Saskatoon news

• Request for Public Assistance in Identifying Man

  13-07-2018 23:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the man pictured in the attached photo.On Saturday morning, July 7, 2018 at approximately 10:00 a.m., the man attended the Service Centre at Police Headquarters to turn in found property. He was driving a red, hatchback car and was accompanied by a male youth.  His identification and contact information is unavailable and investigators believe that the man may have information that will assist in an ongoing investigation. He
  
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• Melville RCMP investigating midday kidnapping

  13-07-2018 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP report that a woman at a rural property south of Melville was forced to drive a man with a firearm to Regina, Thursday.
  
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• Minister says beheading on Greyhound bus was 'tipping point' for STC ridership

  13-07-2018 22:53
  The minister responsible for the now defunct Saskatchewan Transportation Company says the 2008 beheading of a Greyhound passenger in Manitoba was the "tipping point" for STC.
  
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• Subtracting capital gains tax cuts Trans Mountain price for government: Kinder Morgan

  13-07-2018 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  Kinder Morgan says the actual price the federal government will pay for its Trans Mountain pipeline system and expansion project will be hundreds of millions of dollars less than the $4.5 billion announced in May.
  
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• $35K fine for Saskatchewan company after heavy door lands on worker’s legs

  13-07-2018 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatchewan company was fined $35,000 after a worker broke both legs in Esterhazy last August.
  
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• Saskatoon police send out warning about text message scam

  13-07-2018 22:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police are warning residents not to send money without asking questions of confirmation as a phone bill refund scam circulates around the province.
  Police say the scam appears to start with a text message that claims to be from SaskTel, which tells the receiver they’ve been over-billed. The text, in some instances, tell the receiver that a refund will show up on their next bill and they’re told to click on a link to confirm, police said in a news release.
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• Bear advisory issued in Douglas Provincial Park

  13-07-2018 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  A dangerous animal advisory was issued at roughly 11:30 a.m. CT on Friday in Douglas Provincial Park.
  
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• STC closure added $22 million to provincial coffers: CIC report

  13-07-2018 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  The province sold STC assets for $27.6 million, and it cost $7.6 million to wind down the former bus company.
  
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• Medstead, Sask. couple with 700 pot plants acquitted of trafficking

  13-07-2018 21:58
  A Saskatchewan judge dismissed trafficking charges against a Medstead couple caught with 700 pot plants in a greenhouse on their property.
  
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• ANALYSIS: How two Canadians survived near death in a cave on Vancouver Island

  13-07-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  A B.C. man recalls his harrowing 18-hour ordeal, stuck in a cave on Vancouver Island.
  
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• Pilot of crop duster killed in plane crash near Arborfield

  13-07-2018 21:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  A crop duster pilot has been killed in a fiery plane crash near Arborfield.
  The Transportation Safety of Canada says a Cessna C-188B Agtruck went down Thursday near the community of Arborfield, about 260 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon.
  The board says there was a fire upon impact.
  The pilot’s name has not been released.
  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Friday that it was deploying a team of investigators to the accident site. No further details — including the exact t
  
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• No need for seatbelts on school buses, says Transport Canada

  13-07-2018 21:00
  A new directive for seatbelts on highway buses does not need to include school buses, says Transport Canada.
  
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• CFL players eligible to play in new Alliance of American Football league

  13-07-2018 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  When the Alliance of American Football makes its first snap, there could be lots of familiar names playing for each of the eight teams — including some that have appeared in the CFL.
  
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• Pilot dead after 2nd crop dusting crash in Saskatchewan in a week

  13-07-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  The Transportation Safety of Canada says the plane went down Thursday near the community of Arborfield, Sask.
  
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• Pilot dead after second crop-dusting crash in Saskatchewan in a week

  13-07-2018 20:45
  A crop duster pilot has been killed in a fiery plane crash in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: cold front brings in windy weekend

  13-07-2018 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Cold front kicks out 30-degree heat and brings strong wind into Saskatoon's weather forecast for the weekend.
  
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• STC wind down cost $7.6M, banked $27M in sales

  13-07-2018 20:34
  On Friday, Saskatchewan's Crowns Investments Corporation released its annual report, showing how much it paid in dividends.
  
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• TSB investigating fatal 'small aircraft accident' near Arborfield, Sask.

  13-07-2018 19:56
  Little is known about the accident at this time.
  
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• One dead in 'small aircraft accident' near Arborfield, Sask.

