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• Humboldt Broncos bus crash: GoFundMe campaign tops $10 million, biggest ever in Canada

  12-04-2018 23:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  A GoFundMe in support of the Humboldt Broncos is now the largest in Canadian history — and one of the most successful GoFundMe campaigns ever.
  The fundraiser on Thursday afternoon surpassed $10 million — a giant leap from the initial target of a few thousand dollars. With more than 100,000 donors in 65 countries, the campaign is among the top-five most successful ever on GoFundMe. Donations have ranged from $5 to $50,000 and come from individuals, families, sports teams and mult
  
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• Evade Police/Injured Person - 400 block Ave. H S

  12-04-2018 23:42 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  At approximately 5:00 a.m., April 12, 2018, Patrol officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on an SUV swerving while driving on Avenue I South near 18th Street West. The suspect vehicle began driving erratically refusing to stop for Police. Tire deflation devices were deployed and the vehicle came to a stop at Avenue H South and 19th Street West. Two people were seen exiting the vehicle and attempting to flee on foot. Patrol officers took a female suspect into custody, but a male suspect con
  
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• Humboldt bus crash cause unknown as new details on truck and bus driving companies emerge

  12-04-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP will not comment on any of the allegations and cautioned that the investigation is ongoing.
  
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• A nation united through tragedy: Halifax overflows with jerseys for Humboldt

  12-04-2018 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  Maritimers show support for victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash by wearing jerseys for #JerseyDay.
  
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• SJHL assistance fund aims to gives players ‘the resources they need to get better’

  12-04-2018 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League President Bill Chow said Thursday the goal of the SJHL assistance program is to make sure the players have access to whatever resources they need.
  
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• Maritime bus company pushes for seatbelt regulations following Humboldt tragedy

  12-04-2018 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  The president of a large coach and school bus company is pushing for new industry safety standards following the tragic crash in Saskatchewan last weekend.
  
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• Benefit concert to be held for Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  Ted Gross of Country Thunder Saskatchewan announced Thursday that a benefit concert will be held April 27 to help support all families of the Humboldt Broncos players.
  
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• Canadians support Humboldt Broncos with ‘Jersey Day’

  12-04-2018 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  Canadians all across the country donned jerseys in a massive show of support for the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos’ Ryan Straschnitzki describes panicked moments following deadly bus crash

  12-04-2018 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  Ryan Straschnitzki was one of 13 people injured in Friday night's crash. He was paralyzed from the chest down.
  
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• Air Ambulance crews say small town first responders were real heroes at scene of Humboldt crash

  12-04-2018 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society and Saskatchewan Air Ambulance transported a total of eight patients aboard the hockey bus back to Saskatoon but say the real heroes from that day were the small town first responders who did a remarkable job when faced with an absolute catastrophe.
  
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• Montreal surgeon passes away after documenting his battle with cancer

  12-04-2018 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Philip Gordon, a Montreal surgeon who treated cancer patients before being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer himself, has died.
  
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• Humboldt Says Thank You dlvr.it/QPLG7S https://t.co/rduXIwEtd0

  12-04-2018 22:30
  
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• Calgary university pays tribute to Humboldt Broncos athletic therapist Dayna Brons

  12-04-2018 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  Mount Royal University is honouring alumni Dayna Brons, who died as a result of injuries she suffered in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Sask. to make naloxone kits free for more people, says premier

  12-04-2018 22:24 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe says government is going to make naloxone kits free for those who may encounter an overdose.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos survivor Ryan Straschnitzki describes harrowing scene moments after crash

  12-04-2018 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki speaks with Discoverairdrie.com and describes the fatal crash and the panicked moments that followed and the loss of his teammates. Straschnitzki is still recovering in hospital.
  
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• Weapons Charges - 300 block Ave. Q S

  12-04-2018 22:07 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Seven people were arrested last night following a report of a man armed with a gun.At approximately 5:30 p.m., April 11, 2018, officers responded to the 300 block of Avenue Q South for a report of man entering a house with a rifle. Several people were inside the home when Police arrived. After some initial resistance and an attempt to flee by one individual, officers were able to enter the home and take seven people into custody.The officers located two rifles, one sawed-off rifle and
  
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• Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to provide update after board votes to resume playoffs in wake of bus crash

  12-04-2018 22:02 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will provide an update Thursday afternoon after the board voted unanimously to resume the league's playoffs eight days after the Humboldt Broncos crash that left 16 dead.
  
