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• 11-year-old witness offers confusing testimony in Gabriel Faucher manslaughter trial

  24-04-2018 23:25 via cbc.ca
  An 11-year-old witness offered often confusing testimony concerning the final days of Beverly Littlecrow's life.
  
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• Man files complaint against police, says officers left him outside Saskatoon

  24-04-2018 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  Ken Thomas has filed a complaint saying two police officers drove him south of Saskatoon where he was dropped off.
  
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• Children's advocate says wait for mental-health help in Sask. shameful

  24-04-2018 22:44
  Saskatchewan's children's advocate says wait times for youth mental-health services in the province are unacceptable.
  
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• Record 711 distracted driving offences reported in March: SGI

  24-04-2018 22:30
  A record number of 711 distracted driving offences were reported in the month of March, according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance.
  
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• Legal advice offered free of charge for sexual violence survivors in Sask.

  24-04-2018 22:26 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan government opened its free legal advice program for survivors of sexual violence to the public.
  
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• Children’s Advocate Urges Investment In Children Instead Of Budget Cuts dlvr.it/QQfG0H https://t.co/cIGE63y1Mt

  24-04-2018 22:19
  
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• Spring runoff rips up Sask. highway

  24-04-2018 22:09 via cbc.ca
  Highway 8 near Kamsack is closed after spring runoff broke up the road over a culvert.
  
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• Sask. won't reach target for Indigenous grad rates, says children's advocate

  24-04-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth released his annual report for 2017, highlighting gaps in education, mental health services, as well as how many children in care suffered injuries.
  
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• Foster families focused on teaching Indigenous heritage to foster children

  24-04-2018 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  Indigenous children make up over 25 per cent of the children in the Canadian Foster Care system. Non-Indigenous foster parents are working to make sure they don't lose their history in the process.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Library wants to forgive you for overdue books

  24-04-2018 21:45 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Public Library is again offering an amnesty of sorts to bring people back into the library's good graces by forgiving fines, and allowing users to borrow books again.
  
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• Sask. children’s advocate lobbies for better mental health support in annual report

  24-04-2018 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan's children's advocate highlighted "promising progress" in mental health and education supports for vulnerable youth, but notes there is still a lot of important work to do.
  
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• 2 facing drug trafficking charges after traffic stop near Debden, Sask.

  24-04-2018 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  Two people are facing drug trafficking and weapons-related charges after a traffic stop near Debden.
  
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• Crews fight third grass fire near Saskatoon in two days

  24-04-2018 20:31
  For the third time in two days, police are on scene of a grass fire near Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: rain, wind and heat

  24-04-2018 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  Cold front brings in wind and rain before the heat pumps back into Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• ASU tracks down van trying to evade Saskatoon police

  24-04-2018 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  Police say a driver who was attempting to evade them in Saskatoon was tracked down by ASU members.
  
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• Saskatchewan launches pilot program that offers free services to sexual violence victims

  24-04-2018 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  The Listen Project, a program from the government of Saskatchewan for survivors of sexual violence, is now open to the public.
  
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• Video: City hall to explore parental leave for Saskatoon councillors

  24-04-2018 19:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon city hall will study the possibility of parental leave for councillors to help remove some of the barriers women face when pursuing elected office.
  Under current provincial rules governing absences by council members, any absence of longer than three months must be approved by city council.
  Council on Monday endorsed pursuing a legislative change to allow leaves for parental duties and elder care that would not require a vote by council.
  
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• Video: City council opts to give Saskatoon residents a tax break

  24-04-2018 19:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon residents will get their lowest property tax increase in nearly a decade this year.
  For what is believed to be the first time, council voted unanimously on Monday to use revenue restored in this month’s provincial budget to reduce the tax hike.
  The extra $1.99 million the city will receive as a surcharge from SaskEnergy, a provincial Crown corporation, will be used to lower the 2018 property tax increase to 3.79 per cent from 4.7 per cent.
  
