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• K9 Apprehend B&E Suspects - 100 block Whiteswan Dr.

  21-08-2017 23:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police arrested two males on the river bank following a break and enter early Friday morning.At approximately 2:00 a.m., August 18, 2017, Police were called to a residence in the 100 block of Whiteswan Drive for a report of an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers observed an outbuilding in the homeowners yard that had been broken into and property had been stolen.The SPS Canine Unit attended and quickly tracked a suspect across Whiteswan Drive to the river bank. A male was loca
  
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• Harrison, candidate to replace Wall, distances himself from The Rebel

  21-08-2017 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  A candidate in the race to replace Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is distancing himself from the controversial online publication the Rebel and its owner Ezra Levant.
  
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• 4 alleged impaired drivers charged over weekend by Battlefords RCMP

  21-08-2017 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  Battlefords RCMP charged four people with impaired driving over the weekend.
  
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• Katherine Lawrence to be next library Writer in Residence

  21-08-2017 23:51
  Katherine Lawrence will be the Saskatoon Public Library’s 37th Writer in Residence from Sept. 18 to May 31. 
  Lawrence has published three collections of poetry, a young adult novel-in-verse and two chapbooks. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Saskatchewan and is also a playwright.
  Raised in Hamilton, Ont., she has lived in Saskatchewan since 1982. Her first collection of poetry, Ring Finger, Left Hand, won the Brenda Macdonald Riches Award for best first book a
  
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• Protesters canoe through Sask. Party golf tournament fundraiser

  21-08-2017 23:48 via cbc.ca
  Protesters took their grievances to the water today at a Saskatchewan Party fundraising golf tournament at the Royal Regina Golf Course.
  
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• Two people dead in three-vehicle collision in northwest Saskatchewan

  21-08-2017 23:24
  Two people died in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 55 near Debden.
  The multi-vehicle crash took place Sunday around 9 p.m., about eight kilometres south of Debden. A man from Prince Albert and a woman from Big River First Nation, travelling in the same southbound vehicle, died at the scene, RCMP said in a news release.
  A total of three occupants from the other two vehicles sustained minor injuries. One was taken to hospital for treatment.
  Big River RCMP, Big River ambulance, and Debden
  
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• 2 facing charges after Saskatoon police seize stolen sports ... - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

  21-08-2017 23:23 via cbc.ca
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  Two people are facing charges after police recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen sports equipment last week.
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• 2 facing charges after Saskatoon police seize stolen sports equipment

  21-08-2017 23:21 via cbc.ca
  Two people are facing charges after police recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen sports equipment last week.
  
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• Parkinsons Superwalk

  21-08-2017 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  On September 10th Celebrate everyday heroes who inspire extraordinary hope at the Parkinson Superwalk in Meewasin Park. Registration is at 11 with the walk starting at 1pm. Register today at parkinsonsuperwalk.ca Supported by Global.
  
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• Train delayed for Bessborough concert

  21-08-2017 23:09
  The Cameco Cares Concert featuring Train at Bessborough Gardens has been moved from Tuesday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday Sept. 6 due to illness.
  Tickets for the Aug. 22 concert will be honoured for Sept. 6. If required, refunds are available through Ticketmaster.
   Tickets for the rescheduled concert are available at www.ticketmaster.ca
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  Train drummer trades in law career for music life
  
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• RCMP seize alcohol from northern Sask. communities during blitz

  21-08-2017 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  During a two-day traffic blitz, RCMP seized over $6,000 worth of alcohol from several northern Saskatchewan communities.
  
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• Two dead in collision near Debden, Sask.

  21-08-2017 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  A male and a female are dead after a three vehicle collision on Sunday night.
  
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• Two dead, three others injured after crash on Highway 55

  21-08-2017 22:47
  A man and woman from Big River First Nation are dead after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 55 near Debden on Sunday.
  
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• Photos: Folkfest

  21-08-2017 22:37
  Folkfest was held around Saskatoon August 17-19, 2017.
  
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• Did you peek? Optometrist sees spike in calls following solar eclipse

  21-08-2017 22:35 via cbc.ca
  Some optometrists are reporting a spike in calls from people who looked at the sun during the solar eclipse.
  
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• Did you peek? Eclipse eye damage could be permanent, warns expert

  21-08-2017 22:35 via cbc.ca
  UBC radiation safety expert Craig Smith warns that even a quick glance at the sun is never safe, particularly during an eclipse. "The consequence of looking at the sun during an eclipse is irreversible."
  
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• Candidate to replace Brad Wall distances himself from The Rebel

  21-08-2017 22:31
  A candidate in the race to replace Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is distancing himself from the controversial online publication the Rebel and its owner Ezra Levant.
  
