Saskatoon news

• Saskatoon police cruiser involved in crash

  01-08-2018 23:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  A crash involving a city police cruiser resulted in traffic restrictions at the intersection of Idylwyld Drive North and 22nd Street West this morning.
  The officer driving the cruiser had been dispatched to a priority call and had activated the cruiser’s emergency equipment when the crash happened around 9:45 a.m., police said.
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• Officer injured after Saskatoon police car in collision

  01-08-2018 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  An officer suffered minor injuries after a Saskatoon police vehicle was in a collision with an SUV.
  
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• Tisdale RCMP investigating report of attempted child abduction

  01-08-2018 23:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  RCMP in Tisdale say a man in a truck tried to abduct two girls on Monday evening.
  At 9:30 p.m., police received a report indicating a man tried to offer two girls, ages six and nine, candy and a ride home in the area of 100 Street, RCMP said in a news release.
  The man was described as having a darker complexion, glasses and short brown hair, driving a white, four-door truck with rust along the bottom. Police said the man appeared to be in his 30s and that other passengers were in the truck, whic
  
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• Sask. Water Security Agency to focus on preventative measures

  01-08-2018 23:30 via cbc.ca
  On Wednesday, the government said the focus of the annual flood damage reduction program will shift toward funding more long-term preventative projects.
  
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• Saskatoon public selects 'Calli' as name for infant Goeldi Monkey

  01-08-2018 22:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon residents have spoken.
  The City of Saskatoon announced on Wednesday Saskatoon residents have selected Calli as the name for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo’s new infant Goeldi Monkey.
  The name was selected out of a group of four by popular vote, beating out three other including Maku, Tupi, and Sofia.
  More than 900 votes were cast throughout the process and Zoo Manager Tim Sinclair-Smith, said the vote wouldn’t have been possible without those who made their opinio
  
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• Duron Carter to return to offence when Roughriders visit Eskimos

  01-08-2018 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  Duron Carter will play receiver Thursday night when the Saskatchewan Roughriders visit the Edmonton Eskimos.
  
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• UPDATE: Collision Involving Police Vehicle - Idylwyld Dr. N & 22nd St. W

  01-08-2018 22:43 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  An officer on Patrol suffered minor injuries today following a collision with a civilian vehicle. Prior to the collision, the officer involved had been dispatched to a priority call. The marked Police car’s emergency equipment was activated at the time. The officer was traveling westbound on 22nd Street West and came to a stop when he reached Idylwyld Drive North. He then proceeded through the intersection and was struck by an SUV traveling on Idylwyld that had failed to yie
  
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• Saskatoon’s new baby monkey has a name

  01-08-2018 22:41
  The newest Goeldi monkey at the Saskatoon zoo is officially named Calli.
  
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• SGEU’s Public Service/Government Employment Negotiating Committee given strike mandate

  01-08-2018 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  A message has been sent to the Saskatchewan Government, by members of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) regarding their collective agreement.
  
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• SGEU unit representing 12,000 Sask. government workers votes in favour of strike mandate

  01-08-2018 22:22 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union says its members have voted in favour of a strike mandate.
  
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• Sask. Party have strong rural lead, tighter race in the cities: poll

  01-08-2018 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party appear to have a strong lead in rural Saskatchewan, but the race is much tighter in Regina and Saskatoon.
  
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• 'This is not a handout. It's a hand up': Sask. chicken farm project to help families in Mozambique

  01-08-2018 22:15 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan chicken farm project in Mozambique will bring healthy food and much-needed income to families in one of the world's poorest countries.
  
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• 'Once in a lifetime': Lashburn, Sask., celebrates Braden Holtby's Stanley Cup visit

  01-08-2018 21:42 via cbc.ca
  Sask. born NHL champion Braden Holtby used his 24 hours with the Stanley Cup to pay homage to his hockey roots.
  
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• New flood mitigation program to help Sask. address emergencies before they arise

  01-08-2018 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  The new Flood Damage Reduction Program will remove the emergency focus and look more towards long-term projects in Saskatchewan communities.
  
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• Saskatoon’s newest zoo resident has a name

  01-08-2018 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  The newest Goeldi monkey at the Saskatoon zoo has been named Calli after an online vote.
  
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• 'Everybody is worried about the guns': Threat of armed robbery looms for Saskatoon store owner

  01-08-2018 21:04 via cbc.ca
  A recent Statistics Canada report paints a dark picture of gun violence in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: unsettled kickoff to August

  01-08-2018 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  Clouds, sunshine, storms and a roller coaster of temperatures in Saskatoon’s weather forecast to start August. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the latest
  
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• Man stabbed in face with fork in Saskatoon business

  01-08-2018 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  A man was in a Saskatoon business early Tuesday afternoon when another man stabbed him in the face with the blunt end of a fork.
  