  13-07-2018 19:56
  The pilot and lone occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• 2008 beheading on Greyhound bus cited for drop in Saskatchewan bus ridership

  13-07-2018 19:54
  The minister for Saskatchewan's Crown Investments Corp. says a beheading on a Greyhound bus in Manitoba 10 years ago was the tipping point for bus ridership in his province.
  
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• RCMP stop 270 vehicles, lay 66 charges to start Country Thunder

  13-07-2018 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  In the RCMP's daily Country Thunder round up, 66 traffic charges have been issued and the police have collected eight prisoners.
  
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• Scam circulating the province claims to offer SaskTel refund: Saskatoon police

  13-07-2018 19:06
  Police are warning the public of a scam that claims to offer a refund from SaskTel.
  
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• Public Advisory: Phone Bill Refund Scam

  13-07-2018 18:42 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is warning the public of a recent scam circulating in the province.The scam is reportedly being initiated through a text message claiming to be from Sasktel, explaining that the customer has been over-billed. In some cases the text informs the customer that the refund will be revealed on their next bill, and then directs the customer to click on a link to confirm. In other cases, the customer is directed to click on a link to receive the refund through a di
  
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• Kinder Morgan subtracts capital gains tax to cut 'net price' for Trans Mountain

  13-07-2018 18:40
  Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. says the actual price the federal government will pay for its Trans Mountain pipeline system and expansion project will be hundreds of millions of dollars less than the $4.5 billion it announced in May.
  
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• Heavy fine for Saskatchewan company after heavy door lands on worker's legs

  13-07-2018 18:39
  A Saskatchewan auto dealership has been fined $35,000 after a service bay door came down on an employee and fractured both of his legs.
  
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• SGI announces rate decrease application in annual report

  13-07-2018 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  Both sides of SGI’s business, SGI Canada and the SGI Auto-Fund, saw strong years which contribute to this proposed rate reduction.
  
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• Real Estate YXE: selling in the summer

  13-07-2018 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  Jackie Wilson and Ashley Turner talk about selling homes in the summertime.
  
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• Real Estate YXE: July 11

  13-07-2018 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  Jackie Wilson and Ashley Turner take a look at real estate in Saskatoon.
  
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• Upcoming comicbook arists

  13-07-2018 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  Fiona Odlum and Jody Cason from Amazing Stories Comics on some of the up and coming artists.
  
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• Up-and-coming comic book artists

  13-07-2018 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  Fiona Odlum and Amazing Stories Comics’ Jody Cason on some up-and-coming artists.
  
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• Gardening Tips: planting with little rain

  13-07-2018 18:06 via globalnews.ca
  Jill, from Dutch Growers, talks about some drought-tolerant plants in this edition of Gardening Tips.
  
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• Gardening Tips: July 13

  13-07-2018 18:06 via globalnews.ca
  , from Dutch Growers, says it’s a great time to be planting and looking for additions that would look great next to other plants in the garden.
  
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• Letter of the Day: ADAS

  13-07-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If we can shift our own gears, and know how to parallel park our cars, do we really need it?
  New cars equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, parking assist/self-parking, adaptive headlights, anything that steers the vehicle for you should be cause for serious evaluation
  
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• Regina man charged after nine month investigation into drugging, sexual assault of teen

  13-07-2018 17:58
  A 59-year-old Regina man is facing charges in connection with the sexual assault of then 13-year-old girl in 2017.
  
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• 4 arrested as Prince Albert police seize meth, cash, Taser

  13-07-2018 17:34
  Prince Albert police say four people are in custody after they were busted with nearly 100 grams of methamphetamine, cash and a Taser.
  
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• Woman kidnapped, forced to drive suspect to Regina

  13-07-2018 15:55
  Police are investigating after a woman was kidnapped from a rural property south of Melville on Thursday.
  
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• City repairing water valve leak on College Drive for next 2 days

  13-07-2018 15:13
  The city of Saskatoon will be repairing a leaky water valve at College Drive and Hospital Drive, which is expected to cause traffic delays Friday and Saturday.
  
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• Saje recalls baby wash recalled over possible bacteria contamination

  13-07-2018 14:24
  Saje Natural Wellness is recalling a baby wash after it was discovered that it may be contaminated with a harmful bacteria.
  
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• Saje recalls baby wash over possible bacteria contamination

  13-07-2018 14:24
  Saje Natural Wellness is recalling a baby wash after it was discovered that it may be contaminated with a harmful bacteria.
  
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• 'The perfect tribute': Broncos' family, friends share stories of their memorial tattoos

  13-07-2018 14:20
  People warned McKailyn Ives’ first tattoo might make her sad, or cause her regrets, but the memorial tattoo only brings back sweet and happy memories of her love, Humboldt Broncos’ player Logan Boulet. She's one of several who have gotten tattoos to remember the Broncos.
  
