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• Carter release nothing to do with Roughriders working out Terrell Owens

  12-08-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  The head coach and general manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders said Sunday that the team wanted to go in a different direction of Carter and that's what prompted the decision.
  
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• Carter release nothing to do with Riders working out Terrell Owens

  12-08-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  The head coach and general manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders said Sunday that the team wanted to go in a different direction of Carter and that's what prompted the decision.
  
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• UPDATE; Missing Person Located - 8 year old Paris Lavallee

  12-08-2018 20:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Paris Lavallee has been located safe and sound.  The SPS would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.(Occurrence Number: 18-85124)
  
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• Carter's release marks decision to go in 'a different direction': Jones

  12-08-2018 20:18 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders released two-time all-star receiver Duron Carter on Saturday night, with the team's head coach and manager praising Carter as a "very good receiver," and "dynamic," but declining to get into the specifics of the decision to release him.
  
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• K9 unit assists in arrest, recovery of firearm

  12-08-2018 19:40
  Saskatoon Police with help from the K9 unit, tracked suspects in a stolen vehicle incident and seized a firearm on Saturday evening.
  
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• Saskatoon Police searching for missing 8 year-old boy

  12-08-2018 19:16
  Saskatoon Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate a missing child.
  
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• Missing Saskatoon boy located by police

  12-08-2018 19:16
  Police in Saskatoon have located the missing child. They want to thank the public for their assistance.
  
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• Saskatoon police officer sustains needle poke injury during vehicle search

  12-08-2018 18:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon police officer sustained a needle poke injury during the search of a stolen vehicle on Saturday evening.
  The used needle was left uncapped in the vehicle and the officer was treated at a hospital. He will require further medical treatment for his injury, Saskatoon police said in a media release.
  The incident happened after 8:25 p.m., when a patrol officer spotted the stolen vehicle near 20th Street and Avenue N. Police did not initiate a pursuit for public safety reasons, police said
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders release star wide receiver Duron Carter

  12-08-2018 18:21
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released two-time all-star wide receiver Duron Carter , the team announced Saturday.
  
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• Standoff in Saskatoon ends peacefully

  12-08-2018 18:06 via globalnews.ca
  A standoff in Saskatoon that police say began with reports about a person with a handgun threatening people has ended peacefully.
  
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• Saskatoon homicide victim identified after police ask for public's help

  12-08-2018 17:55 via cbc.ca
  The victim of a homicide in Saskatoon on Saturday has been identified by police as a 23-year-old man whose name has not been released.
  
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• Police find shotgun, bear spray after foot chase in Saskatoon

  12-08-2018 17:39 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police say they found a shotgun and bear spray in a stolen vehicle after the suspects fled on foot.
  
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• Sask. AIDS worker calls for more drug pipes to combat high HIV rates

  12-08-2018 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Mercredi of AIDS Saskatoon said there aren't any pipes available as a means of harm reduction in Saskatchewan. The province says that is because local organization's assessments have not indicated a need.
  
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• Are pipes for drug users a solution to Saskatchewan's HIV woes?

  12-08-2018 16:24
  An AIDS support worker in Saskatchewan says pipes should be more available to drug users if the province wants to reduce HIV rates that are among the highest in North America.
  
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• Two people, including Chinese tourist, killed in Kenya hippo attacks

  12-08-2018 15:36
  A Chinese tourist was attacked and killed by a hippo while taking pictures on the edge of Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley, just hours after a local fisherman was mauled to death in the same area, authorities said Sunday.
  
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• Tourist killed by hippo while taking pictures in Kenya

  12-08-2018 15:36
  Kenya's wildlife authority says a Chinese tourist died after he was attacked by a hippo as he was taking pictures. Another tourist was injured.
  
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• NASA solar probe en route to sun for closest look ever

  12-08-2018 13:21
  A NASA spacecraft zoomed toward the sun Sunday on an unprecedented quest to get closer to our star than anything ever sent before.
  
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• A Sputnik-era dream: NASA spacecraft hurtles toward the sun

  12-08-2018 13:21
  A NASA spacecraft zoomed toward the sun Sunday on an unprecedented quest to get closer to our star than anything ever sent before.
  
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• Missing Person - Request for the public's assistance in locating 43 year old woman

  12-08-2018 11:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Service received a report of a missing woman on the 11th August 2018 and are requesting the public's assistance in finding 43 year old Melissa Gallant.She was last seen approximately a week ago at her residence in the 1700 block of 20th Street West, Saskatoon, by a neighbour.She is described as a Caucasian woman, 5'6", 200lbs, brown hair and wears glasses.If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Melissa Gallant, please contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-
  
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• K9 track of occupants of a stolen vehicle nets arrests and recovery of firearm

  12-08-2018 11:02 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  On Saturday 11th August 2018 at 8:25pm, a Saskatoon Police Service uniformed patrol member spotted a stolen vehicle in the area of 20th Street and Avenue N. Due to a number of public safety concerns a criminal pursuit of the stolen vehicle was not instigated. A few minutes later the same officer spotted the stolen vehicle parked in the 500 Block of Avenue J South with 2 occupants. Upon seeing police the suspects, 1 male and 1 female, fled on foot. The
  
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• Why boycotting Canadian wheat is likely to backfire for Saudi Arabia

  12-08-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The sudden diplomatic dispute between Saudi Arabia and Canada took a lot of unexpected twists and turns this week, but perhaps none was more head-scratching than the kingdom's threat to stop buying Canadian wheat.
  