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• Man in hospital after being stabbed in the face with a fork

  01-08-2018 20:27
  A 36-year-old man is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed in the face with the blunt end of a fork Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Director of Saskatoon’s Symphony Orchestra stabbed in the face with a fork

  01-08-2018 20:27
  Mark Turner, the executive director of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, is in hospital after being stabbed in the face with blunt end of a fork Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Wanuskewin to host its first ever learn-to-run clinic

  01-08-2018 20:11 via cbc.ca
  Gisele and Jill George will conduct a first ever learn-to-run clinic at Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon, with an end goal of helping runners successfully navigate the annual Race Against Racism.
  
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• Saskatoon Symphony executive director attacked in main office

  01-08-2018 19:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  The executive director of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) was attacked in his office on Tuesday afternoon by a man who wasn’t known to the staff.
  According to the SSO’s director of development Angela Kempf, the orchestra office on 20th Street West has an “open door policy” during their open hours. Around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Kempf said a man came in to the office and “attacked” executive director Mark Turner.
  “We asked him what we could help him with,
  
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• Sask. pharmacists prepare for EpiPen shortage

  01-08-2018 19:44 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan pharmacies have limited supply of EpiPens due to a national shortage.
  
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• Assault/Arrest - 400 block 20th St. W

  01-08-2018 19:31 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A man was sent to hospital following an assault yesterday afternoon.At approximately 1:00 p.m., July 31, 2018, a Patrol officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of 20th Street West for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, Police located an injured 36 year old male who reported having been stabbed in the face with the blunt end of a fork. The victim was transported to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Following the reported assault, the responding of
  
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• Saskatoon police dispelling traffic enforcement myths

  01-08-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service traffic unit is using Twitter to dispell policing myths.
  
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• Saskatoon police dispelling myths

  01-08-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police Sgt. Patrick Barbar explains the facts behind some police traffic enforcement myths.
  
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• 6-year-old auctions off book, donating proceeds to Children’s Wish Foundation

  01-08-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  From an early age, the Children’s Wish Foundation has played a major in role in her life. Last year, they made her wish come true, sending her and father Danny on a trip of a lifetime.
  
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• Traffic restrictions in place after police vehicle involved in crash

  01-08-2018 18:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  A crash involving a member of the Saskatoon Police Service has resulted in traffic restrictions at the intersection of Idylwyld Drive North and 22nd Street West.
  At roughly 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, a 50-year-old woman struck a police vehicle with her car, according to a police news release.
  Police report that injuries are unknown at this time, but drivers are asked to find an alternative route until the scene has been cleared.
  More information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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• Tisdale RCMP investigating after attempted child abduction

  01-08-2018 18:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  RCMP in Tisdale are investigating after police say a man tried to abduct two girls into a truck on Monday evening.
  At 9:30 p.m., RCMP received a report a man tried to offer two girls, aged six and nine, candy and a ride home in the area of 100 Street, according to an RCMP news release.
  Described as a man with a darker complexion, glasses and short brown hair, he was driving a white, four-door true with rust along the bottom of it. Police say the man was in his thirties and other passengers were
  
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• Police respond to injured person in Saskatoon’s Sutherland neighbourhood

  01-08-2018 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police are were called to an injured person in the Sutherland neighbourhood Wednesday morning.
  
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• Driver crashes into police car

  01-08-2018 18:39
  A police car was involved in a two-vehicle crash and had to be towed out of an intersection Wednesday morning.
  
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• Water Security Agency announces new flood mitigation program

  01-08-2018 18:33
  Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) has announced new long-terms plans to protect communities from flood damage.
  
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• Saskatchewan man dies in northwest Alberta ultralight plane crash

  01-08-2018 18:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — The pilot of an ultralight has died after the small plane crashed in northwest Alberta.
  RCMP say the man, who was 43, was from Saskatchewan.
  His name and home community were not released.
  The ultralight went down east of Grande Prairie on Tuesday afternoon.
  He was the only person aboard the aircraft and was pronounced dead by paramedics.
  The Transportation Safety Board says it will investigate.
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• Collision Involving Police Vehicle - Idylwyld Dr. N & 22nd St. W

  01-08-2018 18:10 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are asking motorists to avoid the intersection of Idylwyld Drive North and 22nd Street West. At approximately 9:45 a.m., August 1, 2018, a 50 year old female driver struck a Police vehicle in the intersection. Injuries are unknown at this time, but Medavie Health Services and The Saskatoon Fire Department are on scene. Traffic is restricted and drivers are advised to find alternate routes until the scene has been cleared. An update will be released when further&nb
  
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• Attempted child abduction reported in Tisdale, Sask.

