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• Moose Jaw's Ben Coakwell 12th in bobsleigh at Olympics

  25-02-2018 22:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sask. product Ben Coakwell, along with pilot Nick Poloniato’s four-man bobsleigh team, finished 12th in his event this weekend at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  Poloniato, Coakwell, Josh Kirkpatrick and Cam Stones made up one of the three Canadian teams in the event. Justin Kripps’s squad was the top Canadian finisher, at sixth after four runs on Saturday and Sunday in South Korea. The third Canadian sled, piloted by Chris Spring, finished 16th.
  Francesco Friedrich of Germany took gold, w
  
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• Team Canada coach Willie Desjardins leaves Olympics with a medal to remember

  25-02-2018 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  Willie Desjardins coached Team Canada to a 6-4 win over the Czech Republic in the Olympic bronze-medal game on Saturday.
  
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• Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce that former coach Urban Bowman has died

  25-02-2018 21:35
  Veteran CFL coach Urban Bowman, who led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a Grey Cup berth while serving as interim coach in 1992, died Sunday.
  
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• From Prince Albert to Pyeongchang, one-armed skier knows no limits

  25-02-2018 21:00 via cbc.ca
  Brittany Hudak will be going to Pyeongchang to compete in the Paralympics.
  
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• Four names for new Saskatoon north bridge to be unveiled Tuesday

  25-02-2018 20:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon residents will find out Tuesday the four nominees for the name of the city’s new north commuter bridge.
  The City of Saskatoon asked people to submit names that honour the legacy of Indigenous peoples as part of the city’s response to the federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
  The commission was established to try to address the harmful effects of residential schools and made many recommendations, including finding ways to pay tribute to Indigenous history.
  The city as
  
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• Saskatchewan Rush down Calgary Roughnecks 10-6

  25-02-2018 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush cruised to a 10-6 victory before a crowd of 15,075 fans at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon police intercept taxi carrying 2 men fleeing home invasion

  25-02-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  Police say they intercepted a taxi and arrested two men believed to be involved in a Saskatoon home invasion.
  
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• Why the judge felt the La Loche school shooter needs to be sentenced as an adult

  25-02-2018 19:00 via cbc.ca
  He may have a low IQ and he may be on the spectrum of someone suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), but the La Loche school shooter still planned his rampage to a "very sophisticated" degree, the judge said.
  
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• Why the judge felt the La Loche, Sask. school shooter needs to be sentenced as an adult

  25-02-2018 19:00 via cbc.ca
  The La Loche school shooter planned his rampage to a "very sophisticated" degree, despite some impairments, the judge said.
  
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• Police seize guns, marijuana, bear spray, cash from Saskatoon home

  25-02-2018 18:57
  Six people are facing multiple weapon and drug related charges, after two search warrants were executed in Saskatoon on Friday
  
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• Huskies women's b'ball rebounds for CW final and Final 8 berths

  25-02-2018 18:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  The best outside shooting team in the conference can get the job inside, as well.
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies got 17 points from rookie Kyla Shand plus 13 points and 13 rebounds from Summer Masikewich on their way to a decisive 72-48 victory over the Trinity Western University Spartans to take their best-of-three Canada West conference women’s basketball semifinal 2-1 at the PAC on the U of S campus.
  After dropping a close one, 67-60, in the final minute Friday, the Huskies were
  
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• Two charged, one on loose, after home invasion

  25-02-2018 18:38
  Two men have been charged while another is still on the loose after a home invasion in Saskatoon.
  
