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• Saskatchewan woman performs CPR on newborn, then gives birth to two more

  03-08-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatchewan woman who had to perform CPR on one of her newborn triplets says all three babies are currently doing awesome.
  
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• Activity picks up during July in Saskatoon's real estate market - Globalnews.ca

  03-08-2018 23:35
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  Activity picks up during July in Saskatoon's real estate market
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  Sales activity picked up in Saskatoon's real estate market during July, but total sales for the year remain down. Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors (SRAR) said total sales for the month totaled 390 units, up from the 310 sold during July 2017.
  
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• Activity picks up during July in Saskatoon’s real estate market

  03-08-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors said sales for July 2018 were up compared to a year ago.
  
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• Police arrest three people in stolen vehicle

  03-08-2018 23:03
  Three people are in custody after police stopped a stolen vehicle on Thursday evening.
  
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• Notley pledges support for Alberta beer as potential $100M lawsuit looms

  03-08-2018 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  The premier, reacting to a proposed $100-million class action lawsuit over Alberta's beer subsidies, says her government will continue to find ways to support its homegrown industry. 
  
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• Three arrested after 'high-risk' traffic stop on Idylwyld

  03-08-2018 22:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police say three people were taken into custody after a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle on Thursday evening.
  Around 7:50 p.m., officers observed a stolen vehicle from North Battleford in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive North, according to a police news release.
  When they tried to stop the car, the front passenger refused to comply with police commands and took off on foot.
  The man fled through a home in the area while being pursued by police and was eventually located in a back
  
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• Hiker missing in Grasslands National Park

  03-08-2018 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  A man who expressed an interest in hiking the Ecotour Road in Grasslands National Park is missing.
  
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• Triplets miracle: Saskatchewan woman performs CPR on newborn while still in labour

  03-08-2018 22:34
  A Saskatchewan woman who had to perform CPR on one of her newborn triplets while still in labour with the other two says all three babies are doing awesome.
  
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• RCMP identify body found in river

  03-08-2018 22:31
  RCMP have identified a body found in the South Saskatchewan River as 57-year-old Robert Lehto.
  
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• Body of missing man found in search of South Saskatchewan River

  03-08-2018 22:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon RCMP have recovered the body of Robert Harry Lehto who went missing in the Paradise Beach area last weekend.
  Lehto, 57, was last seen at Paradise Beach with his friends on July 29, near a sandbar in the river. Investigation and items found nearby led RCMP officers to the area, according to an RCMP news release.
  The area around Paradise Beach was closed off while police investigated. RCMP say an investigation into the death is ongoing with assistance from the Coroner’s Office.
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• Man flees through Saskatoon home, over barbed wire fence before arrest - Globalnews.ca

  03-08-2018 22:08
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  Man flees through Saskatoon home, over barbed wire fence before arrest
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  One of three people found in a stolen vehicle fled through a home and over barbed wire in an attempt to evade Saskatoon police. The vehicle was spotted in the 600-block of Idylwyld Drive North at roughly 7:50 p.m. CT on Aug. 2, after being reported ...
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  Three arrested after 'high-risk' traffic stop on IdylwyldSaskatoon StarPhoenixall 3 news artic
  
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• Man flees through Saskatoon home, over barbed wire fence before arrest

  03-08-2018 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police say a 34-year-old man who fled from a stolen vehicle went through a home in an attempt to evade officers.
  
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• Body of missing man found in search of South Saskatchewan River - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-08-2018 22:03
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  Body of missing man found in search of South Saskatchewan River
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  Saskatoon RCMP have recovered the body of Robert Harry Lehto who went missing in the Paradise Beach area last weekend. Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: August 3, 2018. RCMP responded to the scene. Share Adjust Comment Print. Saskatoon RCMP ...
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• The grain commission has an extra $130M. But a refund to farmers would be illegal

  03-08-2018 22:01 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Grain Commission has a $130 million surplus, gained from 2012 to 2017, and plans to invest it in the industry. But farmers across the country say they've been overcharged and won't see a penny of the surplus.
  
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• Canadian Grain Commission posts $130M surplus and says producers won't be refunded

  03-08-2018 22:01 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Grain Commission has announced a $130-million surplus, gained from 2012 to 2017, and plans to invest in the industry but farmers across the country say they've been overcharged and won't see a penny of the surplus.
  
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• Police confirm body found along river was missing man Robert Lehto

  03-08-2018 22:00 via cbc.ca
  RCMP says a body found along the South Saskatchewan River has been identified as missing man Robert Lehto.
  
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• Indigenous football camp welcomes first female recruit

  03-08-2018 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Chandinee Laliberty says girls like smashmouth football just as much as the boys.
  
