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• Train carrying asphalt derails near Rockhaven, Sask.

  30-07-2018 23:36
  Four railcars carrying asphalt derailed south of Rockhavem, Sask. on Saturday.
  
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• Sask. Polytechnic reverses course, reopens fitness centres

  30-07-2018 22:59
  Saskatchewan Polytechnic has reopened its gyms and fitness centres, after shutting them down last month.
  
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• New group home opens in Biggar

  30-07-2018 22:46
  A new $1 million group home in Biggar will be home to five individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating assault with hammer and knife

  30-07-2018 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said a man was “seriously assaulted” by multiple people in the area of 33rd Street and Avenue H.
  
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• Public Advisory - Email Extortion Scam

  30-07-2018 22:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Unit investigators would like to make the public aware of a scam currently circulating in Saskatchewan.Numerous complainants have reported to Police that they have received an email from an unknown source claiming that they are in possession of the victim’s personal information and passwords. The suspect claims that they can access the victim’s computer, webcam, social media accounts and contacts. The suspect also claims to be in possession
  
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• Sask. housing for pregnant women with HIV, seniors, families, gets $6.7M funding boost

  30-07-2018 22:27 via cbc.ca
  A new Saskatoon building aimed at housing pregnant women with HIV is still tarped with exposed wiring inside but the executive director of Sanctum, a non-profit organization, already knows the 10-unit, co-housing project will be full when it opens. On Monday, the Saskatchewan and federal governments announced a joint investment of $765,500 to Stewart properties, the housing corporation constructing Sanctum 1.5.
  
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• Electron gun out of order at Canadian Light Source

  30-07-2018 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Light Source said an issue began in June when the electron gun’s power source failed.
  
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• Man missing since February found safe: RCMP

  30-07-2018 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  Maple Creek RCMP said Christopher Tuttle is no longer missing.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: 30 degree heat slides out

  30-07-2018 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  Monday’s 30 degree heat slides out to make way for a cooler final day of July in Saskatoon’s weather forecast ahead. Peter Quinlan has more.
  
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• 23-year-old man dead after vehicle rollover near Maple Creek

  30-07-2018 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 23-year-old man from Maple Creek is dead following what police say was a single-vehicle rollover on Sunday morning.
  At roughly 8:17 a.m., officers from the Maple Creek detachment, alongside Maple Creek emergency personnel and fire crews, responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Old Highway 1 Road, just four kilometres northwest of Maple Creek.
  When crews arrived, they found the driver dead on scene.
  RCMP say he was the lone occupant of the vehicle and note police won’t be
  
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• 23-year-old Maple Creek resident dies in single vehicle rollover

  30-07-2018 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead Sunday morning, following a single vehicle rollover on Old Highway 1 Road about four kilometres northwest of Maple Creek, Sask.
  
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• New housing initiative expected to decrease homelessness by 50 per cent

  30-07-2018 20:52
  The federal and provincial governments are combiningefforts to provide more affordable housing options to seven Saskatchewan communities, with a total investment of $6.7 million.
  
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• Saskatoon man practises cool compassion delivering water to city's most vulnerable

  30-07-2018 20:44 via cbc.ca
  McHugh is behind a local Homeless Lives Matter movement and has been delivering bottled water to homeless people to keep them cool and safe in the summer heat.
  
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• Extra funding for Saskatchewan’s greatest need households

  30-07-2018 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  A combined investment of $6.7 million from the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan will be devoted to Saskatchewan households in greatest need.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued in parts of Saskatchewan

  30-07-2018 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  Monday's 30 degree heat slides out to make way for a cooler final day of July in Saskatoon's weather forecast ahead.
  
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• 'An unprecedented outage': Canadian Light Source synchrotron breakdown cancels research until November

  30-07-2018 19:55 via cbc.ca
  A mechanical failure at Saskatoon's synchrotron means research projects will be shut down for months.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s permanently disabled students to benefit from new loan

  30-07-2018 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  Up to an extra $2,000 will be offered from The Canada Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loan program, to help students pay for their post-secondary education and living costs.
  
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• Man facing charges after Prince Albert police seize sawed-off rifle in backpack

  30-07-2018 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  Prince Albert police charged a 27-year-old man after a sawed-off rifle was found in a backpack this past weekend.
  
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• The world is paying attention to Saskatoon — now we need to embrace what makes the city unique

  30-07-2018 19:17 via cbc.ca
  If this isn't a Saskatchewan tipping point, at the very least it feels like our “swagger moment.” This shift in outside perception has often made me wonder — why are people now paying attention to us? Is what we are doing truly unique?
  
