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• Driver that struck pedestrian on Clarence Ave. Friday evening won't be charged, police say

  02-09-2017 23:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  The incident happened as night fell when a 23-year-old man ran across Clarence mid-block between 8th and 9th Streets. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
  Investigators did not believe speed or alcohol were factors on the driver’s part, Staff Sgt. Grant Obst said.
  One block of Clarence Avenue was closed to traffic for more than five hours while collision analysts investigated the scene.
   
  
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• Pelican Narrows fire evacuees anxious to get home: elder

  02-09-2017 23:42 via cbc.ca
  After several days in an emergency shelter in Saskatoon, some residents who left Pelican Narrows, Sask., because of nearby forest fires are anxious to get back home, a community elder says.
  
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council partners with charity in push to boost Indigenous students' graduation rates

  02-09-2017 23:00 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Tribal Council has partnered with Pathways to Education Canada to help young Indigenous people reach their full potential.
  
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• Meili wants to take the influence of big-money donors out of politics

  02-09-2017 22:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  Provincial NDP leadership candidate Ryan Meili has announced he won’t accept corporate or union contributions to his campaign.
  If he becomes premier, his first piece of legislation will ban corporate and union political donations.
  Meili said the GTH and other scandals in the Saskatchewan Party government were a factor in his decision. He wants to take the influence of big-money donors out of politics.
  “I think it’s really time that we make a change. Other provinces have made si
  
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• Some Still Staying in Pelican Narrows Despite Nearby Forest Fire dlvr.it/PkMlbl https://t.co/7CA6kti7iX

  02-09-2017 20:17
  
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• Huskies Win Season-Opener in Manitoba dlvr.it/PkMlc3 https://t.co/W13WwcH61P

  02-09-2017 20:17
  
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• September 6th declared Kenny Shields Day in Saskatchewan

  02-09-2017 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  Kenny Shields, who was born in Nokomis, Sask., is widely considered to be one of the bestselling recording artists to come from the province.
  
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• Northern Saskatchewan wildfire situation remains stable

  02-09-2017 19:58
  More than 2,300 people have been evacuated from their homes amid wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Pedestrian hit by vehicle at Clarence Ave. and 8th St. in serious condition

  02-09-2017 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  A 23-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle at Clarence Avenue and 8th Street sustained life-threatening injuries on Friday.
  
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• Salmonella concerns prompt recall of fish batter mix

  02-09-2017 19:48 via cbc.ca
  A nationwide recall is in place for Shore Lunch brand fish breading/batter mix due to possible salmonella contamination.
  
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• NDP leadership candidate Ryan Meili makes promise — no corporate, union money

  02-09-2017 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Ryan Meili said he would introduce strict new accountability rules for party donations if elected leader of the Saskatchewan NDP.
  
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• Progress made in wildfire fight in northern Sask., but evacuees to stay out

  02-09-2017 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government provided an update Friday morning as three wildfires continue to burn in the area around Pelican Narrows, near the Manitoba boundary.
  
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• City growth means Saskatoon needs more inspectors: fire chief

  02-09-2017 18:45 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Fire Department wants to hire two experienced fire inspectors, at an estimated cost of $125,000 each, to deal with a backlog of building and property inspections.
  
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• BLOG: Preview of the Bombers ahead of the Labour Day Classic rivalry match

  02-09-2017 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  Ed Tait is a writer for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This article was originally published at BlueBombers.com.
  
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• Fish batter mix recalled over salmonella concerns

  02-09-2017 18:36
  A brand of fish batter is being recalled in Canada over a possible salmonella contamination.
  
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• Man facing drug charges after high-risk traffic stop

  02-09-2017 18:31
  One man is in police custody after a high-risk traffic stop Friday night.
  
