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• Sask. 60s Scoop survivors call on the need for healing programs in addition to apology

  15-03-2018 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government has long promised a formal 60s Scoop apology. Now some survivors are calling on additional healing measures to accompany the long-awaited apology.
  
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• SPCA's adoptable pet of the week: Peeps eager to join your family

  15-03-2018 23:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon SPCA has many animals waiting to be adopted into loving homes.
  As a regular feature, The Saskatoon StarPhoenix is teaming up with the SPCA to feature an Adoptable Pet of the Week.
  Today SPCA Volunteer and Public Relations Coordinator Heather Sutherland introduces Peeps, an adorable three-month-old domestic shorthair kitten.
  To adopt Peeps or any other pet, go online to http://www.saskatoonspca.com/, contact the SPCA at 306 374-7387 or drop by the shelter at 5028 Clarence
  
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• Melfort MLA Todd Goudy honours late predecessor’s legacy

  15-03-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  On the night of the by-election, April Phillips gave Goudy her late husband's tie.
  
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• Police respond to two overdoses, at same residence, six hours apart

  15-03-2018 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  In a span of six hours the Saskatoon Police Service was called to the same home, twice, for two different suspected drug overdoses.
  
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• Neighbour recalls fatal attack as Lajray Gordon murder trial continues

  15-03-2018 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  Lajray Gordon is charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of David Merasty.
  
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• 3 arrested after stolen truck found in Debden, Sask.

  15-03-2018 23:35 via cbc.ca
  Three people were arrested in the same community, Debden, Sask., were an allegedly stolen truck was recovered. Police say the truck was stolen from a property in nearby Spiritwood.
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies advance to U Sports national women's hockey semifinal with 3-2 win over Saint Mary's Huskies

  15-03-2018 23:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  The power play hasn’t been exactly potent for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey team this season.
  But, when the Huskies needed it the most Thursday, they got a power play goal.
  Fifth-year Huskies forward Kennedy Harris notched the game-winner, at 11:38 of the third period, to give Saskatchewan a 3-2 victory over the Saint Mary’s Huskies, from Halifax, N.S., in U Sports national women’s hockey quarter-final action at London, Ont.
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• Legalized pot price in Sask. will be comparable to street price, province says

  15-03-2018 23:16 via cbc.ca
  Now that the province has settled on 19 as the legal age for the purchase and consumption of cannabis following legalization, the next question is how much pot will cost in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Woman, 25, third fatal overdose in Saskatoon since Saturday; two new drug ODs reported

  15-03-2018 23:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  As the number of deaths grew to three in connection with what Saskatoon police believe is fentanyl-laced cocaine being sold in the city, the chief of police said manslaughter charges against those responsible for the drugs remain a possibility.
  A 25-year-old woman who died Wednesday was the third person to fatally overdose in recent days. She had been in a coma since Saturday. Police on Thursday said they were also investigating two new drug overdoses at one home to determine whether there were
  
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• Feds to table gun control bill next week, will include measures to boost screening: sources

  15-03-2018 23:09
  The federal government is set to introduce a much-anticipated and potentially controversial gun control bill early next week that will include measures to boost screening for prospective gun owners, CTV News has learned.
  
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• More charges laid in connection to Spiritwood incident

  15-03-2018 23:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  Spiritwood RCMP charged two men and one woman in connection with a reported break and enter which led to a homeowner firing a gunshot in the air.
  Brandon Whitefish, 22, Kyle Whitefish, 25, both of Big River First Nation and Jo-Dee Ratt, 20, from Ahtahkakoop First Nation face charges in connection with the Tuesday incident, RCMP said in a media release on Thursday.
  They were arrested Tuesday evening without incident when the RCMP recovered a white 2017 Ford F350 that had been reported missing fro
  
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• Saskatoon police report growing number of Indigenous staff

  15-03-2018 22:59 via cbc.ca
  The number of Indigenous people working at the Saskatoon Police Service is on the rise.
  
