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• Number of Saskatchewan workplace fatalities slightly lower this year

  23-11-2017 23:42
  The number of workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan is trending lower so far this year than in 2016.
  
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• Health Canada considers restricting painkiller tramadol

  23-11-2017 23:42
  Health Canada said Wednesday it is considering regulating the popular pain killer tramadol as an opioid, after seeing a spike in prescriptions over the past several years.
  
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• 'There need to be serious laws made against racism,' cousin of homicide victim tells MMIWG inquiry

  23-11-2017 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  Marilyn Wapass says she doesn’t believe the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will fix the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women, but she still drove more than 200 kilometres to testify before the inquiry’s commissioners.
  “I have no faith in this inquiry because it represents a system that has oppressed me, that is killing our people,” Wapass told a commissioner on Thursday, the last day of the national inquiry’s co
  
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• Sask. pot survey suggests legal weed be regulated similar to alcohol

  23-11-2017 23:40
  A Saskatchewan government survey suggests most respondents want legal recreational marijuana to be regulated in much the same way as alcohol.
  
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• Theft from Vehicle - Canine Arrest

  23-11-2017 23:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A Saskatoon Police Service Canine Officer and his dog apprehended a fleeing suspect last night, with the help of the victim.At approximately 8:00 p.m., November 21, 2017, the officer was dispatched to the area of 28th Street West and Avenue D North for a report of a man stealing items from parked vehicles. The complainant witnessed the suspect exiting the complainant's vehicle and continue down the street, checking the doors of other vehicles. The complainant followed the sus
  
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• More Saskatchewan Residents Prefer Black Friday Not Cyber Monday dlvr.it/Q2Xv3J https://t.co/lm3r1FyejK

  23-11-2017 23:11
  
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• Canadian Light Source reaches milestone with Saskatoon synchrotron

  23-11-2017 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Light Source has solved one thousand protein structures using data collected with the synchrotron in Saskatoon.
  
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• 10-year-old reports 'suspicious' men in Rose Valley

  23-11-2017 22:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 10-year-old child ran away after being approached by two young men in Rose Valley, police say.
  The alleged incident happened around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday on First Avenue in Rose Valley, near the community hall, according to an RCMP news release.
  Greenwater RCMP want the public’s help identifying the men. One was described as Caucasian, short, wearing glasses and a hooded sweatshirt and speaking with an accent. The second was described as Caucasian, tall and wearing a black toque.
  Police ar
  
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• Anti-abortion group's pick for premier clarifies remarks

  23-11-2017 21:26 via cbc.ca
  The first choice of an anti-abortion group for Saskatchewan's new premier is clarifying his remarks to include rape victims among those who would warrant an exception to his stance on abortion.
  
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• Workplace fatalities down, more needs to be done: WCB

  23-11-2017 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  The number of workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan is trending slightly lower this year than at the same time last year.
  
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• Saskatchewan residents want to keep pot out of kids’ hands: survey

  23-11-2017 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  An online government survey in Saskatchewan has found that keeping cannabis out of the hands of children is the top priority for respondents when recreational pot is legalized.
  
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• CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BAKE SALE

  23-11-2017 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – 11:30am to 1:30pm.  SNACKS, BAKE TABLE, CRAFT TABLE, NEW TO YOU CORNER, RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION – 11:00am to 3:00pm.
  
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• 5th Annual CHRISTMAS BAKING WALK

  23-11-2017 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  Mayfair United Church hosts their 5th Annual Christmas Baking Walk.  Come shop a huge assortment of DELICIOUS TREATS BAKED WITH LOVE.  Our bakers make only their best for this fantastic fundraiser, a community favourite!  Doors open at 10:00am sharp – come early for a good selection.
  
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• Tyrannosaurus rex expected to be named Saskatchewan’s fossil

  23-11-2017 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  The Tyrannosaurus rex is expected to become Saskatchewan's provincial fossil.
  
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• RCMP facing sexual harassment, discrimination claims from roughly 1,100 women

  23-11-2017 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  As many as 1,100 women have started the process of filing sexual harassment or discrimination claims against the RCMP. Despite this, officials from the RCMP refuse to provide information on the total cost of settlements so far.
  
