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• Another adjournment for Roughrider receiver Duron Carter on marijuana charge

  05-04-2018 23:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Duron Carter’s second court appearance for a marijuana possession charge ended as quickly as it began.
  Carter, 27, was not present in Saskatoon provincial court on Thursday. He was represented by telephone by his Regina-based lawyer, Louis Mercier.
  His next court appearance on a single count of marijuana possession is set for May 3.
  Carter, who signed a one-year contract extension at the end of January, was charged on Feb. 1 after Canadian Border Security
  
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• Dog shot by Saskatoon police, dies after reported attacks

  05-04-2018 23:49
  A dog police say reportedly attacked several people inside a Saskatoon home is dead after being shot by an officer on scene.
  
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• Dog Attack - 100 Block Huron Place

  05-04-2018 23:32 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are currently on scene after responding to reports of a dog attack.At approximately 2:30 p.m., April 5, 2018, Patrol Officers responded to reports that a dog was attacking multiple people inside a residence in the 100 block of Huron Place. Upon Police arrival, a large commotion was heard coming from inside the residence. When they entered, they observed a man calling for assistance as the dog was attacking him. Officers attempted to use a conducted energy weapon but were un
  
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• Costco developer pitches downtown grocery store for Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  05-04-2018 23:22
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  Costco developer pitches downtown grocery store for Saskatoon
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  An early concept plan for the proposed development, including downtown grocery store, from Arbutus Properties. (Arbutus Properties). 2 comments. The same company that brought a second Costco to Saskatoon wants to build a "missing and much-needed ...
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• Update: Possible Shooting in Saskatoon dlvr.it/QNZ5kn https://t.co/az2DilPHrE

  05-04-2018 22:46
  
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• Roller Derby Hits Saskatoon This Weekend dlvr.it/QNZ5xS https://t.co/9ikzOtmH1u

  05-04-2018 22:46
  
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• City wants 1-block gap between pot shops and schools, but Broadway could be exception

  05-04-2018 22:25 via cbc.ca
  The one-block rule would preclude a shop from sprouting in Broadway, given the close proximity of two schools. But a relaxed buffer of 60 metres would allow for a store, according to the city.
  
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• Why more Canadians are embracing multigenerational households

  05-04-2018 21:28
  Increasing popularity of multigenerational living arrangements is changing the picture of what constitutes a traditional Canadian household.
  
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• Police Here Watch for Sexual Assault Suspect from Alberta dlvr.it/QNYmhL https://t.co/IuO1HBOPIP

  05-04-2018 21:21
  
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• Meili lays out budget wish list

  05-04-2018 21:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili jokes that last year’s provincial budget was only good for the Opposition — because it gave the party no end of things to criticize.
  While the economy has not picked up in the last year, much has changed since the spring of 2018. Meili said he hopes that means next week’s provincial budget will be drastically different from the austerity budget announced last year by then-Premier Brad Wall.
  Meili said he wants to see more money for mental
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: expect record breaking lows

  05-04-2018 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Brace for a record breaking temperature in the low -20's early Friday morning, thanks to the polar vortex and clear skies.
  
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• Man found on Idylwyld Drive with gunshot wound

  05-04-2018 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  A man was found with an unspecified gunshot wound and taken to hospital for treatment.
  
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• Saskatoon getting Imax cinema

  05-04-2018 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  The new Imax theatre in Saskatoon will offer cutting-edge projection, powerful digital surround sound and a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall screen.
  
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• Random police checks should be banned: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

  05-04-2018 20:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  HALIFAX — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is renewing his call for a ban on all random police checks, saying the practice — sometimes known as carding — is a form of systemic racism.
  Singh made the announcement today in a predominantly black neighbourhood in Halifax’s north end, where he was joined by local activists and Nova Scotia NDP justice critic Claudia Chender.
  Singh says he was detained by police for no reason multiple times when he was younger, and it continued
  
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• Saskatoon serial inventor at it again with eco-friendly bag

  05-04-2018 20:45 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon's Harold Sokyrka has spent a lifetime inventing and is still going strong with his newest creation, Kwik BagIt.
  
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• Report: Elections Sask. chief electoral officer may be nominated to lead Elections Canada

  05-04-2018 20:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Toronto Star says it has learned that Elections Saskatchewan’s chief electoral officer, Michael Boda, will be appointed the new chief electoral officer for Elections Canada.
  Citing “opposition sources,” the Star wrote that Boda was recommended by the federal Liberals in a letter on Wednesday morning. 
  The StarPhoenix contacted both the office of Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould and Elections Saskatchewan, but was unable to confirm the report.
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• Combative court appearance by accused killer leaves Colin Sutherland's family in tears

  05-04-2018 20:05 via cbc.ca
  Educator Colin Sutherland's alleged killer left his family in tears with a combative court appearance this morning in Saskatoon.
  
