Saskatoon news

• Saskatoon police informant says he was 'subject to psychological torture' while in Witness Protection Program

  26-03-2018 23:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  A police informant whose collaboration with Saskatoon city police allowed investigators to undertake a massive operation targeting gang and organized crime is suing the federal government.
  Noel Harder’s lawsuit alleges the RCMP caused him and his family emotional, psychological and financial distress while they were in the federal Witness Protection Program (WPP).
  Harder was a member of the Fallen Saints Motorcycle Club and was under police surveillance when officers pulled him over in 201
  
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• Drug, gun charges laid by RCMP after search in Lashburn, Sask.

  26-03-2018 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  Maidstone RCMP searched a Lashburn, Sask., home on March 24 and seized weapons, drugs and cash.
  
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• 'A smile on his face': man with Down syndrome finds permanent home

  26-03-2018 23:29 via cbc.ca
  Jerry Kryzanowski was facing his fifth move in two years when his family stepped in to find him appropriate living arrangements. Three months later he has moved in to his permanent home.
  
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• Public Advisory: CRA Text Scam

  26-03-2018 23:00 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  With tax season underway, the SPS Economic Crime Unit would like to warn the public of tax-related scams.Many tax scammers often claim to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Two common approaches these fraudsters use are either threatening demands to quickly make a payment of money you “owe” or accepting money from them, often presented as a tax return.The most recent scam comes in the form of a text message which prompts you to deposit your tax return into your bank. Once the l
  
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• Maidstone RCMP charge man after drug investigation

  26-03-2018 22:57 via cbc.ca
  Maidstone RCMP executed two drug-related search warrants in three days, leading to drug and weapons charges against one man.
  
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• DB John Ojo signs with the Riders for two year contract

  26-03-2018 22:42
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed defensive back John Ojo to a two-year contract.
  
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• In legal fight with his own party, Conservative MP Trost seeks donations to cover bills from a Liberal lawyer

  26-03-2018 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  Two lawyers consulted by Global News say Brad Trost’s legal fund may attract the scrutiny of the House of Commons Privacy and Ethics Commissioner
  
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• Grain rail backlogs 'unfortunate' issue: agriculture minister

  26-03-2018 22:06
  Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says he has no immediate solution for getting Canadian grain moving again as farmers begin planning for spring seeding.
  
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• Saskatoon police nab stolen vehicle, weapons after Westmount pursuit 

  26-03-2018 21:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 39-year-old man faces nearly two dozen charges after a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Saskatoon.
  On Sunday around 10 p.m., patrol officers in the area of Avenue P and 29th Street attempted to pull over a Mazda Tribute that had been reported stolen, according to a city police news release.
  When the driver tried to speed away from the scene, officers deployed a tire deflation device. The driver continued on a flat tire, at which point officers stopped the pursuit “due to
  
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• Police in Saskatoon shoot out uncooperative stabbing victim's car window with bean bag rounds

  26-03-2018 21:35 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police officers broke a man's car window when they couldn't persuade him to seek treatment after a reported stabbing.
  
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• Publisher 'alarmed' by emails after rejecting Gerald Stanley book pitch

  26-03-2018 21:33 via cbc.ca
  A publishing house won't be intimidated by the hateful emails which have arrived since rejecting a book pitch from Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley, says a spokesperson.
  
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• Landowners once again oppose seed cleaning plant near Martensville

  26-03-2018 21:03
  A group of Corman Park landowners are once again opposing plans for an industrial seed cleaning plant northwest of Martensville.
  
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• Corman Park council approves seed cleaning plant

  26-03-2018 21:03
  Corman Park councillors have approved a seed cleaning plant proposed to be built in the area, despite protest from some residents in the rural municipality.
  
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• Gun Amnesty Province Wide Starts Thursday dlvr.it/QMS380 https://t.co/LQo0XVcRvV

  26-03-2018 21:00
  
  Gun Amnesty Province Wide Starts Thursday dlvr.it/QMS380 https://t.co/LQo0XVcRvV
  
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• Gas Prices Are on the Verge of Taking a Hike dlvr.it/QMS33Y https://t.co/fVioFPA2YQ

  26-03-2018 21:00
  
  Gas Prices Are on the Verge of Taking a Hike dlvr.it/QMS33Y https://t.co/fVioFPA2YQ
  
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• Doctor granted two-week extension in mental health assessment of Joshua Boyle

  26-03-2018 20:51
  A doctor assessing freed Canadian hostage Joshua Boyle is requesting a two-week extension to the 60-day period for a mental health assessment.
  
