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• Saskatoon Health Region apologizes to Indigenous women pressured into tubal ligation surgery - Toronto Star

  27-07-2017 22:59 via thestar.com
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  Saskatoon Health Region apologizes to Indigenous women pressured into tubal ligation surgery
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  Independent report finds that women felt pressured by medical staff and did not understand the operation was a permanent form of birth control. The Saskatoon Health Region commissioned an independent report after Indigenous women complained of ...
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• SHR apologizes for tubal ligations; report 'provides clear direction ... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  27-07-2017 22:04 via thestarphoenix.com
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  The Saskatoon Health Region has “much work to do” to address systemic problems highlighted in a report on aboriginal women forced into tubal ligations, SHR ...
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• Saskatoon Health Region apologizes for forced tubal ligations, says report 'provides clear direction' - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  27-07-2017 22:04 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Saskatoon Health Region apologizes for forced tubal ligations, says report 'provides clear direction'
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  The Saskatoon Health Region has “much work to do” to address systemic problems highlighted in a report on aboriginal women forced into tubal ligations, SHR officials said. Indigenous women who were coerced into being sterilized in the hours after ...
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• ‘Profiled and powerless’: Report released into Indigenous women’s claims of tubal ligation coercion

  27-07-2017 22:04
  Several Indigenous women who claim they felt coerced into undergoing tubal ligations in Saskatoon hospitals after giving birth felt “invisible, profiled and powerless,” an external review launched into their allegations revealed Thursday.
  
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• First Nations leaders divided on troubled MMIW inquiry: Bellegarde

  27-07-2017 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  Some First Nations leaders want a reset of the MMIW inquiry while others want resignations from the four commissioners, says AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde.
  
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• First Nations chiefs divided on national public inquiry: Bellegarde

  27-07-2017 21:41
  First Nations leaders are divided on what to do about the troubled inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says.
  
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• Saskatoon Health Region apologizes for forced tubal ligations, says report 'provides clear direction'

  27-07-2017 21:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Health Region has “much work to do” to address systemic problems highlighted in a report on aboriginal women forced into tubal ligations, SHR officials said.
  “While our policies haves changed, we need to revisit these using a more collaborative approach involving those most impacted. It is difficult to hear the women’s stories and the impact tubal ligations have had on their lives,” SHR director maternal services Leanne Smith said following the release
  
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• Restrictions coming to Idylwyld Drive South for road resurfacing

  27-07-2017 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  The resurfacing of Idylwyld Drive South between Taylor Street and Sid Buckwold Bridge will start Thursday evening.
  
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• Olynek Goes East to Western For University Hockey dlvr.it/PYzgxf https://t.co/EVkX3qCMV0

  27-07-2017 21:17
  
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• U.S. Marine dog with cancer gets tear-filled farewell

  27-07-2017 21:16
  Hundreds of people in Michigan came together to say a tear-filled final goodbye to a cancer-stricken dog who served three tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines.
  
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• Fire Ball ride won't be at Saskatoon Ex following deadly accident involving similar ride in Ohio

  27-07-2017 20:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Fire Ball ride has been removed from the lineup of this year’s Saskatoon Exhibition following Wednesday’s deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair involving the same attraction.
  North American Midway Entertainment (NAME), the Ex’s midway operator, announced on Thursday its decision to pull the ride after a fatal accident involving the Fire Ball. One person died and seven were injured at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio. Video of the incident shows the Fire Ball cras
  
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• Fire Ball midway ride pulled from Saskatoon, Regina fairs after fatal accident in US - CBC.ca

  27-07-2017 20:49 via cbc.ca
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  Fire Ball midway ride pulled from Saskatoon, Regina fairs after fatal accident in US
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  The type of midway ride that broke apart, killing an 18-year-old man at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday and injuring seven others, will be pulled from the Saskatoon Ex and the Queen City Ex this year. The midway operator for the two fairs, North ...
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• Fire Ball midway ride pulled from Saskatoon, Regina fairs after fatal accident in U.S.

  27-07-2017 20:49 via cbc.ca
  The type of midway ride that broke apart, killing an 18-year-old man at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, will be pulled from the Saskatoon Ex and the Queen City Ex this year.
  
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• Indigenous man accused of stealing at Canadian Tire in Regina claims discrimination

  27-07-2017 20:47
  A video on social media that has been viewed thousands of times has resulted in an apology from a national retailer.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: 30 degree heat scorches Saskatchewan - Globalnews.ca

  27-07-2017 20:39 via globalnews.ca
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  WATCH ABOVE: 30 degree heat scorches Saskatchewan with warnings issued for an excessive period of hot weather and more warm, dry weather in Saskatoon's forecast. What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any ...
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: 30 degree heat scorches Saskatchewan

  27-07-2017 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  30 degree heat scorches Saskatchewan with warnings issued for an excessive period of hot weather and more warm, dry weather in Saskatoon's forecast.
  
