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• Pigs' milk and potash: Saskatchewan grower dominates the fenugreek market

  22-03-2018 23:40 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan producer seems to have cornered the national market on a lesser-known crop with a wide range of uses.
  
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• Kamsack doctor charged with professional misconduct for mishandling opioid prescriptions

  22-03-2018 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  A Kamsack doctor is facing two charges of professional misconduct under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Research efforts to tackle global food security has received a major boost in Sask.

  22-03-2018 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  On March 22, the Saskatchewan government had announced that through the Innovation and Science Fund, Innovation Saskatchewan will be providing $800,000 for state-of-the-art equipment in a new Roots of Food Security research facility at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
  
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• Environment Minister says Husky oil spill investigation is “wrapping up”

  22-03-2018 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Minister Dustin Duncan says the government will release the Husky pipeline inspection report once the Ministry of Justice decides whether or not to file charges against Husky Oil.
  
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• Head out to Gardenscape this weekend to check out these amazing doghouses built to benefit the SPCA

  22-03-2018 22:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  The SPCA teamed up with Kijenga for K9 Cribs to raise funds for the Saskatoon animal shelter.
  Kijenga built these amazing doghouses which are available for auction. All the houses are unique and feature a roof that lifts to make cleaning easier.
  All proceeds from the auction go to the SPCA. 
  These doghouses will be on display at Gardenscape this weekend.
  To bid on these doghouses go to www.32auctions.com/k9cribs or www.kijenga.com or www.saskatoonspca.com
  
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• 'She's such an inspiration' says Sask. woman of visiting speaker Michelle Obama

  22-03-2018 22:43 via cbc.ca
  More than 8,500 were expected to attend the nearly sold-out event in Saskatoon.
  
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• Michelle Obama hits the Prairies with Thursday night talk in Saskatoon

  22-03-2018 22:43 via cbc.ca
  More than 8,500 are expected to attend the nearly sold-out event at the SaskTel Centre.
  
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• Gerald Stanley's book pitch rejected by publishing house

  22-03-2018 22:42 via cbc.ca
  A Canadian publisher is saying it has no interest in sharing Gerald Stanley's side of the story when it comes to his trial and acquittal, saying it would be a continuation of injustice and would allow Stanley to profit from another man's death.
  
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• Two dead in Highway 16 collision east of Colonsay

  22-03-2018 22:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Colonsay.
  The collision took place Wednesday around 8:40 p.m., approximately five kilometres east of Colonsay, according to RCMP in a news release. Following the initial investigation, police said an eastbound pickup truck collided with a westbound pickup.
  Both drivers — the lone occupants in each vehicle — were pronounced dead at the scene, RCMP said.
  Traffic at the scene was restricted for several hours while an R
  
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• Winter storm warnings issued in Sask.

  22-03-2018 22:24
  A large portion of both the Canadian and American prairies can expect to see winter weather Thursday night and through to Saturday, according Environment Canada.
  
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• Two Dead After Head-On Collision Near Colonsay dlvr.it/QM31KQ https://t.co/KoWTIrVHNj

  22-03-2018 22:14
  
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• More than 8,500 expected at Michelle Obama event in Saskatoon

  22-03-2018 22:05
  More than 8,500 people were expected to turn up to hear former first lady Michelle Obama speak at the SaskTel Centre on Thursday night.
  
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• Michelle Obama to take the stage in Saskatoon Thursday evening

  22-03-2018 22:05
  Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to speak at the SaskTel Centre at 7 p.m. on Thursday night.
  
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• Kidde recalling 40,000 smoke detectors in Canada

  22-03-2018 21:16 via cbc.ca
  Kidde is recalling almost half a million smoke detectors because a yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors, making them unable to properly detect fires.
  
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• 2 dead in Highway 16 crash southeast of Saskatoon

  22-03-2018 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  Two people were killed after two pickup trucks collided on Highway 16 near Colonsay.
  
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• 2 people dead after collision near Colonsay

  22-03-2018 20:45 via cbc.ca
  The two were the lone occupants of their vehicles.
  