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• ONE Condoms’ Canada 150 wrappers hope to stimulate conversation on sexual health

  21-08-2017 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  As celebrations for Canada 150 continue, a recent contest provided Canadians a more intimate way to celebrate the 150th year since Confederation — condom wrappers, in a long line of campaigns meant to increase conversation about sexual health and condom use.
  
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• U of S researcher says big differences between selfies taken by men and women

  21-08-2017 22:20 via cbc.ca
  Jennifer Sedgewick says you can tell a lot from a person by how they take a selfie.
  
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• Fewer women working for Cameco than five years ago: report

  21-08-2017 22:18
  Canada’s largest uranium mining company employs almost 100 fewer women than it did five years ago, and the number of women as a percentage of total employees has been trending down since 2012.
  Cameco Corp. reported on Monday that at the end of 2016, 697, or 23.5 per cent, of its 2,963 employees were women. At the end of 2012, by comparison, 796, or 24.6 per cent, of the Saskatoon-based company’s 3,239 employees were women.
  The company, which describes itself as the country’s le
  
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• "Touchdown Tom" takes Toppers to two vicories dlvr.it/Pgf2y8 https://t.co/78EgvC7zcb

  21-08-2017 21:51
  
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• Two people dead, two injured in Highway 16 collision near Langham

  21-08-2017 21:50
  A man and a woman are dead after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Langham.
  Warman RCMP, fire and EMS responded Monday around 1:30 a.m. to the scene of the crash, RCMP said in a news release. Following the initial investigation, police say a westbound truck travelling in the eastbound lane struck an eastbound car on Highway 16. The man driving the car and the female passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene.
  Another woman in the car was taken to hospital with unknown injuries. Th
  
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• Two charged after police find stolen sports equipment worth thousands

  21-08-2017 21:27
  A 30-year-old man and 20-year-old woman are facing charges after Saskatoon police recovered stolen sports equipment worth thousands of dollars from businesses including Jemini arena.
  
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• 2 dead in two-vehicle crash near Langham, Sask.

  21-08-2017 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  Two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Langham, Sask.
  
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• Collision near Langham leaves 2 dead, 2 injured

  21-08-2017 21:20 via cbc.ca
  A man and woman are dead in an early morning collision on Highway 16 near Langham. Two others are in hospital with unknown injuries.
  
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• Inferno snap up Shirley in CWHL Draft dlvr.it/Pgdmlh https://t.co/mXQCrMSwrp

  21-08-2017 21:18
  
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• CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150th THROUGH MUSIC

  21-08-2017 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  13th ANNUAL NORTH SASKATCHEWAN WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT:  CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150th THROUGH MUSIC. Featuring music by: Paul Suchan, David Kaplan, Howard Cable, Glen Gillis, Elizabeth Raum, John Herberman, Alexander Muir and Morley Calvert.  Director: Glen Gillis. ADMISSION: Silver Collection.
  
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• Two dead after two-vehicle crash near Langham

  21-08-2017 21:03
  A man and woman are dead following a crash on Highway 16 near Langham early Monday morning.
  
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• Fatal collision kills two near Langham

  21-08-2017 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  A man and a woman are dead after a fatal two-vehicle collision near Langham.
  
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• Two Charged – Stolen Property Recovered – 200 block Imperial St.

  21-08-2017 20:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 30 year old man and a 20 year old woman, both from Saskatoon, are facing charges following the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen sports equipment.On August 17, 2017, patrol officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of Imperial Street.  When they arrived, the officers spotted what appeared to be a large amount of new sporting equipment in the back of a Dodge Ram truck.  The items were found to be stolen from a break and enter to a hockey arena on
  
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• Newcomers to Canada visit Muskeg Lake Cree Nation to learn about reconciliation

  21-08-2017 20:43 via cbc.ca
  A school bus filled with new Canadians travelled to the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation this weekend for a reconciliation event between the Mennonite community and members of the First Nation.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: warm up on way after windy weekend

  21-08-2017 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  The work week is shaping up to see 20-degree temperatures in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Shakespeare festival announces three productions for 2018

  21-08-2017 20:22
  Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan has announced its plans for 2018.
  The festival will have The Merry Wives of Windsor and Hamlet on the mainstage. A third production is also planned — a puppet version of the infamously violent Titus Andronicus led by Saskatoon puppet experts Crispi Porat and Kristi Friday of Stumped Productions.
  The company will expand slightly to 15 actors. All will appear in the comedy, nine will enact Hamlet and six Titus Andronicus.
  Meanwhile, more changes are plann
  
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• Sask. band Bombargo captures N.S. ocean tragedy in song

  21-08-2017 20:16 via cbc.ca
  The mother of a woman who died while rescuing children from a riptide says she can never thank the songwriter enough for memorializing her daughter's heroism.
  
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• Photos: Rock the River

  21-08-2017 19:41
  Rock the River was held at Bessborough Gardens in Saskatoon August. 18-20, 2017. Glass Tiger performed at the event on August 19.
  
