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• La Loche shooter set to be sentenced in May

  16-03-2018 23:57
  A now 20-year-old man who was 17 when he carried out a deadly shooting in La Loche is scheduled to be sentenced in May.
  
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• Prince Albert Kidnapping Continues In Court dlvr.it/QLKCPV https://t.co/1X1AzLFSDr

  16-03-2018 23:38
  
  Prince Albert Kidnapping Continues In Court dlvr.it/QLKCPV https://t.co/1X1AzLFSDr
  
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• Child Pornography Related Charges In Saskatoon dlvr.it/QLKCFn https://t.co/BG0Motm3F5

  16-03-2018 23:38
  
  Child Pornography Related Charges In Saskatoon dlvr.it/QLKCFn https://t.co/BG0Motm3F5
  
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• Two people dead after suspected drug overdoses in Maidstone

  16-03-2018 23:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two people are dead in Maidstone after what RCMP investigators believe could be fatal drug overdoses.
  Members of the Maidstone detachment responded Friday at 8:40 a.m. to a report of a sudden death at a home in the northwestern community. When officers arrived, one man was dead. Another was receiving medical care from local emergency services but also died at the scene, according to RCMP in a news release.
  Fentanyl pills are shown in a handout photo
  “While this sudden death investigat
  
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• Two more dead in Sask. from alleged fentanyl-laced cocaine

  16-03-2018 23:17
  Two more people have died in Saskatchewan in what police say are overdoses due to cocaine laced with fentanyl.
  
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• Two deaths in Maidstone may have been overdoses, RCMP warn of drugs laced with fentanyl

  16-03-2018 23:17
  Saskatchewan RCMP are warning the public that drugs possibly laced with fentanyl may be circulating in the province.
  
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• Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard investigated by Toronto police

  16-03-2018 23:13
  Toronto police are investigating Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard after a series of sexual misconduct allegations surfaced. No charges have been laid and police will not reveal what allegations they are probing.
  
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• Teen to be sentenced in May for deadly La Loche mass shooting

  16-03-2018 23:09 via cbc.ca
  The La Loche teen responsible for a deadly mass shooting that left four people dead and wounded seven others will be sentenced on May 7, after appearing by video in court at Meadow Lake on Friday.
  
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• Sixties Scoop Survivors and Supporters Come Together dlvr.it/QLK4DB https://t.co/UGeR15DgDG

  16-03-2018 23:05
  
  Sixties Scoop Survivors and Supporters Come Together dlvr.it/QLK4DB https://t.co/UGeR15DgDG
  
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• City of Moose Jaw reminds residents to protect their trees

  16-03-2018 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Moose Jaw is reminding residents that cankerworm season is almost here.
  
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• Final sentencing date of May 8 set for La Loche school shooter

  16-03-2018 22:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  MEADOW LAKE — The years-long legal saga since a high school student fatally shot four people in La Loche in January 2016 appears set to come to a close on May 8.
  Judge Janet McIvor on Friday set that date to finalize the sentencing of the shooter, who was 17 on the day he killed four people and injured several others in the northern Saskatchewan community.
  “I think that we should be doing this as soon as we can,” McIvor said.
  A permanent memorial sits in front of the community
  
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• Man says he stabbed David Merasty because he feared for his life during altercation

  16-03-2018 22:39 via cbc.ca
  Lajray Gordon says he stabbed David Merasty because he feared for his life, but says he did not know he killed him.
  
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• Getaway driver for Prince Albert manslaughter still on the run more than a year after final appeal failed

  16-03-2018 22:30 via cbc.ca
  A woman who acted as an accessory to a Prince Albert killing is unlawfully at large, and has been for more than a year.
  
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• Sixties Scoop survivors rally in Saskatoon for solidarity and a fair settlement

  16-03-2018 22:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sixties Scoop survivors gathered with supporters at the Vimy Memorial in Saskatoon to show solidarity and add their voices to the nationwide call for a fair government settlement that includes all survivors.
  “We are moving to educate, inspire and to support the First Nations, Metis and Inuit children that have suffered under the Sixties Scoop,” said Robert Doucette, co-chair of the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan (SSISS).
  “It’s another tragic ep
  
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• ASU Assists in an Evade Police Arrest

  16-03-2018 22:27 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 29 year old male is now facing numerous charges after failing to stop his vehicle for Police.On March 16, 2018, at 2:35 a.m., Police attempted to stop a Jeep Cherokee in the 1400 block of Circle Drive.  The vehicle was initially believed to be stolen and refused to stop for Police.The Air Support Unit was called to assist and followed it out of Saskatoon.  The RCMP were notified as the Jeep left Saskatoon.  The Jeep was observed pulling off of Highway 211 and remaining there.&nb
  
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• Sask. government looking to sell-off certain properties to save money

  16-03-2018 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government is eyeing selling or leasing some of its more than 600 properties, says money better used for funding core services.
  