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• Why CBC's Connie Walker says podcasts are the 'perfect way to tell stories about Indigenous people'

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  Connie Walker is an award-winning host of one of CBC's most successful and critically acclaimed podcast series Missing and Murdered — and she's from right here in Saskatchewan. In this episode, Walker explains why she thinks podcasting is one of the best ways to tell Indigenous stories.
  
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• 'The mute button is my favourite': Tammy Robert talks about losing and gaining friends because of her opinions

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  Tammy Robert takes on many roles. She's gone from being the producer of The John Gormley Show to being an opinionated and well-researched blogger. She's had a few big fights on Twitter along the way.
  
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• Meet reporters who work in Saskatchewan's legislative press gallery

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  On the Ledge is a weekly CBC podcast that makes Saskatchewan politics personal. In Season 2, political reporter and host Adam Hunter will speak to members of the media. Each will have a connection to politics and the province.
  
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• 'It's the first write of history': Political columnist Murray Mandryk has yet to suffer from writer's block

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  Murray Mandryk has been in the press gallery for so long that he gets an entire podcast to himself.
  
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• 'I want to do a power lunch with Donald Trump': Vassy Kapelos aims high but doesn't take herself too seriously

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  In this episode, CBC Power and Politics host Vassy Kapelos talks about how she keeps up with the fast pace of Ottawa politics and why she refuses to take herself too seriously.
  
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• How The Justin and Greg Show provides a reprieve from a polarizing social media environment

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  In this episode, hosts of The Justin and Greg Show speak about their successes and failures — including their push to get Premier Scott Moe to make the Golden Knights Saskatchewan's official team. While that hasn't happened yet, the guys did get the premier to wear the team's jersey in his office recently.
  
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• How Jeet Heer, a vocal analyst of all things American, does it from his home in Regina

  26-03-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  Jeet Heer has a lot to say about American politics. He's a Trump watcher, Twitter essayist and writer for The New Republic magazine.
  
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• Man stabbed outside of Saskatoon bar

  26-03-2018 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  A man received a non-life-threatening wound after being stabbed outside a Saskatoon bar.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: major snow blast hit Sask., more on the way

  26-03-2018 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  More snow is on the way before Saskatoon's weather forecast dives into the deep freeze for Easter weekend.
  
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• Prince Albert police charge 2 in 2 separate assaults

  26-03-2018 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Prince Albert police said two assaults were among the 233 calls they received over a busy weekend.
  
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• Family happy with new living arrangements for senior with Down syndrome

  26-03-2018 20:06
  A Saskatchewan senior with special needs has a new place to call home.
  
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• Forestry industry in Saskatchewan generates nearly $1.2B in sales

  26-03-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  Sales generated by the Saskatchewan forestry industry increased 21 per cent in 2017 over the previous year.
  
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• Sask. groups and organizations receive more than $2M in charitable gaming grants

  26-03-2018 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  The quarterly grants are based on a percentage of net proceeds raised through licensed charitable gaming activities, such as bingos, raffles, break-open tickets, and Texas Hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events.
  
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• Witnesses Help Assault Victim and Police dlvr.it/QMRmHX https://t.co/H3TZ0c7IWH

  26-03-2018 19:55
  
  Witnesses Help Assault Victim and Police dlvr.it/QMRmHX https://t.co/H3TZ0c7IWH
  
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• Husky Energy Facing Charges From Oil Spill Into North Saskatchewan River dlvr.it/QMRmPP https://t.co/nH38Ca3OtF

  26-03-2018 19:55
  
  Husky Energy Facing Charges From Oil Spill Into North Saskatchewan River dlvr.it/QMRmPP https://t.co/nH38Ca3OtF
  
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• Stabbing/Evade Police - 3300 block Fairlight Drive

  26-03-2018 19:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a stabbing which occurred at a bar in the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive early this morning.At approximately 2:15 a.m., March 26, 2018, Police were called to a report of an injured person.  When they arrived they spotted the victim in a black Saturn vehicle leaving the scene.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however the driver refused to stop and continued driving before pulling into a parking lot along Centennial Drive.  A female pas
  
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• Sask. to roll out province-wide gun amnesty program

  26-03-2018 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police is encouraging residents who have unwanted firearms to turn them into their local law enforcement agencies.
  
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• Sask. police forces teaming up for province-wide gun amnesty

  26-03-2018 18:55
  Saskatchewan police forces have teamed up for a province-wide gun amnesty program.
  