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• Liberals move to give survivors of domestic violence paid leave

  12-08-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The Liberal government is moving soon on its plan to give federally-regulated workers paid time off to deal with the trauma and turmoil of domestic violence.
  
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• Correction to Description - Missing Person - 8 year old boy Paris John Lavallee

  12-08-2018 08:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Correction to Paris's description, he is Metis not Caucasian.(Occurrence Number: 18-85124)
  
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• Missing Person - Request for the public's assistance in locating 8 year old boy

  12-08-2018 08:08 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Service are requesting the public's assistance in locating missing 8 year old Paris John Lavallee. He was last seen at lunch time on Saturday 10th August 2018 when he left his home in the 4000 Block of Taylor Street East after an argument with his mother. He was reported missing to Police at 10:32 pm.He is described as a Caucasian male, four feet tall, 50lbs, blond hair, blue eyes, riding a green BMX bike, unknown what clothing he was wearing other than blue/black
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders release Duron Carter

  12-08-2018 06:10 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders released international receiver Duron Carter on Saturday Evening.
  
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• 'This is the real Saskatoon': Muslim man walks with hundreds along route where he was attacked

  12-08-2018 05:09 via cbc.ca
  The Muslim man who was attacked while walking home from a Saskatoon mosque walked that path again today - this time with hundreds of supporters.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders release WR Duron Carter

  12-08-2018 04:07 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders released wide receiver Duron Carter on Saturday. The son of NFL hall-of-famer Cris Carter had eight receptions through seven games for 111 yards and one touchdown.
  
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• Update Homicide in the 200 Block Avenue V South

  12-08-2018 03:27 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  UpdateInvestigators are attempting to identify the victim of today's Homicide.Description :Caucasian malemid 20'sslim builddirty blondish hair, cut short blue eyesprotruding teethno tattoo'swearing black track pants, black "Nazareth 95 World Tour" t-shirt.If you are able to identify this male victim or have information regarding this incident call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477.(Occurrence Number: 18-84907)(Occurrence Number:
  
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• Air quality affecting outdoor events in Saskatoon

  12-08-2018 03:06 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon's Fringe Festival and Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan moved and cancelled shows due to the air quality
  
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• Confirmed cases of West Nile found in Saskatoon mosquitoes

  12-08-2018 02:54
  Mosquitoes caught in two traps within Saskatoon city limits have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus.
  
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• Solidarity event takes stand against racism

  12-08-2018 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  A solidarity walk took place in Saskatoon to stand against racism in the community.
  
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• Victim and family work to promote love in wake of hate crime

  12-08-2018 02:27
  The Sheikh family of Saskatoon welcomed the community into their home to promote peace, after Abu Sheikh experienced a racist attack last month.
  
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• Fringe festival ending outdoor events early due to poor air quality, but the shows will go on indoors

  12-08-2018 02:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  The smoke-filled air hanging over Saskatoon has led the Nutrien Fringe Theatre Festival’s organizers to end the outdoor portion of events Saturday early.
  The theatre shows will continue indoors, however.
  Danielle Altrogge, the Fringe’s producer, said they have been watching the air quality reports for Saskatoon all day. Yesterday, she said staff noticed that some patrons and volunteers were experiencing headaches and some respiratory issues due to the smoky conditions.
  She said they
  
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• Solidarity walk to support Abu Sheikh draws hundreds: 'This is the real Saskatoon'

  12-08-2018 02:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  On a hazy and smoke-filled Saturday afternoon in Saskatoon, positivity shone through at special community walk in support of a Muslim man who was attacked in July.
  The walk was organized by Aisha Sheikh and new anti-hate crime activism group Neighbours Without Borders after Aisha’s father Abu Sheikh said he was targeted by men in a pickup truck that tried to run him down on July 13.
  Aisha said at the event that bringing the community together is their best way to combat hatred and racism i
  
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• 'Right place at the right time': 4 comedians put out fire in Wadena, Sask.

  12-08-2018 02:11 via cbc.ca
  A group of four comedians put out a fire at a motel in Wadena, Sask., in the early hours of Saturday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon sees second homicide in less than a day

  12-08-2018 02:08
  Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section, Forensic Identification and the Office of the Chief Coroner are investigating two homicides that took place within a day of each other.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating two homicides just hours apart

  12-08-2018 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police are investigating two homicides that took place within 12 hours of each other.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating second homicide in 24 hours

  12-08-2018 01:24 via cbc.ca
  An injured man was found this morning in an apartment on the 200 block of Avenue V S. Police say his death is not related to another homicide on Friday.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating second homicide in less than 24 hours; not connected to Friday night homicide, police say

  12-08-2018 01:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police are investigating a male’s death in an apartment complex on Avenue V South as a homicide, the second homicide to occur in the city in less than 24 hours.
  At 10:40 a.m. Saturday, police and EMS went to an apartment in the 200 block of Avenue V South. There, they found an injured male, who was then taken to a hospital. He died in hospital of his injury, police said in a media release.
  No other information about the incident has been provided.
  A man at the scene Saturday afte
  
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• Homicide in the 200 Block Avenue V South

  12-08-2018 00:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  On August 11th, 2018 at approximately 10:40 am Saskatoon Police Service Patrol members along with Medavie Health Services responded to an injured male in an apartment block in the 200 Block Avenue V South.Upon arrival an injured male was located by members.  This male was transported to hospital and died from his injury.Members from the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section and Forensic Identification are actively investigating this incident.  Both sections w
  
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