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• Crown alleges unprovoked attack led to death of David Merasty in 2016

  12-03-2018 23:47 via cbc.ca
  The second-degree murder trial of the man accused of fatally stabbing David Merasty in 2016 on a Saskatoon street is underway at Court of Queen's Bench.
  
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• 13-year-old Radisson boy to keep rock museum open, despite weekend robbery

  12-03-2018 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  It was a shocking weekend for Judah Tyreman, 13, but he vows his shop and museum will remain open.
  
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• Shooting - 200 block Montreal Ave.

  12-03-2018 23:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is searching for four men believed to be involved in an aggravated assault that occurred early Sunday morning.Patrol members were dispatched to a reported home invasion at a residence in the 200 block of Montreal Avenue at approximately 2:00 a.m., March 11, 2018. Upon arrival, Police located an adult male and female suffering from the effects of bear spray. The man, a 44 year old, was also suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was transported to h
  
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• Remains of 2 people found after house fire on Onion Lake Cree Nation

  12-03-2018 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  The remains of two people were found after a house fire on Onion Lake Cree Nation.
  
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• Paramedics want naloxone available similar to AEDs, EpiPens

  12-03-2018 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  Have businesses or public places obtained naloxone kits since they were introduced in Saskatchewan?
  
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• Two dead after Onion Lake Cree Nation house fire

  12-03-2018 23:14
  RCMP are investigating after two bodies were found inside a home following a fire on the Onion Lake Cree Nation.
  
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• Murder, manslaughter charges a possibility after overdose deaths

  12-03-2018 22:19
  Saskatoon police are not ruling out manslaughter or murder charges in connection with two overdose deaths investigators believe are linked to cocaine possibly laced with fentanyl.
  
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• 'I was too complacent': Sask. MP Brad Trost blames himself for losing party's nomination

  12-03-2018 21:33 via cbc.ca
  Brad Trost said losing the nomination for the federal seat he currently occupies was a surprise.
  
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  12-03-2018 20:29
  
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• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo offers season passes

  12-03-2018 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  New season passes are being offered at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.
  
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• Police believe those suspected of selling laced, potentially deadly cocaine in custody

  12-03-2018 20:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  Three men arrested on drug-trafficking related charged after two people died of drug overdoses this weekend could face additional charges related to those deaths, says the Saskatoon Police Service.
  Superintendent David Haye told media Monday morning that police in other jurisdictions — including Alberta and Ontario — have charged drug dealers with manslaughter charges and that such charges are “absolutely” a possibility after the weekend’s rash of drug overdoses.
  If
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: reduced air quality, thick fog forecast

  12-03-2018 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  Reduced air quality, thick fog and warmer days are ahead in Saskatoon’s weather forecast. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with the details.
  
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• Warman RCMP investigating fatal train collision near Delisle

  12-03-2018 20:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  RCMP are investigating a fatal collision between a vehicle and a train on Sunday evening.
  Warman RCMP and Delisle firefighters and EMS responded to the scene south of Delisle around 6:45 p.m., according to an RCMP news release.
  RCMP said a man from Delisle, the 33-year-old driver and the vehicle’s only occupant, died at the scene.
  His name will not be released. RCMP said the investigation is ongoing with the assistance of an RCMP collision reconstructionist.
  Delisle is located about 42 kil
  
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• Delisle man dead after vehicle collides with train

  12-03-2018 19:42 via cbc.ca
  It happened just south of the town, located 40 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon, around 6:45 p.m. CST on Sunday.
  
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• Saskatoon woman joins complaints against fees from collect call company

  12-03-2018 19:35 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon woman is joining dozens across Canada who say a Calgary-based company is getting away with charging far too much for collect calls — but CRTC doesn't regulate long distance collect call rates.
  
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• Delisle, Sask. man killed in train, vehicle collision

  12-03-2018 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  A Delisle man is dead after a collision between a vehicle and a train.
  
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• Delisle man dies after vehicle, train crash

  12-03-2018 19:15
  A 33-year-old Delisle man is dead after a train and a vehicle collided south of the central Saskatchewan community.
  