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• Plant protein producers aim for mainstream with new research, investments

  25-02-2018 18:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  Prairie farmers who grow, rather than raise, protein sources are looking to break into the mainstream with new research and investments on how to sustainably feed the world.
  The push for plant-based protein such as beans and lentils — as opposed to animal sources like meat or dairy — comes as the global population continues to grow rapidly and more consumers think about their health and the environment, said Pulse Canada CEO Gordon Bacon.
  “Consumers are looking for better nutri
  
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• Two in custody after Saskatoon home invasion

  25-02-2018 17:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two men are facing charges after they were allegedly involved in a home invasion in the 1400 block of Cairns Avenue.
  Police responded at 11:40 p.m. Saturday to the residence, according to a Saskatoon Police Service news release. Three suspects, who had forced their way into the home and assaulted a person inside, had already fled on foot.
  Police were able to locate two of the men, but the third one hasn’t yet been arrested.
  The two men, aged 33 and 25, are charged with break and enter and
  
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• Police treating deaths near Huntsville, Ont. as triple murder-suicide

  25-02-2018 17:36
  Police in a small community in central Ontario are investigating the deaths of four people as a triple murder-suicide.
  
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  25-02-2018 17:34
  
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• Push for plant-based, protein-rich foods could put Canadian farmers on top

  25-02-2018 17:04 via cbc.ca
  Prairie farmers who grow, rather than raise, protein sources are looking to break into the mainstream with new research and investments on how to sustainably feed the world.
  
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• 2 men serving time for violent crimes 'walked away' from Stony Mountain prison

  25-02-2018 16:31 via cbc.ca
  Arrest warrants have been issued for William Benjamin Hunter-Garrioch, 21, and Dale Jacob Gilchrist, 34, after the pair escaped from Stony Mountain Institution in Rockwood, Man., north of Winnipeg on Saturday night.
  
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• Regina Police Looking For Suspects After Armed Robbery dlvr.it/QHmgRg https://t.co/0OJ6ugrnSX

  25-02-2018 15:52
  
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  25-02-2018 15:52
  
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• Moose Jaw Woman Dead After Rollover on Highway 1 dlvr.it/QHmgRR https://t.co/8ac47JRWcI

  25-02-2018 15:52
  
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• Home Invasion Leads to Two Suspects in Custody dlvr.it/QHmgNy https://t.co/7724CvqICP

  25-02-2018 15:52
  
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• 2 men arrested after Saskatoon home invasion

  25-02-2018 15:47 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon man was taken to hospital late Saturday night after allegedly being assaulted during a home invasion.
  
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• Probe underway into fatal energy weapon incident involving RCMP

  25-02-2018 14:05
  B.C.'s Independent Investigation Office is looking into a fatal incident involving Chilliwack Mounties.
  
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• B.C. police watchdog investigating death involving stun gun

  25-02-2018 14:05
  British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who was hit with a stun gun in Chilliwack.
  
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  25-02-2018 13:39
  
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• Rush Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Calgary dlvr.it/QHm6qT https://t.co/i7eROYnFyy

  25-02-2018 13:39
  
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• Still on a 2010 high, Canada posts record Olympic medal haul in Pyeongchang with 29

  25-02-2018 13:33
  Canadians won a record 29 medals in Pyeongchang riding the afterburn of their country hosting the Winter Olympics eight years ago.
  
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• Despite truce, B.C. not backing down from fight to stop Kinder Morgan: Weaver

  25-02-2018 13:00
  Despite a truce being called in the trade war between Alberta and British Columbia over Kinder Morgan, Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says his province isn't backing down from the bigger fight to stop the pipeline from being built.
  
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• IOC president hails Koreas co-operation at Olympics

  25-02-2018 12:53
  The IOC president, Thomas Bach, says that by marching together at the Winter Games, athletes from South and North Korea showed they both believe in "a peaceful future."
  
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• Home Invasion - 1400 Block Cairns Avenue

  25-02-2018 11:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  On Saturday 24th February 2018 at 11:40pm Saskatoon Police Service responded to a residence in the 1400 Block of Cairns Avenue on the report of a Home Invasion. Upon arrival of police units the three male suspects, who had forced entry and assaulted the complainant, had already fled on foot. The victim was transported to hospital for non life threatening injuries.A subsequent K9 track was successful in locating a residence where two of the suspects had fled in a cab that
  
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• Prairie farmers want Canada's trade dispute with India 'straightened out'

  25-02-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Western producers are pressuring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to convince the Indian government to lift tariffs on Canadian lentil, chickpea and pea imports to that country.
  