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• Fewer people receive EI benefits in Saskatchewan during September

  23-11-2017 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  While fewer people were receiving EI benefits in Saskatchewan during September, the number of initial and renewal claims rose.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: 2nd dose of November positive temps ... - Globalnews.ca

  23-11-2017 19:48
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  Saskatoon weather outlook: 2nd dose of November positive temps ...
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  Saskatoon makes it above freezing for the second time this November before a slight cool down in the weather forecast ahead.and more »
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: 2nd dose of November positive temps hit

  23-11-2017 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon makes it above freezing for the second time this November before a slight cool down in the weather forecast ahead.
  
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• Sask. homicide rate highest in nearly four decades

  23-11-2017 19:37
  The homicide rate in Saskatchewan for 2016 was the highest of all provinces and the highest it's been in almost 40 years, despite a small decline in the national homicide rate, according to a report by Statistics Canada.
  
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• How repealing net neutrality in U.S. could hurt Canadian pocketbooks

  23-11-2017 19:20 via cbc.ca
  If the U.S. repeals net neutrality rules, it will affect how Americans access the internet. But it could also mean Canadians will see their costs to access favourite services like Netflix or YouTube rise as companies pay service providers to make sure their content remains available in the U.S.
  
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• Sask. Party leadership candidate walks back comment on abortion for rape victims

  23-11-2017 19:08
  A candidate in the race for premier of Saskatchewan is walking back his anti-abortion comments, saying victims of sexual assault should have access to the procedure.
  
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• Greenwater RCMP investigate attempted child luring

  23-11-2017 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  Greenwater RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident where two men approached a 10-year-old child.
  
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• Saskatchewan Man Gets Lifetime Hunting Ban dlvr.it/Q2W9WY https://t.co/pUaQMoCeli

  23-11-2017 18:50
  
  Saskatchewan Man Gets Lifetime Hunting Ban dlvr.it/Q2W9WY https://t.co/pUaQMoCeli
  
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• Community hearings in MMIWG inquiry wrapping up in Saskatoon

  23-11-2017 18:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Determined to ensure everyone wanting to speak is given the chance, the last day of community hearings for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Saskatoon got off to an early start.
  Chief Commissioner Marion Buller told reporters Thursday morning that despite the high number of people wishing to share their stories with the inquiry, she was “very confident” everyone who wanted to speak would be able to do so before hearings wrapped up Thurs
  
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• New Sask. survey says government-run marijuana stores popular idea

  23-11-2017 18:42 via cbc.ca
  An online survey run by the provincial government shows people want a zero tolerance approach to drivers who take marijuana and a minimum age of 19 to use it.
  
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• Video: New in theatres Nov. 24

  23-11-2017 18:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres November 17.
  
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• Sask. outfitter receives lifetime hunting ban

  23-11-2017 18:31 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan hunter has been banned from hunting for life after pleading guilty to seven charges including outfitting without a license.
  
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• Sask. man banned for life from hunting after operating illegal outfitting company

  23-11-2017 18:21
  A Langham man has been fined and handed a lifetime hunting ban after pleading guilty to seven hunting, fishing and gun charges.
  
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• UPDATE: Shooting - 3700 block Diefenbaker Dr.

  23-11-2017 17:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Targeted Enforcement Section are continuing to investigate a shooting which occurred on November 22, 2017.Investigators were able to identify the location of the shooting which took place in the suite of an apartment building in the 3700 block of Diefenbaker Drive. The victim, a 38 year old male, was treated in hospital for minor injuries and has since been released. At this time, investigators have not identified any suspects, and are continuing their eff
  
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• Going Phoneless: 24 hours without a smartphone

  23-11-2017 17:48
  In a time when Canadians are so reliant on technology, CTV News Saskatoon asked the question, “Could you go the day without your cellphone?”
  
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• Province Releases Results of Cannabis Survey dlvr.it/Q2VcSt https://t.co/MEVNSW4E3T

  23-11-2017 17:38
  
  Province Releases Results of Cannabis Survey dlvr.it/Q2VcSt https://t.co/MEVNSW4E3T
  
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• Saskatchewan man handed lifetime hunting ban

  23-11-2017 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan man fined, handed a lifetime hunting ban for running an illegal outfitting operation.
  
