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• Maze re-elected as STF president, wants more teacher consultation with province

  27-04-2018 23:57
  Patrick Maze has been re-elected for a fourth term as president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.
  
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• Fire burns down 100-year-old landmark, ignites smaller bush fire

  27-04-2018 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  On April 26, a 100-year-old landmark used for directions by rural residents was completely destroyed by fire – the second of the evening in the Saskatchewan prairies.
  
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• Remembering Those Who Died On The Job dlvr.it/QR2C4b https://t.co/5YmmtLTLhY

  27-04-2018 23:29
  
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• Midale Deaths Determined A Homicide/Suicide dlvr.it/QR2C49 https://t.co/yPpgdrWNkR

  27-04-2018 23:29
  
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• Saskatchewan community group opens new Saskatoon office to support intellectually disabled

  27-04-2018 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  SAI has been supporting people with intellectual disabilities since 1997.
  
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• Saskatoon man convicted on child porn charges legally changes name - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  27-04-2018 23:08
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  Saskatoon man convicted on child porn charges legally changes name
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  A 29-year-old Saskatoon man convicted of making child pornography, as well as possessing and distributing thousands of images of child pornography, has legally changed his name. Justin Gerard Gryba filed on Feb. 12 to change his name to Justin William ...
  
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• Saskatoon man convicted on child porn charges legally changes name

  27-04-2018 23:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 29-year-old Saskatoon man convicted of making child pornography, as well as possessing and distributing thousands of images of child pornography, has legally changed his name.
  Justin Gerard Gryba filed on Feb. 12 to change his name to Justin William Pasloski, according to the public notices section in the March 2 edition of the Saskatchewan Gazette — a document published weekly by the provincial government.
  By law, legal name changes are published in the Saskatchewan Gazette. Editio
  
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• Fewer Saskatchewan women getting C-sections, report says

  27-04-2018 23:05 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan has one of the lowest caesarean section rates in the country, and obstetrician Dr. George Carson says that might be a good thing.
  
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• New Emergency Unit for Mentally Ill Opens at RUH dlvr.it/QR256t https://t.co/h5ngMIZ9md

  27-04-2018 22:57
  
  New Emergency Unit for Mentally Ill Opens at RUH dlvr.it/QR256t https://t.co/h5ngMIZ9md
  
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• Urgent mental health care space opens at RUH

  27-04-2018 22:55
  The new temporary mental health assessment unit is set to open and accept patients Monday at the Royal University Hospital.
  
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• Saskatoon lawyer makes case for storing jail footage for longer than 30 days - CBC.ca

  27-04-2018 22:23
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  Saskatoon lawyer makes case for storing jail footage for longer than 30 days
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  Nicholas Blenkinsop says the Ministry of Corrections should find a better way to store evidence that could clear — or condemn — jail staff who face allegations of assaulting prisoners. As it stands, video footage from jails is normally taped-over ...
  
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• Saskatoon lawyer makes case for storing jail footage for longer than 30 days

  27-04-2018 22:23 via cbc.ca
  The supervising lawyer at a Saskatoon legal clinic says the provincial Ombudsman is correct in her criticism of how long the Ministry of Corrrections stores video recordings from jails.
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: April 21-27

  27-04-2018 22:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• 2 companies charged in Sask. children’s hospital workplace death

  27-04-2018 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  Charges have been laid against two companies in the death of Eric Ndayishimiye at the construction site of the new children’s hospital in Saskatoon.
  
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• Following Humboldt Broncos bus crash, changes to truck-driver training gaining traction: industry group

  27-04-2018 21:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  REGINA — The head of a national trucking group says it’s encouraging that more provinces are seeing the need for mandatory standardized training for drivers.
  There are no minimum training requirements in the industry outside of Ontario, said Stephen Laskowski with the Canadian Trucking Alliance.
  “What we are asking for as an alliance is all provinces to adopt a similar approach to Ontario,” Laskowski said Friday.
  “There appears to be much more movement on this front
  
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• Saskatoon Muslim school cuts down water consumption by 500L per day

  27-04-2018 21:41 via cbc.ca
  A group of youth from the Saskatoon Misbah School is working to help improve the environment by cutting down on water-use.
  