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• Body of Robert Lehto found along South Saskatchewan River

  03-08-2018 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  Police have confirmed the body of Robert Lehto was found along the South Saskatchewan River.
  
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• 3 arrested after 'high-risk' traffic stop on Idylwyld

  03-08-2018 21:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  City police say three people were taken into custody after a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle on Thursday evening.
  At roughly 7:50 p.m. officers observed a stolen Vehicle from North Battleford in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive North, according to a police news release.
  When officers attempted to stop the car, the front passenger refused to comply with police commands, fleeing from the car on foot.
  The man fled through a residence in the area while being pursued by police and was eventual
  
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• Railway Crossing Malfunctioning - Warman Road & 51st St

  03-08-2018 21:29 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Railway crossing equipment at Warman Road and 51st St is malfunctioning. CP Rail are aware and will dispatch a repair crew. Please avoid the area.(Occurrence Number: 18-81467)
  
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• Tornado watch in eastern Sask., stormy start to the long weekend

  03-08-2018 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  Stormy start to August long weekend before a big warm-up in Saskatoon’s weather forecast ahead for the Saskatoon Ex. Peter Quinlan has more.
  
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• Friends and colleagues remember Yogi Huyghebaert

  03-08-2018 20:46
  Lt.-Col. Yogi Huyghebaert, former MLA, minister and Snowbird leader, is being remembered as a champion of his constituents, and an excellent chef.
  
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• Unconscious 9-year-old rescued at Prince Albert water park

  03-08-2018 20:35 via cbc.ca
  Lifeguards at the Kinsmen Water Park in Prince Albert are credited with saving the life of a child who was drowning in the main pool Wednesday.
  
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• Granddaughter fights to recover stolen regalia

  03-08-2018 20:19 via cbc.ca
  Eaglsong Kinistino’s grandmother accidentally left her regalia in a suitcase in the back of a pick-up truck, and in the morning it was gone.
  
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• Tornado watch issued for parts of eastern Sask.

  03-08-2018 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for the Yorkton area, as well as a severe thunderstorm for the Porcupine Plain area.
  
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• CIBC refunding 1.4 million credit card customers for years of improper fees

  03-08-2018 20:12
  The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is refunding 1.4 million customers for improperly charging credit card fees over 14 years.
  
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• Husky waterline leaked 2.8M litres of salty water over six days in July

  03-08-2018 20:07 via cbc.ca
  A Husky waterline leaked 2.8 million litres of salty water, more than would be needed to fill an Olympic pool. The water was a by-product of oil production.
  
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• Fringe reviews: Steaming up the windows with Stuart McLean

  03-08-2018 19:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Note: This story will be periodically updated with more reviews
   
  Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play
  Broadway Theatre
  4 stars/5
  If you grew up in the world of performing arts, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Josephine Baker, a well-known dancer, singer, and civil rights activist who worked from the 1920s until her death in 1975.
  But knowing anything about Baker before going to see Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play isn’t necessary. The play takes
  
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• Missing Person - 10 Year Old Boy Located

  03-08-2018 19:27 via saskatoonpolice.ca
   The 10 year old subject of the missing person investigation has been located and found to be safe.Andrew Turton was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. August 02, 2018.The Saskatoon Police Service wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this investigation.(Occurrence Number: 18-81218)
  
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• Three Arrested After High Risk Vehicle Stop - 600 Block Idylwyld Dr. N

  03-08-2018 19:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Three people are in custody following a high risk vehicle stop on Idylwyld Drive.On August 2, 2018 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Police observed a stolen vehicle in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive North.  The vehicle had been reported stolen out of North Battleford.  A high risk vehicle stop was conducted.   The front male passenger of the vehicle refused to comply with Officer’s commands and fled on foot.  While an officer pursued on foot, a separate officer arreste
  
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• CPR successful on child found unconscious in Prince Albert, Sask. outdoor pool

  03-08-2018 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  Lifeguards successfully used CPR on unconscious nine-year-old child earlier this week at a pool in Prince Albert, Sask.
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: July 28 – Aug. 3

  03-08-2018 19:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Sask. medical marijuana patients cut off from Alberta doctor who gave prescriptions

  03-08-2018 18:46 via cbc.ca
  An out-of-province doctor who prescribed medical marijuana for Saskatoon patients can no longer do so after National Access Cannabis learned the doctor was not licenced in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Alberta RCMP detain man, seize car after German tourist shot in head

  03-08-2018 18:41
  Police in Alberta say they have detained a man and seized a vehicle believed to be linked to the shooting of a German tourist.
  
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• 'They're both pistols': Imitation handguns a growing concern for Saskatoon police

  03-08-2018 18:33 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon Police say that the majority of handguns seized by officers in 2017 were imitation weapons.
  