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• Photos: Rod Stewart in Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 20:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Rod Stewart performed at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on April 4, 2018.
  
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• IMAX theatre to open next month in Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 20:01
  Saskatoon’s first IMAX theatre is coming soon.
  
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• Camping reservations at Sask. parks open April 9

  05-04-2018 20:00
  Campers will be able to reserve sites at Saskatchewan provincial parks starting on Monday.
  
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• 'I have a lot to defend myself with:' Sheritta Kahpeaysewat makes second court appearance, accused of murdering boyfriend

  05-04-2018 19:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  Appearing by video link in Saskatoon provincial court, Sheritta Kahpeaysewat proclaimed her innocence in front of a courtroom filled with family and friends of Colin Sutherland, the man she is accused of killing.
  “I have a lot to defend myself with,” the 30-year-old woman said. “I’m not going to let this slide.”
  Kahpeaysewat: "I have a lot to defend myself with. I'm not going to let this slide." She is very emotionally distressed. #yxe
  — Bre McAdam (@BreezyBre
  
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• Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Looks for Increased Funding In Coming Budget dlvr.it/QNYKhT https://t.co/KcauimiOVC

  05-04-2018 19:45
  
  Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Looks for Increased Funding In Coming Budget dlvr.it/QNYKhT https://t.co/KcauimiOVC
  
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• Full schedule of reservation dates for Sask. provincial parks

  05-04-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  As camping season creeps closer and closer, the Saskatchewan government is releasing more details, and are reminding everybody that in just four days, you can begin reserving your campsites.
  
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• Optimism from business, education groups as budget day looms in Saskatchewan

  05-04-2018 19:36 via cbc.ca
  Finance Minister Donna Harpauer has said that everything is on the table in the upcoming provincial budget, and Premier Scott Moe told reporters "this will be a challenging budget."
  
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• Video: New in theatres April 6

  05-04-2018 19:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres April 6.
  
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• Alberta sexual assault suspect could be in Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police have released a composite sketch of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Alberta.
  
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• Costco developer pitches downtown grocery store for Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 19:19 via cbc.ca
  Potential plans for the "City Yards" area also call for an 'experiential retail lifestyle centre' plus rental and home-ownership living space.
  
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• Double double trouble? Tim Hortons plummets in ranking of Canadian brands

  05-04-2018 19:12 via cbc.ca
  A public spat with some of its franchisees and outrage over its response to minimum wage hikes seems to have made a dent in Canadians' much-publicized love for Tim Hortons this year, as the iconic coffee and doughnut chain has plummeted on an annual ranking of brands by market research firm Leger.
  
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• Above normal spring runoff expected for northern Saskatchewan

  05-04-2018 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  Widespread flooding is not expected during the spring runoff but localized flooding, minor out of bank flows and over-topping of roads is possible.
  
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• Spring runoff projections increase flood risk in northern Saskatchewan

  05-04-2018 19:02
  Recent snowfall in Saskatchewan has flood watchers concerned about the potential for high water in the northern part of the province this spring.
  
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• IMAX arrives in Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 18:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon is getting its first IMAX screen.
  Cineplex has announced the IMAX for Scotiabank Theatre Saskatoon and VIP, opening in May.
  “You don’t have to wait long,” Sarah Van Lange, director of communications for Cineplex, said in an interview.
  “We’re always looking at different ways we can bring choice to a community and this was one way.”
  The IMAX offers a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall screen and digital surround sound.
  “It’s immersive, I t
  
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• City proposes rules around where marijuana shops can and can't go

  05-04-2018 18:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon says there’s an “urgent need” for bylaws to be updated before marijuana is legalized this summer and is calling on city council to pass legislation that would prevent pot shops from butting up against schools, parks, community centres, recreational facilities, libraries and child care centres. 
  In a report heading to a city council committee next week, city administration says that if bylaws are not changed soon to lay out specific rules around where
  
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• Cineplex set to open Saskatoon's first IMAX screen

  05-04-2018 18:23 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon's downtown theatre will be getting an upgrade.
  
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• Spring Runoff Potential Higher in Northern Areas dlvr.it/QNXsQc https://t.co/KlmGroJ8Gn

  05-04-2018 18:13
  
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• Data Of More Than 600,000 Canadians Shared Improperly dlvr.it/QNXsdq https://t.co/PqF4tH5CJL

  05-04-2018 18:13
  
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• Letter of the Day: What do you want in a new library?

