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• Adam Herold’s casket leaves church to sound of Tom Cochrane’s Big League

  13-04-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt Broncos’ Adam Herold’s casket leaves Sacred Heart church in Montmartre, SK as Tom Cochrane’s “Big League” plays in the background.
  
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• Senators captain Karlsson offers touching tribute to victims of Broncos crash

  13-04-2018 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered a touching tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Friday.
  
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• 2,500 hockey fans chant ‘Go Broncos go’ 11 times at Jacob Leicht’s funeral service

  13-04-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  His mother, Celeste Leicht, asked for 11 chants of “go Broncos go” followed by the blowing of horns and noisemakers for 11 seconds to honour her son’s jersey number.
  
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• 'A great way to honour him': Broadcasters offer to call games in memory of Humboldt Broncos play-by-play man Tyler Bieber

  13-04-2018 23:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  When Les Lazaruk looked up at the broadcast booth at Elgar Petersen Arena during Tyler Bieber’s funeral service, he thought of an idea to honour the memory of the Humboldt Broncos play-by-play announcer.
  Lazaruk offered to call a Broncos game next season for free and he put out a call on Twitter for fellow broadcasters to do the same. It wasn’t long before several prominent on-air personalities volunteered their services.
  Sportsnet’s Rob Faulds and TSN’s Chris Cuthbert an
  
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• Twisted parachute led to fatal 2017 RCAF training accident near Yorkton

  13-04-2018 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  An investigation into a fatal Royal Canadian Air Force training accident near Yorkton, Sask. found Master Cpl. Alfred Barr's parachute became twisted.
  
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• Former coach gets choked up remembering Humboldt Broncos player Adam Herold

  13-04-2018 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  Darrin McKechnie, who was Adam Herold’s coach at the Regina Pat Canadians, remembers his former player and captain who was killed in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Only Ontario requires truck driver training, but Humboldt crash could change that

  13-04-2018 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  Only Ontario requires drivers to complete a 103.5-hour course in the classroom and at the wheel with a licensed training school.
  
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• Bobby Cameron to seek second term as FSIN chief

  13-04-2018 22:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron says he plans to seek a second term as head of the organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. 
  Cameron, 44, announced his intention on Friday while flanked by 21 chiefs from across the province at the FSIN’s Saskatoon headquarters.
  “We have a lot of work ahead of us to do. Some good, constructive work has happened in the past but more work to do when it comes to inherent and treat rights,” C
  
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• Bobby Cameron seeks another three-year term as chief of FSIN

  13-04-2018 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  Cameron has led the organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan since 2015.
  
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• Hundreds attend funeral for Humboldt Broncos player Jacob Leicht

  13-04-2018 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  Hundreds of people, many clothed in sports jerseys including that of the Humboldt Broncos, was held on Friday, April 13 for the Broncos’ player Jacob Leicht in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Funeral for Humboldt Broncos bus driver Glen Doerksen held in Saskatchewan

  13-04-2018 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  The funeral for the Humboldt Broncos’ bus driver, Glen Doerksen, was held on Friday, April 13 in Carrot River, Saskatchewan.
  
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  13-04-2018 22:31
  
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• Prayers at Adam Herold funeral offer peace and support for victims

  13-04-2018 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  Prayers during the funeral for Humboldt Broncos player Adam Herold offered peace and love for Herold’s teammates, his family and the families of all the crash victims.
  
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• Minister remembers the life of Humboldt Broncos player Adam Herold

  13-04-2018 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  Rev. Gerard Joy Montiague remembers Adam Herold and reflects upon the young man’s life during the funeral mass for the crash victim.
  
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• Feds' goal is to 'de-risk,' remove uncertainty from Kinder Morgan pipeline: Carr

  13-04-2018 21:58
  Ahead of Sunday's key meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the NDP premiers of Alberta and British Columbia, Natural Resource Minister Jim Carr says the government's driving motivation is to "de-risk" the Trans Mountain pipeline project, suggesting that may come in the form of financial assurance.
  