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• Doug Cuthand: Splitting of Indigenous Affairs was overdue

  02-09-2017 18:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  It came as a surprise. None of the First Nations or Métis leaders were aware that the summer calm would be broken by a history making event like the splitting of Indigenous Affairs into two separate entities with two cabinet ministers. It is an interesting scenario; both of the ministers — Carolyn Bennett and Jane Philpott — are medical doctors, and the patient is in need of serious rehabilitation.
  The initial reaction from the Assembly of First Nations and the Federation of S
  
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• One man in life-threatening condition after being hit by car

  02-09-2017 18:28
  A 23-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a car Friday night.
  
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• Weyburn, Sask. police combat impaired driving by giving free taxi vouchers

  02-09-2017 18:15 via globalnews.ca
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• Serena Williams has baby girl

  02-09-2017 18:14
  Tennis star Serena Williams gave birth to a baby girl on Friday.
  
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• Cocaine, oxycodone seized by guns and gangs unit in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  02-09-2017 17:36 via cbc.ca
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  Cocaine, oxycodone seized by guns and gangs unit in Saskatoon
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  A 40-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after police seized cocaine, oxycodone and cash from his vehicle in Saskatoon Friday evening. The arrest was the result of a high-risk traffic stop on 22nd Street W. near Circle Drive shortly after 6 ...
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• Cocaine, oxycodone seized by guns and gangs unit in Saskatoon

  02-09-2017 17:36 via cbc.ca
  A 40-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after police seized cocaine, oxycodone and cash from his vehicle in Saskatoon Friday evening.
  
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• Saskatoon pedestrian hit by car suffers life-threatening injuries - CBC.ca

  02-09-2017 17:01 via cbc.ca
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  Saskatoon pedestrian hit by car suffers life-threatening injuries
  CBC.ca
  A 23-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car in Saskatoon Friday night, police say. The pedestrian was at the intersection of Clarence Avenue and Eighth Street E. when the collision happened, shortly before 8:40 p.m. CST.
  Driver that struck pedestrian on Clarence Ave. Friday evening won't be charged, police saySaskatoon StarPhoenix
  Pedestrian seriously injured in Saska
  
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• Saskatoon pedestrian hit by car suffers life-threatening injuries

  02-09-2017 17:01 via cbc.ca
  A 23-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car in Saskatoon Friday night.
  
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  02-09-2017 16:44
  
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• Police Net Cocaine and Oxycodone After Pulling Over Suspected Vehicle dlvr.it/PkL7TV https://t.co/mWIrdCoGDb

  02-09-2017 16:44
  
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• One Man Seriously Hurt After Pedestrian Crash dlvr.it/PkL7C6 https://t.co/Ow4Y5AqIF2

  02-09-2017 16:44
  
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• New Faces New Places for Sept. 2, 2017

  02-09-2017 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  When family members pass away, the grieving and mourning processes are some time too tough to handle.
  The same can be said for he passing of a family pet. People can grieve just as much for a pet as they can a family member who passes away.
  The Olson family knows that pain all too well and that’s why they have established Passing Paws in Saskatoon, an eco-friendly way to say goodbye to your pet.
  “The people of Saskatoon have an unconditional love for their pets,” says Lisa Olso
  
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• Former conflict commissioner calls for GTH inquiry: StarPhoenix daily update for Sept. 2, 2017

  02-09-2017 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  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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  Former conflict of interest commissioner calls for public inquiry on Boyd’s GTH land deal involvement
  The Saskatchewan government now needs to hold a public inquiry into Global Transportation Hub (GTH) land dealings, says the province’s former Conflict of Interest Commissioner (COIC). “I believe a much wider inquiry is now required,” sa
  
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• Terry McBride: Long-term care costs

  02-09-2017 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Life expectancy continues to increase. The big question is: how many years can a person be expected to live in good health? Statistics Canada’s estimate of health-adjusted life expectancy at birth is 69 years for men and 71 for women.
  That means the average Canadian can expect to live roughly 10.5 years with some chronic condition or disability for which he or she may need assistance.
  How would you pay for long-term care?
   
