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• Man with intellectual disabilities sentenced for possessing child porn

  02-04-2018 23:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 20-year-old man with intellectual disabilities may not have known the full extent of his crime when he repeatedly uploaded sexual images of young girls, a Saskatoon courtroom heard.
  In August 2017, Saskatchewan’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit received numerous reports of child pornography being uploaded to Google and YouTube accounts. Justis Hanson admitted to creating the accounts, Crown prosecutor Lana Morelli said last week in Saskatoon provincial court. 
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• Medical Call - Suspected Overdoses - 500 Block Avenue G South

  02-04-2018 23:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Earlier today, Saskatoon Police were called to an apartment after two occupants were reported to be suffering from the effects of an overdose.At approximately 7:30 a.m., April 2, 2018, Patrol officers responded to a medical distress call at an apartment in the 500 block of Avenue G South. Upon Police arrival, Officers observed two men suffering from the effects of a suspected drug overdose. Information provided to police included that the complainant had also administered a dose of Naloxone, how
  
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• 'Not a lot of happy faces' on holiday train delayed 16 hours from Saskatoon to Winnipeg

  02-04-2018 22:46 via cbc.ca
  When Todd Peterson and his son boarded a Via Rail train headed east Monday morning in Melville, it was already more than 12 hours late.
  
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• The spring that hasn't sprung; Prairie cold snap could last through April

  02-04-2018 22:45
  Environment Canada's senior climatologist says he's surprised how long winter is lasting on the Prairies and warns the cold temperatures could persist through the end of April.
  
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• 'They would have died,' a Saskatoon man says after a Naloxone kit helped him save two lives

  02-04-2018 22:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  When Spring Gagne got a call Monday morning, he sprang into action.
  His friend — a man he calls brother — was in a Riversdale home with a second man who had overdosed on drugs. Gagne’s friend knew Gagne owned a Naloxone kit — which is equipped with medication that can temporarily block the effects of opioids such as fentanyl, morphine, heroin, methadone and oxycodone — and implored him to hurry.
  Gagne, who is 20 years old, said he arrived at the house before 8 a.m.
  
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• Woman Threatened by Youth with Firearm dlvr.it/QNC1Gg https://t.co/dB6c7MU8In

  02-04-2018 21:48
  
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• TCU Place Celebrates 50 Years dlvr.it/QNC1CS https://t.co/mfmul85wxw

  02-04-2018 21:48
  
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• Photos: Baby animals around the world in March

  02-04-2018 21:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  Prepare to be overwhelmed by cuteness! Take a look at some baby animal photos from around the world in March.
  
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• MMIWG inquiry hears from Prince Albert youth

  02-04-2018 21:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  In the discussions surrounding the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), sometimes, it’s the youngest voices that get overlooked.
  This week at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gym, it was time for those voices to speak up.
  The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) held a two-day workshop for youth aged 15-24 who have been impacted by MMIWG, including immediate family members. Participants had the opportunity to explore two days of workshops and healing,
  
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• Plastic bags banned from household blue bins in Saskatoon

  02-04-2018 21:15
  Plastic bags are now banned from Saskatoon’s recycling program.
  
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• Saskatchewan school division employee misappropriates $18K

  02-04-2018 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan school divisions reported thefts of projectors and iPads in their most recent quarterly report.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: -30 morning wind chills into April

  02-04-2018 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  -30 wind chills over Easter weekend continue into April in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Ministry of Education Reports Latest Losses in School Divisions dlvr.it/QNBcJn https://t.co/fO4aHlOBrr

  02-04-2018 20:11
  
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• Speeding on Sask. roads led to 22 deaths, more than 124,000 tickets in 1 year: SGI

  02-04-2018 19:41 via cbc.ca
  There were more than 124,000 speeding tickets written and 22 speeding-related deaths in Saskatchewan in 2016, according to SGI.
  
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• Cold weather suspends weight restrictions on Sask. highways

  02-04-2018 19:33
  The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has suspended all weight restrictions on provincial highways due to a recent cold snap.
  
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• Price of fuel hitting wallets hard in Sask., going as high as 118.9 cents

  02-04-2018 19:12 via cbc.ca
  The average price of a litre was hovering around $1.17 in both Regina and Saskatoon Monday morning.
  
