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• Humboldt opens its arms to Rance Cardinal, Broncos' hockey hero

  27-05-2018 23:30 via cbc.ca
  For Rance Cardinal, a journey of 1,200 kilometres from Sioux Lookout, Ont. to Humboldt, Sask. is slowly coming to an end after 47 days of walking, and an emotional reunion lies ahead. Waiting for him at the finish line will be the Broncos’ families and people of Humboldt, and his own family members, whom he hasn’t seen for more than three years.
  
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• Hydraulic tools needed to reach driver after serious crash on Wanuskewin Road

  27-05-2018 21:46 via cbc.ca
  Collision analysts are at the scene of a serious crash involving a single vehicle on Wanuskewin Road in Saskatoon.
  
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• Collision analysts at scene of serious crash in Saskatoon

  27-05-2018 21:46 via cbc.ca
  Collision analysts are at the scene of a serious crash involving a single vehicle on Wanuskewin Road in Saskatoon.
  
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• 27-year-old man in critical condition after Wanuskewin Road crash

  27-05-2018 21:46 via cbc.ca
  Collision reconstructionists are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a 27-year-old man in critical condition.
  
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• Saskatchewan Rush take Game 1 of NLL Final over Rochester Knighthawks

  27-05-2018 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush took Game 1 of the NLL Final with a 16-9 victory over the Rochester Knighthawks.
  
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• Vehicle collision on Circle Drive near Preston Avenue results in major damage

  27-05-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle collision on Circle Drive.
  
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• UPDATE - Traffic Restrictions - Single Vehicle Accident - 3500 Block Wanuskewin Road

  27-05-2018 19:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Members of the Collision Analyst Unit have arrived at the scene of the accident. In order to facilitate their investigation, all north and southbound traffic will now be stopped for some time. Southbound Wanuskewin Road traffic will be turned around at Wheeler Avenue while northbound Wanuskewin Road traffic will be turned around at Adilman Drive. Motorists are asked to select a different route in order to avoid the area. There is no further update on injuries.The Saskatoon Police
  
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• Saskatoon police locate 7-year-old boy

  27-05-2018 19:31 via cbc.ca
  Police in Saskatoon have found a child who went missing in the Massey Place neighbourhood Saturday morning.
  
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• UPDATE - Missing Person - Request for Public Assistance

  27-05-2018 19:29 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Aaron Kishayinew has been located safe and sound.The Saskatoon Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this matter.(Occurrence Number: 18-53184)
  
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• Photos: Saskatchewan Rush win Game 1 of NLL Champions Cup

  27-05-2018 19:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  The host Saskatchewan Rush crushed the Rochester Knighthawks 16-9 in Game 1 of the National Lacrosse League’s Champions Cup final Saturday night in Saskatoon.
  Here are some photos from the night.
  Rochester Knighthawks defense Scott Campbell goes to block a shot from Saskatchewan Rush defense Chris Corbeil during the game at SaskTel centre in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
   
  Rochester Knighthawks forward Cody Jamieson goes to move the ball as Saskatchewan Rush defense Brett M
  
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• ‘Serious’ single-vehicle collision on Wanuskewin Road: Saskatoon police

  27-05-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police say the collision happened in the 3500 block of Wanuskewin Road on Sunday.
  
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• Church pots 4 goals as Rush romp to win over Knighthawks in Game 1 of NLL final

  27-05-2018 19:20 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush are one win away from winning their second National Lacrosse League championship in the last three years.
  
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• One year of Scheer: Conservatives mark first anniversary with new leader

  27-05-2018 19:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  OTTAWA — There is money in the bank. Voters in the hopper. And from many angles, a spring in the step of many Conservatives these days.
  One year of Andrew Scheer, observers say, has not exactly been flashy but he has done the Conservative Party some good.
  “He’s been steady,” says Tim Powers, a conservative strategist and vice-chairman of Ottawa-based firm Summa Strategies. “You’d probably give him a solid B or B plus.”
  Carl Vallee, a former press secreta
  
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• Traffic Restrictions - Single Vehicle Accident - 3500 Block Wanuskewin Road

  27-05-2018 18:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are currently at the scene of a serious single vehicle accident in the 3500 block of Wanuskewin Road.Traffic restrictions are in place for southboud Wanuskewin Road traffic at Arthur Rose Avenue, and northbound Wanuskewin Road traffic at Adilman Drive. No vehicles will be allowed south of Arthur Rose Avenue. Southbound traffic will instead be diverted from Arthur Rose Avenue onto Marquis Drive and southbound onto Millar Avenue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to the o
  
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• UPDATE - Single Vehicle Collision-Circle Drive and Preston Avenue North

  27-05-2018 18:43 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A single eastbound lane has now been opened at the accident site while a City of Saskatoon crew replaces damaged signage. Traffic restrictions will remain in place until that work is complete.Saskatoon Police have departed from the scene. The matter remains under investigation.(Occurrence Number: 18-53206)
  
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• Q&A: Tattoo stories from Regina's Pile O' Bones Convention

  27-05-2018 18:11 via cbc.ca
  We talked to some tattoo artist and enthusiasts about their favourite tattoos and what the latest trends are in the industry.
  
