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• Shot fired during armed robbery in northern Saskatchewan

  19-07-2017 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  La Ronge RCMP have released surveillance photos of a man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery in Air Ronge on Tuesday night.
  
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• Firearm discharged at armed robbery in northern Saskatchewan

  19-07-2017 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP have released surveillance photos of a man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery on Tuesday night.
  
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• Armed robbery with firearm discharge in northern Saskatchewan

  19-07-2017 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP have released surveillance photos of a man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery on Tuesday night.
  
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• How new security measures will affect your next U.S.-bound flight

  19-07-2017 23:41
  
  A series of tightened security measures on air travel to the U.S. could translate to longer wait times at Canadian airports and difficulties with electronics -- especially if they aren’t fully charged.
  
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• Province opens up land to farmers facing feed shortages

  19-07-2017 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government says cattle farmers facing potential feed shortages can make use of more than 36-thousand hectares of wildlife lands that are available for grazing.
  
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• SaskPower reports operating income of $46M

  19-07-2017 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  SaskPower’s 2016-17 annual report was tabled on Wednesday, reporting an operating income of $46 million.
  
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• Hot Weather Leads To Algae Blooms dlvr.it/PWspJH https://t.co/o0T98J2su2

  19-07-2017 22:05
  
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• Saskatoon police ASU helps ground officers track down stolen car

  19-07-2017 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon police air support unit helps ground officers track down the driver of a stolen car.
  
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• SaskGaming Notches $29.5 million Dividend dlvr.it/PWsS8Q https://t.co/IQRk2lZhU8

  19-07-2017 21:32
  
  SaskGaming Notches $29.5 million Dividend dlvr.it/PWsS8Q https://t.co/IQRk2lZhU8
  
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• Be on the lookout for blue-green algae blooms: Sask. officials

  19-07-2017 21:23
  
  Recent warm temperatures in Saskatchewan could result in the quick formation of blue-green algae blooms in lakes and other bodies of water, officials warn.
  
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• SaskPower reports $46M profit, says rates still may go up

  19-07-2017 21:15
  
  SaskPower is reporting a profit for 2016-17, but it may not be enough to avoid a future rate increase.
  
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• SaskGaming annual report shows more people visiting casinos but spending less money

  19-07-2017 21:15 via cbc.ca
  
  SaskGaming released their annual financial report, which indicates more people are visiting Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw, but they're spending less money.
  
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• Man recovering in Saskatoon hospital from stab wound to neck

  19-07-2017 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man is in stable condition in a Saskatoon hospital after being stabbed in the neck.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: smoke and storms return ahead

  19-07-2017 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smoke, deteriorated air quality and storms make their return to Saskatoon’s weather forecast ahead. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with the details.
  
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• SaskPower wants to rely on wind to meet 2030 emission targets

  19-07-2017 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The power company plans to reduce emissions by 40 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. By that year, it wants to have added an additional 1,600 megawatts of wind power.
  
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• SaskPower investing in aging power grid, green energy

  19-07-2017 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The annual report for SaskPower shows the corporation brought in $46 million in profit for the 2016-17 year.
  
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• Victim stable after being stabbed in neck in Saskatoon - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

  19-07-2017 20:58 via cbc.ca
  
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  A man has been charged with aggravated assault after Saskatoon police found a 28-year-old man with a stab wound in his neck and "a significant amount of ...and more »
  
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• Victim stable after being stabbed in neck in Saskatoon

  19-07-2017 20:58 via cbc.ca
  
  A man has been charged with aggravated assault after Saskatoon police found a 28-year-old man with a stab wound in his neck and "a significant amount of blood."
  
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• SaskGaming earns $48.8 million in net income last fiscal year

  19-07-2017 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  In SaskGaming’s annual report, which was released on Wednesday, they reported a net income of $48.8 million for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
  
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• Strangers' kindness allows woman to shop for wedding dress in mom's hospital room

  19-07-2017 20:43
  
  A young woman’s dream to go shopping for a dress with her ailing mother came true, thanks to the kindness of strangers who recreated the experience in her mother’s hospital room.
  