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• 'It really blurs the lines': Meili says Sask. Party MLAs who won federal nominations should have to step down

  24-04-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca
  NDP leader Ryan Meili asked Premier Scott Moe to change the law allowing sitting MLAs to campaign for a federal seat.
  
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• Teen Charged with Attempted Murder dlvr.it/QQdHWm https://t.co/NH5cPLacRD

  24-04-2018 19:05
  
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• Man Arrested in High Speed Chase dlvr.it/QQdHVD https://t.co/xfJ4c3ZsEi

  24-04-2018 19:05
  
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• Man charged after evading Saskatoon police

  24-04-2018 19:03
  A 41-year-old man has been charged after evading police early Tuesday morning.
  
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• More Sask. employees having difficulty escaping part-time work: StatsCan

  24-04-2018 18:54 via cbc.ca
  More Saskatchewan workers are finding a hard time getting out of part-time work, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.
  
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• Evade Police/ASU Assist - Ave W & 22nd St

  24-04-2018 18:35 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 41 year old male is facing charges of Dangerous Driving and Evade Police.On April 24, 2018, at 3:05 a.m., an Officer observed a speeding grey van at the intersection of Avenue W and 22nd Street West.  The Officer activated their emergency equipment in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop, however the van accelerated at a high rate of speed. Due to the speed and location in a residential neighbourhood, the Officer did not make further attempts to stop the vehicle.SPS Air Support located th
  
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• Saskatoon Couple are Red Cross Humanitarians of the Year. dlvr.it/QQd6j1 https://t.co/7Sbnq6eUJf

  24-04-2018 18:34
  
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• Sask. launches free legal advice program for sexual violence survivors

  24-04-2018 18:33 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan government opened its free legal advice program for survivors of sexual violence to the public.
  
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• Eighteen Year Old Found Dead In Prince Albert dlvr.it/QQd6ZL https://t.co/nIVEQFduwr

  24-04-2018 18:33
  
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• Man found dead in Prince Albert, foul play not suspected

  24-04-2018 18:30
  Police say the death of an 18-year-old man in Prince Albert over the weekend is not suspicious.
  
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• Government launches The Listen Project for sexual violence survivors

  24-04-2018 18:20
  The Government of Saskatchewan has launched The Listen Project, offering free legal advice to survivors of sexual violence.
  
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• Tuesday Schedule dlvr.it/QQcwzy https://t.co/JoLDR5a6Cp

  24-04-2018 18:02
  
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• Letter of the Day: Thanking a local good Samaritan

  24-04-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  There are really good people in Saskatoon — actually, one specifically I would like to thank.
  I lost my wallet with all my “stuff” in it — credit cards, driver’s licence, hospitalization, social insurance number — you name it. Panic would not begin to describe my feelings when I found it was not in my purse.
  I had been at the police station getting a criminal record check and figured I had left it there, but lost and found at the police station closes its door
  
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• Here's what we know about the victims of the van attack in Toronto

  24-04-2018 17:27 via cbc.ca
  Toronto police are appealing for the public to help identify the victims of a van attack Monday that left 10 dead and numerous people hurt. The first victim identified, on Tuesday, was Anne Marie D'Amico.
  
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• No structures damaged in brush fire south of Saskatoon

  24-04-2018 16:28 via globalnews.ca
  One home west of the brush fire was initially threatened and two more homes were threatened as the fire progressed south.
  
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• Fire in the kitchen cook off

  24-04-2018 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Firefighters, paramedics and 911 dispatchers will be putting on the aprons for the Fire in the kitchen cook off to raise funds for the SPFFA burn fund.
  
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• Saskatoon-area homes saved after grass fire brought under control

  24-04-2018 16:10 via cbc.ca
  HIgh winds kept Saskatoon fire fighters busy at a grass fire south of Saskatoon Monday night.
  