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• Speeding focus of SGI’s April traffic safety spotlight

  02-04-2018 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  Effective May 1, the base amount on all speeding tickets will increase by $30, and the fine per kilometre travelled in excess of the speed limit will double.
  
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• CanniMed CEO resigns, Aurora Cannabis SVP takes role in interim

  02-04-2018 18:53
  CanniMed Therapeutics CEO Brent Zettl has resigned, effective immediately, as Aurora Cannabis nears completion of its acquisition of the medical marijuana company.
  
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• Canucks' Henrik and Daniel Sedin to retire at season's end

  02-04-2018 18:51
  The Vancouver Canucks' twin stars, Henrik and Daniel Sedin, say they will retire at the end of the NHL season.
  
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• Saskatchewan government temporarily lifts spring road weight restrictions

  02-04-2018 18:44 via globalnews.ca
  Weight restrictions are typically in place on Saskatchewan highways and roads at this time of year to protect them from damage during the spring thaw.
  
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• 'I saved some lives today': Man uses naloxone to help brother, other man during overdose

  02-04-2018 18:39 via cbc.ca
  When Spring Gagne showed up to a Riversdale basement suite early Monday morning, he found a terrifying scene.
  
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• Road Weight Restrictions Suspended dlvr.it/QNB93C https://t.co/AWIlFlnJ0O

  02-04-2018 18:35
  
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• Saskatchewan baseball museum honours sport in a really big way

  02-04-2018 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  People visiting the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Battleford are greeted in a big way.
  
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• Baseball museum honours Saskatchewan sports history in a really big way

  02-04-2018 18:13
  You don't have to be a baseball fan to visit the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. For many people, it's Canada's largest baseball bat sitting outside the hall that gets them through the door.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Staffers endorse changes at library

  02-04-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Recent articles in the StarPhoenix (March 12, Feb. 23, Jan. 18, Oct. 31, Oct. 16) regarding the Saskatoon Public Library’s move to a community-led model have given the false impression that all unionized staff are against all of the changes.
  As public library staff, we are devoted to serving the people of Saskatoon by providing information, opportunities for learning, innovative technology, and engaging programming … all in the name of making a difference to our city. This is why we
  
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• Laura Crocker, Kirk Muyres capture Canadian mixed doubles curling title

  02-04-2018 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  Newly-formed curling team of Laura Crocker and Kirk Muyres win the Canadian mixed doubles curling title.
  
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• World Autism Day celebrated in Saskatoon

  02-04-2018 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  Autism Services of Saskatoon provides a number of programs and support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder as World Autism Day is celebrated in the city.
  
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• CanniMed CEO Brent Zettl resigns

  02-04-2018 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  CanniMed CEO Brent Zettl resigns, Aurora Cannabis SVP Andre Jerome takes role in interim.
  
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• Monday Schedule dlvr.it/QN9T2m https://t.co/Xmxyj7P05k

  02-04-2018 16:25
  
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• 3 teens charged in Marean Lake, Sask. break-in

  02-04-2018 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Police have charged three youth with breaking into a Marean Lake home where an elderly couple were sleeping.
  
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• Letters to the editor April 2, 2018

  02-04-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  We all need to “do better”
  “Equality matters; (having) many diverse voices matters,” Michelle Obama told the packed house at SaskTel Centre on March 22. Yet in her stop in Saskatoon it appeared that only fair-skinned adults were invited to share the stage with her.
  Even though Obama has long talked about the importance of consciously choosing to “do what’s right,” and to take action to increase representation and inclusion of those who have previously be
  
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• Fitness 2J2 hosting girls’ basketball camp

  02-04-2018 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  Learn more about Fitness 2J2 and an upcoming basketball camp they are hosting that is aimed at Indigenous girls.
  
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• Programs offered by St. John Ambulance

  02-04-2018 15:21 via globalnews.ca
  Sara Gallagher explains some of the programs St. John Ambulance offers to the public and how people can get involved.
  