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• Over 2M tonnes of CO2 captured by Boundary Dam CCS project: SaskPower

  12-03-2018 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  SaskPower’s Boundary Dam CCS process has captured over 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide since October 2014.
  
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• Sask. legislature resumes with new faces leading government, Opposition

  12-03-2018 19:06
  Saskatchewan's legislature resumes today with new leaders on both sides of the house.
  
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• Federal government refusing 'no' for an answer on carbon pricing in Sask.

  12-03-2018 18:42 via cbc.ca
  Canada’s Minister of Environment Catherine McKenna has written to her counterpart in Saskatchewan saying she won’t accept the province’s request to avoid pricing carbon.
  
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• Federal environment minister says areas with carbon price lead economic growth in letter to Saskatchewan

  12-03-2018 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  In a letter encouraging Saskatchewan to adopt a carbon price, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says four out of five Canadians live in a jurisdiction with a carbon price, and those areas lead the country in economic growth.
  
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• Federal environment minister says Saskatchewan will have a carbon tax

  12-03-2018 18:34
  Canada's environment minister says Saskatchewan will be subject to a federal carbon tax if it doesn't sign on to a national climate change plan by the fall.
  
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• Seven MLAs vying to become Speaker of the House

  12-03-2018 18:22
  Seven MLAs are in the running to become Speaker of the House in the Saskatchewan legislature.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders Marcus Thigpen suspended for violating CFL’s drug policy

  12-03-2018 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen has been suspended for two games for violating the CFL’s drug policy.
  
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• Mark Docherty elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  12-03-2018 18:22
  Mark Docherty has been elected as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatchewan.
  
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• Tocher Will Represent Conservative Party for Saskatoon-University dlvr.it/QKkrm9 https://t.co/sRrZWpuj9G

  12-03-2018 18:21
  
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• Missing Mother and Children Found dlvr.it/QKkrp7 https://t.co/tr9X2xrvMK

  12-03-2018 18:21
  
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• March Safety Theme with the Fire Department is Cooking Fires dlvr.it/QKkrbT https://t.co/PAb36ewT10

  12-03-2018 18:21
  
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• Man in SPS Detention Transported to Hospital Saturday dlvr.it/QKkrn6 https://t.co/37HWN1qAZo

  12-03-2018 18:21
  
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• Glitch blamed for delays now fixed, Air Canada says

  12-03-2018 18:09 via cbc.ca
  A system-wide computer outage led to long lines at airports across Canada on Monday, but as of the afternoon Air Canada says things are getting back to normal.
  
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• City of Saskatoon launches season pass for Forestry Farm - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-03-2018 17:57 via thestarphoenix.com
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  City of Saskatoon launches season pass for Forestry Farm
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  “Free daily admission means you can experience adventure year-round and learn more about over 300 animals,” indicated the City of Saskatoon Press release. Saskatoon StarPhoenix. More from Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Published on: March 12, 2018 | Last ...
  
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• City of Saskatoon launches season pass for Forestry Farm

  12-03-2018 17:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon has launched a new season pass for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.
  A news release from the city indicates season pass holders will have access to numerous benefits, including free daily admission to the Zoo, free parking and invitations to special event exhibits and previews.
  Seasonal pass prices:
  -Children under 6: Free-Youth, 6 to 18: $24-Adult, 19+: $40-Family: $80
  “Free daily admission means you can experience adventure year-round and learn more about ov
  
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• Sask. farmers encouraged to focus on safety for Agricultural Safety Week

  12-03-2018 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  Agricultural Safety Week is in full swing in Saskatchewan in an effort to encourage farmers to make safety their number-one priority as a busy season approaches.
  
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• Air Canada's computer systems back online following outage

  12-03-2018 17:32
  The Calgary International Airport says it is experiencing 'congestion' following an Air Canada network outage.
  