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• Sask. Polytechnic losing 42 employees due to shifting labor market

  27-04-2018 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  Twenty Sask. Polytechnic faculty took voluntary buyouts, while the rest were layoffs.
  
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• Single Vehicle Rollover- Attridge Drive and Circle Drive

  27-04-2018 21:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The single vehicle rollover that occurred at Attridge Drive and Circle Drive is now cleaned up and traffic is flowing normally again. Injuries were not serious and 4 individuals were treated by EMS at the scene. Saskatoon Police want to thank motorists for their patience during this matter.(Occurrence Number: 18-40991)
  
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• Holiday Park Golf Course driving range now open

  27-04-2018 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  The driving range at Holiday Park Golf Course has opened to the public.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snow possible after mid-20 heat - Globalnews.ca

  27-04-2018 20:53
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  Saskatoon weather outlook: snow possible after mid-20 heat
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  Snow possible after temperatures pop into the mid-20s for the first time in seven months! Saskatoon Forecast. Friday. Mid-minus single digits is what it felt like Friday morning as temperatures fell a few degrees below freezing under mostly clear skies ...
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snow possible after mid-20 heat

  27-04-2018 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  Snow is possible in Saskatoon's weather forecast ahead after temperatures pop into the mid-20s for the first time in seven months.
  
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• Teen arrested for carrying loaded sawed-off rifle in park

  27-04-2018 20:40
  A 15-year-old is facing a number of gun charges after he was found in possession of a sawed of rifle in a Saskatoon park.
  
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• Small Sask. governments have big problems, says ombudsman

  27-04-2018 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Common complaints to the office were about services like water and sewer, drainage, police and parking. But 147 out of 572 were about council conduct.
  
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• Country music stars, NHL players to pay tribute to the Humboldt Broncos

  27-04-2018 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  The Humboldt Broncos tribute concert features a star studded line-up of Canadian country music stars and NHL players.
  
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• Workplace Safety Minister signals upcoming focus on preventing injuries at small workplaces

  27-04-2018 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Ahead of the National Day of Mourning, Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said the province will do more work to reduce workplace injuries at small companies.
  
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• Suspicious deaths in Midale confirmed as murder-suicide: RCMP

  27-04-2018 20:05
  The RCMP has identified a man and a woman who were found dead at a business in Midale last week.
  
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• Midale deaths deemed murder/suicide

  27-04-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  The death of two people at a Midale business on April 20 has been deemed a murder/suicide.
  
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• New mental health ER opens it's doors in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  27-04-2018 19:50
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  New mental health ER opens it's doors in Saskatoon
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  Mental health patients who need emergency care now have a new place to turn in Saskatoon. Instead of waiting in line at the regular emergency room, patients at the Royal University Hospital now have a dedicated ER specifically for people suffering from ...
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• New mental health ER opens its doors in Saskatoon

  27-04-2018 19:50 via cbc.ca
  Mental health patients who need emergency care now have a new place to turn in Saskatoon.
  
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• Cease Trade Order Issued dlvr.it/QR1HWf https://t.co/UoSynCmb7D

  27-04-2018 19:49
  
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• Stars Are Honoured to Take Part in the Humboldt Broncos Benefit Concert dlvr.it/QR1HKW https://t.co/ipjgAgiuR9

  27-04-2018 19:48
  
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• Police Answer Multiple Weapons Calls dlvr.it/QR1HHx https://t.co/COYjunREaT

  27-04-2018 19:48
  
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• Companies charged in death of worker on children’s hospital site

  27-04-2018 19:43
  Two companies have been charged in the death of a 21-year-old man who was working at the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan construction site.
  
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• High social services call volumes a growing concern: Sask. ombudsman

  27-04-2018 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan's ombudsman is highlighting long call centre wait times and potential consequences for those on certain social services programs.
  
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• CN disputes Nutrien's claim that 'railway performance' is behind potash layoffs

  27-04-2018 19:14 via cbc.ca
  The rail company says it's current with all deliveries for the potash producer, while the union representing Nutrien workers says the company improperly notified workers of the temporary layoffs.
  
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• Chad Brownlee performs ‘Big League’

  27-04-2018 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  Chad Brownlee performs Tom Cochrane’s re-worked song “Big League” as he gets ready to perform at the Humboldt Broncos tribute concert in Saskatoon on April 27, 2018.
  