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• Saskatoon Police Report Two More Overdoses dlvr.it/QLB1zX https://t.co/w9NeJkKViN

  15-03-2018 22:51
  
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• Air Support and Canine units team up on pair of stolen vehicle calls

  15-03-2018 22:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Air Support and Canine Units were involved in two stolen vehicle incidents last night where arrests were made and stolen vehicles were recovered.At approximately 10:45 p.m., March 14, 2018, a member of the Canine Unit observed a stolen grey Chevrolet Colorado in the area of 33rd Street and Avenue H. The Officer activated the emergency equipment in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop however the vehicle refused and was last seen driving erratically westbound on 33rd Street. Th
  
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• Injured Male - 500 Block Hampton Circle

  15-03-2018 22:12 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  One person is facing charges after a man was reported to be injured early this morning. At approximately 1:40 a.m., March 15, 2018, Police responded to the 500 block of Hampton Circle for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, Police located a man suffering from injuries consistent with a knife. The 23-year-old was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries described to be non-life threatening. With the assistance of the Guns & Gang Unit, Officers located the vehicle a
  
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• Theft Reduction Vehicle Program

  15-03-2018 21:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 19 year old man is the latest person to face charges in a project aimed at reducing theft from vehicles.The Theft Reduction Vehicle Program was launched by the Saskatoon Police Service in 2016 and utilizes vehicles provided by SGI Salvage. The vehicles are equipped with cameras and an alarm, and are being parked in areas where high numbers of vehicle thefts or theft from auto have been reported. When the vehicle is entered, the silent alarm triggers a video feed direct
  
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• Charges laid against three more after reported Spiritwood break and enter

  15-03-2018 21:39
  Three more people are facing charges connected with a reported break and enter near Spiritwood early Tuesday morning.
  
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• NDP leader Singh says he'd attend future Sikh-separatist events

  15-03-2018 21:36
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his participation in Sikh nationalist events is not because he is necessarily sympathetic to an Indian separatist movement, but rather because he views the gatherings as an opportunity to share his beliefs, and he wouldn't hesitate to attend events in the future.
  
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• Happy pig, healthy meal? U of S prof heads unit to sniff out well-being of swine

  15-03-2018 21:34 via cbc.ca
  The federal government is giving the university more than $800,000 to study whether improving the quality of life of farmed pigs could lead to improved quality of meat.
  
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• New funding brings $7.5 million for Indigenous businesses in Sask.

  15-03-2018 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Government of Canada has announced new funding for Indigenous businesses and programs in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Police respond to two more overdoses; officers unsure if tied to weekend calls

  15-03-2018 21:22
  Saskatoon police are unsure if two suspected overdoses within the last 24 hours are connected with a string of weekend overdoses involving what investigators suspect is fentanyl-laced cocaine.
  
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• 2 more people in Saskatoon hospitalized from suspected overdoses

  15-03-2018 21:15 via cbc.ca
  A man and woman in Saskatoon were hospitalized Wednesday night for suspected drug overdoses.
  
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• Many Enforcement Questions Remain For Marijuana Legalization dlvr.it/QL9X1P https://t.co/3mITHjD0yv

  15-03-2018 21:13
  
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• Trump Organization has turned over documents to investigators

  15-03-2018 21:09
  U.S. President Donald Trump's company said Thursday that it has been turning over documents for months in response to requests from the special counsel investigating Russian election interference and possible co-ordination with Trump associates.
  
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• 25-year-old woman dead, third fatal overdose connected to Fentanyl-laced cocaine investigation

  15-03-2018 20:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 25-year-old woman is the third person to die in connection with what Saskatoon police believe was Fentanyl-laced cocaine sold in the city over the weekend.
  Saskatoon police responded to a 911 call from a home in the 300 block of Avenue W North on Saturday morning where officers encountered two women, ages 25 and 48. The older woman was declared dead at the scene, while the younger woman was taken to hospital, where she died on Wednesday.City police are asking people who have purchased coc
  
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• Photos: Bears vs. Marauders in girls basketball

  15-03-2018 20:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Aden Bowman Bears went against the Walter Murray Marauders in high school girls’ basketball city semifinal action at Aden Bowman Collegiate in Saskatoon, March 14. The Bears won 52-39.
  
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• Pajamas on the mind of Saskatchewan’s latest lottery millionaire

  15-03-2018 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  Buying a new pair of pajamas was the first thought Saskatoon’s newest lottery millionaire had when learning of his win.
  