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• Fire Ball ride pulled from Saskatoon Ex after deadly Ohio accident

  27-07-2017 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Fire Ball ride has been pulled from the Saskatoon Ex after one person was killed and seven others injured in deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair.
  
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• Fire Ball ride pulled from Saskatoon EX after man dies in Ohio

  27-07-2017 20:15
  The company in charge of the Saskatoon EX midway is pulling its Fire Ball ride after a man was killed on the same ride in Ohio on Wednesday.
  
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• Rotary Clubs Plan to Build Gazebo to Commemorate Milestone dlvr.it/PYyXZT https://t.co/LL6tuM56e7

  27-07-2017 19:32
  
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• Bulldozer Becomes Weapon, Man Charged with Attempted Murder dlvr.it/PYyXLh https://t.co/ML1uX1N1qB

  27-07-2017 19:32
  
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• Kids can Fringe for much less, thanks to sponsors

  27-07-2017 19:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  The PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival has created KidsConnect, an initiative to make the Fringe more affordable to select groups.
  The program is aimed at child care centres, youth groups and drop in centres, special  
  care/group/youth homes and mentor programs.
  “Through the generosity of our funding agencies, PotashCorp, Saskatoon Community Foundation, and Saskatoon Media Group, we are able to offer tickets at a discounted price of $4 per ticket (r
  
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• Ex-premier Grant Devine expected to be appointed to University of Saskatchewan board of governors

  27-07-2017 19:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Party government is expected to appoint former premier and Progressive Conservative party leader Grant Devine to the University of Saskatchewan’s board of governors in the coming days, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix has learned.
  Devine, who taught agriculture at the U of S before serving as Saskatchewan’s premier from 1982 to 1991, is one of three government appointees to the 11-member board expected to be announced in the coming days.
  The other appointees are Shelley Bro
  
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• Rain greatly needed for Saskatchewan’s arid and parched crop land

  27-07-2017 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Many Saskatchewan farmers are asking for much need rain to fall on arid and parched land and fields.
  
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• Much needed rain needed for Saskatchewan’s arid and parched crop land

  27-07-2017 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Many Saskatchewan farmers are asking for much need rain to fall on arid and parched land and fields.
  
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• MMIWG inquiry now reviewing conduct of police officers

  27-07-2017 19:04 via cbc.ca
  The national inquiry charged with uncovering the underlying reasons behind the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls announced Thursday it is reviewing police conduct.
  
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• Attempted murder charges laid after man drives bulldozer into house

  27-07-2017 19:02
  A 59-year-old man drove a bulldozer into a house in the RM of Calder, nearly 60 kilometres east of Yorkton, on Tuesday morning, RCMP say.
  
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• Hot weather, lack of rain damages crops in Sask.

  27-07-2017 19:00
  While some areas of Saskatchewan received some rain this past week, southern and central parts of the province remain very dry, according to the latest weekly crop report.
  
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• Report on coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women spurs apology, but path forward unclear

  27-07-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Health Region apologized Thursday for the past coercion of Indigenous women to undergo surgical sterilization, but the health authority's plans to prevent similar mistreatment of patients remains unclear.
  
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• Report into Indigenous women feeling pressured into having tubal ligations to be released in Saskatoon

  27-07-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca
  Results of an external review into complaints by Indigenous women who say they were pressured by hospital staff to undergo tubal ligations will be released today. The report is expected to include recommendations.
  
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• 'No woman should be treated the way you were': Apology in Saskatoon for women pressured into sterilizations

  27-07-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca
  Aboriginal women in Saskatoon who were coerced into having tubal ligation surgery after giving birth often experienced racism and degradation during their hospital visits and have mistrusted the medical system ever since, according to a new report.
  
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• 'No woman should be treated the way you were': Apology for Indigenous women pressured into sterilizations

  27-07-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca
  Indigenous women in Saskatoon who were coerced into having tubal ligation surgery after giving birth often experienced racism and degradation during their hospital visits and have mistrusted the medical system ever since, according to a new report.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Double standards of political correctness

  27-07-2017 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It’s high time someone points out a chunk of double standard in regards to the buzz phrase “political correctness,” which is being increasingly bandied about in the conservative press.
  I myself also take issue with political correctness when it involves speaking and behaving in a fashionable manner contrary to how a person believes to be genuinely correct, albeit short of spewing outright bigoted mean-spirited bile. However, that also goes for appeasing political correctness on
  
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• Sask. man facing attempted murder charges after driving bulldozer through home

  27-07-2017 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatchewan man is facing attempted murder charges after he drove a bulldozer through a home in the RM of Calder.
  