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• Woman killed in Highway 17 crash near Onion Lake, Sask.

  19-07-2017 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  One person was killed and four others taken to hospital after a crash on Highway 17 near Onion Lake.
  
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• Woman killed, four sent to hospital after crash near Onion Lake

  19-07-2017 20:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A woman was killed and four people were sent to hospital after a car and van collided on Highway 17 near Onion Lake on Monday. 
  According to an RCMP news release issued on Wednesday, Onion Lake RCMP responded to the crash at 1:40 p.m. The crash happened three kilometres south of Onion Lake. 
  A woman and two female youths who were passengers in the car were transported to hospital. The 52-year-old woman who was driving the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The man driving the van wa
  
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• Woman dies after car and van crash near Onion Lake

  19-07-2017 20:32
  
  A woman is dead after a crash south of Onion Lake, Sask.
  
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• Breaking down your bus options in Sask. post-STC

  19-07-2017 20:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Eight companies have received an operating authority certificate by the Highway Traffic Board, but only a few offer the same services as STC.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: smoke and storms set to return

  19-07-2017 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smoke, deteriorated air quality and storms make their return to Saskatoon's weather forecast ahead.
  
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• NDP calls on federal government to restore bus service in Saskatchewan

  19-07-2017 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two Saskatchewan NDP MPs are calling on the federal government to restore provincial bus service.
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina mayors want marijuana tax revenue to cover municipal costs tied to legalization

  19-07-2017 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says the extra money generated from legalized pot should be spent helping cities with the costs associated with policing and regulating the industry.
  
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• Saskatoon mayor wants marijuana tax revenue to cover municipal costs tied to legalization

  19-07-2017 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says the extra money generated from legalized pot should be spent helping cities with the costs associated with policing and regulating the industry.
  
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• Brad Wall 'wouldn't object to an extension' of pot legalization date

  19-07-2017 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the province has a lot of work to do before recreational marijuana is legalized.
  
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• Stabbed in the Neck dlvr.it/PWrKMg https://t.co/DHaFEQdtBT

  19-07-2017 19:51
  
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• More Support for Sexual Assault Victims dlvr.it/PWrKTZ https://t.co/k2J5rSHWOw

  19-07-2017 19:51
  
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• Accidents During Rush Hour dlvr.it/PWrKSw https://t.co/mX0xPVT8qT

  19-07-2017 19:51
  
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• Evade Police - Arrest - Battleford Trail

  19-07-2017 19:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Charges have been laid against a man who attempted to evade Police in a stolen vehicle early this morning.At approximately 4:00 a.m., July 19, 2017, Saskatoon Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a car without a licence plate. It was observed in the area of McPherson Avenue and Bute Street. The driver refused to pull over and evaded Police. The SPS Air Support Unit monitored the suspect vehicle as it drove out of city limits and then back in at the north end, all the while speeding and
  
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• Spray plane clips power line in Sandwith, Sask.

  19-07-2017 19:39
  
  A spray plane clipped a power line in Sandwith, Sask., Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Income Down, Expenses Up For SaskPower dlvr.it/PWqx9Y https://t.co/LWCsnxpPoJ

  19-07-2017 19:18
  
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• 2 crashes in Saskatoon during morning rush hour

  19-07-2017 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  No injuries were reported in two crashes during morning rush hour in Saskatoon.
  
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• Girl missing for a month sought by Prince Albert police

  19-07-2017 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert police are requesting help in locating Tyra Moccasin, 15, who is missing.
  
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• Search continues for missing swimmer; page raises over $23K for family

  19-07-2017 18:59
  
  Search teams are still scouring the South Saskatchewan River Wednesday as support continues to come in for the family of a missing 17-year-old swimmer.
  
