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• Huskies women’s basketball advancing to Canada West semifinals

  18-02-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  The Huskies women’s basketball team has punched their ticket to the Canada West semifinals with a 97-64 win over the Winnipeg Wesmen.
  
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• Knighthawks hand Saskatchewan Rush first road loss

  18-02-2018 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush's win streak snapped at four games.
  
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• Knighthawks hand Rush first road loss

  18-02-2018 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Rush's win streak is snapped at four games.
  
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• Cryptocurrency 'grossly underreported' on taxes, says lawyer

  18-02-2018 23:18 via cbc.ca
  Cryptocurrency investors need to prepare for the tax season like everyone else, say experts from Deloitte and lawyer Cloudesley Hobbs, who specializes in cryptocurrency law.
  
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• After the verdict: Tania Cameron is putting reconciliation 'on the shelf'

  18-02-2018 21:04 via cbc.ca
  Tania Cameron said she burst into tears when she heard the decision in trial of Colten Boushie's death. But they weren't tears of sorrow. "It was more of a rage, a burning rage,” Cameron said.
  
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• Saskatchewan at the 2018 Winter Olympics (Feb. 18-19): Emily Clark plays with Team Canada in hockey semifinal

  18-02-2018 20:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Who: Emily Clark
  Clark, a three-time silver medallist at the IIHF World Championships, will be on the ice for Team Canada’s semifinal game against the Olympic Athletes from Russia. Clark, from Saskatoon, is the youngest player on the team and the lone player from Saskatchewan. The semifinal is Monday at 6:10 a.m. Sask. time. The other semifinal, where the U.S. meets Finland, will already have been decided, as it goes at 10:10 p.m. Sunday night.
  Emily Clark #26, left, and Melodie Daous
  
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• 'I think we're always moving forward': Erica Violet Lee sees strength in Indigenous communities

  18-02-2018 20:23 via cbc.ca
  "People trap Indigenous people in the past," says Erica Violet Lee. "They think we're doomed to go extinct." But she sees it differently.
  
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• Police charge Brandin Cole Brick with first-degree murder in Saskatoon's first homicide of 2018

  18-02-2018 20:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  The 26-year-old man wanted by Saskatoon police in connection with the city’s first homicide of 2018 was arrested in the Massey Place neighbourhood.
  An arrest warrant had been issued for Brandin Cole Brick, 26, in connection with the death of James Chaisson, who was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Avenue P South between 21st and 22nd Streets. Police had initially responded to a report about an injured man.
  According to police, officers responded aro
  
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• Police charge Brandin Cole Brick with first-degree murder in Saskatoon's first homicide of 2018 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  18-02-2018 20:07 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Police charge Brandin Cole Brick with first-degree murder in Saskatoon's first homicide of 2018
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  The 26-year-old man wanted by Saskatoon police in connection with the city's first homicide of 2018 was arrested in the Massey Place neighbourhood. An arrest warrant had been issued for Brandin Cole Brick, 26, in connection with the death of James ...
  Saskatoon police arrest Brandin Cole Brick, wanted for murderCTV Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• TSB gathers information about fire on Air Canada Express plane

  18-02-2018 19:49
  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is gathering information about a fire on an Air Canada Express plane that forced an emergency landing at the Saskatoon airport on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Photos: RAM Motorsports Spectacular in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  18-02-2018 19:04 via thestarphoenix.com
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  The 2018 RAM Motorsports Spectacular featured motorsports events and stunts, including a monster truck challenge and extreme freestyle motocross. Saskatoon StarPhoenix. More from Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Published on: February 18, 2018 | Last Updated ...
  
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• Photos: RAM Motorsports Spectacular in Saskatoon

  18-02-2018 19:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The 2018 RAM Motorsports Spectacular took place this weekend at SaskTel Centre.
  The show featured an exhibition of motorsports events and stunts, including a monster truck challenge and extreme freestyle motocross.
  Photojournalist Kayle Neis documented the event.
  Identity Thief leaps into the air during the Ram Motorsports Spectacular at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday, February 17, 2018.
   
  Motocross riders leap through the air during the Ram Motorsports Spectacular at SaskTel C
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest Brandin Cole Brick, wanted for murder

  18-02-2018 17:51
  Saskatoon police have arrested Brandin Cole Brick, a 26-year-old man wanted for first-degree murder.
  