  Buy insurance
  One option is to buy long-term care insurance.
  
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• Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims

  02-09-2017 14:52
  On his visit to a shelter for storm victims Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he sees "a lot of love" in the wake of devastation left by Harvey.
  
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• Trump arrives in Houston to survey Harvey's damage

  02-09-2017 14:52
  U.S. President Donald Trump brought plenty of optimism and swagger to Texas this week on his first visit to survey Harvey's wreckage. He's getting a chance to return with empathy.
  
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• Fuller: Whatcha gonna do — It's Crimes of the Month

  02-09-2017 14:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  From the files of city police, here’s a sample of August’s most (and least) notable crimes.
  Occurrence Number 17-77124: Locked and Loaded on Lorne
  Crimes of the Month is of the opinion that bad people are driving around town every day and we don’t even know it. For instance, who would look twice at a car with three people in it on the 1500 block of Lorne Avenue at 1 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon? Well, the cops did, because they suspected the car was stolen. They no doubt grew ev
  
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• Cuthand: Splitting of Indigenous Affairs was a surprise

  02-09-2017 14:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  It came as a surprise. None of the First Nations or Métis leaders were aware that the summer calm would be broken by a history making event like the splitting of Indigenous Affairs into two separate entities with two cabinet ministers. It is an interesting scenario; both of the ministers — Carolyn Bennett and Jane Philpott — are medical doctors, and the patient is in need of serious rehabilitation.
  The initial reaction from the Assembly of First Nations and the Federation of S
  
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• Vrooooom: Maserati-Alfa Romeo dealership opens

  02-09-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The arrival of two iconic Italian sports cars in Saskatchewan shows there is confidence a market exists here, says the man behind the plan.
  Vaughn Wyant, president of the Wyant Group, says he heard both Maserati and Alfa Romeo were building vehicles more attuned to the North American market and knew they would sell well here.
  “We think the premium brand buyers will support it, as they understand a little more about the brands,” he says. “There’s going to be a lot of
  
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• Sweet revenge: It takes some doing, but you can still find Merlot

  02-09-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Labour Day marks the point where a lot of people return to red wine. When the nights require a fleece to enjoy, and the moon acquires an orange tint, it’s time for a glass of red. Why not use this autumnal shift for some reflection? What wine did you like a decade back? Have you had it recently?   Merlot became a standing joke amongst wine drinkers 10 years ago because it was paving the way for the sweet wines people are consuming by the tankerl
  
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• Renee Kohlman: Celebrate the season with corn fritters

  02-09-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I don’t know how it happened, but we’ve landed in September and another summer is sliding out the door.
  I can see that it’s packing up to hit the road, with the chilly mornings and a few, yet notable yellow leaves falling to the ground. There was one tucked under my windshield wiper the other day and I swear a little tear almost fell from my eye.
  Alas, these late summer days are not to be wasted, and neither is the good stuff that comes with them — like glorious, glorious
  
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• Modern prairie living redefined in Rosewood

  02-09-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Lexis Homes is once again redefining modern luxury with their new Evoke floor plan in Rosewood. As part of the Saskatoon and Region Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes, the Lexis show home at 539 Pritchard Crescent puts a modern spin on the neighbourhood’s classic craftsman style.
  Visitors are greeted by a study just off the front entrance. A place that would work as an office, hobby room, or a designated space for the kids to complete homework.
  Also, off the front ent
  
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• Hits and Myths: Forcing fall bulbs

  02-09-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I think ‘fall bulbs’ is a rather confusing term for many gardeners. It seems to imply that fall bulbs bloom in fall when, in fact, they are just planted in fall so that they will bloom the following spring.
  But, from a bulb’s perspective at least, they really don’t care about the names we humans give to our seasons. Their goal is to bloom when the weather is good so that they can flower, produce seeds, and populate the planet. If you provide them with a growing environmen
  
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• Elim Church celebrates its 100th anniversary

