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• Via Rail train's mechanical failure strands 98 passengers in Spy Hill, Sask.

  25-12-2017 22:02 via cbc.ca
  A Via Rail train from Vancouver to Toronto experienced a mechanical failure due to extreme cold and ended up in Spy Hill, Sask., stalling the Christmas Day travels of 98 passengers, but the tiny community stepped up to make sure they were taken care of.
  
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• Police find stash of weapons in vehicle during Christmas morning search

  25-12-2017 21:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two people will spend Christmas Day in custody after Saskatoon police found two sawed-off firearms, a makeshift flail and a cattle prod in a vehicle.
  Police stopped the vehicle in Diefenbaker Park at about 1:15 a.m on Dec. 25. The driver, a 37-year-old man, allegedly provided a false name to officers. They arrested him for obstruction and learned that there were warrants out for his arrest.Officers found a shotgun round in his possession and proceeded to search the vehicle, according to a police
  
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• Saskatchewan town welcomes stranded train passengers on Christmas morning

  25-12-2017 21:53
  A small Saskatchewan town has opened its doors on Christmas morning to a Via Rail train with almost 100 passengers that suffered mechanical problems due to extremely cold weather.
  
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• Generous stranger lends brand-new SUV to Saskatoon family so they can get home for Christmas

  25-12-2017 20:59 via cbc.ca
  Allysa, 5, and Andrew, 4, were excited to get home to Saskatoon so Santa Claus would be able to find them. Then, the flight to Saskatoon was cancelled.
  
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• Generous stranger lends brand-new SUV to Saskatoon family so ... - CBC.ca

  25-12-2017 20:59
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  Allysa, 5, and Andrew, 4, were excited to get home to Saskatoon so Santa Claus would be able to find them. Then, the flight to Saskatoon was cancelled.and more »
  
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• Weapons charges after incident with kitchen knife

  25-12-2017 18:25
  A man has been charged with weapons offences after an incident with a long kitchen knife in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood on Sunday night.
  
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• Multiple weapons found in vehicle stop in Diefenbaker Park

  25-12-2017 18:23
  A man and woman face multiple weapons charges after police stopped their vehicle in Diefenbaker Park early Monday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest 2 suspects with load of weapons, cattle prod ... - CBC.ca

  25-12-2017 17:32
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  A 37-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were stopped by Saskatoon city police and were found to be in possession of multiple weapons. The driver of the vehicle provided a false name and was arrested for obstruction.
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• Saskatoon police arrest 2 suspects with load of weapons, cattle prod on Christmas morning

  25-12-2017 17:30 via cbc.ca
  A 37-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were stopped by Saskatoon city police and were found to be in possession of multiple weapons. The driver of the vehicle provided a false name and was arrested for obstruction.
  
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• Parity catching up to Canada at world juniors hockey

  25-12-2017 17:06
  The 10-nation World Junior hockey championship tournament opens in Buffalo on Tuesday with numerous subplots. The most notable involves the question of whether parity is finally catching up to the Canadians.
  
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• Saskatoon City Services During the Holidays dlvr.it/Q7Y0pH https://t.co/UEEiicGk3W

  25-12-2017 16:48
  
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• 'OK Google' and 'Hey Alexa': How to make the best of your new smart speaker

  25-12-2017 15:08
  Unlock the possibilities of your new Google or Amazon home assistants with CTVNews.ca’s tips for making the most of the smart speaker devices.
  
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• Weapons Calls Heading Into Christmas dlvr.it/Q7XNmF https://t.co/q9ofwU4KuO

  25-12-2017 14:30
  
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• Saskatchewan in the Deep Freeze dlvr.it/Q7XNyW https://t.co/dj3a5JwgeI

  25-12-2017 14:30
  
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• Police Arrest Man with Knife Running in Traffic dlvr.it/Q7XNxY https://t.co/IeqwNOs7l6

  25-12-2017 14:30
  
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• Hold the phone: A guide to smart social media over the holidays

  25-12-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  CBC tech contributor Jamey Ordolis has some tips for do's and don'ts when posting
  
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• Markle joins Royal Family for Christmas Day service

  25-12-2017 13:20
  Queen Elizabeth II and senior members of the royal family — along with newcomer Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s fiancee — arrived at a Christmas church service on Monday as a crowd of local residents gathered.
  
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• Delisle's Bev Bentley: A colourful goalie, a memorable story, and a regret

  25-12-2017 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As 2017 came to a close, StarPhoenix staff reflected on the stories that struck a personal chord with them this year.
  When I was a young fellow, my grandfather asked during a visit if I’d ever heard of Max Bentley.
  Sure, I said — hockey star from the days of old, but I couldn’t tell him much beyond that.
  Turns out Bentley was the caretaker at my grandparents’ apartment, and before I knew it, I was downstairs, meeting the great man. I’d been reading a book about grea
  
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• Christmas Day weather forecast: Sunny; high -25 C, low -34 C

  25-12-2017 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Expect to see sunny but frigid temperatures on Christmas Day.
  Environment Canada is calling for sun during the day and wind of up to 15 kilometres per hour, with a high of -25 C. An extreme wind chill may make it feel more like -41 C during the day.
  In the evening, the forecast includes cloudy periods and a 30 per cent chance of flurries. A low of -34 C is expected.
  
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• Suspicious Vehicle - Diefenbaker Park- Weapons Charges

  25-12-2017 11:24 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  On December 25, 2017 at approximately 1:15 a.m. a 37 year old man and 26 year old female were stopped in a vehicle in Diefenbaker Park.  The driver of the vehicle provided a false name and was arrested for obstruction.  It was later learned the man had warrants for his arrest for breaching his probation.  The officers found a shot gun round in the man's possession.A search of the vehicle uncovered several weapons including a  shot gun and  a  rifle, both were s
  
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• Weapon Dangerous - 1300 Block 20th St West

  25-12-2017 10:34 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 23 year old man from Saskatoon is in custody after a disturbance on Christmas Eve  at approximately 7: 30 p.m.  in the 1300 block of 20th St West. The 23 yr old man was reported to be running in traffic by St Paul's hospital.  Officers checked the area and were directed to a group of people in the 1300 Block of 20th Street.Officers observed the man inside the entrance of an apartment building with a long kitchen knife.  The officers demanded he drop the knife and after
  
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• Global News at 6: December 24

  25-12-2017 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Sunday, December 24, 2017 edition of Global News at 6 with Angie Seth on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Ronald McDonald House makes Christmas special for families away from home

  25-12-2017 00:13 via globalnews.ca
  Families of sick children are in Saskatoon for treatment during the holidays, and Saskatoon’s Ronald McDonald House offers a home away from home.
  
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• Sask. man delivers gifts to local family in need

  25-12-2017 00:06
  A Saskatchewan man played Santa on Christmas Eve this year, delivering gifts to a family in need.
  
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