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• 10 Year Old Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ambassador For LPGA Event dlvr.it/QGs2cc https://t.co/qaTMuowRCd

  18-02-2018 17:03
  
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• Sunday Sports Schedule dlvr.it/QGs1mX https://t.co/fwPoMkWOOB

  18-02-2018 17:00
  
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• Air Canada Express plane returns to Saskatoon due to flames near tail pipe

  18-02-2018 16:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  An Air Canada Express plane had to return to Saskatoon shortly after takeoff when flames were reported to be coming from it.
  Airline spokesperson Teri Udle says in an email that Flight 8585, a Dash 8 Q400 operated by Jazz, was on its way to Calgary on Saturday when flames were noticed near the left tail pipe.
  Udle says the crew requested priority landing, and the aircraft landed safely.
  Saskatoon’s airport says in a tweet that the plane was evacuated on the runway.
  Everyone got off safely
  
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• Air Canada Express plane returns to Saskatoon due to flames near ... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  18-02-2018 16:22 via thestarphoenix.com
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  A Dash 8 Q400, operated by Jazz, was on its way to Calgary on Saturday when flames were noticed near the left tail pipe.
  'The pilot called mayday': Tailpipe flames force plane to return to Saskatoon airportCBC.ca
  Saskatoon flight to Calgary makes emergency returnCTV Newsall 6 news articles »
  
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• Man Wanted In Connection To Homicide Has Been Arrested dlvr.it/QGrk54 https://t.co/ZxHHvoU4C6

  18-02-2018 15:55
  
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• Air Canada Plane Returns To Saskatoon After Flames Were Noticed dlvr.it/QGrk0n https://t.co/JXimlvbEC7

  18-02-2018 15:55
  
  Air Canada Plane Returns To Saskatoon After Flames Were Noticed dlvr.it/QGrk0n https://t.co/JXimlvbEC7
  
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• Life or death the main decision for school shooting suspect

  18-02-2018 15:23
  The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.
  
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• For Florida school shooting suspect, main question is life or death

  18-02-2018 15:23
  The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.
  
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• CFIB Gives Recommendations On Upcoming Tax Season dlvr.it/QGrZQg https://t.co/KBhjUqfu7d

  18-02-2018 15:21
  
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• Trump launches into Twitter tirade triggered by Russia probe

  18-02-2018 15:18
  U.S. President Donald Trump vented his fury over the Russia probe on Sunday, arguing that the Obama administration bears some of the blame, insisting that he never denied the election meddling and declaring that 'they are laughing their asses off in Moscow.'
  
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• President Trump's Twitter tirades turn to Oprah

  18-02-2018 15:18
  As the nation mourned, U.S. President Donald Trump kept largely silent about the Florida school shooting victims and the escalating gun control debate, instead raging at the FBI for what he perceived to be a fixation on the Russia investigation at the cost of failing to deter the attack.
  
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• How some Sask. classrooms are navigating the Gerald Stanley verdict

  18-02-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  The death of Colten Boushie and the trial and acquittal of Gerald Stanley have been top of mind for many in Saskatchewan, including the province's youngest and most impressionable.
  
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• Russian athlete fails doping test

  18-02-2018 14:58
  The Russian delegation at the Pyeongchang Olympics has announced that one of its athletes has failed a drug test.
  
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• Calgary man donates kidney to grade school friend in Ontario

  18-02-2018 14:48
  When a Calgary man needed a kidney transplant to survive, a friend he met in elementary school who now lives halfway across the country turned out to be the perfect match.
  
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• Canada seeks meeting with Indian politician over Sikh separatist claims

  18-02-2018 13:50
  The Canadian government is now seeking a meeting with the Indian politician who publicly accused members of Trudeau's cabinet of being connected to the Sikh separatist movement.
  
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• Saturday Scoreboard dlvr.it/QGr6kP https://t.co/PKvrkcbrj6

  18-02-2018 13:34
  
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• 'No place' for racism in justice system, minister says

  18-02-2018 13:00
  Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she’s determined to rid Canada’s criminal justice system of racism.
  
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• Gerald Stanley due back in court to face allegations he improperly stored 7 guns

  18-02-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  The legal troubles of Gerald Stanley, the Saskatchewan farmer man acquitted in the shooting death of Colten Boushie, are slated to carry over into provincial court next month.
  