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• Overdoses - 200 Block Heritage Way

  15-03-2018 20:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Two people were taken to hospital for treatment from suspected overdoses last night.At approximately 7:30 p.m., March 14, 2018, Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Heritage Way after a woman was reported to be suffering from a suspected overdose. She was transported to hospital for treatment. A few hours later, at approximately 1:30 a.m., March 15, 2018, Police were called back to the same residence for a report of a male suffering from a suspected overdose. An SPS Of
  
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• Saskatoon police chief wants another year before weed is legalized

  15-03-2018 20:39
  Saskatoon police Chief Troy Cooper said he’d like another year before marijuana is legalized in Canada.
  
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• Sask. pot plan could put big biz at advantage over smaller outfits, says economist

  15-03-2018 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan's plan for the impending legalization of marijuana doesn't do enough to ensure smaller businesses don't get shut out and the black market is stymied, according to a University of Regina economics lecturer.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: say goodbye to the sunshine

  15-03-2018 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  Say goodbye to the sunshine as we welcome the clouds back into Saskatoon’s weather forecast. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan explains what’s moving in.
  
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• Prince Albert police warn of counterfeit bills

  15-03-2018 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  Prince Albert police say there has been an increase in counterfeit bills being used in the city.
  
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• First Nations Financial Transparency Scores a Win dlvr.it/QL8nQn https://t.co/DYsuwvS2sy

  15-03-2018 19:03
  
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• 25-year-old woman fatally overdoses, third death connected to Fentanyl-laced cocaine investigation

  15-03-2018 18:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 25-year-old woman has become the third person to die in connection to what Saskatoon police believe was Fentanyl-laced cocaine sold in the city over the weekend.
  Saskatoon police responded to a 911 call from a home in the 300 block of Avenue W North on Saturday morning where officers encountered two women, ages 25 and 48. The older woman was declared dead at the scene, while the younger woman was taken to hospital, where she died on Wednesday.Superintendent David Haye told media Monday th
  
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• Fake Currency a Concern in Prince Albert dlvr.it/QL8c4V https://t.co/dqYEEXUj94

  15-03-2018 18:31
  
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• CUPE and School Division Ratify Agreement dlvr.it/QL8cJM https://t.co/R6ZUUSlu1S

  15-03-2018 18:31
  
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• Feds invest more than $5M in University of Saskatchewan research projects

  15-03-2018 18:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  The federal government is investing more than $5 million in seven research projects at the University of Saskatchewan.
  Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale on Thursday at the U of S announced an investment of $4.45 million in six health research projects, as well as more than $800,000 towards a study into the welfare of farmed pigs.
  Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale
  The health projects include developing a tool to assess fitness
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Julia

  15-03-2018 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  Meet Julia, who is looking to be adopted from the Saskatoon SPCA.
  
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• Video: New in theatres March 16

  15-03-2018 18:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres March 16.
  
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• SGI saves over $7M in payments by uncovering fake claims

  15-03-2018 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  A fake diamond ring receipt was one of many fraudulent insurance claims caught by SGI’s special investigation unit in 2017.
  
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• Man gets 30 years for road rage killing of Roughrider Joe McKnight

  15-03-2018 17:35 via globalnews.ca
  GRETNA, La. - The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday.
  
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• Third Person Dies in Drug Overdose Investigation dlvr.it/QL89bK https://t.co/kpP8cW2fwW

  15-03-2018 17:23
  
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• Third overdose death in Saskatoon from suspected fentanyl-laced cocaine

  15-03-2018 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  A woman suspected of taking fentanyl-laced cocaine in Saskatoon over the weekend has died.
  
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• Ronald Gasser gets 30 years for road rage killing of ex-Roughrider, NFL RB Joe McKnight

  15-03-2018 17:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  GRETNA, La. — Ronald Gasser, the man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of former Saskatchewan Roughrider and NFL running back Joe McKnight, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday.
  Gasser, 56, had faced up to 40 years in prison. Defence lawyers argued that Gasser fired in self-defence when McKnight walked up to his car following a 5-mile confrontation that began on a bridge spanning the Mississippi River in New Orleans and ended with gunfire in neighbourin
  
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• Man gets 30 years for road rage killing of Roughrider

  15-03-2018 17:06 via cbc.ca
  The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of CFL running back Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
  
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• Man gets 30 years for road rage killing of ex-Roughrider

  15-03-2018 17:06 via cbc.ca
  The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
  
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