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• Air quality statement issued for Saskatoon, Regina due to elevated levels of pollution

  12-03-2018 17:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  Environment Canada has issued an air quality statement for parts of Saskatchewan including Saskatoon and Regina due to elevated levels of pollution.
  On Monday, the national forecaster explained “stagnant winds” caused by a ridge of high pressure have caused increased levels of pollution, but say conditions should improve on Tuesday.
  “People with lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), can be particularly sensitive to air pollution,”
  
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• Reports outlines changes needed to Saskatoon's parking bylaw - Globalnews.ca

  12-03-2018 17:23 via globalnews.ca
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  Reports outlines changes needed to Saskatoon's parking bylaw
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  Saskatoon city administration is looking to clarify bylaws for street maintenance parking bans and unrestricted parking permits. Brice Perkins / Global News. X. - A A +. Listen. Saskatoon city administration wants councillors to approve updates to the ...
  
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• Reports outlines changes needed to Saskatoon’s parking bylaw

  12-03-2018 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon city administration is looking to clarify bylaws for street maintenance parking bans and unrestricted parking permits.
  
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• Letters to the editor March 12, 2018

  12-03-2018 17:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Seeking justice in the Stanley trial
  John Gormley’s column (SP, Feb. 16) presented a fair outline of the facts in the Gerald Stanley trial. Following the verdict of the trial a tidal wave of media attention was stirred up by the Boushie family, supporters and social activists. Any statement not following the narrative of a miscarriage of justice was immediately labelled as “racist.” No examination of the facts of the case, no context to the incident on the Stanley farm leading
  
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• Saskatoon woman whose home was invaded in Mexico returns to Canada

  12-03-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon woman whose home was invaded by a group of seven people in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in January has returned to Canada.
  Melissa Melnychuk, 28, arrived in Saskatoon the week before last, after making the decision to sign over her Mexican home, a condo unit, to her ex.
  “It was heartbreaking, but better than being shot,” she said in an interview last Tuesday.
  On Jan. 26, Melnychuk says she awoke to hear her dog barking and someone outside told her there was a carbon dioxide l
  
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• Media Availability: Update on Weekend Overdoses

  12-03-2018 17:00 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service will hold a media availability following a number of drug overdose incidents this past weekend.Members of the media are invited to attend SPS Headquarters at 11:00 a.m., March 12, 2018 in the Media Room for an update. 
  
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• Letter of the Day: Libraries' patrons deserve better

  12-03-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As a retired professional librarian I am dismayed by the overhaul of the Saskatoon Public Library. Wide empty spaces appear ready to display new cars or something equally inappropriate. The obvious decrease in staffing means searching everywhere for help with the latest version of the automated catalogue. I struggle to find parking only to discover half empty library shelves and I know space for thousands of books in the stacks is limited. What is going on?
  Frances Morrison ran one of the best l
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina under special air quality statement

  12-03-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada issues special air quality statement for Saskatoon and Regina for elevated pollution levels.
  
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• Canadian household debt hits $1.8T as report warns of domestic risk

  12-03-2018 16:40
  Canadians' collective household debt has climbed to $1.8 trillion as an international financial group sounds an early warning that the country's banking system is at risk from rising debt levels.
  
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• Doherty joins Alberta consulting firm after resigning as MLA

  12-03-2018 16:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  Less than two weeks after resigning his seat in the Saskatchewan Legislature, former finance minister and Regina Northeast MLA Kevin Doherty has joined a Calgary-based business consulting firm.
  According to an email from Prairie Sky Consulting president and CEO Jeff Sterzuk obtained by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Doherty will become the agency’s managing director for Saskatchewan and oversee its operations in the province.
  “Kevin’s focus will be on providing strategy development
  
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  12-03-2018 16:09
  
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• A Positive GDP Forecast for Saskatchewan dlvr.it/QKk1nP https://t.co/rH2vcigr06

  12-03-2018 16:09
  
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• Saskatoon police speak to weekend drug overdoses

  12-03-2018 16:01 via cbc.ca
  Police are issuing a stern warning to people buying cocaine in Saskatoon from someone named Lil Joe or Joe Bro: your life is at risk.
  
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• Saskatoon police consider murder charges after 2 fatally OD on cocaine suspected of containing fentanyl

  12-03-2018 16:01 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police say they are considering whether murder charges are warranted after two fatal overdoses involving cocaine suspected to contain fentanyl.
  
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• Issues facing farmers with grain shipment backlog

  12-03-2018 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  National Farmers Union vice-president Cam Goff explains how the current grain shipment backlog is affecting producers and why a proposed bill will not solve the problem.
  
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