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• PST on insurance partially reversed

  26-02-2018 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Scott Moe has reinstated the PST exemption on agriculture, life and health insurance premiums. David Baxter reports.
  
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• Prince Albert teen receives maximum sentence for murder

  26-02-2018 23:25
  A Prince Albert teenager has been given the maximum youth sentence for fatally shooting a 64-year-old woman.
  
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• Missing teen’s death not suspicious: Loon Lake RCMP

  26-02-2018 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing has been found dead, according to Loon Lake RCMP.
  
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• Missing teen found dead not suspicious: Loon Lake RCMP

  26-02-2018 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing has been found dead, according to Loon Lake RCMP.
  
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• Backyard firepits: Saskatoon city council votes to defer decision until after report prepared

  26-02-2018 22:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  After more discussion surrounding backyard firepit restrictions, Saskatoon city council held a vote on Monday. But it wasn’t the expected discussion taking place, nor was it the expected vote.
  Rather than voting in favour or against a bylaw change that would prohibit backyard open-air fires outside the hours of 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., council instead voted 7-4 to defer the vote on firepit restrictions until March 26.
  Rather than voting in favour or against a bylaw change that wou
  
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• Focus Saskatchewan: Feb 24

  26-02-2018 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  Focus Saskatchewan: Feb 24
  
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• Out of style: Project looks at the real cost of cheap clothing

  26-02-2018 22:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  That $10 shirt might seem like a bargain. It’s on-trend and will be easy to replace when it wears out in six months. But what is the real cost of cheap, fast fashion to the people who make it and to the environment?
  Sorting Party, a collaborative class art project at the University of Saskatchewan, is challenging perceptions of fashion.
  Mindy Yan Miller, who has long used clothing in her artwork, began Sorting Party because she was concerned by the over-production of clothing and our relat
  
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• 108-year-old with 36 great-grandchildren finally gets what he wants — a namesake

  26-02-2018 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  Allcock's great granddaughter Jenna Lehne says at 20-weeks pregnant, she knew she was going to name her second son after her great-grandfather.
  
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• Charges laid against man after Outlook, Sask. robbery at business

  26-02-2018 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  A 44-year-old man is facing charges following a robbery at an Outlook business.
  
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• Metallica announces Canada, U.S. dates of WorldWired Tour

  26-02-2018 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Hard-rock band Metallica plans to stop in Winnipeg and Saskatoon during their 2018 worldwide tour.
  
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• Meth-fuelled home invasion nets Saskatoon man prison sentence

  26-02-2018 21:03 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon man who pleaded guilty to a violent home invasion in January is going to prison.
  
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• Youth or adult sentence: Teen killer of Baby Nikosis set to learn fate in Saskatoon court

  26-02-2018 21:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  The woman who, at the age of 16, killed a six-week-old baby in Saskatoon is set to learn Tuesday if she will receive a youth or adult sentence for second-degree murder in the death of Nikosis Jace Cantre.
  The woman, now 18, cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act because she was 16 years old at the time of the 2016 murder. Her identity can be revealed if she receives an adult sentence.
  A memorial on Waterloo Crescent in Saskatoon for six-week-old Nikosis Jace
  
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• Sask. Cree playwright defends controversial Gabriel Dumont play

  26-02-2018 20:54 via cbc.ca
  Sask. playwright Kenneth T. Williams is rigorously defending his play against allegations of cultural appropriation.
  
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• Photos: Lac La Loche fishing derby

  26-02-2018 20:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  Participants ice fish in the fishing derby on Lac La Loche as part of La Loche’s winter festival, February 23, 2018.
  
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• Grain industry raising concerns over growing backlog of rail shipments

  26-02-2018 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Grain shippers and producers are raising concerns about a growing backlog of rail shipments that they say is leading to lost sales and unreliable exports.
  
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• Historian finds hunger at the root of contemporary Indigenous health problems

  26-02-2018 20:35 via cbc.ca
  A historian is in Saskatoon this week with a message about hunger and the role it plays in shaping contemporary health struggles among the Indigenous population.
  
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• The Sheepdogs make hometown stop on latest tour

  26-02-2018 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Sheepdogs made a stop in Saskatoon during their world tour in support of their sixth album “Changing Colours.”
  