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• Community of Hatchet Lake searching for man missing for almost six months

  16-03-2018 22:20
  The community of Hatchet Lake Dene Nation is searching for a man who has been missing since last year.
  
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• Only Pride on the Line as Blades Visit Raiders dlvr.it/QLJn1x https://t.co/M3aRQQQc8S

  16-03-2018 22:01
  
  Only Pride on the Line as Blades Visit Raiders dlvr.it/QLJn1x https://t.co/M3aRQQQc8S
  
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• Sask.-born hockey coach awarded $3.7M US in U of Minnesota discrimination lawsuit

  16-03-2018 21:59 via cbc.ca
  Canada’s former Olympic women’s hockey coach has been awarded $3.7 million US in a discrimination lawsuit against her previous employer, the University of Minnesota.
  
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• Former Olympic coach wins $3.7M US in discrimination case

  16-03-2018 21:59 via cbc.ca
  Canada’s former Olympic women’s hockey coach has been awarded $3.7 million US in a discrimination lawsuit against her previous employer, the University of Minnesota.
  
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• Man charged after police stop stolen vehicle

  16-03-2018 21:50
  A 32-year-old man is facing charges after reportedly failing to stop for police on Friday morning.
  
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• Sask. government opens discussion on rural trespass laws and regional policing

  16-03-2018 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  In light of recent concerns over rural crime, the province is open to potentially changing trespass laws.
  
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• Ben Harper, Flaming Lips part of SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest

  16-03-2018 21:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, City and Colour, The Flaming Lips and Kamasi Washington are part of the ticketed lineup for the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, which runs June 22 to July 1.
  Unveiled Friday, the list also includes the John Butler Trio, Bonobo, Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Matt Anderson and The Bona Fide.
  Bonobo is part of the 2018 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival.
  “From fan favourites to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, the 2018 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Fe
  
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• Drug trafficking charges for driver of stolen vehicle in Saskatoon

  16-03-2018 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  The driver of a stolen vehicle in Saskatoon is also charged with drug trafficking.
  
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• Discrimination lawsuit: Jury awards $3.7M to Melfort native, ex-UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller

  16-03-2018 20:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  DULUTH, Minn. — Saskatchewan native and former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller was awarded nearly $3.75 million after suing the school for discrimination and retaliation.
  The federal jury on Thursday awarded Miller more than $744,000 for lost wages and benefits and $3 million for emotional distress.
  Judge Patrick Schiltz will decide future wage and benefit damages.
  Minnesota-Duluth’s Emmanuelle Blais celebrates with head coach Shannon Miller a
  
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• 3-year $41M bilateral agreement to improve Early Learning and Childcare in Saskatchewan

  16-03-2018 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have signed a three-year Early Learning and Child Care Bilateral Agreement which will provide the Saskatchewan government with over $41 million for investments towards accessibility, inclusivity and quality.
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police - 33rd Street and Idylwyld Drive

  16-03-2018 20:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Police seized fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and brass knuckles after a vehicle refused to stop for Police this morning.At approximately 6:30 a.m., March 16, 2018, Patrol Officers observed a stolen red Kia Sportage in the 1200 block of Avenue H North. Upon the activation of the emergency equipment, the stolen vehicle refused to stop. Tire deflation devices were successfully deployed on Idylwyld Drive and the vehicle came to a stop in the intersection of Idylwyld Drive and 33rd Stree
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: St. Patrick’s Day snow?

  16-03-2018 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  There’s a chance of snow for St. Patrick’s Day in Saskatoon’s weather forecast with mild air sticking around for the weekend. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has what you need to know.
  
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• Scott Moe blasts ‘mind-boggling’ rail backlog of grain shipments

  16-03-2018 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told SARM it’s mind-boggling that grain shipments have been delayed again.
  
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• Robot chef preps noodles at Saskatoon restaurant

  16-03-2018 19:47 via cbc.ca
  Number 1 Noodle House — a Saskatoon restaurant that already makes a bold statement with its name — stands out for having a robot on duty.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: St. Patrick’s Day weekend snow

  16-03-2018 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  There's a chance of snow for St. Patrick's Day in Saskatoon's weather forecast with mild air sticking around for the weekend.
  
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• Survivors, supporters rally across Canada against proposed 60s Scoop settlement

  16-03-2018 19:19
  Survivors of the '60s Scoop are asking the public for support as they push back against a proposed government settlement they say doesn't go far enough in righting a historic injustice.
  
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• Sask. premier blasts 'mind-boggling' rail backlog of grain shipments

  16-03-2018 19:00
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says it's mind-boggling that grain shipments have been delayed again by rail backlogs this year.
  
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• RCMP Crime Reduction Team On The Job dlvr.it/QLHtC2 https://t.co/WfxAtg8of0

  16-03-2018 18:47
  
  RCMP Crime Reduction Team On The Job dlvr.it/QLHtC2 https://t.co/WfxAtg8of0
  
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• Photos: The Week in Photos (March 9-15)

  16-03-2018 18:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some of the best StarPhoenix pictures from the past week in and around Saskatoon.
  
