Saskatoon news

• Roughriders’ Duron Carter pleads guilty to marijuana possession in Manitoba

  21-06-2018 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Duron Carter has pleaded guilty to his marijuana possession charge in Winnipeg.
  
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• Regina man charged with 2 child pornography offences

  21-06-2018 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  Andrew John Downing, 43, of Regina has been charged with possession of and making child pornography available.
  
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• Day 2: Humboldt Broncos' Dahlgren puts Las Vegas trip into perspective

  21-06-2018 23:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Humboldt Broncos assistant captain Kaleb Dahlgren talks about how close the players are to each other, and how special their trip to Las Vegas for the NHL awards has been for those who survived the April 6, 2018 team bus crash.
  The Broncos team bus was on the way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff game when the team bus and a semi collided. Sixteen people on the bus were killed and the other 13 were injured.
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• Lawyer wants former broadcaster accused of bank robberies to take psychiatric tests

  21-06-2018 23:30 via cbc.ca
  A lawyer appeared in a southern Alberta court today on behalf of a former TV journalist accused in a string of bank robberies.
  
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• Lawyer asks for psychiatric testing for former journalist accused in bank robberies

  21-06-2018 23:06
  A lawyer appeared in a southern Alberta court today on behalf of a former TV journalist accused in a string of bank robberies.
  
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• National Indigenous Peoples Day underway in Saskatoon and Regina

  21-06-2018 23:04 via cbc.ca
  Here are some snapshots from celebrations in Saskatchewan's two biggest cities.
  
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• 'Economic reconciliation' will help economy, says Indigenous business council

  21-06-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  There are 43,000 Indigenous businesses contributing to the Canadian economy and some of the biggest are in Saskatchewan, says the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
  
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• SaskPower expanding industrial and commercial smart meter program

  21-06-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  Following a successful first run, SaskPower is moving onto the second stage of their commercial and industrial smart meter program.
  
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• DNA at crime scene, meth user's testimony and missing victim all play into close of Taylor Wolff murder trial

  21-06-2018 21:40 via cbc.ca
  The Crown and defence made their closing arguments in the Taylor Wolff cold case trial at Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: hot temperatures kick off summer

  21-06-2018 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  After a warm week of seeing 30 degree temperatures, stormy skies could be moving in for the weekend in Saskatoon weather outlook. Rebekah Lesko with the details.
  
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• Seniors in Saskatchewan care home served beef roast seasoned with hand cleaner

  21-06-2018 21:28
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is apologizing to residents of a long-term care home who were knowingly served a beef roast that had been seasoned with hand cleaner.
  
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• ‘A last resort’: Saskatoon jail moves inmates to visiting area, cancels some family visits

  21-06-2018 20:56
  The Saskatoon Correctional Centre has inmates living in its visiting area and has cancelled some family visits, due to the jail’s overpopulation.
  
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• Saskatchewan MP pushes to make National Indigenous Peoples Day statutory holiday

  21-06-2018 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan MP Georgina Jolibois isn't giving up the fight to make June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, a statutory holiday.
  
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• Summer off to hot start in northern Saskatchewan

  21-06-2018 20:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  The first day of summer has brought with it a heat wave for northern Saskatchewan.
  On Thursday, Environment Canada issued a heat warning for more than a dozen communities in Saskatchewan’s north, as temperatures are expected to exceed 29 C as the weekend arrives.
  Communities under the warning include La Loche, Lloydminster, Prince Albert, the Battlefords and communities in the Melfort area.
  Environment Canada advises people to take precautions when temperatures climb by rescheduling outdoo
  
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• New Saskatoon bridge to be named after Indigenous leader

  21-06-2018 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  A steering committee is recommending the new North Commuter Parkway Bridge in Saskatoon be named after Chief Mistawasis.
  
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• Man spits at Prince Albert police officers during arrest

  21-06-2018 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Police say an intoxicated man tried to spit on officers during his arrest in Prince Albert, Sask.
  
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• From urban yoga studio to remote northern pot shop: One man's journey to bring legal cannabis to La Loche

  21-06-2018 20:33 via cbc.ca
  "My honest reaction was, 'La where?' "
  
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• Bill to expunge gay-sex criminal records takes effect in Canada today

  21-06-2018 20:08 via cbc.ca
  Legislation that will make it easy to tear up the criminal records of Canadians convicted of homosexual acts is now law.
  