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• Feds goal is to 'de-risk,' remove uncertainty from Kinder Morgan pipeline: Carr

  13-04-2018 21:58
  Ahead of Sunday's key meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the NDP premiers of Alberta and British Columbia, Natural Resource Minister Jim Carr says the government's driving motivation is to "de-risk" the Trans Mountain pipeline project, suggesting that may come in the form of financial assurance.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos Adam Herold’s casket draped in hockey jerseys

  13-04-2018 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  Adam Herold’s casket was draped in hockey jerseys as it was brought into Sacred Heart church for his funeral mass.
  
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• FSIN Chief Seeking Another Term in Upcoming Election dlvr.it/QPS8g4 https://t.co/CDsXhQ7pho

  13-04-2018 21:46
  
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• Humboldt florist receives orders from around the globe after Humboldt Broncos tragedy

  13-04-2018 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  The only florist shop in a grieving Saskatchewan community said it's receiving orders from around the world to send flowers to anyone and everyone affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Mental health volunteers spring to Humboldt's aid

  13-04-2018 21:07 via cbc.ca
  People from around the province headed to Humboldt to help emergency personnel and civilians deal with the trauma and grief that persists after the fatal bus collision.
  
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• “SEEDY SATURDAY”

  13-04-2018 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  Osler Community Garden Committee Invites YOU to “SEEDY SATURDAY”. 1:00pm – Osler Community Garden Information & Registration 1:30pm – Gardening Techniques by Shyla Cross 2:00pm – Seed Swap & Coffee Open To The Public – Everyone Welcome!  For more information contact Shyla at 306-220-8588 or by email at [email protected]
  
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• Through the Humboldt tragedy, youth have found a way to 'lean on each other'

  13-04-2018 20:43 via cbc.ca
  Many young kids and teens are struggling to process the Humboldt crash but parents, educators and hockey coaches are there to be their support.
  
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• Broadcasters offer to call games to honour memory of Broncos broadcaster Bieber

  13-04-2018 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Several Canadian broadcasters are offering to take part in an initiative to honour the memory of Humboldt Broncos play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber.
  
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• Broadcasters offer to call games to honour Humboldt Broncos play-by-play announcer

  13-04-2018 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Several Canadian broadcasters are offering to take part in an initiative to honour the memory of Humboldt Broncos play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: warm weekend, snow returns next week

  13-04-2018 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  Fog, rain, wind, a weekend warm-up and more snow are all ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Dean of OHL broadcasters reflects on Humboldt tragedy

  13-04-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Jim Gilchrist, the dean of OHL broadcasters, mourns the death of play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber.
  
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• Sask. Attorney General wants to cut 'significant' overtime costs in justice, corrections

  13-04-2018 20:12 via cbc.ca
  "We can't put up a no vacancy sign on the jails, so if somebody comes in we're obliged to take them," Don Morgan said.
  
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• Funeral service to be held for Humboldt Broncos bus crash victim Adam Herold

  13-04-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  A funeral will be held in a small Saskatchewan community Friday to mourn the loss of Adam Herold, who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Request For Public Assistance: WANTED - Kyle Eli Cook

  13-04-2018 19:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is asking for assistance in locating Kyle Eli Cook - DOB: April 9, 1986.  He has two outstanding warrants for his arrest for charges of Assault, Sexual Assault, Uttering a Forged Document and Failing to Appear in Court.Cook is 6'1" in height, has short black hair and dark brown eyes.  He has several distinguishing tattoos that include a "skull and crossbones" on his upper right arm and the initials "K.C." on his left thumb.  Anyone with
  
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• Estevan RCMP locate stolen property in Benson; charges laid

  13-04-2018 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  Estevan RCMP conducted a search warrant on a property in Benson and recovered stolen property linked to crimes spanning Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.
  
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  13-04-2018 19:40
  
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• Canadian broadcasters offering to call games to honour memory of Tyler Bieber

  13-04-2018 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  Several Canadian broadcasters have offered to take part in an initiative to honour the memory of Humboldt Broncos play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber.
  
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• FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron seeks 2nd term, sets election dates

  13-04-2018 19:28 via cbc.ca
  Elections for chief, first vice chief and third vice chief are set to take place this fall, current Chief Bobby Cameron announced in Saskatoon Friday.
  
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• Province announces 2018 Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients

  13-04-2018 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Six citizens from Saskatchewan have been selected to be invested with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province’s highest honour, during a ceremony in May.
  
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• Veteran OHL broadcaster pays homage to Humboldt Broncos

  13-04-2018 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  Jim Gilchrist has logged more than a half a million kilometers on junior hockey buses.
  