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• Homes saved from grass fire south of Saskatoon

  24-04-2018 16:04
  Crews spent several hours trying to get a grass fire south of Saskatoon under control on Monday evening.
  
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• The Saskatoon StarPhoenix daily update for April 23, 2018

  24-04-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Country Thunder charity expects to cut cheques as early as next week
  The charitable organization set up to receive funds from a tribute concert for the Humboldt Broncos expects to cut cheques to 29 families affected by the hockey team’s bus crash as soon as next weekend.  Scheduled for Friday, the concert is expected to feature several prominent Canadian country music performers. If the 13,
  
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• City hall to explore parental leave for councillors

  24-04-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon city hall will study the possibility of parental leave for councillors to help remove some of the barriers women face when pursuing elected office.
  Under current provincial rules governing absences by council members, any absence of longer than three months must be approved by city council.
  Council on Monday endorsed pursuing a legislative change to allow leaves for parental duties and elder care that would not require a vote by council.
  The idea is to make running for office more appe
  
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• First Nation Fined Over Environment Protection Issue dlvr.it/QQc9H7 https://t.co/x7BACrE3Y2

  24-04-2018 15:53
  
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• Tax and debt tips from BDO Canada

  24-04-2018 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  Jasmin Calyniuk from BDO Canada with tips on dealing with taxes and ways to reduce debt.
  
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• 'A shining light': Remembering the 10 victims of the Toronto van attack

  24-04-2018 15:27
  Portraits of the 10 people killed after a rental van veered onto a Toronto sidewalk and drove into pedestrians are slowly emerging as loved ones and officials identify the victims.
  
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• Royal Wood promotes new album

  24-04-2018 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  Canadian singer/songwriter Royal Wood discusses the inspiration behind his new album “Ever After the Farewell” as he gets set to launch a concert tour.
  
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• Canpotex Opens Office in Brazil dlvr.it/QQc0fd https://t.co/TOvJM3PLXZ

  24-04-2018 15:20
  
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• Country Thunder charity expects to cut cheques as early as next week

  24-04-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The charitable organization set up to receive funds from a tribute concert for the Humboldt Broncos expects to cut cheques to 29 families affected by the hockey team’s bus crash as soon as next weekend. 
  Scheduled for Friday, the concert is expected to feature several prominent Canadian country music performers. If the 13,500 available tickets — which cost $65 each — sell out, the event will gross almost $900,000 from the gate alone.
  That money, minus the production cost a
  
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• Man charged with impaired driving after backing into Saskatoon police car

  24-04-2018 14:41 via cbc.ca
  A 21-year old man has been arrested after police say he put his vehicle into reverse and smashed into a patrol car.
  
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• Sask Farmland Values Keep Rising dlvr.it/QQbfb9 https://t.co/pmOILLEjnm

  24-04-2018 14:15
  
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• Edmonton Report Has Blades Interviewing Golden Bears Coach as Possible Bench Boss dlvr.it/QQbfgP https://t.co/hPw1CtnmQe

  24-04-2018 14:15
  
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• Expert whistler from Saskatoon takes his talent to worldwide competition

  24-04-2018 14:08 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon's Mike Sheinin works in the tech industry by day but is honing his whistling abilities and heading to Japan to compete in the World Whistlers Convention.
  
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• New bike lane plan, final transit design set for June unveiling

  24-04-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon is expected to get a look at its transportation future on June 20 — unless a better date to accommodate city councillors can be found.
  City council voted Monday to adopt the June 20 date as a backup to unveil the city’s plans for a downtown cycling network and the final design of the city’s improved transit system.
  The problem with that date, as Coun. Mairin Loewen explained at Monday’s governance and priorities committee meeting, is that several councillors pla
  
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• Sask. introduces legislation to control oil and gas exports

  24-04-2018 13:58 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation requiring companies to obtain permits before exporting oil and gas out of the province. David Baxter reports.
  
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