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• Saskatoon is having its 'swagger moment' and we need to capitalize on it

  30-07-2018 19:17 via cbc.ca
  If this isn't a Saskatchewan tipping point, at the very least it feels like our “swagger moment.” This shift in outside perception has often made me wonder — why are people now paying attention to us? Is what we are doing truly unique?
  
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• Province announces new impaired driving initiatives

  30-07-2018 19:16
  The Government of Saskatchewan will be testing several new approaches to curb impaired driving incidents in the province.
  
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• Three's a charm for Boney M; extra Saskatoon show announced

  30-07-2018 19:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  Looks like it’s Boney M-M-M.
  The Mary’s Boy Child group has added a third show in Saskatoon, a matinee at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15. The first show announced, for Dec. 10, sold out faster than you can say Rah-Rah-Rasputin. A second was added for the evening of Dec. 15 — tickets disappeared faster than Disco.
  The tour features original singer Liz Mitchell and is described as “holiday favourites and classic hits.” Boney M is also known for Rivers of Babylon and Daddy Coo
  
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• Riders release Jerome Messam after he was charged with voyeurism

  30-07-2018 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  The release comes after Messam has been criminally charged with voyeurism following an incident from November 2016.
  
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• Jerome Messam released by Riders after voyeurism charge in Calgary: TSN

  30-07-2018 19:06
  Former Rider's running back Jerome Messam has been released by the Riders after he was charged by Calgary police on Sunday in relation to an incident dating back to 2016.
  
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• Jerome Messam released by Riders after voyeurism charge

  30-07-2018 19:06
  Canadian running back Jerome Messam's second stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders has come to an abrupt end.
  
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• Roughriders release Jerome Messam after voyeurism charge relating to 'alleged video-taping'

  30-07-2018 18:56 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders tweeted they have released Jerome Messam following a criminal charge stemming from an incident in 2016.
  
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• Roughriders release Jerome Messam after criminal charges laid

  30-07-2018 18:56 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders tweeted they have released Jerome Messam following a criminal charge stemming from an incident in 2016.
  
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• Woman charged with impaired driving after reported hit-and-run

  30-07-2018 18:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 19-year-old woman suffered minor injuries and a 30-year-old woman is facing impaired driving charges following what police said was a hit-and-run on Monday morning.
  At roughly 2 a.m. on July 30, police were called to the intersection of 24th Street East and Wall Street after witnesses reported a woman in a green mini van left a night club and hit a nearby parked car, according to a police news release.
  People also reported seeing a passenger fall out of the damaged vehicle. The van — whi
  
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• Lost Neil Young and Joni Mitchell concert recordings uncovered by archivists

  30-07-2018 18:45 via cbc.ca
  Live concert recordings of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell considered lost for decades have been unearthed by Michigan archivists.
  
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• Jordan Cook's Reignwolf set to rock Saskatoon

  30-07-2018 18:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Reignwolf will be howling at home in the fall.
  The blues-rock outfit featuring Saskatoon native Jordan Cook plays Nov. 12 at O’Brien’s Events Centre. Cook, notorious for the intensity of his guitar work and live show, will be joined by Stitch on bass and Texas Jo on drums. “Reignwolf is invading the streets, unleashing throaty soulful howls, bleeding guitars plugged into smokey half stacks, and stomping on a vintage Ludwig bass drum,” say promoters.
  Tickets on sale Friday
  
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• Sask. pilot program asks bar patrons to create tab for sober ride home

  30-07-2018 18:31 via cbc.ca
  On Monday, the Saskatchewan government announced it is rolling out five programs to help combat impaired driving.
  
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• Buy a drink, set money aside for your ride: Sask. pilot program will urge bar patrons to create taxi tab

  30-07-2018 18:31 via cbc.ca
  On Monday, the Saskatchewan government announced it is rolling out five programs to help combat impaired driving.
  
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• Designated driver rewards part of Sask. plan to reduce drunk driving

  30-07-2018 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government is testing a system that rewards designated drivers as it attempts to curb high rates of drunk driving. The plan would see police hand sober drivers “positive tickets” which, when used with the hashtag #CareAboutImpaired, would make them eligible to win a $150 Visa gift card. Drive dollars is another pilot project...
  