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• Garage fire in Massey Place causes $18,000 in damages

  21-06-2018 19:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  A garage fire that caused more than $18,000 in damages in Saskatoon’s Massey Place neighbourhood was likely set intentionally.
  At around 8:46 p.m. Wednesday, city fire crews were called to a residential structure fire behind the Cosmo Civic Centre, according to a news release from the Saskatoon Fire Department.
  When crews arrived, they found a detached garage fully ablaze.
  Crews quickly knocked the fire down using an exterior attack through the garage’s overhead door, which had alrea
  
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• SaskPower expanding Smart Meter pilot project

  21-06-2018 19:38
  SaskPower has launched its second pilot project installing Smart Meters for commercial and industrial customers.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority apologizing after care home residents fed roast beef seasoned with hand sanitizer

  21-06-2018 19:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is apologizing and investigating after residents at a long-term care home in Carrot River were served roast beef that had been unintentionally seasoned with powdered hand cleaner.
  “The (SHA) is very sorry for any anxiety this error may have caused our residents and their families. We are taking steps to make sure this does not happen again,” SHA spokesman Doug Dahl said in a statement. 
  According to Dahl, an employee “decanted” a com
  
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• Prince Albert police officers allegedly assaulted during arrest

  21-06-2018 18:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 19-year-old is facing numerous charges after two police officers were assaulted during an arrest.
  Prince Albert police say the incident took place when officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence in the 100 block of 29 Street West, according to a police news release.
  The teen, who police report has a history of violence, was on conditions to not consume alcohol.
  When officers arrived, they located the man intoxicated in his bedroom. When police tried to arrest the man for breaching
  
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• Prince Albert man charged after spitting at police during arrest

  21-06-2018 18:49
  A man in Prince Albert is facing assault charges after police say he resisted arrest and tried several times to spit on officers.
  
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• Saskatchewan MP 'hopeful' bill marking Indigenous Peoples Day a holiday passes

  21-06-2018 18:47
  A Saskatchewan MP isn't giving up in her bid to make National Indigenous Peoples Day a statutory holiday.
  
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• Most crops at normal development stage: Saskatchewan Agriculture

  21-06-2018 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  While most crops are at normal stages of development, the lack of rain is a concern in some areas of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Video: New in theatres June 22

  21-06-2018 18:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres June 22.
  
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• Majority of province’s crops in normal development stages

  21-06-2018 18:15
  The majority of pulse crops, cereals and oilseeds are at normal development stages for this time of year, according to the province’s crop report.
  
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• Canada's definition of beer could be changing

  21-06-2018 18:15 via cbc.ca
  Federal officials are proposing changes to national beer standards that would widen the number of ingredients permitted in a pint and force brewers to list every ingredient on a can or bottle. Even the Canadian definition of "beer" would change.
  
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• Letter of the Day: More than meets the eye on closure

  21-06-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  How can city council ignore the facts?
  1. The traffic count and speed on Ninth Street is well within the parameters for local roads, despite the fact that Ninth Street accesses a feeder road to the Buckwold Bridge. Note I didn’t say the freeway because the freeway effectively ends as it crosses Eighth Street, and the speed limit is 70 km/h on the bridge, slowing to 50 about one kilometre later.
  2. The “survey” was 2/3 biased to the street to be closed and 1/3 to the streets tha
  
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• North Commuter Parkway Bridge to be named after Chief Mistawasis

  21-06-2018 17:54
  The City of Saskatoon has announced that the North Commuter Parkway Bridge will be named the Chief Mistawasis Bridge on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
  
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• North Commuter Parkway Bridge expected to be named after Chief Mistawasis

  21-06-2018 17:54
  Saskatoon’s North Commuter Parkway Bridge is likely to be named the Chief Mistawasis Bridge.
  
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• Identifying paving scams in Saskatchewan

  21-06-2018 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  Warning signs of a paving scam include high pressure sales tactics or being required to put down a substantial down payment.
  
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• Chief Mistawasis: North commuter bridge to be named after Cree chief

  21-06-2018 17:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon’s new north commuter parkway bridge will be named after the Cree chief who signed and helped negotiate Treaty 6.
  Narrowed down from nearly 500 submissions, the bridge will recognize Chief Mistawasis — the iconic northern plains leader known for his hunting in what is now the Saskatoon area and also for his role in the 1876 Treaty 6 negotiations.
  The City of Saskatoon made the announcement Thursday to coincide with events in Victoria Park celebrating National Indig
  
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• Manulife cutting 700 jobs as part of digital business transformation

  21-06-2018 17:42
  Manulife Financial Corp. said Thursday it will cut about 700 jobs as it looks to streamline and digitize its customer service operations.
  
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• North Commuter Parkway bridge named after Chief Mistawasis

  21-06-2018 17:09 via cbc.ca
  Chief Mistawasis, also known as Pierre Belanger, was the head of the Prairie Tribe and signed Treaty 6 in 1876.
  
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• Beware of door-to-door driveway repair scams: province

  21-06-2018 17:09
  The province is urging consumers to beware of door-to-door driveway repair scams.
  