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• What a rip-off: Broadway Ave. stripped of posters overnight

  03-08-2018 18:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  There’s a poster pest on Broadway.
  On Wednesday and Thursday night, someone ripped down all the posters on each of the 12 barrel display posts on the street.
  “Every single poster on every single poster stand on Broadway,” said Fringe producer Danielle Altrogge.
  However, the Fringe’s own wooden poster stands were not targeted.
  It’s been happening occasionally all summer, said Broadway BID executive director DeeAnn Mercier — and downtown and Riversdale as well.
  
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• 2 RCMP officers injured during chase and arrest in northern Saskatchewan

  03-08-2018 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  One RCMP officer was injured during an arrest and a second injured after being dragged by a vehicle during an incident in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon sees rise in street violence: police

  03-08-2018 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said an uptick in crime during the summer months is normal, but what they’re seeing recently is anything but.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Let's celebrate our seniors

  03-08-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The column by Ronald MacFarlane in the StarPhoenix dated July 16, titled “My fellow seniors annoy and embarrass” left me shocked and upset. Disappointing is the fact that a whole segment of our population is lumped negatively together using terminology such as “gulping seniors” and “verbal aggression.”
  Bravo to Art Battiste, who in his letter dated July 25 aptly pointed out the flaws in Mr. MacFarlane’s point of view with positive examples. Kudos to the
  
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• Road work ahead? Long-weekend travellers reminded to drive carefully

  03-08-2018 17:43 via cbc.ca
  The province is urging people to be cautious out on the roads this upcoming long weekend.
  
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• Previewing the Saskatoon Ex

  03-08-2018 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s a Saskatoon Exhibition preview from Kristy Rempel and Susan Kuzma, who are with Prairieland Park.
  
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• Upcoming Saskatoon triathlon for kids

  03-08-2018 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  Nicole Shoaf and Jarrett Cross are in to tell us more about the Saskatoon Triathlon Club’s annual Kids Splash n’ Dash.
  
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• Talking mosquito repellent

  03-08-2018 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  Jackie Wilson and Brandon Horrell, who is from Cabela’s, talking about mosquito repellents with the August long weekend ahead.
  
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• Riders fall short in 26-19 loss to the Eskimos

  03-08-2018 15:57
  As long as there is time left on the clock, its tough to count out Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly. Reilly ran in the winning touchdown inside the three-minute warning and passed for another as the Eskimos won their third game in a row, emerging with a 26-19 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.
  
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• 10-year-old boy missing from Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  03-08-2018 14:34
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  10-year-old boy missing from Saskatoon
  News Talk 650 CKOM
  Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 10-year-old boy. Andrew Turton was reported missing around 9:30 p.m Thursday from the 400 block of Avenue I South. Police said he was last seen in that area going to a friend's ...
  
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• Bridges Events Aug. 3-9

  03-08-2018 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date. Please send submissions to [email protected].
  # MUSIC
  Fri., Aug. 3
  Johnny McCuaig BandBuds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.
  The Johnny McCuaig Band
  Forever YoungArmy & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.
  Leon OchsFairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.
  Shane LarmandMcNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.
  Live Sax Show: Greg
  
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• Percy Schmeiser looks back 20 years at fight against Monsanto

  03-08-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Nearly twenty years ago, small-town Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser was launched into the spotlight for what was billed by many as a David-and-Goliath confrontation with biotech giant Monsanto Canada.
  
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• Gardening: Haskaps, Part 1 — Well behaved and nutritious

  03-08-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Haskap is the oldest name for this fruit, also called honeyberry and sweetberry, first used eight centuries ago by the Ainu people who settled Hokkaido, Japan.
  Its people still gather the berries from the wild there every summer. It is also native to the boreal forests of northern Europe, Asia and North America. Haskaps are found in every province in Canada. The wild shrubs native to Asia produce the largest berries, but the newer hybrids can be twice as large as those originally found anywhere
  
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• Food: Chocolate and cherry ice cream pie is for sharing

  03-08-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  We’re cruising into mid-summer, and before we get ahead of ourselves and start thinking about back to school shopping and that darned Christmas tree that always pops up at Costco in August, let’s talk about ice cream pie, shall we?
  There’s plenty of summer to be had, and I can’t think of a better time than now to make a pie that requires very little effort and yet the result is pretty extraordinary. It also speaks of the best things of summer. Cherries. Ice cream. Pie. Pu
  
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• Unlike Doug Ford, Sask. government 'has not and will not consider' cutting municipal council sizes

  03-08-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to chop the number of Toronto city council seats in half has been met with opposition from the city's mayor — but don't expect a similar move from the Saskatchewan government.
  
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