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• Country Thunder Music Festival to host Humboldt Broncos tribute concert in Saskatoon

  12-04-2018 22:02 via cbc.ca
  A tribute concert honouring those impacted by the Humboldt Broncos' team bus crash is set for April 27 at Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre.
  
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• Saskatchewan Rush join rivals and Sask Lacrosse to support Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush are joining forces with the Georgia Swarm and the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association to support those affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Regina mother calls for organ donor pledges as daughter awaits lung transplant

  12-04-2018 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  “If they do not find her lungs, she will not survive.” A Regina mother is calling for organ donor pledges as daughter waits for a lung transplant.
  
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• Man behind Saskatoon courthouse explosion sentenced

  12-04-2018 21:44
  The man behind an explosion outside Saskatoon’s provincial courthouse last year set off the blast to delay a sentencing hearing, according to his lawyer.
  
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• Regina High School Entered Secure the Building Mode Thursday dlvr.it/QPL5dc https://t.co/58H8zOorDH

  12-04-2018 21:43
  
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• EpiPen shortage continues in Canada

  12-04-2018 21:25
  Following a shortage warning issued in January, Health Canada has released an update saying that the EpiPen 0.3 mg format is still in shortage, and the EpiPen 0.15mg format is expected to be in shortage as of Friday.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Funeral service held for radio broadcaster, 'amazing man' Tyler Bieber

  12-04-2018 20:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  HUMBOLDT — The parking lot was full as family, friends and loved ones — many wearing the jersey of their favourite sports team, many with ‘BroncosStrong’ bumper stickers on their vehicles — attended the funeral of play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber, the first of 16 victims in last Friday’s Humboldt Broncos bus crash to be laid to rest.
  The service was held Thursday at Elgar Petersen Arena, where the Broncos play their home games. Bieber, who turned
  
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• People all over Sask. sport jerseys in support of Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 20:36 via cbc.ca
  From coast to coast, people are wearing jerseys in support of the Humboldt Broncos.
  
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• MP calls for criminal investigation, payment for addiction treatment from pharma

  12-04-2018 20:19
  A New Democrat member of Parliament is calling on the federal government to launch a criminal investigation against drug manufacturers for their alleged role in the deaths of thousands of Canadians who took opioids.
  
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• Canada’s list of 100 best restaurants revealed

  12-04-2018 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Canadas100best.com drops its third annual list of the best restaurants from coast to coast. Which city and province came out on top this year?
  
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• Regina to host 20th annual Skills Canada Saskatchewan competition

  12-04-2018 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  More than 450 secondary and post-secondary students and apprentices will showcase their talents at the 20th annual Skills Canada Saskatchewan competition.
  
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• Albertans wear jerseys, donate sports equipment to honour Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Sports jerseys were everywhere in many Alberta communities Thursday, showing solidarity for Humboldt. People are also being encouraged to donate sports equipment.
  
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• Montrealers embrace Jersey Day in memory of Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  Students at a Kirkland elementary school were among those who took part in Jersey Day to support the Humboldt Broncos.
  
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• 'We still struggle to find the words': Saskatchewan Rush, Georgia Swarm to honour Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 19:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  The two National Lacrosse League franchises that have claimed the past three NLL championships meet this week — but the focus is on something “far more significant” than the game.
  The Saskatchewan Rush and Georgia Swarm will honour the Humboldt Broncos leading up to and during Saturday’s NLL contest at SaskTel Centre. Jersey auctions, special nameplates and more are all part of the teams’ plans to recognize and raise funds for those affected by last Friday’s c
  
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• Estevan teacher, in prison for sex crimes involving students, banned from classroom for life

  12-04-2018 19:36 via cbc.ca
  Former Estevan teacher Troy Ruzicka is now banned for life from ever teaching in Saskatchewan after being convicted of multiple sex crimes involving students.
  
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• RCMP Search for Woman Missing for Three Weeks dlvr.it/QPKTwq https://t.co/oGmjY5ztI0

  12-04-2018 19:33
  
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• Canadians don hockey jerseys in show of solidarity with Humboldt

  12-04-2018 19:31 via cbc.ca
  From celebrities to premiers to hockey moms in B.C., Canadians wore hockey jerseys on Thursday in a show of solidarity with the town of Humboldt, Sask.
  