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• 12-year-old Whitby, Ont. boy’s touching tribute for Humboldt Broncos victims goes viral

  13-04-2018 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Video of a Whitby, Ont. boy kissing a hockey stick on the front porch of his home has captured the attention of Canadians mourning the victims of the Humboldt Broncos crash, after his sister tweeted out the video captured by the home security system.
  
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• Jonathan Toews, Winnipeg Jets exec Mark Chipman deliver NHL game jerseys with Broncos name plates to Humboldt

  13-04-2018 18:59 via cbc.ca
  Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and Winnipeg Jets executive chairman Mark Chipman delivered game-worn jerseys with Broncos name plates to the Humboldt junior hockey team today, a week after the deadly crash of the bus carrying the players and staff to a playoff game.
  
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• Jonathan Toews delivers NHL game jerseys with Broncos name plates to Humboldt

  13-04-2018 18:59 via cbc.ca
  Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and Winnipeg Jets executive chairman Mark Chipman delivered game-worn jerseys with Broncos name plates to the Humboldt junior hockey team today, a week after the deadly crash of the bus carrying the players and staff to a playoff game.
  
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• Search and rescue technician died after parachute became tangled mid-air: RCAF

  13-04-2018 18:35
  The Royal Canadian Air Force has released their final report into the death of a search and rescue technician during a training exercise near Yorkton.
  
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• Orders of Merit to be Awarded dlvr.it/QPRHKz https://t.co/E554T5SP7t

  13-04-2018 18:35
  
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• Persephone Theatre announces even more Pride and Prejudice

  13-04-2018 18:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  Persephone Theatre has added four shows to its production of Pride and Prejudice.
  It now runs from May 2 to 20. Here are the new dates: Thursday, May 17 at 8 p.m., Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m., Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m.
  Johnna Wright directs a large cast starring Aaron Hursh as Mr. Darcy and Heather Morrison as Elizabeth Bennet.
  Tickets cost $26 to $46 at 306.384.7727 and persephonetheatre.org
  
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• Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Services on Friday to remember players Leicht and Herold, driver Doerksen

  13-04-2018 18:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  HUMBOLDT — Family and friends are gathering Friday in communities across Saskatchewan for the funerals of three people who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  A celebration of life for forward Jacob Leicht, 19, took place Friday morning in Humboldt at the Elgar Petersen Arena, where the Broncos play their home games.
  A mass was scheduled Friday afternoon for defenceman Adam Herold, at 16 years old the youngest members of the Broncos, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
  
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• 3 funerals for victims of Humboldt Broncos bus crash Friday

  13-04-2018 18:11 via globalnews.ca
  The funerals for three people who died as a result of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash will be held on Friday.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Let's build things to last in this city

  13-04-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon needs to replace its 30-year-old indoor arena and its half-century convention centre. In this consumer-oriented age everything must be new-new-new or the world will pass us by. Media accounts tell us that for just under $400 million we could amalgamate the two into a magnificent structure that would amaze all comers for perhaps the next 40 years, that is to say, before interest costs, $10 million per year or $834 thousand per month ($28,000 per day). Surely hotdog sales alone would cov
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: April 7-13

  13-04-2018 17:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Saskatchewan SPCA offering themed licence plates

  13-04-2018 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan SPCA has reached its 90th anniversary and is celebrating by offering themed licence plates.
  
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• Funerals for Humboldt Broncos bus crash victims Jacob Leicht, Adam Herold and Glen Doerksen today

  13-04-2018 17:41 via cbc.ca
  Family and friends are to gather today for the funerals of three people who died as a result of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus crash.
  
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• Low-fare airline adds Saskatoon to Edmonton route

  13-04-2018 17:38 via cbc.ca
  Flair Airlines is adding a direct flight to Edmonton from Saskatoon.
  
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• Bruce McArthur investigators ID dead man in photo released to public

  13-04-2018 17:22
  Toronto police say they have identified the dead man in a photograph they released to the public earlier this year, who they believe may be a victim of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur.
  
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• Canada’s average home price drops over 10% year-over-year in March

  13-04-2018 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  Housing markets across most of Canada are feeling the impact of rising interest rates and Ottawa's new mortgage rules.
  
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