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• Saskatoon could see major bylaw changes in wake of legalized marijuana

  04-01-2018 23:48 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon city council has the power to decide where legal pot will be sold and where it can be smoked.
  
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• Brad Wall says he's 'done' with politics

  04-01-2018 23:28
  Outgoing Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says there is no chance he'll enter federal politics, declaring he is "done" with political life altogether.
  
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• Saskatoon's Remai Modern art gallery receives international praise

  04-01-2018 23:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon’s new art gallery continues to get glowing international recognition, including cracking two lists honouring worldwide architecture and design.
  Toronto-based Azure magazine, which focuses on architecture and design, named the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan one of the Top 10 best buildings of 2017.
  The Remai Modern shares space on the list with the Louvre Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Saskatoon’s new addition is named the best art gallery. The innovative U
  
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• External Investigation Of RCMP Response In Missing Person Case dlvr.it/Q8wJgj https://t.co/9qFWvXEUnG

  04-01-2018 23:06
  
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• RCMP under investigation following missing Indigenous man's death

  04-01-2018 22:42 via cbc.ca
  An Indigenous man was found dead outside Prince Albert on Dec. 27 and the RCMP are under review following the incident.
  
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• Reviews underway into RCMP response to missing man later found dead near P.A.

  04-01-2018 22:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  Internal and external reviews have been launched into the RCMP response to a report of a missing 59-year-old man who was later found dead near Prince Albert.
  On Dec. 26 around 3:05 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a call about a 59-year-old Indigenous man who had walked away from a care and support home located approximately 10 kilometres outside of P.A., RCMP said in a news release. On Dec. 27 around 8:30 a.m., the man was found dead beside a grid road in the area. Foul play is not suspected a
  
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• Non Life Threatening Injuries in Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident dlvr.it/Q8w7qm https://t.co/capPdVjyEy

  04-01-2018 22:33
  
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• Consumers Turning To Local Product After E. Coli Scare dlvr.it/Q8w81y https://t.co/0dzYOkLiaC

  04-01-2018 22:33
  
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• RCMP investigating response after missing man found dead

  04-01-2018 22:32
  The response of Prince Albert RCMP to a Dec. 26 report of a missing man — who was found dead the next day — may not have been sufficient, the police agency says.
  
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• Next premier must be 'vigilant' to ensure potash promises are kept long-term, says Wall

  04-01-2018 22:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  Months after pledging to look at “every option” to keep head office jobs in Saskatchewan following a massive fertilizer-industry merger, Premier Brad Wall says he is cautiously optimistic about Nutrien Ltd.’s commitments to the province. 
  At the same time, the outgoing premier told reporters at a news conference in Saskatoon on Thursday, keeping an eye on the multibillion-dollar company should be near the “top of the list” for whoever succeeds him later this mo
  
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• Update - Vehicle vs Pedestrian - 22nd Street and Avenue D

  04-01-2018 21:41 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Shortly after 8:00 a.m., January 4, 2018, Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle vs pedestrian collision at 22nd Street West and Avenue D.The pedestrian, a 23-year-old female, was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The driver, a 27-year-old female, was not injured. While traffic restrictions have since been lifted, the SPS Collision Analyst Unit is continuing to investigate the cause. No charges have been laid at this time.(Occurrence
  
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• Twitter name game: Why I cheer for the Buffalo Bills

  04-01-2018 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  How do two brothers from Saskatchewan end up Buffalo Bills fans? Global News anchor Kent Morrison explains how his brother's Twitter handle launched a great adventure.
  
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• Natural gas outages unlikely to happen here: SaskEnergy

  04-01-2018 21:15 via cbc.ca
  A state of emergency was declared in northern Alberta on Friday due to extremely low natural gas pressures through the region, but SaskEnergy says it's well-guarded against something similar happening here.
  
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• Woman Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident - Traffic Restrictions Lifted dlvr.it/Q8vbyC https://t.co/4PcexhSH86

  04-01-2018 21:00
  
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• Eastern Weather Affecting Flight Arrivals And Departures dlvr.it/Q8vc1l https://t.co/jbEdiBAt2f

  04-01-2018 21:00
  
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• Province must be 'vigilant' in monitoring Nutrien's corporate presence in Sask., says Brad Wall

  04-01-2018 20:29 via cbc.ca
  The premier says he remains "cautiously optimistic" about the newly-merged company's plans to remain rooted in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Canadian-made 'Cuphead' game stands out in 2017 Steam Awards

  04-01-2018 19:26
  "Cuphead" emerged a double winner after 13 days of voting from Steam's PC gaming community.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: arctic air surges back in soon with snow

  04-01-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Arctic air will surge into Saskatoon's weather forecast soon with snow.
  