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• Photos: Huskies football practice

  21-08-2017 19:36
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies had a football practice at Griffiths Stadium on August 20, 2017. Here are some highlights.
  
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• Photos: Rock 102 Show and Shine

  21-08-2017 19:35
  Downtown Saskatoon was filled with car enthusiasts during the Rock 102 Show and Shine on August 20, 2017.
  
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• Citizens Tell City Where to Spend Money dlvr.it/PgcWY1 https://t.co/uQIttDllKH

  21-08-2017 19:07
  
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• Celebrating Culture at Wanuskewin dlvr.it/PgcWbd https://t.co/DQDwsOsEHr

  21-08-2017 19:07
  
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• Dallas Smith returns to Saskatoon on Nov. 4

  21-08-2017 18:43
  Tickets go on sale Friday for Dallas Smith, playing TCU Place on Nov. 4 on his Side Effects tour with special guest Lauren Alaina.
  Tickets cost $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $74.50 and $99.50 (plus service charges).
  Tickets available at www.livenation.com. Charge by Phone 306-975-7799 or 1-888-639-7770
   
  The platinum-selling Smith is enjoying his fourth number one single on Canadian country radio with Sky Stays This Blue, a first for a Canadian male country artist.
  Smith is nominated fo
  
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• Citizens Polled on Their Satisfaction With City Services dlvr.it/PgcC8Z https://t.co/IPOK55B2UL

  21-08-2017 18:35
  
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• Letter of the Day: Our system is good, and getting better

  21-08-2017 18:00
  RE: Jail poor place for immigration detainees
  Your August 15 editorial on immigration detention in Saskatchewan contained significant errors.
  It claimed that “visa violations, failed refugee claims and other administrative issues” can result in someone being detained. In fact, by law someone can only be detained for immigration purposes in three specific situations: if they are a danger to the public, a flight risk, or their identity cannot be verified. Furthermore, the decision to d
  
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• Beck's first Saskatoon show has audience, like, Wow

  21-08-2017 17:58
  When Beck played Saskatoon on Aug. 22, he admitted he had a lot of catching up to do in the city. Local misfit teens discovered his song Loser in the mid-1990s and waited ever since, nearly 25 years, for this show. In his first-ever performance in the city, he made up for lost time in spectacular fashion.
  Accompanied by a seven-piece band, Beck started the night with Devil’s Haircut from his 1996 album Odelay!. Just like his albums, the night never lingered in any one mood for long. Beck i
  
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• 'Totally awesome': U of S astronomy professor travels to Wyoming for first-hand look at total eclipse

  21-08-2017 17:50 via cbc.ca
  The public can watch today's solar eclipse at the University of Saskatchewan observatory from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CST.
  
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• Amusement tax, collect garbage bi-weekly: Ideas to deal with Saskatoon budget shortfall

  21-08-2017 17:35
  Saskatoon city councillors will meet on Monday afternoon to discuss ideas to lower a property tax hike.
  
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• 'The most awesome spectacle of nature': Solar eclipse to darken Saskatchewan skies

  21-08-2017 17:34
  The University of Saskatchewan is inviting the public to share its large telescope in order to see Monday’s solar eclipse.
  The celestial event occurs almost every year, according to University of Saskatchewan astronomer Stan Shadick, but the area where one can witness the “total” eclipse is not always over land or in North America. 
  “Most of the rest of the world is not going to be seeing this event on Monday,” Shadick said in a recent interview. “It&rsqu
  
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• Jordon Cooper: The beginning of the end

  21-08-2017 17:18
  My column hasn’t been here since the end of May. It was rather unexpected. On the night when I write my column and put it together, I found myself at Royal University Hospital with a sharp pain in my side. I was afraid it was appendicitis. It wasn’t. It was colon cancer that has spread to my liver.
  I am only 43 and thought to myself that cancer would be easy to overcome. Later I was told that it was chronic but manageable. So much for being easy. A few days later I was told that the
  
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• Sunday Scoreboard dlvr.it/PgZldw https://t.co/PUUbYrGwDH

  21-08-2017 16:24
  
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• Wanuskewin Heritage Park culture week

  21-08-2017 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  A number of events are taking place at Wanuskewin Heritage Park over the next four days to celebrate First Nations and Metis culture.
  
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• Saskatoon's baby boom and an 'awesome spectacle of nature': StarPhoenix daily update for Aug. 21, 2017

  21-08-2017 16:00
  Stay up to date with the news and stories that matter in Saskatoon and beyond, delivered each morning Monday through Saturday.
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  ‘This is in fact what we need’: From daycares to hospitals, here are the effects of Saskatoon’s baby boom
  Saskatoon’s economic boom was followed by a boom in births, says Doug Elliott, publisher of the Sask Trends Monitor. The number of newborns in the Saskatoon area has grown by an average of four per cent per year since 2002
  
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