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• Husky Energy faces 10 charges in 2016 oil spill into Saskatchewan river

  26-03-2018 18:52 via cbc.ca
  Husky Energy is facing a total of ten charges in relation to a 2016 oil spill in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Husky Energy charged in 2016 oil spill into Saskatchewan river

  26-03-2018 18:52 via cbc.ca
  Husky Energy has been charged with an unlawful discharge in a 2016 oil spill in Saskatchewan and faces a possible maximum $1-million fine, the premier's office says.
  
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• Charges laid against Husky Energy for 2016 oil spill in Sask. river

  26-03-2018 18:52 via cbc.ca
  Husky Energy is being summoned to court to answer for a massive 2016 oil spill and faces a possible maximum $1 million fine, the premier's office says.
  
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• Saskatchewan government pays out $11M in scholarships

  26-03-2018 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  Nearly 21,500 students have received $11 million this year through the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship.
  
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• Husky Energy charged in 2016 Sask. oil spill

  26-03-2018 18:48
  Husky Energy officials are set to appear in court this week to face charges stemming from a 225,000-litre oil spill nearly two years ago, according to Saskatchewan’s provincial government.
  
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• Husky Energy facing up to $1M fine for 2016 oil spill, federal charges coming

  26-03-2018 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  Husky Energy is facing one charge under the Environment Management and Protection Act, as well as several other charges under federal legislation.
  
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• Drugs, firearms seized in search of Weirdale, Sask. home

  26-03-2018 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  Drug trafficking, weapons-related charges laid against two people following search of Weirdale home.
  
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• Husky facing million-dollar fine after Saskatchewan government lays pipeline spill charge

  26-03-2018 18:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  Husky Energy Inc. is facing a maximum fine of $1 million after a single charge was filed this week under the province’s environmental protection legislation in connection with a July 2016 pipeline spill.
  The Calgary-based company is scheduled to appear Thursday in Lloydminster provincial court to answer the charge, as well as “several other charges” under federal environmental legislation. The provincial government made the announcement Monday, after Postmedia News reporte
  
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• Letter of the Day: Saskatoon roads unreasonably bad

  26-03-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I just read the “emergency vehicles and snow” letter (SP, March 10) and would like to throw in, as an ex-resident of Saskatoon who is now back in Ontario, thankfully.
  City residents are being taken for a ride by city administration — in the rest of the country, and even Regina, residential streets are plowed, and it is not a mill rate question. I have a larger home and lot here, pay $1,000 a year less in municipal taxes, and my town’s population is only 15,000.
  I broke ou
  
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• Government expected to announce pipeline spill charges this week

  26-03-2018 17:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan government is planning to announce environmental charges against Husky Energy Inc. this week, Postmedia News has learned.
  The charges stem from the Calgary-based company’s July 20, 2016 pipeline spill, which dumped 225,000 litres of crude near and into the North Saskatchewan River near Maidstone.
  An announcement is expected this week, just over a year after the government turned its probe of the spill over to Ministry of Justice prosecutors to determine if charges are warr
  
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• AIDS Saskatoon to host panel discussion on fentanyl use

  26-03-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  AIDS Saskatoon is hosting a panel discussion to share resources and information with the public to help prevent the use of fentanyl and teach how naloxone kits can help to reverse an overdose. 
  “This issue is if (fentanyl) does start hitting the community in a bigger way, we know that we are not in the situation as a community right now to handle it,” said AIDS Saskatoon executive director Jason Mercredi.
  He explains that this discussion is just one step in preparing for the ill
  
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• Ochapowace's Ethan Bear scores first NHL goal

  26-03-2018 16:57 via cbc.ca
  Ochapowace First Nation's Ethan Bear marked a career milestone as he scored his first NHL goal Sunday night.
  
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• 'Hip Hop Hoop Dance' a cross-cultural collaboration

  26-03-2018 16:27 via cbc.ca
  Hip Hop Hoop Dance tells a story, exploring the topic of reconciliation through the art of movement.
  
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• Sask. police urge people to give up unwanted guns

  26-03-2018 16:16 via cbc.ca
  Gun owners in Saskatchewan will be able turn in their firearms without penalty during the first-ever province-wide gun amnesty program.
  
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• Sask. police to share details on province-wide gun amnesty

  26-03-2018 16:16 via cbc.ca
  Gun owners in Saskatchewan will be able turn in their firearms without penalty during the first-ever province-wide gun amnesty program.
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for March 26, 2018

  26-03-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Province gets ‘nearly 1,000’ correspondence items about Stanley trial
  The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice has received nearly 1,000 emails and letters about the Gerald Stanley trial over the last three months. “As we are still receiving correspondence on this, it is difficult for us to provide an exact, current figure,” ministry spokesperson Noel Busse wrote in an email. Click here
  
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