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• Service dog gives birth to 8 puppies at Florida airport

  27-05-2018 17:20
  A service dog waiting for a flight to Philadelphia with her owner gave birth at the Tampa airport as travelers gathered around and watched.
  
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• ‘We’re reclaiming our heritage’: The controversial rise of the eastern Metis

  27-05-2018 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  The sudden proliferation of self-reported Metis in Eastern Canada has emerged as a profoundly divisive debate. Many use identity cards that look much like Indian Status cards. Others have tried to claim Indigenous rights through the courts, fuelling a perception that the aboriginal newcomers are so-called rights grabbers.
  
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• 'They're my team': Fans revved up to see Pats play in Memorial Cup final

  27-05-2018 16:01 via cbc.ca
  The Regina Pats are playing the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on home ice for the 100th Memorial Cup championship.
  
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• Jagmeet Singh pokes fun at Trudeau's India trip at press gallery dinner

  27-05-2018 14:46
  Federal party leaders got a few digs in at one another and at themselves at the parliamentary press gallery dinner Saturday night.
  
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• Pair of Japanese premium melons sell for record US$29,300

  27-05-2018 14:29
  A single pair of premium melons on Saturday fetched a record 3.2 million yen (US$29,300) at auction in Japan, where the fruit is regarded as a status symbol.
  
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• Single Vehicle Collision-Circle Drive and Preston Avenue North

  27-05-2018 09:29 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police along with emergency crews are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision that took place at Circle Drive and Preston Avenue North. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area while the investigation is being conducted. Traffic restrictions are in place. East bound traffic is being diverted.The Collision Analyst Unit has been called out to assist with the investigation.Further updates will be released when more information is available. (Occurrence Number: 18-5
  
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• The title's in their grasp: Convincing Rush win sets up a Rochester trek

  27-05-2018 08:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two groups of men are scheming what to do next Saturday atop a 200-by-85-foot patch of carpet in Rochester, N.Y.
  The Saskatchewan Rush want to end the evening by rolling around the thing, by jumping, hugging, hollering, and clutching a trophy.
  There’s a lot to do before they get to that point.
  “We don’t want to have a Game 3 back here. We just want to put this thing away, no matter where it would be,” Rush forward Robert Church said Saturday night after his Rush — 1
  
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• Riders get ready for 1st pre-season game

  27-05-2018 06:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders packed up their operation and are off to Edmonton for a pre-season game. But as Derek Bidwell tells us, don’t expect to see many recognizable names in the line-up.
  
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• NLL Champions Cup final: Rush crush Knighthawks 16-9 in Game 1

  27-05-2018 06:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Rush scored in bunches Saturday.
  Indeed, a quick-strike offence proved to be the difference in Game 1 of the National Lacrosse League’s Champions Cup final.
  A three-goal outburst by Robert Church during a span of 3:03, coupled with another four goals in three minutes and 39 seconds to start the second half, blew open what had been a tight opening game as the Rush went on to defeat the visiting Rochester Knighthawks 16-9 before a crowd of 11,842 at SaskTel Centre.
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• Hundreds of scholars gather for country’s largest academic conference

  27-05-2018 03:02
  On Saturday, hundreds of scholars and researchers from around the country gathered at the University of Regina for the 87th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
  
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• City takes down speed bumps installed by concerned Caswell Hill residents

  27-05-2018 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Saskatoon has removed speed bumps put in by concerned Caswell Hill residents.
  
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• City takes down speed bumps put in by concerned Caswell Hill residents

  27-05-2018 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Saskatoon has removed speed bumps put in by concerned Caswell Hill residents. Rebekah Lesko reports.
  
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• Saskatoon drafts 1st whistleblower policy for city employees

  27-05-2018 01:13 via cbc.ca
  The policy calls for employees, who may remain anonymous, to report perceived and potential wrongdoings to the city manager.
  
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• Rain helps in fight against Rabbit Creek wildfire in P.A. National Park

  27-05-2018 00:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Rabbit Creek wildfire has become easier to fight thanks to weekend rain.
  According to a news release on Saturday from Prince Albert National Park, four millimetres of rain near Waskesiu and 55mm on the southeastern part of the fire allowed more ground teams to work on the fire.
  All previous area closures are still in effect, but lakes in the area (Waskesiu, Crean, and Hanging Hearts) are open for the public.
  A fire ban is still in place for Prince Albert National Park. Ground crews and helic
  
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• 'Full of colours': Saskatoon's Sikh Day Parade a bright and inclusive celebration

  27-05-2018 00:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  Not even sporadic thunderstorms could slow down the brightly coloured celebration for the Sikh Day Parade in Saskatoon.
  The parade drew a crowd of thousands that stopped in Dundonald Park for a huge celebration that included free food, traditional demonstrations and turban wrapping as only a few of the events community members were welcomed to enjoy.
  “It’s full of colours,” Peter Kingyens said as he took in the celebration at the park. “I think it’s great for t
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warnings issued in Saskatchewan

  27-05-2018 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings in Saskatchewan on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warnings ended in Saskatchewan

  27-05-2018 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada has ended all severe thunderstorm warnings in Saskatchewan.
  
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