  01-08-2018 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  Two girls said they were approached by a man driving a truck in Tisdale and offered candy and a ride home.
  
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• Police investigating after attempted abduction of two children near Tisdale

  01-08-2018 18:03
  Police are investigating after attempted child abduction in Tisdale.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Countdown timers should be installed

  01-08-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If the red light cameras are not a cash grab, why are there no countdown indicators at these controlled intersections? It would greatly assist in providing confidence about whether or not it is safe to enter the intersection without fear of rear ending the over cautious person ahead, or being rear ended by the person behind.
  I suspect the private operator of this technology is not primarily motivated by safety. “Mere rear end collisions” can also cause serious trauma. Saskatoon is ca
  
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• Injured Person - 1500 block Rayner Ave.

  01-08-2018 17:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are currently on the scene of an incident involving an injured female in the 1500 block of Rayner Avenue. The incident was reported to Police at 7:55 a.m., August 1, 2018. Her injuries are believed to be minor at this time. No arrests have been made.The Guns and Gangs Unit, Targeted Enforcement, Canine and Patrol are responding, as well as Medavie Health Services. Further updates will be released as the investigation continues.(Occurrence Number: 18-80603)
  
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• Jeremy Thompson given franchise tag by Saskatchewan Rush

  01-08-2018 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Rush placed the franchise tag on transition-defender Jeremy Thompson, keeping him from hitting the open market.
  
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• Nutrien lays off 80 employees at Vanscoy, Sask. potash mine

  01-08-2018 16:48 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan's largest potash producer has announced 80 layoffs at a potash mine southwest of Saskatoon.
  
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• Nutrien lays off 80 employees at Vanscoy potash mine

  01-08-2018 16:48 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan's largest potash producer has announced 80 layoffs at a potash mine southwest of Saskatoon.
  
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• Décor and Design: designing commercial spaces

  01-08-2018 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Tamara Bowman from Metric Design in Saskatoon explains how they made a corporate space feel more home-like.
  
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• Nutrien announces layoffs at Vanscoy potash mine

  01-08-2018 16:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  Nutrien Ltd. announced on Wednesday morning that its Vanscoy potash mine will lose 30 staff and 50 hourly positions, which will take effect in the fourth quarter of 2018.
  The changes are said to be part of a “rebalancing of Nutrien’s overall potash production.”
  “This is a difficult day for our employees and their families, and we are committed to easing the transition for our impacted employees,” said Susan Jones, President of Nutrien Potash, in a news release.&ldqu
  
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• Braden Holtby brings Stanley Cup to Lashburn, Sask.

  01-08-2018 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  Braden Holtby could think of no better place than Lashburn, Sask. to bring the Stanley Cup and celebrate his long road to glory.
  
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• Feds easing proposed carbon tax for big emitters

  01-08-2018 16:10
  The federal government is relaxing its carbon tax limits on large emitters, giving industry more room before companies starting paying.
  
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• 80 positions cut at Vanscoy, Sask. Nutrien potash mine

  01-08-2018 15:59 via globalnews.ca
  Nutrien cutting 80 positions at its Vanscoy mine as it rebalances its potash operations.
  
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• Nutrien announces layoffs at the Vanscoy potash mine

  01-08-2018 15:46
  Nutrien Ltd. announced on Wednesday morning that they would be laying off 80 people at the Vanscoy potash mine.
  
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• Saskatoon's bed bug dog 'always raring to go'

  01-08-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  When Ken Linville puts on his red work shirt, his seven-year-old German short-haired pointer gets so excited she starts spinning in circles.
  Mikki is going to work as well, and she can’t wait. Her task? To sniff out bed bugs.
  To the best of Linville’s knowledge, Mikki is the only bed bug dog in Saskatoon and one of only two in Saskatchewan. She has been trained to sniff through rooms and buildings and sit when her highly sensitive nose picks up a whiff of bed bugs or their eggs.
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• Third-party delivery apps give small restaurants online presence, says local owner

  01-08-2018 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mike Bzowey’s Family Pizza will be one of the first local restaurants to partner with Uber Eats when the food delivery app launches soon in Saskatoon.
  “The younger generation, (it) seems to be them who are utilizing these third-party delivery systems more so, not exclusively, but more so. They’re comfortable just sitting on their phone, scrolling through menus and deciding what they want to eat,” Bzowey said.
  Four local restaurants have already signed on to partner with U
  
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• Your Saskatchewan – Saskatoon: August 2018

  01-08-2018 14:03 via globalnews.ca
  Global Saskatoon features a viewer submitted photo for Your Saskatchewan daily on Global News at 6 and Global News at 10.
  
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