  02-09-2017 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  On Sept. 16 and 17, Elim Church will launch a four-weekend celebration of the congregation’s 100th anniversary.
  Elim Church began in 1917 as a prayer meeting that came out of the 1906/07 Azuza Street Revivals in Los Angeles which are considered the beginnings of the Pentecostal Church.
  A Winnipeg businessman who experienced the revival began conducting evangelism and healing services in Western Canada, and a group of believers grew out of his ministry in Saskatoon. They established a missi
  
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• Saskatoon Fairview byelection: Candidates share their 1 big idea

  02-09-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Ahead of the Saskatoon Fairview byelection, CBC Saskatoon checked in with all five candidates to get their thoughts on the biggest political issues Saskatchewan faces.
  
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• Sask. sells off more former SLGA properties

  02-09-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Another liquor store building and a second property have been sold as part of the privatization process.
  
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• Meet the Roughriders: Bakari Grant loves family, art, Rider Nation

  02-09-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Bakari Grant isn't afraid to be honest about the dangers of football.
  
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• High Risk Vehicle Stop - 22nd Street and Circle Drive

  02-09-2017 10:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  On September 1st, 2017, members of the Saskatoon Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, conducted a high risk traffic stop on 22nd Street West and Circle Drive shortly after 6 p.m. Following up on Firearms information, the Guns and Gangs and Tactical Support Units located the suspect vehicle and conducted the traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a 40 year old male. No firearm was located, but officers did locate approximately half an ou
  
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• Gavin Schmitt returns

  02-09-2017 06:41 via globalnews.ca
  After announcing he would not be returning to the national volleyball team last year, Olympian Gavin Schmitt has been hitting the weights all summer. Claire Hanna explains the Saskatoon product’s return to the court.
  
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• Manitoba Bisons drop home opener to Saskatchewan Huskies

  02-09-2017 05:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Huskies built up a 21 point halftime lead in defeating the Manitoba Bisons 44-23 in the Herd's home opener on Friday at Investors Group Field.
  
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• Huskies thump Bisons in football season opener

  02-09-2017 05:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  Scott Flory has his first win as a university football coach.
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies, who enter 2017 with an overhauled coaching staff, went into Winnipeg Friday night and dumped the host Manitoba Bisons 44-23 during the Canada West football season opener for both squads.
  The Huskies grabbed a 27-6 halftime lead, before Manitoba closed the gap to 27-23 with a big third quarter. But Saskatchewan re-established itself with a convincing final frame.
  The Huskies got touchdown catches
  
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• Car vs Pedestrian Clarence Ave and 8th Street

  02-09-2017 05:07 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Further to the previous release of the car vs pedestrian at Clarence Ave and 8th Street, the north and southbound traffic lanes of Clarence Ave between 8th street and 9th street will be closed until the Collision Analyst Unit completes their investigation.East and westbound traffic will still be able to flow normally on 8th Street. Motorists are requested to locate other roadways during this investigation. (Occurrence Number: 17-92453)
  
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• Wildfires blazing in northeast Sask. considered to be stable

  02-09-2017 04:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  There are currently no new threats posed by the wildfires that broke out in northeast Saskatchewan near Pelican Narrows.
  Steve Roberts, executive director of the Ministry of Environment’s wildfire management branch, said the fires are considered to be stable as there has been no increase to their size and fire crews were able to gain “significant control” over portions of the blaze on Thursday. 
  Roberts confirmed the fire has been secured in the area closest to Pelican Nar
  
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• Family honoured for helping neighbours escape burning home

  02-09-2017 04:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon family can thank the teens living next door for the quick thinking that may have saved their lives on Aug. 27.
  Colson Klinger was upstairs in his home when he looked out a window and saw a fire burning in the backyard of his neighbours’ house. He rushed downstairs to share his discovery with his family; his father Dave quickly called the fire department.
  The house was dark when Colson first noticed the blaze around 9:20 p.m. Determined to help, but unsure if anyone was inside,
  
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