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• Study from Insightrix Research Inc. shows the effects of social media on Sask. users

  28-03-2018 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  A total of 804 randomly selected SaskWatch Research panel members had participated in the online research study between Feb. 5 and 8.
  
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• Pope's lack of apology validates those who doubt residential school survivors: senator

  28-03-2018 23:11
  The Pope’s refusal to apologize for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in residential schools has offered high-profile support for those who don’t believe survivors, the chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission said.
  
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• Conservatives push for study on rural crime in wake of gun reform bill, Boushie shooting

  28-03-2018 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs wants the government to launch a study at committee to look at rural crime.
  
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• Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Disappointed With Pope's Decision dlvr.it/QMj2bb https://t.co/pE6s6znfyn

  28-03-2018 22:38
  
  Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon Disappointed With Pope's Decision dlvr.it/QMj2bb https://t.co/pE6s6znfyn
  
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• Meerkats move in at Saskatoon zoo

  28-03-2018 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s a sneak peek of the newest members of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo settling into their new digs at the Meerkat House.
  
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• Non-binary Sask. teacher's lesson on diversity begins with gender-neutral 'Mx.'

  28-03-2018 21:50 via cbc.ca
  Cole Ramsey is non-binary and works as a substitute teacher in Moose Jaw. When they write "Mx. Cole" up on the board, they said, the questions from students begin.
  
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• Calling all Indigenous songwriters: SOCAN and TD announce new $10K award

  28-03-2018 21:50 via cbc.ca
  A new award announced Wednesday will provide $10,000 to an Indigenous songwriter, along with a trip to the Indigenous Music Awards in Winnipeg in May.
  
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• Follow the March 28 edition of Sask. question period live

  28-03-2018 21:45 via cbc.ca
  Adam Hunter is at the Saskatchewan Legislature and will be tweeting live from question period during Wednesday's proceedings.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: -30 to -40 morning wind chills for Easter

  28-03-2018 21:25 via globalnews.ca
  Brace for a shot of arctic air with -30 to -40 wind chills moving into Saskatoon’s weather forecast for Easter long weekend. Peter Quinlan reports.
  
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• 'When you do wrong, you apologize': Indigenous leaders disappointed with Pope Francis

  28-03-2018 21:12 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan church and Indigenous leaders are disappointed Pope Francis has decided not to apologize for the church's role in residential schools.
  
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• United Way Saskatoon to cut staff, program funding to address $1M shortfall

  28-03-2018 20:59
  United Way in Saskatoon is cutting staff and reducing funding to some programs to tackle a $1-million shortfall in campaign revenue.
  
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• 'It's a big piece for reconciliation': Sask. NDP asks Ottawa for pot possession pardons

  28-03-2018 20:39 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan NDP MLA is asking the federal government to pardon people who have been convicted of cannabis possession.
  
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• Broken rail led to potash train derailment near Maple Creek: TSB report

  28-03-2018 20:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  SWIFT CURRENT — An investigation has concluded that a split rail ultimately led to the derailment of a freight train carrying potash in southwestern Saskatchewan last fall.
  A Transportation Safety Board report says the crack had been there for some time and the rail broke when the Canadian Pacific train passed over it on Oct. 3.
  The train was heading west from Swift Current when 37 cars derailed near the Maple Creek subdivision.
  Many of the derailed cars released potash, but no dangerous g
  
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• 'Where do you turn to?': Sask. project aims to help gender diverse people access women's shelters

  28-03-2018 20:23 via cbc.ca
  A pilot project is underway in Saskatchewan to to help staff at transition houses better support transgender and gender diverse clients.
  
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• 'Oh my God, how cute:' Meerkats arrive at Saskatoon Forestry Farm and Zoo

  28-03-2018 20:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two mobs of meerkats have taken up residence at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo and zoo manager Tim Sinclair-Smith says he can’t wait for people to see them.
  “Obviously people are going to go ‘Oh my God, how cute,” he said. The small cricket-eating critters are hyper, curious and love scurrying up to the glass of their enclosure to get a good look of people. Two groups of five meerkats — who range in age from two to five years — are separate
  
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• Update - Search Warrant - 1600 Block Avenue C North

  28-03-2018 20:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Five people are facing numerous firearms charges after a rifle was located during the execution of a search warrant last night. Two men and three women ranging in age from 26 to 41 will appear in Provincial Court this afternoon at 2 p.m. for charges of Unsafe Storage of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm and Possession of Prohibited Weapon. (Court Info #'s 991046041, 991046044).The investigation is still ongoing. (Occurrence Number: 18-27440)
  
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• Public Advisory - Low flying aircraft

  28-03-2018 20:06 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Communications Unit has received a number of calls from concerned citizens about an airplane currently flying at a low altitude over the city. This aircraft is part of a military training exercise, and is not the SPS Air Support Unit. The exercise is expected to conclude at approximately 1 p.m. 
  