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• Two die after pickup trucks crash near Colonsay

  22-03-2018 20:43
  A crash between two pickup trucks near a community just east of Saskatoon left both drivers dead Wednesday night.
  
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• Saskatchewan hits another all-time population record

  22-03-2018 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan’s estimated population at the start of 2018 was 1,169,752 – an increase of 13,410 people compared to last year. That’s two record-breaking population counts in a row for the province.
  
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• Team Laycock parting ways at end of the curling season

  22-03-2018 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  Team Laycock announces they will be parting ways at the end of the current curling season.
  
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• Exhibit by controversial artist Jimmie Durham opens at Remai Modern this weekend

  22-03-2018 20:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  The first major exhibit to be installed at the Remai Modern opens to the public this weekend, and the art gallery is not shying away from the controversy surrounding the artist.
  The lone Canadian showing of “Jimmie Durham: At the Centre of the World” will be on display at the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan from March 24 to August 5. The exhibit, a career retrospective of American artist Jimmie Durham, made its debut at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles early last year a
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: winter storm with heavy snow, strong wind

  22-03-2018 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Winter storm rolls in with heavy snow, strong wind and treacherous travel conditions in Saskatoon’s weather forecast. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the latest.
  
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• Shmyr Joins Fiala as Blades Graduates in East Coast League dlvr.it/QM2Lkw https://t.co/Le7rUtZVtL

  22-03-2018 19:50
  
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• Canada’s 100 best restaurants for a night out according to OpenTable

  22-03-2018 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  Online reservations website OpenTable reveals the best places across Canada to eat based on user reviews.
  
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• Is virtual reality the future of learning? A new study suggests so

  22-03-2018 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  A University of Saskatchewan study shows virtual reality improves learning among first and second year students at the College of Medicine. Jackie Wilson explains.
  
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• Saskatoon city council to consider pitch for fire pit registry

  22-03-2018 19:31 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Fire Department is wading into the ongoing debate on open air wood fires with a proposal to create a fire pit registry.
  
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• It's a $100 Million Job That Most People Won't Even Notice dlvr.it/QM20V0 https://t.co/FuEI1TQ5xc

  22-03-2018 18:46
  
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• Video: New in theatres March 23

  22-03-2018 18:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres March 23.
  
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• Truck, Saskatoon Transit bus crash at Idylwyld Drive and 22nd Street

  22-03-2018 18:38
  A crash between a Saskatoon Transit bus and a truck left traffic backed up on a major city roadway Thursday morning.
  
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• Meth seized, 2 charged in Prince Albert, Sask. drug bust

  22-03-2018 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  Prince Albert police seize meth, charge two for trafficking following tip from public.
  
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• Interchanges Ready for Girder Installation dlvr.it/QM1mvB https://t.co/OEVEGEhTas

  22-03-2018 18:10
  
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• Camaro caught speeding at 192 km/h in N.S. school zone

  22-03-2018 17:29
  RCMP in Nova Scotia had to wait for a white Camaro to stop for gas before they were able to catch up with the driver, who is accused of travelling at 192 km/h in a school zone and ignoring officers’ requests to pull over.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: meet Peeps the kitten

  22-03-2018 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  Peeps the kitten is looking for someone to adopt her from the Saskatoon SPCA.
  
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• More people leaving Sask. than coming in from other provinces, but population still grows: Stats Can

  22-03-2018 17:09 via cbc.ca
  There are more people moving from Saskatchewan to other provinces than there are people from other provinces moving here. However, the overall population of the province has still increased, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
  
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• Saskatchewan gun owners up in arms over potential changes to firearm regulations

  22-03-2018 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  Gun owners are up in arms over upcoming federal regulations that would change the rules on restricted firearms.
  
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• Saskatoon Transit Bus Involved in Accident dlvr.it/QM1Ngz https://t.co/xle2bVO9xy

  22-03-2018 17:06
  
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• More off-leash dog parks, fewer unvaccinated animals, recommends Saskatoon committee

  22-03-2018 17:05 via cbc.ca
  The advisory committee on animal control is presenting a report Thursday with a few recommendation for how the city can better serve its citizens and their furry friends.
  