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• Letter of the Day: Columnist naive on pot stores

  30-07-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  While I’m sure Tiffany Paulsen is sincere in her desire to protect the innocence of Saskatchewan youth, her fear of the corrupting consequence of weed store geography is more than a little naive. Today, probably at the very moment you read this letter, some sweet young secondary student is quietly purchasing pot from their neighbourhood dealer.
  I doubt there’s a high school in the province lacking a successful entrepreneurial upstart whose main product is pot. Moreover, their retaili
  
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• Injured Male - Avenue H North and 33rd Street West

  30-07-2018 17:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 37 year old man is being treated in hospital for what are believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries following an assault this morning.At approximately 7:15 a.m. officers were called to Avenue H and 33rd Street where witnesses reported an injured man.  Initial reports indicated the man had been assaulted with a hammer and knife.  He was transported to hospital by Medavie Health Services.  A search by Patrol and Canine members resulted in two men being loc
  
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• Downtown Saskatoon hit and run collision results in impaired driving charges

  30-07-2018 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatoon woman is facing impaired driving charges after leaving a nightclub and hitting a vehicle while allegedly driving a green minivan.
  
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• Woman charged with impaired driving after hit and run crash

  30-07-2018 17:24
  A 30-year-old woman has been charged with impaired driving after a hit and run crash early Monday morning.
  
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• Family of teen killed by drunk driver offering safe rides home from weddings

  30-07-2018 17:22 via cbc.ca
  Family members of a Saskatoon teen killed five years ago says they have no plans of stopping their advocacy against impaired driving.
  
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• Saskatoon police block off 33rd Street after serious assault

  30-07-2018 17:13 via cbc.ca
  Police blocked off the area of Avenue H and 33rd Street W. after a serious assault Monday morning.
  
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• Police investigating serious assault at Ave. H and 33rd Street

  30-07-2018 17:13 via cbc.ca
  Police are investigating a serious assault Monday morning at Ave. H N and 33rd Street that sent a man to hospital.
  
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• Saskatoon protestors call on Sask. government to reverse rental supplement changes

  30-07-2018 17:08 via globalnews.ca
  Protesters say recent changes to the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement will affect low income families and people with disabilities.
  
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• Impaired Driving/Hit and Run - 24th Street East and Wall Street

  30-07-2018 17:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 30 year old Saskatoon woman is facing charges of impaired driving and exceeding .08 following a hit and run collision early this morning.At approximately 2:00 a.m., July 30, 2018, Police were called to a hit and run at 24th Street East and Wall Street.  Witnesses reported seeing a woman in a green minivan leaving a nightclub and striking at least one parked vehicle nearby.  They also reported seeing a female passenger fall out of the now damaged suspect vehicle.  The minivan&nbs
  
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• Saskatoon kids run lemonade stand for new powwow regalia

  30-07-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Ashayna Assiniboine, 11, and Justin Assiniboine,10, have been running a lemonade stand on Avenue H in Saskatoon to fundraise for beaded leggings and moccasins.
  
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• Dairy-free ice cream from Wholesome Roll

  30-07-2018 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  Fiona Odlum tries her hand at making dairy-free ice cream under the watchful eye of Jade Hryniuk from Wholesome Roll.
  
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• Police searching for multiple suspects after man ‘seriously assaulted’ in Saskatoon

  30-07-2018 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said a man was “seriously assaulted” by multiple people in the area of 33rd Street and Avenue H.
  
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• Man recovering in hospital after reported assault with hammer and knife

  30-07-2018 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  Two men are now in custody and charges are pending.
  
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• Man seriously assaulted by multiple suspects at Avenue H and 33rd Street: Police

  30-07-2018 16:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon Police are at the scene of an assault on Avenue H and 33rd Street that may affect the morning commute.
  Motorist are asked to avoid the area.
  A male was “seriously assaulted by multiple suspects” at approximately 7:16 this morning, according to a news release.
  The victim’s condition is not known at this time.
  The investigation is ongoing.
  
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• Police on scene of Assault

  30-07-2018 15:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is currently on scene in the area of Avenue H & 33rd Street where at approximately 7:16am a male was reported to have been seriously assaulted by multiple suspects.  Traffic restrictions may affect the morning commute and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The victim's condition is not known at this time.  More information will be released once it becomes available and this investigation is ongoing. (Occurrence Number: 2018-79750
  
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• Police on scene of serious assault in north Saskatoon neighbourhood

  30-07-2018 15:50
  Police are on scene at 33 Street and Avenue H as a result of a serious assault.
  
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