  05-04-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The staff at Saskatoon Public Library are hardworking, dedicated and helpful. I’ve worked with many of them over the past 35 years. I am concerned about changes that are causing loss of job security and a loss of staff’s expertise. I am also concerned about future plans for SPL.
  Librarians and Library Assistants who work with the public must now re-apply for library jobs. Some of these staff have worked at the library for 20 or 25 years. When the interviewing is over some staff may f
  
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• RCMP searching for sexual assault suspect who may be in Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 17:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  Wood Buffalo RCMP in Alberta are searching for a sexual assault suspect who may be in the Saskatoon area.
  Mounties responded to a complaint of an assault in downtown Fort McMurray on Nov. 25, 2017 between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. An adult female victim reported an alleged sexual assault occurred in her residence. The victim did not know the male suspect, however, the suspect had been invited into the victim’s residence, and there were no signs of forced entry.
  The RCMP do not believe this wa
  
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• Versatile Andrew Collins goes trio on double album

  05-04-2018 17:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  Can Andrew Collins do it all? It seems so. He plays mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola, mandocello and he sings. These talents come in handy as Collins contributes to bands like The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Creaking Tree String Quartet and his trio.
  As for how it’s working for him, take note of his five Juno nominations and seven Canadian Folk Music awards. The latest Trio project is a 22-song double album divided into 11 vocal cuts (tongues) and 11 instrumentals (grooves) titled Tongue and Groo
  
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• Police investigating after receiving reports of a man possibly shot in Caswell Hill

  05-04-2018 17:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon police Targeted Enforcement Section is investigating after officers were called to the 1000 block of Idylwyld Drive North after receiving reports of a possible shooting. 
  According to a police news release, officers responded to the scene just at around 5 a.m. Thursday and located a 46-year-old man outside a residence who appeared to be suffering a non-life threatening wound. Police believe a pellet gun was used in the shooting.
  The victim was taken to hospital after the incid
  
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• Update - Injured Male - 1000 block Idylwyld Drive North

  05-04-2018 17:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Members of the SPS Targeted Enforcement Section are now investigating this incident.  The 46 year old victim has been released from hospital after treatment for his injuries.  It is believed a pellet gun was used in the shooting.  (Occurrence Number: 18-32574)
  
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• Saskatoon man taken to hospital after pellet gun shooting

  05-04-2018 17:40 via cbc.ca
  A 46-year-old man was taken to hospital in Saskatoon after being shot with a pellet gun Thursday morning.
  
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• 'They're vulnerable right now': Tim Hortons' brand reputation plummets

  05-04-2018 17:36
  Franchisee dissatisfaction with Tim Hortons' management and hefty cost-cutting measures appear to be hurting the coffee giant’s reputation among Canadians, according to a new survey.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Charlie looking for a home

  05-04-2018 17:31 via globalnews.ca
  Meet Charlie – a German shepherd mix who is looking to be adopted from New Hope Dog Rescue.
  
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• Tony Cote Winter Games in Saskatoon

  05-04-2018 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  Brigette Lacquette and Lyle Daniels talk about the Tony Cote Winter Games taking place in Saskatoon.
  
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• Man wanted in sexual assault in Alta. may be in Saskatoon area

  05-04-2018 17:24
  Police are searching for a sexual assault suspect who they believe may be in the Saskatoon area.
  
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• Painted Black: Artists lose studios with sale of landmark building

  05-04-2018 17:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  About 20 Saskatoon artists are losing their cherished studio space with the sale of the legendary Tees and Persse building on First Avenue North.
  “It’s just been a terrific space for artists. Has great light. The rent is very reasonable,” Betsy Rosenwald said recently.
  She’s been renting her portion of the fourth floor for about 20 years. In fact, she started renting three months before moving to Saskatoon from New York knowing how rare good space can be.“We don&rsq
  
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• U of S hiking tuition 4.8%, U of R told to be 'mindful' of increases

  05-04-2018 17:07 via cbc.ca
  The University of Saskatchewan is hiking tuition by 4.8 per cent for students in the College of Arts and Science.
  
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• Request for Public Assistance - Identify Suspect in Sexual Assault from RCMP 'K' Division

  05-04-2018 17:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is sharing a news release and composite sketch on behalf of Wood Buffalo RCMP in Alberta. There is information that suggests the suspect may be in the Saskatoon area. If anyone has information that could lead to the identity of the man in the composite sketch or his whereabouts, please contact Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.-----Wood Buffalo RCMP request assistance to identify a suspectFort McMurray, Alberta – Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a c
  
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• Naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdoses now free for eligible First Nations and Inuit, feds say

  05-04-2018 16:58 via cbc.ca
  Naloxone nasal spray will now be covered for First Nations and Inuit, the federal government says.
  
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• Naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdoses now free for eligible First Nations and Inuit

  05-04-2018 16:58 via cbc.ca
  Naloxone nasal spray, an opioid antidote, will now be covered for First Nations and Inuit, the federal government says.
  
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