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• First Nations leaders reject call for MMIWG commissioners to step down

  27-07-2017 17:45 via cbc.ca
  First Nations leaders have voted against a proposal, put forward by Manitoba chiefs, to call for resignations at the beleaguered National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
  
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• Chiefs set to debate call for MMIWG commissioners to step down

  27-07-2017 17:45 via cbc.ca
  Several Manitoba chiefs are among those calling for resignations at the beleaguered National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and they've tabled a resolution that will be debated Thursday at meetings of the Assembly of First Nations in Regina.
  
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• Labbe & Lapcevich lead the NASCAR way at Wyant dlvr.it/PYwy4B https://t.co/Usgc1P11bJ

  27-07-2017 17:20
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Sorcha looking for her new home

  27-07-2017 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  Cathy from the Saskatoon SPCA brought in Sorcha, who is looking for her new home – and a reminder about heat, animals and vehicles.
  
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• Final day of the AFN Annual General Assembly LIVE

  27-07-2017 16:45 via cbc.ca
  Talks wrap up at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting in Regina
  
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• PotashCorp $201M Q2 profit boosted by tax provision recovery

  27-07-2017 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-based PotashCorp reported a profit of $201 million in the second quarter of 2017.
  
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• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant nabbed for swimming in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  27-07-2017 16:33 via cbc.ca
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  Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant nabbed for swimming in Saskatoon
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  One man is going up the river for illegally swimming in the South Saskatchewan River. Police and firefighters faced a difficult rescue on Thursday morning when they pulled a man — who turned out to be wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being ...
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• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant nabbed for swimming in ... - CBC.ca

  27-07-2017 16:33 via cbc.ca
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  When rescuers attempted to pull the man out of the South Saskatchewan River, he tried to fight them off. Police discovered he was wanted on a Canada-wide ...
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• Man charged after bulldozer driven though house east of Yorkton

  27-07-2017 16:27
  A 59-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly drove a bulldozer into his son's home.
  
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• The latest news from Saskatoon city council

  27-07-2017 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  Deputy mayor and Ward 4 Coun. Troy Davies with the latest news from Saskatoon city council, including the next step towards a new bus rapid transit system.
  
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• Today's Schedule dlvr.it/PYwB7Q https://t.co/9DFMvDrjg6

  27-07-2017 16:14
  
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• Get ready to sweat: Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for July 27, 2017

  27-07-2017 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Heat warnings issued for large parts of Saskatchewan for rest of work week
  As one of the hottest Julys on record draws to a close, Environment Canada issued a heat warning for Thursday and Friday covering much of Saskatchewan. Heat warnings were issued Wednesday for large parts of the province, with highs on the two days forecast to reach close to 40C in
  
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• Saskatoon police nab man on Canada-wide warrant for swimming in Sask. River

  27-07-2017 15:56 via cbc.ca
  When rescuers attempted to pull the man out of the South Saskatchewan River, he tried to fight them off. Police say he was eventually restrained and taken to shore.
  
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• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant nabbed for swimming in Saskatoon

  27-07-2017 15:56 via cbc.ca
  When rescuers attempted to pull the man out of the South Saskatchewan River, he tried to fight them off. Police discovered he was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
  
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• 2 teens and 11-year-old girl from Moose Jaw taken into custody after Saskatoon police chase

  27-07-2017 15:33 via cbc.ca
  Two teenage boys from Moose Jaw, Sask., are facing charges after a police chase that ended in Saskatoon on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Canada Summer Games a tradition for Saskatoon’s Edwards family

  27-07-2017 15:32 via globalnews.ca
  The 2017 Canada Summer Games will mark the third-straight Games to feature at least two members of the Edwards family.
  
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• Cameco reports third consecutive quarterly loss

  27-07-2017 15:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  Cameco Corp. lost $2 million in the second quarter of 2017, marking the third consecutive three-month period in which the Saskatoon-based uranium miner has reported losing money despite more than a year of aggressive cost-cutting.
  The company, which has been battling against the effects of plunging uranium prices for almost six years, reported second quarter revenue of $470 million early Thursday, amid planned production halts at its uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan.“We continue
  
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