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• Photos: All Aboard 2018 model train show

  26-02-2018 20:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  The All Aboard 2018 model train show, which is the second largest model train show in Western Canada, was held at the Western Development Museum, February 25-26, 2018.
  
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• Saskatchewan Rush deal for NLL legend Dan Dawson

  26-02-2018 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush trade two draft picks to the Rochester Knighthawks for NLL legend Dan Dawson.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: warm finish to February, snow to start March

  26-02-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Warm finish to February, snowy start to March possible in Saskatoon's weather forecast ahead.
  
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• Courthouse campout protester says bring him your 'hard, ignorant, racist' questions about Indigenous justice

  26-02-2018 19:17 via cbc.ca
  Motivated by the high-profile acquittals of men accused of murdering two Indigenous young people, Garret Smith has set up in a tent in the park across from the Calgary courthouse and has no plans to leave.
  
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• The Sheepdogs make Saskatoon stop on world tour

  26-02-2018 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  The Sheepdogs made a stop in Saskatoon during their world tour in support of their sixth album “Changing Colours.” Adam MacVicar caught up with the band during their hometown stop.
  
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• Huskies women's b-ball rebounds for CW final and Final 8 berths

  26-02-2018 19:01 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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• Saskatchewan Rush acquire high-scoring NLL legend Dan Dawson from Rochester Knighthawks

  26-02-2018 19:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As the Saskatchewan Rush pursue their third National Lacrosse League championship in four seasons, a league legend will be along for the title chase.
  The Rush on Monday acquired high-scoring Dan Dawson from the Rochester Knighthawks in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft pick and 2020 third-round draft pick, the club announced.
  Dan Dawson of the Rochester Nighthawks goes flying between Bob Marshall and Brodie Merrill of the Toronto Rock in a National Lacrosse League at the Air Canada Cen
  
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• Rush Acquire Veteran Forward Dawson From Rochester dlvr.it/QHwDyb https://t.co/TZCz7fIZ9b

  26-02-2018 18:54
  
  Rush Acquire Veteran Forward Dawson From Rochester dlvr.it/QHwDyb https://t.co/TZCz7fIZ9b
  
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• Bargaining with Elmwood Residences not going smoothly: union

  26-02-2018 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  SEIU-West said Elmwood Residences has agreed to resume bargaining on some issues, but is insisting on no wage increase.
  
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• Bargaining with Elmwood Residences not going smoothly: SEIU-West

  26-02-2018 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  SEIU-West said Elmwood Residences has agreed to resume bargaining on some issues, but is insisting on no wage increase.
  
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• Sask. Rush get Dan Dawson from the Rochester Knighthawks

  26-02-2018 18:41
  The Saskatchewan Rush have acquired the fifth all-time goal scorer in the National Lacrosse League.
  
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• Saskatoon police seize cocaine, arrest 3 in drug trafficking bust

  26-02-2018 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  Three men are facing charges after Saskatoon police seized cocaine and cash in a drug trafficking bust.
  
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• Vehicle Theft Increases in Saskatchewan dlvr.it/QHw21t https://t.co/j2CQLzXNok

  26-02-2018 18:21
  
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• Sask. PST exemption reinstated on agriculture, life and health insurance premiums

  26-02-2018 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Scott Moe has reinstated the PST exemption on agriculture, life and health insurance premiums.
  
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• Provincial government removes PST from agriculture, life and health insurance

  26-02-2018 18:14
  The provincial government has announced it will be reinstating provincial sales tax exemptions on agriculture, life and health insurance.
  
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• Provincial Government Moves on PST Promise dlvr.it/QHvnqy https://t.co/VOBNrAUODk

  26-02-2018 17:47
  
  Provincial Government Moves on PST Promise dlvr.it/QHvnqy https://t.co/VOBNrAUODk
  
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• Anderson and McKee claim curling crowns dlvr.it/QHvZQ7 https://t.co/ICmRqJVYk1

  26-02-2018 17:12
  
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• Sask. premier reinstates PST exemption on agriculture, life and health insurance

  26-02-2018 17:11 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe announced he will reinstate the Provincial Sales Tax exemption for agriculture, life and health insurance premiums effective Monday.
  