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• COME FLY WITH US – GROUND SCHOOL 2018 (Saskatoon Soaring Club)

  16-03-2018 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon Soaring Club – Ground School 2018:  Thursday Evenings 7:00-9:30pm, March 22nd through to April 26th.  Glider Pilot Flight Training – April to October at Cudworth Airport. Cost: $50.00 or $100.00 Ground School plus introductory flight.  Topics include: Theory of Flight, Meteorology, Instruments, Navigation, Air Regulations and Gliding Operations. For more information and email link, visit...
  
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• Premier Says More Needs To Be Done To Curb Rural Crime dlvr.it/QLHgtq https://t.co/3o26g7MByL

  16-03-2018 18:15
  
  Premier Says More Needs To Be Done To Curb Rural Crime dlvr.it/QLHgtq https://t.co/3o26g7MByL
  
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• 'I've been kicked in the throat': Sask. health care workers give glimpse into violence at work

  16-03-2018 18:13 via cbc.ca
  It's becoming the norm for nurses to get bruised and beat up while on the job, according to the president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses.
  
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• Man found, arrested in Regina after Moose Jaw stabbing death

  16-03-2018 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  UPDATE: The hunt for Tyrel Munroe has come to an end after the Regina police had located and arrested him in a Regina home, without incident, late on March 15.
  
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• Want to get lit on fire and fight? It’ll happen at stunt school

  16-03-2018 18:05 via globalnews.ca
  The basement of the Senator Hotel in Saskatoon was transformed into a Hollywood set for a stunt school.
  
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• 'I believe in the power of sport': Strengthening Olympic bridge was behind Wickenheiser's North Korea trip

  16-03-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  CALGARY — Hayley Wickenheiser was conflicted about the unified Korean women’s hockey team at last month’s Winter Olympics.
  She felt the burden of easing geopolitical tensions had been unfairly heaped upon women who just wanted to play hockey.
  But witnessing what that team meant to Koreans — and a chance meeting with the players on a beach –changed her mind and put her on a plane to North Korea.
  Hayley Wickenheiser speaks with members of the national North Korean wom
  
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• Witchekan Lake First Nation man killed in grid road crash

  16-03-2018 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  Spiritwood RCMP say a Witchekan Lake First Nation man is dead after a crash on a grid road.
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: March 10-16

  16-03-2018 17:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Rush in Buffalo to battle the Bandits dlvr.it/QLHJCc https://t.co/gRR3DMgOxs

  16-03-2018 17:10
  
  Rush in Buffalo to battle the Bandits dlvr.it/QLHJCc https://t.co/gRR3DMgOxs
  
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• Letter of the Day: Dundonald storm water pond

  16-03-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  On March 7, quite the bit of folly was presented by the City of Saskatoon to the local residents concerning the Dundonald storm water pond.
  The city does not admit that it failed to live up to the 2005 promises made during public engagement for this wet pond to drain the storm water for Hampton Village: That the shoreline would be cut low, the pond bottom would be gravelled, and the slopes would be very gentle.
  Is it now safe to have dense foliage so close to a school or the kiddie spray park th
  
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• Olympics inspire Wickenheiser to teach hockey in North Korea

  16-03-2018 16:52 via cbc.ca
  Hayley Wickenheiser was conflicted about the unified Korean women's hockey team at last month's Winter Olympics. But witnessing what that team meant to Koreans — and a chance meeting with the players on a beach —changed her mind and put her on a plane to North Korea.
  
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• Case of man who kidnapped 8-year-old from park adjourned to April

  16-03-2018 16:42 via cbc.ca
  Jared John Charles pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual assault in the July 2017 abduction.
  
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• Man dead after single vehicle collision on Witchekan Lake First Nation

  16-03-2018 16:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 46-year-old Witchekan Lake First Nation man is dead after a single vehicle collision on a grid road.
  Spritwood RCMP responded to a complaint on March 15 and emergency services responded to find the driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, dead at the scene.
  Spiritwood RCMP and RCMP Collision Reconstruction continue to investigate the cause of the collision. A small portion of the Witchekan grid road, which is about 180 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon, was closed for three hours duri
  
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• Coach Ken Babey found new beginning with Canada's para ice hockey team

  16-03-2018 16:04 via cbc.ca
  Ken Babey left the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology after 27 years in search of something new and different. The 63-year-old has found that with Canada's Paralympic ice hockey team, which will play for gold on Sunday for the first time since 2006.
  
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• Canadian researchers to lead response against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

  16-03-2018 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Suzanne Hindmarch, a UNB political scientist, will lead a team of mostly Indigenous researchers to investigate antimicrobial resistance and its effect on Indigenous communities.
  
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