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• Cannabis bill receives Royal Assent

  21-06-2018 16:53
  The federal government's legislation to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana has received Royal Assent, meaning the bill has officially passed Parliament.
  
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• Cannabis Act, impaired driving changes among several bills to officially pass Parliament

  21-06-2018 16:53
  The federal government's legislation to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana has received Royal Assent, meaning the bill has officially passed Parliament.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Jasper searching for a home

  21-06-2018 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  Jasmine Hanson from the Saskatoon SCPA says Jasper will be a great dog for a lucky family.
  
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• Awasis Boutique offers Indigenous inspired baby and kids fashions

  21-06-2018 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  Christine Marie started sewing a few bibs and aprons. It has now turned into Awasis Boutique – an Indigenous inspired clothing line for babies and kids.
  
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• Travel Tips: Oceania Cruises

  21-06-2018 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  Oceania Cruises joins Ixtapa Travel to discuss ocean cruises – including a 180-day trip around the world – and a deal of the day.
  
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• Researchers searching for child graves near abandoned Saskatchewan residential school

  21-06-2018 16:10
  Researchers are attempting to uncover a dark chapter of Canada’s history, using ground-penetrating radar to determine how many students may have been buried in unmarked graves near Saskatchewan’s last remaining residential school.
  
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• Summer Traffic Enforcement Campaign

  21-06-2018 16:00 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  As part of our commitment to traffic safety, the Saskatoon Police Service Traffic Unit will be hosting a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P) Summer Enforcement Campaign on June 21-22, 2018.A two-day initiative will consist of a large scale enforcement campaign that will take place in varied locations in Saskatoon.
  Police from agencies across Saskatchewan will be present at these spots, so motorists should be prepared to stop.  Police will be looking for traffic vi
  
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• Regret, respect and reconciliation: The struggle of Taiwan's Indigenous peoples

  21-06-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  StarPhoenix reporter Betty Ann Adam recently travelled to Taiwan to learn about its Indigenous peoples and how their history has similarities to Indigenous people in Canada. She and 12 other journalists from around the world were guests of the Taiwanese government through its Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.
  Who were some people the journalists met?
  Lee Jin Lon, a Rukai community leader in the Kucapungane village, gives a ride to StarPhoenix reporter Betty Ann Adam, who wears a floral head w
  
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• Celebrate National Indigenous People's Day in Sask.

  21-06-2018 15:55 via cbc.ca
  Thursday is National Indigenous People’s Day and there are many events happening in Saskatoon, Regina and elsewhere in Saskatchewan. Here’s how you can get involved in the celebrations.
  
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• Man arrested following stabbing; victim refusing to cooperate

  21-06-2018 14:05
  A 23-year-old Saskatoon man has been arrested following a stabbing early Thursday morning.
  
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• U of S-trained musicians jamming across the jazz festival lineup

  21-06-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  With the annual SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival about to kick off in Saskatoon, headline acts from across North America and overseas are dominating the public’s eye.
  But off the main stage, on the many other venues set up for the festival, former U of S students can be found playing incredibly high-caliber jazz. 
  Music professor Dean McNeill, who teaches jazz at the school, said having more of Saskatonians involved in the festival could only mean good things going forward for the c
  
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• Toronto-singer Ralph excited to be the Pride closer

  21-06-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A rising pop music star who’s been called an “instant gay icon” is on her way to town for the Saskatoon Pride Festival.
  Toronto singer and songwriter Ralph is set to perform at the festival’s Loud and Proud main stage in Friendship Park near Spadina.
  Ralph, whose given name is Raffaela Weyman, said being able to be a part of the Pride festival celebrations in Saskatoon means a lot to her as an artist.
  “I know how sacred Pride is,” she said. “I’m ve
  
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• Three-year campaign raises $28 million for critical care upgrades at RUH

  21-06-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Funds from the GreatE.R. fundraising campaign to improve care for emergency, trauma and critical care patients at the Royal University Hospital are already making a difference for the people who need it most.
  Announced by RUH foundation CEO Arla Gustafson Wednesday as part of the RUH Foundation’s 35th anniversary, the campaign — which aims to raise additional funds to help generate faster response times, build stronger teams and buy new equipment — was one for the records and w
  
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• Music Notes: Going for a Cruz in the minivan(dal)

  21-06-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Our jazz festival is about to begin. Just keep singing that to yourself to the tune of I’ve Got You Under My Skin and you’ll get really psyched up for the fun — it’s definitely working for me.
  Some of what’s in here is from the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, and some of it isn’t. It really doesn’t matter, though. This is one of the best musical times of the year, and it’s time to get excited, jazz or no jazz.
   
  Apollo Cruz
  When: Saturday,
  
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