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• Premier announces reinstatement of PST exemption on agriculture, life and health insurance

  26-02-2018 17:11 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe announced he will reinstate the Provincial Sales Tax exemption for agriculture, life and health insurance premiums effective Monday.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Government must probe trial process

  26-02-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  We are concerned about the systemic issues raised by the trial of Gerald Stanley.
  Unitarians have a tradition of addressing social issues. We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; and justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Yet, like many, we have been slow to understand the impact of decades of oppression of Indigenous peoples, and are only now learning to walk a path of reconciliation.
  This case is complex. The situation escalated quickly, with no likeli
  
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• Metallica to play Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre in September

  26-02-2018 16:51 via cbc.ca
  Hard-rocking heavy metal band Metallica will be making a stop in Saskatoon on Sept. 15 as part of its WorldWired Tour.
  
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• Metallica returning to Saskatoon for first time in 14 years

  26-02-2018 16:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  Legendary metal band Metallica currently only has two upcoming Canadian tour dates — and Saskatoon is one of them.
  Tickets will go on pre-sale Tuesday. Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m.
  The L.A. group behind influential albums Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets will be returning to Saskatoon on Sept. 15 at the SaskTel Centre. The group’s WorldWired tour has already sold out tickets for all its listed shows in Eu
  
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• Province eyes sale of Innovation Place buildings to U of S, U of R

  26-02-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan government is considering selling Innovation Place’s Saskatoon campus to the University of Saskatchewan and its Regina business park to the University of Regina — deals that could be worth tens of millions of dollars.
  Postmedia News has learned discussions about a possible sale of the buildings — which are owned by Saskatchewan Opportunities Corp., a provincial Crown corporation, and built on land leased from the universities — have been ongoing since at
  
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• Today's Schedule dlvr.it/QHv30v https://t.co/JIbEDRnNne

  26-02-2018 15:55
  
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• Saskatchewan NDP leadership candidate Ryan Meili

  26-02-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  Ryan Meili explains why he wants to lead the Saskatchewan NDP as the party prepares to elect a new leader on March 3.
  
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• Metallica coming to Saskatoon in September

  26-02-2018 15:47 via globalnews.ca
  Metallica is returning to Saskatoon for the first time since 2004.
  
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• Saskatoon council votes to remove plastic bags from recycling program

  26-02-2018 15:34 via cbc.ca
  Loraas Recycle and Cosmopolitan Industries, the two companies responsible for Saskatoon's recycling, have gotten approval to remove plastic bags from the blue bin program in April.
  
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• Saskatoon council to vote on removing plastic bags from recycling program

  26-02-2018 15:34 via cbc.ca
  Loraas Recycle and Cosmopolitan Industries, the two companies responsible for Saskatoon's recycling, are asking that plastic bags be removed from the blue bin program in April.
  
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• Saskatoon city hall forges closer ties with Indigenous trade school

  26-02-2018 15:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon continues to partner with educational institutions.
  City council is scheduled to vote Monday on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT).
  Council approved talks between city hall administration and officials at SIIT and the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research on an MOU in December.
  The move mirrors a pact for greater co-operation the city struck in the fall with the University of Saskatchew
  
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• Metallica announces Saskatoon tour date

  26-02-2018 15:18
  Metallica is coming to Saskatoon. The heavy metal band will bring their WorldWired tour to the SaskTel Centre on Sept. 15.
  
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• City council to decide fate of Saskatoon’s fire pit bylaw

  26-02-2018 15:08 via globalnews.ca
  City council is set to decide whether or not to change Saskatoon’s fire pit bylaw.
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for Feb. 26, 2018

  26-02-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  ‘It’s just not right’: School shooting victim upset that media banned from courthouse for sentencing decision
  LA LOCHE — When Charlene Klyne learned that media would not be allowed into the courthouse to cover the sentencing decision for the young man who shot her in a deadly school shooting in La Loche more than two years ago, she
  
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• Graduate students seek seat on U of S Board of Governors

  26-02-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan want a seat at the table in making money decisions on campus and they have won the backing of the University Council, the body that oversees academic affairs.
  The students’ union has a member on the university’s Board of Governors, but the USSU only speaks for undergraduates, extension and certificate students.
  At its last meeting, the University Council voted to support the Graduate Students’ Association request for a seat on
  
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