from the latest estimate of 7,000.
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Federal assistance on its way

  09-07-2017 13:15
  
  British Columbia officials say that more gusty winds and hot, dry conditions are in the weather forecast, meaning the number of people evacuated is likely to rise from the latest estimate of 7,000.
  
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• Sask. readers devour tawdry sex novels, YA vampire romances and...The Shack?

  09-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It turns out readers in Saskatchewan are no different than readers in the rest of the country, except in one respect: they really like The Shack.
  
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• Sask. readers devour tawdry sex novels, YA vampire romances and ... The Shack?

  09-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It turns out readers in Saskatchewan are no different than readers in the rest of the country, except in one respect: they really like The Shack.
  
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• 'It is scaring a lot of people': Big banks closing 20 rural Sask. branches in 2017

  09-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Like schools and hospitals, banks are often seen as the lifeblood of small towns. But with 20 rural bank branches closing down in Saskatchewan this year, some in those communities feel like they’re at risk of bleeding dry.
  
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• 'It is scaring a lot of people': Banks closing 20 rural Sask. branches in 2017

  09-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Like schools and hospitals, banks are often seen as the lifeblood of small towns. But with 20 rural bank branches closing in Saskatchewan this year, some in those communities feel like they’re at risk of bleeding dry.
  
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• Vanstone: Riders fans savour new vibe at new stadium

  09-07-2017 09:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders looked like a million bucks — multiplied by, say, 278.
  They escaped, at least for the time being, from a morass of misery Saturday by defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-20 at $278-million Mosaic Stadium.
  That being done, Chris Jones and associates enjoy the uncommon luxury of being able to bask in the aftermath of a victory for a fortnight, having entered a bye week on a high note.
  Saskatchewan won handily but, even so, it felt like the Green and White prevai
  
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• Tiger-Cats remain winless after 37-20 loss to Roughriders

  09-07-2017 08:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kevin Glenn threw for 380 yards and two touchdownss, and ran for two more, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-20 on Saturday for their first win of the season.
  
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• Update - Missing Person Located (release #2017-0569)

  09-07-2017 07:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police have located 13-year-old Jordyn Johnson safe and sound.We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance. (Occurrence Number: 2017-70068)
  
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• UFC 213: Robert Whittaker edges Romero, grabs interim middleweight belt

  09-07-2017 07:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Robert Whittaker won the UFC interim middleweight title Saturday night, surging in the late rounds to earn a unanimous decision over Yoel Romero at UFC 213.
  Whittaker (20-4) recovered from a hyperextended knee in the first round with a strong striking performance, peppering Romero (12-2) with punches and kicks over the final three rounds. The Australian won his eighth consecutive fight, earning the victory 48-47 on all three judges’ scorecards at T-Mobile Arena.
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• Ultimate Fighter finale: Gaethje stops Johnson in 2nd round of spectacular UFC debut

  09-07-2017 07:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Justin Gaethje finished battering Michael Johnson and ran off to climb the cage in celebration of his debut UFC victory. He briefly stood atop the fence, but slipped, hitting his head while falling 6 feet back to the canvas.
  He fell again on his second attempt, but Gaethje found his balance on his third try. He returned to Earth with a joyous, graceful backflip .
  “I’m not a quitter. I proved it,” the lightweight said with a grin. “Hey, it was really slip
  
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• Roughriders defeat Tiger-Cats for 1st win in new Mosaic Stadium

  09-07-2017 07:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Kevin Glenn threw two touchdowns passes and ran for two more as the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-20 on Saturday for their first win of the season.
  
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• Roughriders leading Tiger-Cats 19-10 at halftime

  09-07-2017 05:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders are leading the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19-10 at halftime of Saturday’s CFL game at Mosaic Stadium.
  The Roughriders opened the scoring when Hamilton punter Sergio Castillo conceded a safety touch. The Tiger-Cats were hemmed in after the Roughriders’ Josh Bartel angled a punt out of bounds at the five-yard line.
  Hamilton went ahead when Justin Rogers stepped in front of Nic Demski, intercepted a Kevin Glenn pass, and sprinted 110 yards for a touchdown. Castill
  
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• Kevin Glenn leads Roughriders to convincing victory

  09-07-2017 05:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders are on a bye and a high.
  Saskatchewan registered its first victory at the $278-million Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-20 before a sellout crowd of 33,500.
  The Roughriders, who have a 1-2 record, are idle next week. They are to return to action July 22 against the host Calgary Stampeders.
  Riders quarterback Kevin Glenn shook off a tough start and threw for 380 yards and two touchdowns, while running for another two majors.
  The Roughri
  
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• Riders earn first win at new stadium

  09-07-2017 05:37
  
  Saskatchewan Roughriders earn their first victory in new Mosaic Stadium, beating Hamilton.
  
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• Saskatchewan leads Canada in new car sales growth

  09-07-2017 03:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan is leading the charge when it comes to new car sales growth in the country.
  
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• Hundreds work out together to show support for Bruce Gordon

  09-07-2017 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bruce Gordon was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer and on Saturday, hundreds performed a CrossFit exercise to show support for him.
  
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