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• Gerald Stanley due back in court to face charges he improperly stored 7 guns

  18-02-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The legal troubles of Gerald Stanley, the Saskatchewan farmer acquitted in the shooting death of Colten Boushie, are slated to carry over into provincial court next month.
  
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• Police arrest Brandin Cole Brick, 26, in connection with Saskatoon's first homicide of 2018

  18-02-2018 06:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  The 26-year-old man wanted by Saskatoon police in connection with the city’s first homicide of 2018 was arrested in the Massey Place neighbourhood.
  An arrest warrant had been issued for Brandin Cole Brick in connection with the death of a 28-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Avenue P South between 21st and 22nd Streets. Police had initially responded to a report about an injured man.
  According to police on Saturday in a news rele
  
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• Rochester rides momentum to victory against the Rush dlvr.it/QGpWDX https://t.co/meg2w4a12b

  18-02-2018 05:43
  
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• Rush handed road loss in Rochester

  18-02-2018 05:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Rush lost for just the second time this season Saturday night in Rochester.
  The Rush dropped a 16-11 decision to the host Rochester Knighthawks, snapping a four-game win streak and dropping their National Lacrosse League record to 8-2. That mark remains the best in the NLL.
  The Knighthawks improved to 4-6.
  Rochester led 9-7 at halftime and 11-9 after three quarters. Saskatchewan closed the gap to one early in the final frame, but the Knighthawks scored the game’s final fou
  
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• U of S Huskies score big, advance to Canada West women's basketball semifinals

  18-02-2018 04:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  The defending Canada West champs are moving on.
  After being pushed to the three-game limit by the visiting University of Winnipeg Wesmen, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies made quick work of the opposition in Game 3 Saturday.
  Saskatchewan, which opened up with a 28-14 lead after the first quarter, pulled away for a convincing 97-64 victory over Winnipeg after rebounding from a 93-85 loss to the same Wesmen on Friday night.
  The Huskies prevailed in the best-of-three series 2-1.
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• Saskatoon family raising funds for 8-year-old’s ‘bucket list’ after brain cancer returns

  18-02-2018 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  The family's GoFundMe page has already raised $18,000 towards Ben Sawatzky's goals, which include skiing at Lake Louise and seeing the Oilers play.
  
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• Update – Homicide Investigation

  18-02-2018 02:39 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Brandin Cole BRICK, DOB 1991-07-11 has been arrested and is in SPS custody.  At 5:00p.m. this evening police attended the 1000 block of Matheson Drive and effected the arrest without incident.  The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance.  The Major Crime Section continues to investigate.(Occurrence Number: 2018-15409)
  
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• #SettlerCollector: Hashtag helps redirect racist attacks on social media

  18-02-2018 01:55 via cbc.ca
  Elaine Corden helped create hashtag #settlercollector after watching her Twitter feed flood with racist attacks following the acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the death of Colten Boushie.
  
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• 'A long moment of stunned silence': Rosanna Deerchild on telling a crowd Gerald Stanley was found not guilty

  18-02-2018 01:55 via cbc.ca
  Unreserved host Rosanna Deerchild was MCing a concert at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa when the verdict in the Gerald Stanley trial was announced. In that moment, she decided to drop her script and share the news with the audience.
  
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• Former news anchor Jill Morgan leaves CBC Saskatchewan; reflects on almost two decades in journalism

  18-02-2018 01:47 via cbc.ca
  Jill Morgan announced she is leaving CBC Saskatchewan after nearly five years of anchoring television broadcasts.
  
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• Memorial hockey tournament focuses on mental health

  18-02-2018 01:37
  Former teammates laced up their skates together, to remember a friend at the first ever Elias Giannoulis Memorial Hockey Tournament.
  
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• Pot could be legal June 7, but sales delayed until at least August: Senator

  18-02-2018 00:30
  Cannabis could be legal for recreational use as soon as June 7, but Canadians will likely have to wait until at least early August to purchase it, says independent Ontario Senator Tony Dean.
  
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• 'The pilot called mayday': Tailpipe flames force plane to return to Saskatoon airport

  18-02-2018 00:15 via cbc.ca
  A fire on an Air Canada Express plane forced an emergency landing at the Saskatoon airport on Saturday.
  
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