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• The Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for April 2, 2018

  02-04-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Trans advocate calls for more coverage for gender affirming surgeries
  Advocates and doctors in Saskatchewan are calling on the provincial government to broaden the health coverage for surgeries required by trans people suffering from gender dysphoria. Last week, Saskatoon celebrated Transgender Visibility Week, which coincided with a recent change by the provincial government making it easier for tran
  
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• Tank: Building a better backyard bonfire bylaw

  02-04-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If you were to compare Saskatoon city council’s handling of its backyard fire bylaw to an actual blaze, the flames would have spread out of control and proved difficult to extinguish.
  Prior to last week’s city council meeting, at least the opponents of a time limit thought they knew what they were likely to get — a window of 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  Then, Coun. Mairin Loewen introduced an altered version, extending it to 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. That’s probably what Saskatoon residents
  
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• This is World Autism Day dlvr.it/QN8xw2 https://t.co/jzAHct5Mgb

  02-04-2018 14:48
  
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• Man allegedly aims replica handgun at Saskatoon police officer

  02-04-2018 14:36 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatoon police dog had to tackle and bite a man who allegedly aimed a replica handgun at an officer.
  
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• Police investigating deceased male found in apartment

  02-04-2018 14:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service are investigating after a dead male was found in an apartment in the 200 block of 5th Avenue North.
  Police were initially called for a report of an injured male around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers arrived to find the man deceased.
  Members from the Saskatoon Police Major Crime, Forensic Identification, along with the Chief Coroner’s are investigating.
  Police are asking anyone that may have information regarding this incident call the Saskatoon Police S
  
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• Police investigating after dead man found in downtown Saskatoon

  02-04-2018 14:25 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police are investigating after a man was found dead downtown Sunday night.
  
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• Family identify Colin Sutherland as man found dead in Saskatoon apartment

  02-04-2018 14:25 via cbc.ca
  A family member has confirmed to CBC News that Colin Sutherland from Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation was the man whose body was found by police in a downtown Saskatoon apartment building Sunday night.
  
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• Police investigating death of man in downtown Saskatoon apartment

  02-04-2018 14:10 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police have released few details as they investigate the death of a man at a downtown apartment.
  
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• Trans advocate calls for more coverage for gender affirming surgeries

  02-04-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Advocates and doctors in Saskatchewan are calling on the provincial government to broaden the health coverage for surgeries required by trans people suffering from gender dysphoria.
  Last week, Saskatoon celebrated Transgender Visibility Week, which coincided with a recent change by the provincial government making it easier for trans individuals to receive local authorizations for the funding of sexual reassignment surgery outside of the province.
  This change was just one of many suggested by th
  
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• Police investigating Easter Sunday death

  02-04-2018 13:58
  Saskatoon Police are investigating the death of a man that happened Easter Sunday.
  
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• Police investigating Easter death

  02-04-2018 13:58
  Saskatoon Police are investigating the death of a man that happened Easter Sunday.
  
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• Family confirms identity of man found dead in downtown apartment

  02-04-2018 13:58
  A man found dead in a downtown Saskatoon apartment has been identified as a 54-year-old from the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation.
  
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• Family confirms identity of man found dead following Saskatoon’s third homicide of 2018

  02-04-2018 13:58
  A 30-year-old woman has been charged with second degree murder following the death of a 54-year-old man in Saskatoon
  
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• Daughter of murder victim Colin Sutherland says accused killer was dating her dad

  02-04-2018 13:58
  The daughter of a man found dead in a Saskatoon apartment Sunday night says her father’s girlfriend is the woman accused in his death.
  
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• Saskatoon's weather for Monday: chance of flurries, high of -9 C

  02-04-2018 13:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Unfortunately, it’s not warm enough for April showers, so Saskatoon residents are likely looking at April flurries on Monday, according to the Environment Canada forecast. 
  The temperature is expected to hit a high of -9 C with a chance of flurries in the late morning and early afternoon. You may want to bundle up as you head out for work, however, as the wind chill may leave the temperature feeling closer to -30 C in the morning. 
  Saskatoon hit a high of -5.9 C on Easter Sunday,
  
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• Walk-backs, political exits: Remembering last spring's 'unprecedented' Sask. budget

  02-04-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says this year government has consulted with groups and stakeholders to be impacted by the upcoming budget.
  
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• Parents care for 'butterfly baby' whose skin blisters, breaks at slightest friction

  02-04-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Four-month-old Leo Leptitch has a rare condition that causes his skin to break and blister at the slightest friction. There is currently no cure for the condition.
  
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