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• Transportation Safety Board Issues Report on Train Derailment dlvr.it/QMhMcx https://t.co/HaVt1MkYnN

  28-03-2018 20:01
  
  Transportation Safety Board Issues Report on Train Derailment dlvr.it/QMhMcx https://t.co/HaVt1MkYnN
  
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• Saskatoon zoo's meerkat exhibit opens Sunday

  28-03-2018 19:51
  The Saskatoon zoo’s newest additions are ready for their public debut this weekend.
  
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• Broken rail led to potash train derailment near Antelope, Sask.: TSB report

  28-03-2018 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  TSB report says a split rail ultimately led to the derailment of a freight train carrying potash near Antelope, Sask., in October 2017.
  
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• Family and Community Come Together to Donate to the Children's Hospital dlvr.it/QMhD2n https://t.co/LI10HR557P

  28-03-2018 19:29
  
  Family and Community Come Together to Donate to the Children's Hospital dlvr.it/QMhD2n https://t.co/LI10HR557P
  
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• Broken rail led to Saskatchewan potash train derailment: TSB report

  28-03-2018 19:06
  An investigation has concluded that a split rail ultimately led to the derailment of a freight train carrying potash in southwestern Saskatchewan last fall.
  
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• $388M agreement invests in Saskatchewan agriculture

  28-03-2018 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  “This joint investment supports continued growth and profitability for Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “The programs, services and investments supported by the agreement are responsive to the needs of Saskatchewan’s industry now and in the future.”
  
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• Saskatoon councillor not optimistic about rail relocation

  28-03-2018 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  Ward 5 Coun. Randy Donauer says he is not optimistic that all the talk of rail relocation in Saskatoon is going to go anywhere.
  
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• Saskatchewan trending in right way to reduce emissions: environment minister

  28-03-2018 18:55
  Saskatchewan's environment minister says the province is making progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  
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• A Cease Trade Order Issued Against Three Companies dlvr.it/QMgtyP https://t.co/jpiiAvRKR9

  28-03-2018 18:23
  
  A Cease Trade Order Issued Against Three Companies dlvr.it/QMgtyP https://t.co/jpiiAvRKR9
  
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• Letter of the Day: Support workers undervalued

  28-03-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I am a mother of a wonderful child with a disability.
  As a parent of a son with a disability, I am concerned about what his future holds so I became a support worker at Elmwood Group Homes (EGH) to learn more about what our community has to offer for people with intellectual disabilities. I have learned that there are organizations like EGH that provide good care for people with intellectual disabilities, but that support workers are undervalued for the type and amount of work they do.
  I work wi
  
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• Disappointment over Pope's decision not to apologize for residential schools

  28-03-2018 17:54
  Catholics have a role to play in continuing to urge Pope Francis to apologize for the role the church played in running Canada's residential schools, Crown-Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said Wednesday after the pontiff publicly declined to accept responsibility for the trauma suffered by Indigenous survivors.
  
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• Saskatoon United Way making 'difficult decisions' with $1M funding shortfall

  28-03-2018 17:48 via cbc.ca
  The CEO of Saskatoon's United Way says charities in Saskatchewan are not immune to the economic challenges the province has been facing in recent years.
  
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• Wednesday Schedule dlvr.it/QMgWlf https://t.co/Y6iaoAlaRW

  28-03-2018 17:19
  
  Wednesday Schedule dlvr.it/QMgWlf https://t.co/Y6iaoAlaRW
  
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• New east side high school on Catholic division's priority list

  28-03-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon’s Catholic school division has a new high school on its wish list of capital projects submitted to the Ministry of Education.
  Both of the city’s two major school divisions submitted their five-year capital plans to the province earlier this month, identifying their top-priority projects.
  After funding for a new build of St. Frances Cree Bilingual School, Greater Saskatoon Catholic outlined the need for a east sector high school as its second priority, followed by renovation
  
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• Saskatoon Coun. Randy Donauer doubts rail lines will be moved

  28-03-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  Coun. Randy Donauer is not optimistic rail lines will be moved out of Saskatoon as he discusses item city council is facing.
  
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• United Way of Saskatoon dealing with $1M shortfall

  28-03-2018 16:44 via globalnews.ca
  United Way of Saskatoon cutting staff, reducing program funding to deal with million-dollar campaign revenue shortfall.
  
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• Science has just discovered a new 'organ' and it’s everywhere in your body

  28-03-2018 16:44
  U.S. scientists say they have discovered a new human organ – one of the largest in the body, and one that was there the whole time.
  
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• Décor and Design: flooring

  28-03-2018 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  Brandon from Metric Design Centre looks at flooring options for those looking to make a change.
  