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• Saskatoon's first Marshalls store set to open in fall

  04-01-2018 19:18 via cbc.ca
  A new development on Saskatoon's east side will soon be home to a major U.S. clothing retailer.
  
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• Marshalls opening Saskatoon store

  04-01-2018 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Marshalls is planning to open a store in the new Meadows Market development in Saskatoon’s Rosewood neighbourhood.
  
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• Update - Traffic Restrictions Lifted - Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian - 22nd Street and Ave. D

  04-01-2018 19:08 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Traffic restrictions have been lifted at the scene of a vehicle pedestrian collision this morning.  Motorists are now able to access 22nd Street at Avenue D. Further details on the collision will be released when they are available.  (Occurrence Number: 18-1668)
  
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• Premier optimistic Nutrien head office jobs will stay in Saskatchewan

  04-01-2018 19:01
  Premier Brad Wall says he has been assured that the head office of the newly-formed Nutrien Ltd., the result of the Potash Corp. and Agrium Inc. merger, will stay in Saskatoon.
  
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• 'Very harmful': Poundmaker Cree Nation not happy with chief's portrayal in Civilization video game

  04-01-2018 18:46 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan First Nation isn't happy with the portrayal of a historic chief in a strategy video game.
  
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• Poundmaker Cree Nation not happy with chief's portrayal in Civilization video game

  04-01-2018 18:46 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan First Nation isn't happy with the portrayal of a historic chief in a strategy video game.
  
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• Marshalls store under construction in Saskatoon

  04-01-2018 18:43
  Marshalls will soon be opening its first store in Saskatoon.
  
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• Woman seriously injured after being struck by SUV on accident-prone 22nd Street

  04-01-2018 18:40 via cbc.ca
  It's the 4th pedestrian-vehicle collision on the western side of the street in less than a month.
  
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• Woman in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by SUV

  04-01-2018 18:40 via cbc.ca
  Police are investigating a collision that sent a 23-year-old woman to hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning.
  
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• Riders receiver Chris Getzlaf retiring from football

  04-01-2018 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  Veteran receiver Chris Getzlaf announced his retirement from the CFL at a press conference in Regina on Thursday morning.
  
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• Smoke detectors alert family of six to early morning garage fire

  04-01-2018 18:23 via cbc.ca
  Derek Horvey says he was having a pretty good night's sleep — at least, until 4 a.m. CST. That's when the smoke detectors started going off.
  
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• Smoke detectors alert family of 6 to early morning garage fire

  04-01-2018 18:23 via cbc.ca
  Derek Horvey says he was having a pretty good night's sleep — at least, until 4 a.m. CST. That's when the smoke detectors started going off.
  
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• Dispute brewing amid Tim Hortons union drive in Canora, Sask.

  04-01-2018 18:15 via cbc.ca
  A bid to unionize workers at a Tim Hortons franchise in Canora, Sask., is underway and an unfair labour practice complaint has been filed.
  
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• Police Look for Vehicle Thief dlvr.it/Q8tYP0 https://t.co/wYW4Sy7LxU

  04-01-2018 18:13
  
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• Chris Getzlaf announces retirement

  04-01-2018 18:06
  Chris Getzlaf has announced his retirement from the CFL after 11 seasons in the league.
  
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• Premier Wall 'cautiously optimistic' about Nutrien job commitments

  04-01-2018 18:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  Months after threatening to use legislation and the province’s potash royalty regime to keep head office jobs in Saskatchewan, Premier Brad Wall says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the merger between two of Western Canada’s largest fertilizer companies.Nutrien Ltd., which was formed on Jan. 1 when Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. joined forces, pledged in recent meetings to bump the number of corporate jobs in the province 15 per cent, to around 300,
  
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• Azure names Remai Modern best art gallery building for 2017

  04-01-2018 17:29 via globalnews.ca
  Azure magazine has named the Remai Modern art gallery as one of the best buildings for 2017.
  
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• Dangerous driving charge for man who attempted to evade Saskatoon police

  04-01-2018 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police had to use tire deflation devices to stop a car after the driver refused to pull over for officers.
  