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• Flip phones and other "dumbphones" new tech trend

  27-04-2018 18:44 via cbc.ca
  As we learn more about the addictive nature of smartphones, some people are going back to a flip phone. But is it going to catch on?
  
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• Polcie Say Man was Carrying a Loaded Homemade Gun dlvr.it/QR0xT7 https://t.co/0L9tTkl51J

  27-04-2018 18:42
  
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• Cameco reports net earnings of $55M in 2018 Q1

  27-04-2018 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  Cameco said earnings were higher when compared to the same quarter of 2017 due to restructuring and higher uranium prices.
  
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• Including Indigenous groups in studies of ancient remains makes for better science, say researchers

  27-04-2018 18:30 via cbc.ca
  A new article in the journal Science urges researchers to connect with local Indigenous communities when designing studies on genetic material from ancient human remains.
  
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• Firearm Charges Laid - 200 Block of Ave S South

  27-04-2018 18:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 15 year old male is facing numerous firearms related charges after he was found in possession of a sawed of rifle.On April 26, 2018, at 8:30 p.m., Saskatoon Police received a report of a male in the 200 block of Avenue S South, in the park, with a firearm.Officers did attend and arrested the male without incident.  He was found to be in possession of a loaded, sawed off .22 calibre rifle.He has been charged with firearms offences that include possessing a firearm without a license, carryi
  
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• Saskatchewan farmers seeding more wheat, less canola in 2018

  27-04-2018 18:27 via globalnews.ca
  The increase is wheat seeding is due in part to an anticipated rise in cereal grains prices.
  
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• SGI considering standardized training for Class 1 drivers

  27-04-2018 18:17
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance is considering standardized training for Class 1 commercial drivers in the province.
  
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• Firearm/Weapon Charges Laid - 700 Block of Weldon Ave

  27-04-2018 18:06 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 31 year old male is facing numerous charges after being found in possession of drugs, knives and a loaded, homemade firearm.On April 26, 2018, at 4:30 p.m., Saskatoon Police received a call of a male with a firearm in the 900 block of Avenue N South.At 4:50 p.m., officers located a male matching the suspect description in the 700 block of Weldon Avenue.  He was found to be in possession of a loaded, homemade firearm, a large knife, throwing knives, ritalin, hydromorphone and methamphetami
  
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• Letter of the Day: It's folly to argue against science

  27-04-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Polls show that 39 per cent of Canadians don’t believe that the climate is changing because of human actions. Oh how I wish that they were right.
  Scientists have given us the knowledge to extend our life span from an average of about 45 years to almost 85 years. They invented television that bring programs from around the world and rockets that took people to the moon as well as material to mars and beyond. We also enjoy the fruits of their labour in many other ways.
  When 97 per cent of sc
  
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• Cameco generates $55-million profit after five consecutive quarterly losses

  27-04-2018 17:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  After losing money for five consecutive quarters, Cameco Corp. is reporting earnings of $55 million in the first three months of 2018.
  The Saskatoon-based uranium miner attributed its gains — booked in a “quiet” market — to the restructuring of its Kazakh joint venture, as well as higher uranium sales and prices. Revenues for the three months totalled $439 million, the company announced Friday.
  “We continue to focus on what we control,” Cameco president a
  
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• All 10 victims of deadly van attack in Toronto identified

  27-04-2018 17:21 via cbc.ca
  All victims of Monday's deadly van attack in Toronto have been formally identified by Ontario's chief coroner.
  
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• All 10 of those killed in Toronto van attack identified

  27-04-2018 17:21 via cbc.ca
  All of the people killed in Monday's deadly van attack in Toronto have been formally identified by Ontario's chief coroner.
  
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• Jess Moskaluke taking part in Humboldt Broncos tribute concert

  27-04-2018 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  Jess Moskaluke describes her feelings as she gets ready to take part in the Humboldt Broncos tribute concert on April 27 in Saskatoon.
  
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• Broncos tribute concert expected to attract over 30 current and former NHLers

  27-04-2018 17:03
  More than 30 current and former NHL players are expected at a tribute concert in Saskatoon tonight for the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.
  
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