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• Letter of the Day: World Water Day highlights wetlands

  22-03-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As Canadians, we have a complex relationship with water. It’s a basic resource that we can’t do without. And yet, too much water in the wrong place can wreak havoc. It’s a delicate balance.
  On World Water Day on March 22, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to conserve the amazing ecosystems that help maintain that balance: wetlands. For 80 years, DUC has partnered with landowners, communities, governments and industry to safeguard wetlands.
  Our work on the landscape is creat
  
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• 40K smoke alarms that may not detect smoke recalled in Canada

  22-03-2018 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  Two Kidde dual-sensor smoke alarm models are affected: PI2010CA and PI9010CA.
  
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• Great Pacific Garbage Patch is 16 times bigger than previously estimated, study finds

  22-03-2018 16:34 via cbc.ca
  A new study suggests that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area spanning 1.6 million square kilometres, contains more than 79,000 tonnes of floating plastic — 16 times more than previous estimates.
  
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• Saskatchewan's Population Continues to Rise dlvr.it/QM19x4 https://t.co/uWr0yLVc6K

  22-03-2018 16:33
  
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• NFB launches Indigenous Cinema website with more than 200 films to stream

  22-03-2018 16:31 via cbc.ca
  The National Film Board of Canada has launched Indigenous Cinema, a website that offers free streaming of more than 200 titles by Indigenous directors.
  
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• Marijuana legalization facing key vote in Senate today

  22-03-2018 16:15
  Senators are set to vote later today on whether to pass the government's marijuana legalization bill on to the next leg of the legislative process. If there's not enough support in the increasingly independent Upper Chamber, the bill could die.
  
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• Marijuana bill passes Senate vote 44-29, advances to committee

  22-03-2018 16:15
  After some concern the vote would be close, senators have passed the Liberal government’s marijuana legalization bill at second reading by a vote of 44 to 29.
  
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• Invitations sent out for Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle

  22-03-2018 16:06
  Kensington Palace says approximately 600 people have been sent formal invitations to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which is slated to take place at St. George’s Chapel on May 19 in London.
  
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• Coming to Canada: Waffle-stuffed Double Down sandwich from KFC

  22-03-2018 16:05
  Slow clap for KFC Canada: In a twist to their famous bun-less, all-chicken sandwich, the KFC Double Down is set to relaunch in Canada, this time cradling a golden Belgian waffle.
  
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• B-3 Fever: Digging the classic Hammond sound

  22-03-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It sounds like an oxymoron. A cool organ? Well, if it’s a Hammond B-3, it is.
  “The first thing is that it’s very cool. That’s what draws people into it,” says Don Griffith.
  “The second thing is that it sounds great. The possibilities for the organ are limitless.”
  The Bassment celebrates its B-3 with a show by Griffith and Chunk of Funk along with Styles Montreux (Ross Nykiforuk) and the Stylettos.
  The organ is part of soul, funk, blues and rock history,
  
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• Western Canadian Ringette Championships showcase elite level sport

  22-03-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I remember when, as a ringette player, I felt like I had something to prove.
  My team sport was predominantly played by females, and many had never heard of it. I spent years defending ringette — mostly to the boys in school who made fun of the lack of blade on my stick.
  Then I saw their faces when they realized how fast we skated, how quick and strategic the game is and the difficulty of picking up a ring zooming at top speed. 
  This week, the Western Canadian Ringette Championships ar
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Women's hockey

  22-03-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives.
  Today, we have a photo of women’s hockey at the University of Saskatchewan, from March 22, 1976.
  (Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-A9266-7) 
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department calls for fire pit registry

  22-03-2018 14:51 via globalnews.ca
  Along with a fire pit registry, the Saskatoon Fire Department is calling for a ban on wood-burning open fire pits in new neighbourhoods.
  
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• Starbucks to offer equal pay for equal work to women in Canada

  22-03-2018 14:38
  Starbucks Corp. is vowing to close the gender wage gap at its Canadian stores. The coffee giant's vice president of partner resources in Canada says it will conduct a thorough national review to ensure it offers equal pay for equal work in every province.
  
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