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• Farmers still worried about potential water contamination at proposed Saskatoon-area refinery

  13-07-2018 14:17
  Fortune Minerals wants to build an ore refinery near farm land in Langham, Sask. A recent rezoning request has brought locals' trepidation back to the surface.
  
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• Staying safe at summer festivals: What to know, and what to avoid

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Summer festivals bring good music, and fun with friends, but they can also bring heat-related dangers, and risks from alcohol and drug use.
  “It’s important for all individuals to be aware of the presence of drugs, and that the combination of heat and unknown drugs can cause serious health implications, and death,” said Dr. Simon Kapaj, medical health officer for Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  He wants to remind individuals to stay safe and make the right choices when it comes t
  
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• Read My Book: A Family Outing

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  In 2002, my 16-year-old son called to say he had to talk to me after school. My life changed two hours later when he came to my office, closed the door and with his hand still on the doorknob said, “I’m gay.”
  Despite my initial reaction of shock, fear, hiding and denial, I soon became a public advocate for equality and acceptance of the LGBT community. A Family Outing is a story about how my life took a completely unexpected turn after learning I had a gay son and how the same-
  
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• More than $1.5 million raised for Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  PGA Tour player Graham DeLaet and wife Ruby are in Saskatoon this week for their annual Graham Slam charity golf event to raise money for Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation.
  Here are five things to know about DeLaet, along with the foundation now in its fifth year:
   
  1. More than $1.5 million raised
  More than $1.5 million has been raised for the foundation, which is focused on improving the health and wellness of children and supporting the development of junior golfers at all stages.
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• Loewen says balancing motherhood, Saskatoon city council 'very challenging'

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The StarPhoenix asked Coun. Mairin Loewen about her experiences as a new mother while serving on city council.
  Saskatoon city hall is currently exploring the possibility of parental leave for councillors. Loewen gave birth to her son, Asa, in May of 2017.
  StarPhoenix: What are the challenges you’ve faced trying to balance being a mother and a city councillor?
  Mairin Loewen: I think one of the more obvious challenges is that we don’t have any kind of prescribed leave for parents. And
  
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• John Gormley: Trudeau facing double standard debate

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The story is well known by now. A young reporter in Creston, B.C., alleges she was “groped,” as she put it, in the summer of 2000 by 28-year-old Justin Trudeau, single, famous and in town for a fundraising party.
  Despite an editorial penned by the young woman that lay dormant for years until recently emerging on social media, Official Ottawa media assiduously avoided asking the PM a direct question about the story. Only when a Regina reporter put the question to the PM, the dam burst
  
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• 'I think that's just poor planning': Private lawyers concerned about Legal Aid restructuring

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Waves of concern are rippling through the province’s justice system after people were caught off guard by Legal Aid Saskatchewan’s decision to contract out thousands of criminal files to private lawyers each year.
  The agency responsible for representing vulnerable people in court is set to present private lawyers with “opportunities” for work, but some who spoke to the StarPhoenix worry Legal Aid put the cart before the horse.
  “Absolutely, they should have consulted
  
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• Gardening: What to do with dry shade? Try ground covers

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mention the term “ground cover” and many gardeners visibly tense. There is a change in body language as visions of goutweed and ribbon grass come to mind.
  Quite literally, ground covers are plants that cover ground — often aggressively and without inhibition. When planted where they don’t belong — in a border or a rock garden — they soon take over.
  But in the right location, they solve landscape problems rather than creating them. Consider dry shade. The worst
  
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• From Christmas in July to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan: 5 Things for July 13-15

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It’s the middle of July now and summer is in full swing. Let’s get out and enjoy.
  1 – If Christmas is always on your mind, how about heading to the German Cultural Centre on Sunday for a little early festive shopping at the Christmas in July Crafts and Trades show. More than 35 exhibitors will be on hand selling their goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  2 – Need a laugh? Comedian Jim Jefferies brings his Night Talker Tour to TCU Place on Sunday night. There are still tickets ava
  
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• Darryl Isbister: A leader in an era of reconciliation and education at Saskatoon public

  13-07-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  When Darryl Isbister learned he would be the person leading Saskatchewan’s largest school division’s efforts around Indigenous education, he broke down in tears. His journey to this point as an educator had been a long one.
  Now, more than 20 years later, evidence of this journey is plastered all over the walls of his office inside the Saskatoon Board of Education building in the city’s downtown where he works as the division’s First Nation, Metis and Inuit Unit Co-ordinat
  
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