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• City hall could make barking dog complaints easier

  28-03-2018 16:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Coun. Ann Iwanchuk would like Saskaton to have one set of rules for trying to silence noisy dogs, regardless of the time of day.
  At Monday’s city council meeting, Iwanchuk said she will try to get support for a study on streamlining the complaint process for barking or howling pets.
  The current City of Saskatoon bylaw prohibits howling by cats or dogs that is deemed to create a “nuisance.” After 11 p.m., however, the bylaw sets out specific durations for barking or howling in r
  
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• Major water main break in Weyburn closes schools, causes temporary water shortage

  28-03-2018 16:21
  A boil-water advisory has been issued for the City of Weyburn after a major water main break.
  
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• Youth conference brings high school students together

  28-03-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  High school students from all over Saskatchewan have gathered for the 11th Voice of Youth Leadership Summit, to talk about ways to address issues affecting their lives.
  Hosted by high school students in collaboration with the Students Commission of Canada and the Saskatoon Open Door Society, this year’s conference drew more than 250 students to TCU Place on Tuesday to tackle problems in education, employment, mental health, discrimination, mentorship and access to services. 
  Grade 11
  
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• STF wants province to reinvest in education as economy shows signs of strengthening

  28-03-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan teachers say the provincial economy is showing signs of strength and they want the province to reinvest in the education sector.
  Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF), said last year’s budget resulted in a reduction of roughly $54 million for schools, but population growth and projections that Saskatchewan will lead Canada in gross domestic product growth are signs the economy “is turning the corner.” 
  The STF points to a
  
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• Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for March 28, 2018

  28-03-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  STF wants province to reinvest in education as economy shows signs of strengthening
  Saskatchewan teachers say the provincial economy is showing signs of strength and they want the province to reinvest in the education sector. Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF), said last year’s budget resulted in a reduction of roughly $54 million for schools, but population g
  
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• Dangerous offender status sought for Saskatoon man who sexually assaulted boy

  28-03-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Dangerous offender proceedings have started for a Saskatoon man who sexually abused an eight-year-old boy have started.
  
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• Quebec City mosque shooter pleads guilty, asks for forgiveness

  28-03-2018 15:59
  The man who entered a Quebec City mosque last year and fatally shot six Muslim worshippers in an attack that shook the entire country sought forgiveness Wednesday as he denied being a terrorist or an Islamophobe.
  
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• Duron Carter’s marijuana possession case adjourned

  28-03-2018 15:15 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Roughrider Duron Carter is due back in court in April on a marijuana possession charge.
  
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• Tuesday Local Hockey Round-Up dlvr.it/QMflqS https://t.co/JsmpxfwXVi

  28-03-2018 15:07
  
  Tuesday Local Hockey Round-Up dlvr.it/QMflqS https://t.co/JsmpxfwXVi
  
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• Children's books in Dene, Cree and Michif to be distributed to Northern children

  28-03-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Thousands of copies of a children’s book written in Cree, Dene, Michif and English will be distributed to families with toddlers in Northern Saskatchewan.
  Are You Hungry? was written by Calyn Stange, a La Ronge dietitian who grew up in the community and works with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The books will be provided to families of all 18-month-old children who are immunized on or off-reserve. 
  A $20,000 donation from James Irvine and Trudy Connor was “huge,” Stang
  
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• Saskatoon Guns and Gangs Unit in Action Last Night dlvr.it/QMfcn7 https://t.co/jxpSk891Jo

  28-03-2018 14:42
  
  Saskatoon Guns and Gangs Unit in Action Last Night dlvr.it/QMfcn7 https://t.co/jxpSk891Jo
  
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• Armed robbery at Saskatoon business

  28-03-2018 14:38 via globalnews.ca
  Two men armed with a butcher knife make off with cash from a Saskatoon business.
  
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• Armed Robbery Overnight dlvr.it/QMfRmT https://t.co/5L3daYLKcl

  28-03-2018 14:09
  
  Armed Robbery Overnight dlvr.it/QMfRmT https://t.co/5L3daYLKcl
  
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• Fuller: A movie so bad only a stubble jumper would believe it

  28-03-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  In 2012, the Saskatchewan government turned a thriving film industry into The Wheaty Walking Dead.
  Now, it’s kind of maybe or maybe not thinking or not thinking about possibly selling the Saskatchewan Soundstage. The problem, you see, is that it’s this whole big building that isn’t being used for anything. It’s like your dad taking both wheels off your bicycle and selling the rest of it for parts.
  “Well, you weren’t using it.”
  ??!@!!?
  I can’t help
  
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• Trudeau disappointed by Pope's decision not to apologize for residential schools

  28-03-2018 13:48 via cbc.ca
  Pope Francis will not apologize to residential school survivors and their families for the role the Roman Catholic Church played in operating the schools or the abuses suffered by their students.
  
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