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• Search continues for missing swimmer; page raises over $22K for family

  19-07-2017 18:59
  
  Search teams are still scouring the South Saskatchewan River Wednesday as support continues to come in for the family of a missing 17-year-old swimmer.
  
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• SaskGaming reports net income of $48.8 million in 2016-17

  19-07-2017 18:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  With a guest count of more than 3.5 million, SaskGaming reported revenues of more than $124 million in 2016-17, according to its annual report.
  According to the 2016-17 financial results, released Wednesday by the provincial government, SaskGaming — through Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw — earned $48.8 million in net income off revenues of $124.2 million and expenses of $75.4 million during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2017.
  “Through sound fiscal management and an u
  
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• Mother of inmate killed in Prince Albert prison sues Correctional Service Canada

  19-07-2017 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  The lawsuit alleges the Saskatchewan Penitentiary failed to meet the required standard of care for Christopher Van Camp, who was allegedly killed by a fellow inmate in June.
  
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• Stabbing - 200 block Grant St.

  19-07-2017 18:36 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police arrested a man after he was found to have stabbed another man in the neck Tuesday evening.Officers on patrol were called to an address in the 200 block of Grant Street at 7:50 p.m., July 19, 2017, for a report of an injured male. Upon arrival, Police discovered a 28 year old male suffering from a stab wound to his neck where a significant amount of blood was visible. The victim told officers he had been stabbed in the neck with a knife. Officers administered first aid until MD A
  
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• Morning Rush Hour Collisions

  19-07-2017 18:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police responded to two motor vehicle collisions this morning in the city’s north end.The first collision happened at approximately 7:45 a.m., July 19, 2017 at the intersection of Avenue C North and 45th Street West. A vehicle heading north on Avenue C struck another vehicle attempting to make a left hand turn off of 45th Street West. The collision caused the turning vehicle to tip onto it's drivers side. MD Ambulance responded but no one was injured in the crash and no char
  
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• PM 'happy' to share Canada's NAFTA negotiating strategy with opposition parties

  19-07-2017 18:03
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's willing to fill opposition parties in on Canada's strategy as it heads into trilateral negotiations next month with the U.S. and Mexico on a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Time to reduce and repair human damage

  19-07-2017 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  On a recent trip to Saskatoon, I read: “Time to stop paying for other people’s throwaway habits,” June 22, with interest. The fact is that we live in a world where humans are adversely affecting our ecosphere and we need to find ways to reduce and repair the damage that we are creating. Proper disposal of trash and recycling to reduce trash and conserve materials is vital because much of this trash (e.g. plastics) does not easily decompose and will therefore be a burden on futu
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP officer faces firearm charge

  19-07-2017 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Morse RCMP constable remains suspended with pay after being charged with possessing a restricted firearm.
  
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• 'Inadequate and insulting': Sask. family unhappy doctor not disciplined after boy burned during cast removal

  19-07-2017 17:50 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon area couple whose son received second-degree burns while having a fibreglass cast removed is disappointed that the College of Physicians and Surgeons is not recommending mandatory training for doctors who perform the procedure.
  
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• 1 year later, environment groups still awaiting charges over Husky oil spill

  19-07-2017 17:47 via cbc.ca
  
  A year after a major oil spill along the North Saskatchewan River fouled the water source for three Saskatchewan cities, environmentalists say the company involved should get more than just a fine.
  
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• Tyler continues to have the "Wright" stuff at Sask men's Amateur dlvr.it/PWpVVt https://t.co/XJ6UFdkFR2

  19-07-2017 17:38
  
  Tyler continues to have the "Wright" stuff at Sask men's Amateur dlvr.it/PWpVVt https://t.co/XJ6UFdkFR2
  
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• Environment groups wait for charges in year-old Saskatchewan oil spill

  19-07-2017 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment groups are waiting for charges to be laid against Husky Oil one year after a major oil spill on the North Saskatchewan River.
  
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