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• Woman Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident dlvr.it/Q8sqGp https://t.co/AZqFgSrZ5B

  04-01-2018 16:35
  
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• Saskatoon's first Marshalls store to open in fall 2018

  04-01-2018 16:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  Construction is underway on Saskatoon’s first Marshalls department store, which is expected to open next fall at a new shopping centre in the city’s Rosewood neighbourhood. 
  The off-price department store is being built as part of the second phase of Arbutus Properties Ltd.’s Meadows Market retail development, the first stage of which was completed in 2016 and includes Costco. 
  “We are very excited to partner with Marshalls to bring their first store to the city
  
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• Living with Aspergers: I feel that my Asperger's defines me, but in a positive light, writes James Thompson

  04-01-2018 16:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  How can I live with Asperger’s? This is a question I often find difficult to answer.
  Asperger’s affects many individuals in different ways, and some it may barely affect at all. Asperger’s is a learning disability, one that can hinder or help a person in many numerous ways. How does it affect an individual?
  If you’ll allow me, I’d like to share my experiences with living this disability, and how it has affected me in both good and bad ways.
  I’ve had Asperger&r
  
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• Riders release Glenn dlvr.it/Q8sZK5 https://t.co/oIxltkCDrg

  04-01-2018 16:00
  
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• Memorable story: Coverage exposes Saskatoon's hidden housing crisis

  04-01-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The squalid garage where Mary-Ann and Jonathan McLeod lived for a few months over the summer is almost exactly one mile from my home.
  It might as well have been a million.
  Nothing could have prepared me for the hopelessness that pervaded every corner of their apartment, with its shattered kitchen and boarded-up windows, its scorched stove and concrete floors. 
  Meeting the McLeods and seeing firsthand the deplorable conditions in which they, through no fault of their own, lived turned abstra
  
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• Riders release QB Kevin Glenn day after acquiring Collaros from Ticats

  04-01-2018 15:56 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday released quarterback Kevin Glenn, a day after the team acquired Zach Collaros from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
  
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• QB Kevin Glenn released by Saskatchewan Roughriders

  04-01-2018 15:56 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released quarterback Kevin Glenn, a day after the team acquired Zach Collaros from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders release QB Kevin Glenn day after trading for Zach Collaros

  04-01-2018 15:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  One day after acquiring quarterback Zach Collaros, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have released veteran QB Kevin Glenn.
  On Wednesday, the Riders traded for quarterback Zach Collaros from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for a second-round draft pick.
  The Roughriders previously announced the signing of Canadian quarterback Brandon Bridge to a one-year contract extension through the 2018 season. 
  Bridge and Kevin Glenn split passing duties during the 2017 season.
  The Riders are currently wit
  
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• Riders release veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn

  04-01-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced on Thursday that the team has released veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn.
  
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• Woman struck by car on 22nd Street sent to hospital

  04-01-2018 15:31
  Injuries a woman suffered when she was hit by a car on Saskatoon’s 22nd Street on Thursday morning are not life-threatening, according to city police.
  
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• Woman in hospital after crash involving car, pedestrian

  04-01-2018 15:31
  A 23-year-old woman is in hospital after a car and pedestrian collided on Saskatoon’s 22nd Street Thursday morning.
  
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• Police on scene of crash involving pedestrian, drivers encouraged to use other routes

  04-01-2018 15:31
  Emergency crews are on scene at 22 Street and Avenue D after a crash involving a pedestrian.
  
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• Streaking Saskatoon Blades getting extra output from red-hot Josh Paterson

  04-01-2018 15:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Watch out in 2018 — Josh Paterson is on the verge of a breakout year.
  The red-hot Saskatoon Blades forward has eight goals and three assists for 11 points in his last five games, all of them Western Hockey League victories during a five-game winning streak.
  “It’s definitely a bit of a hockey streak right now,” the 6-foot-2, 192-pound Paterson said Wednesday.
  “I’m just going to try and keep it going and hope for the best. Confidence is definitely a big thing an
  
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• 'I would just throw it out,' expert warns of romaine lettuce amid E. coli contamination risk

  04-01-2018 15:29 via cbc.ca
  Two people have died and dozens more have become ill since November because of consuming romaine lettuce that had been contaminated with the Escherichia coli O157:H7 strain. Here's everything you need to know about the outbreak, and how to stay safe.
  
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