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• What we know about the funerals and memorials for victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  12-04-2018 19:28 via cbc.ca
  Funerals and memorials continue to take place this week from Humboldt's Uniplex to Edmonton's Rogers Place.
  
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• Ontario MPPs clad in jerseys shout ‘Humboldt Strong’ at Queen’s Park in honour of Humboldt Broncos

  12-04-2018 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  Several MPPs of all parties sang “O Canada” on the steps of Queen’s Park on Thursday before shouting “Humboldt Strong” in unison while wearing various sports jerseys to honour the Humboldt Broncos following the fatal bus crash which occurred last Friday.
  
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• Video: New in theatres April 13

  12-04-2018 18:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres April 13.
  
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• Freezing drizzle advisory in Saskatchewan, big melt ahead

  12-04-2018 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada has issued a freezing drizzle advisory in parts of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Credit Union Account Set Up for Donations dlvr.it/QPK8sW https://t.co/KkQqVOm1MV

  12-04-2018 18:29
  
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• Man dies in Meadow Lake RCMP custody

  12-04-2018 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  An external investigation was launched after a man died in Meadow Lake RCMP custody.
  
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• Friend of Humboldt Broncos’ announcer Tyler Bieber says he was a ‘great person to be around’

  12-04-2018 18:23 via globalnews.ca
  Mat Barrett, a friend of Humboldt Broncos’ play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber, described him as a “great person to be around” and someone who was “loud, exciting” and knowledgeable when calling plays.
  
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• Trudeau taking detour on international trip to deal with Kinder Morgan

  12-04-2018 18:00
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a detour in his multi-country trip to deal with the troubled Kinder Morgan pipeline.
  
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• Trudeau coming back Sunday to meet with Horgan, Notley on Kinder Morgan

  12-04-2018 18:00
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a detour in his multi-country trip to deal with Kinder Morgan.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Question wording sways poll results

  12-04-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  So Mark Leakos thinks there is “liberal bias” in mainstream media that is “so entrenched and persistent as to constitute propaganda” (“Abortion poll shows impact of media bias,” SP, April 2). Of course there would be two different answers to the questions you pose. The reason is not liberal bias in the media, rather you have asked two different questions. The University of Saskatchewan’s Social Sciences Research Laboratories and Postmedia News sponsored
  
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• Humboldt Broncos broadcaster Tyler Bieber remembered at funeral

  12-04-2018 17:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  HUMBOLDT — The parking lot was full as family, friends and loved ones — many wearing the jersey of their favourite sports team — attended the funeral of play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber, the first of 16 victims in last Friday’s Humboldt Broncos bus crash to be laid to rest.
  The service was being held Thursday at the Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt, where the Broncos play their home games.
  Bieber, who turned 29 in February, was well known in Humboldt’s sport
  
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• ‘Felt something was wrong’: Tyler Bieber’s friend explains how he learned of Humboldt Broncos crash

  12-04-2018 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  Mat Barrett, a friend of Tyler Bieber, says he “felt something was wrong” when the Humboldt Broncos weren’t at the arena when he arrived for a playoff game with the Nipawin Hawks Friday and said he was eventually told about the crash from Hawks head coach.
  
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• People enter Humboldt arena for Tyler Bieber funeral

  12-04-2018 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  Dozens of people entered the Elgar Peterson Arena on Thursday for the first funeral for victims of the Humboldt Broncos fatal bus crash, being held for play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber.
  
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• In wake of Broncos' bus crash tragedy, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will resume playoffs

  12-04-2018 17:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  A decision has been made to play on.
  The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League voted Wednesday to continue with playoffs and play out the remainder of the season.
  That decision came five days after a bus crash involving the SJHL’s Humboldt Broncos has left 16 people dead, and three more in critical condition, among 29 passengers on the team’s bus.
  “The power of healing,” said SJHL president Bill Chow, “is in the game.”
  The Nipawin Hawks — who led the Humbold
  
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• 'We'll always be together': Humboldt Broncos player sees survival as 2nd chance to help the world

  12-04-2018 17:30 via cbc.ca
  Ryan Straschnitzki, a Humboldt Broncos player who was paralyzed from the chest down in Friday's collision, is pushing through the pain and trying to keep positive.
  
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• Man dies in RCMP cells in Meadow Lake

  12-04-2018 17:28 via cbc.ca
  A man has died in a holding cell at the RCMP detachment in Meadow Lake.
  
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