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• Thanks to last-minute thriller, Hockey Dogs book yet another U Cup date

  25-02-2018 07:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  With U Sport’s top goalie Jordon Cooke on crutches and an entire top line also shelved by injury, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies somehow found a way.
  Carson Stadnyk somehow found a way to juggle a puck off his hands, his knee and then stick to split the University of Calgary Dinos’ defence and net the game-winner.
  The time on the clock? Just 24 seconds left in regulation.
  The Hockey Dogs somehow saved their best for last in a 3-1 victory Saturday over the Dinos to take their
  
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• It's still early, but Rush clinch playoff spot with win over Roughnecks

  25-02-2018 06:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  There’s a lot of whacks, shoves, shots and saves left in the 2018 National Lacrosse League campaign — nearly half a season’s worth, all told.
  But it matters not: The Saskatchewan Rush have, officially, clinched a playoff spot.
  “It seems awful early to talk about that,” Rush head coach Derek Keenan said after his team claimed that spot with a 10-6 win over the visiting Calgary Roughnecks Saturday night.
  Early, sure, but that’s what a 9-2 record will get you in
  
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• Big Little Lions prepare for Saskatchewan music tour

  25-02-2018 04:06 via cbc.ca
  Big Little Lions will be performing several shows in Saskatchewan starting Feb. 28.
  
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• ‘I’m here to demand justice’: Regina rally shows support for Tina Fontaine

  25-02-2018 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  Calls for justice echoed outside the Court of Queen's Bench in Regina today as a rally was held as part of a national movement in memory of a 15-year-old Indigenous girl.
  
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• Global News at 6: February 24

  25-02-2018 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, February 24, 2018 edition of Global News at 6 on Global Saskatoon
  
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• Model train exhibitors of all ages showcase at WDM

  25-02-2018 01:40 via globalnews.ca
  Thousands attended the All Aboard 2018 Model Train Show at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Rebekah Lesko reports.
  
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• 6 facing charges after Saskatoon police seize loaded guns, marijuana - Globalnews.ca

  25-02-2018 01:37
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  6 facing charges after Saskatoon police seize loaded guns, marijuana
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  Saskatoon police say they executed two searches on Friday and now six people are facing numerous weapon and drug-related charges. The searches were undertaken by the guns and gangs unit with the assistance of patrol officers early Friday morning. One ...
  
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• 6 facing charges after Saskatoon police seize loaded guns, marijuana

  25-02-2018 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  Six people are facing numerous weapon and drug-related charges after police executed two searches in Saskatoon.
  
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• Model train exhibitors of all ages showcase at WDM - Globalnews.ca

  25-02-2018 01:32
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  Model train exhibitors of all ages showcase at WDM
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  Thousands attended the All Aboard 2018 Model Train Show at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Phillip Bollman / Global News. X. - A A +. Listen. Veteran and beginner exhibitors put their trains on display at the 34th annual All Aboard 2018 ...
  
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• 'These rallies are going to get larger and stronger': Rally shows support for Tina Fontaine

  25-02-2018 01:31
  More than 100 people marched down in front of the Court of Queen’s Bench and down Victoria Avenue in Regina on Saturday, to show their support for the family of Tina Fontaine and to call for changes to the justice system.
  
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• Disputes over who locked journalists out of courtroom

  25-02-2018 01:20
  The Courts of Saskatchewan don’t know who locked the La Loche courtroom doors to journalists, and some community members, for the sentencing decision of the La Loche shooter.
  
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• Saskatoon man creates world’s largest 3D-printed camper

  25-02-2018 01:13 via globalnews.ca
  Randy Janes of Saskatoon has created the first and largest indoor 3D print ever. The print took just over 230 hours to complete with a special 3D printer at Create Cafe.
  
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• Saskatoon's Emily Clark lives out 'childhood dream' on Olympic world stage

  25-02-2018 01:00 via cbc.ca
  While her first Olympics may have ended in heartache, Saskatoon’s Emily Clark knows that in the days and years to come, coming home with a silver medal will be something she will cherish.
  
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