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• Sask. families may not have another chance to speak at Sask. MMIWG inquiry, says support group

  23-11-2017 17:16 via cbc.ca
  Pre-interviews with the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls left some Saskatchewan family members wondering what type of supports, if any, would be involved once the formal inquiry commenced, according to one woman.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Climate change argument is weak

  23-11-2017 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Brian Pratt (Climate Change Dogma Challenged, SP, Oct. 30) disagrees with Kim Campbell over climate change and says that “as a scientist I promise to change my mind if the facts change.” And yet in trying to describe Campbell’s views, he begins each point with “I would wager Campbell is …,” “I suspect she is …,” and “I would be surprised if she has … ”
  I should have thought that someone who considers himself a scientist w
  
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• FSIN chief responds after Sask. Party candidate claims Indigenous people are anti-abortion

  23-11-2017 17:00
  The Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is speaking out after a Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate claimed Indigenous people are anti-abortion.
  
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• FSIN chief responds after Sask. Party candidate claims all Indigenous people are anti-abortion

  23-11-2017 17:00
  The Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is speaking out after a Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate claimed Indigenous people are anti-abortion.
  
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• David Milgaard: 'This is not justice, this is just plain wrong'

  23-11-2017 16:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  By David Milgaard
  On April 16, 1992, I was released after spending almost 23 years inside prison for a crime I did not commit.
  Prison is horrible.
  The Supreme Court of Canada was not clear about my innocence and sent my case back to Saskatchewan for them to review. Saskatchewan would not go forward with a new trial.
  This was their way of hiding the fact that they had convicted an innocent man. There was no apology to me and my family. This was the worst possible way to leave anyone with no clear
  
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• We Spend More than We Take in dlvr.it/Q2TsQd https://t.co/U8ma4Oro3Y

  23-11-2017 16:01
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Curly the kitten looking for a home

  23-11-2017 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  Curly is a passive kitten patiently waiting at the Saskatoon SPCA for a new home.
  
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• Today's Schedule dlvr.it/Q2TfKf https://t.co/ck86BzDzYC

  23-11-2017 15:29
  
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• Corb Lund performs ‘Horse Poor’

  23-11-2017 15:21 via globalnews.ca
  Calling his style “agricultural-tragic,” country singer/songwriter Corb Lund discusses his current tour and performs “Horse Poor.”
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for Nov. 23

  23-11-2017 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Sask. homicide rate at highest point in almost 40 years
  Despite a continued general decline in the national homicide rate, Saskatchewan’s 2016 rate was at its highest in almost 40 years. According to figures compiled by Statistics Canada for its Homicide in Canada 2016 report, Saskatchewan reported 54 homicide victims last year for a rate of 4.69 per 100
  
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• Throwback Thursday: BMO building

  23-11-2017 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives.
  Today, we have a photo of the new Bank of Montreal building, from Nov. 23, 1956.
  (Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B4046-12) 
  
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• Letters to the editor, November 23, 2017

  23-11-2017 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Fixing overpasses
  So the Hwy 11 and Circle Drive overpass was damaged again by a truck, and the city is fixing the damage to the overpass. It happened a few times in the past; chances are it will happen again. A better solution would be to increase the clearance between the bridge and the pavement. It is difficult to rise the bridge, but not difficult to lower the road. A little excavating and repaving (which can be done closing a lane at a time) would eliminate or at least reduce considerably t
  
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• Travel Tips: African adventure

  23-11-2017 14:23 via globalnews.ca
  If you are looking at an African adventure, Barb Crowe from Ixtapa Travel in Saskatoon has details of what can be expected along with a couple of deals of the day.
  
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• RCMP investigating attempted child luring in Rose Valley

  23-11-2017 14:06
  RCMP east of Saskatoon are looking for help in connection with an investigation into an attempted child luring.
  
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• RCMP Investigate Child Luring Incident dlvr.it/Q2Sy5X https://t.co/rCppycm8ac

  23-11-2017 13:50
  
  RCMP Investigate Child Luring Incident dlvr.it/Q2Sy5X https://t.co/rCppycm8ac
  
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• CLC Pushes for National Prescription Drug Plan dlvr.it/Q2SxtJ https://t.co/nfZR35QeFX

  23-11-2017 13:50
  
  CLC Pushes for National Prescription Drug Plan dlvr.it/Q2SxtJ https://t.co/nfZR35QeFX
  
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• Saskatoon Blades fall in shootout to Swift Current Broncos

  23-11-2017 13:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Blades lose 5-4 in shootout to Swift Current after a third period rally by the Broncos.
  
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