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• Incoming Sask. coroner Clive Weighill flags potential changes to death inquests

  25-08-2018 23:52 via cbc.ca
  Lawyers say the former Saskatoon police chief has some practical ideas. Others don't go far enough, they add.
  
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• Incoming Sask. coroner Clive Weighill flags potential changes to coroner's inquests

  25-08-2018 23:52 via cbc.ca
  Lawyers say the former Saskatoon police chief has some practical ideas. Others don't go far enough, they add.
  
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• RCMP arrest man in North Battleford wanted on Canada Wide warrant

  25-08-2018 23:30
  The RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) have arrested a high risk offender on a Canada Wide warrant, in North Battleford on Saturday.
  
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• Vets rebuild leg of Missty, dog shot by Regina police

  25-08-2018 20:29 via cbc.ca
  The owner of Missty, a dog shot by a Regina police officer earlier this month, is relieved the dog’s leg did not have to be amputated in a surgery paid for by donations from the public.
  
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• Wright Construction Western Inc. fined after employee injured - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-08-2018 19:54
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  Wright Construction Western Inc. fined after employee injured
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  A Saskatoon construction company has been fined $70,000 after an employee was injured when a scissor lift overturned. Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: August 25, 2018. Saskatoon provincial court Greg Pender / Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Share Adjust ...
  
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• Wright Construction Western Inc. fined after employee injured

  25-08-2018 19:53
  A Saskatoon construction company has been fined $70,000 after an employee was injured when a scissor lift overturned.
  Wright Construction Western Inc. pleaded guilty on Aug. 22 in Saskatoon provincial court to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety regulations for failing to ensure safe working conditions.
  The employee sustained a serious hip injury on Jan. 30, 2017, “after the scissor lift the worker was unloading from a flatbed trailer drove off the ramp and overturned,&rdquo
  
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• First-ever greater rhea chick hatchlings make history at Calgary Zoo

  25-08-2018 17:42
  The Calgary Zoo made history earlier this month when it welcomed its first-ever greater rhea chicks.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos back on ice for new season with training camp underway

  25-08-2018 17:15 via cbc.ca
  As head coach Nathan Oystrick skated around the ice barking orders at his new players on Friday night, the Humboldt Broncos looked like any other junior hockey team in training camp.
  
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• New Faces New Places: Mouthwatering marinades take centre stage at local meat shop

  25-08-2018 17:00
  Fresh and flavourful would be the perfect description of Star Meat Shop — the new business in Hampton Village aiming to provide their customers with the perfect cut of meat seasoned perfectly for their own tastes.
  The idea to open a shop that sells fresh, high-quality meats has been a long time coming for owner Amit Jangra who previously spent years working in the culinary world learning what it would take to create a meat shop that boasts more than just some quality cuts.
  Jangra says his
  
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• New Faces New Places: Flavourful options revolve at collective cafe

  25-08-2018 17:00
  At Revolve Cafe you can get a great cup of coffee and enjoy a poke bowl and a homemade donut — or two — but it’s a lot more than a simple cafe.
  For owners Delaine Brilz and Jared Olson, Revolve is not only the name — it’s the whole business plan. The pair decided to introduce the cafe as a collective, allowing other culinary enthusiasts the opportunity to sell their creations without the hassle of having to deal with the ins-and-outs of having a retail location to c
  
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• Income potential highlights North Prairie's 'Lincoln Suite'

  25-08-2018 17:00
  First-time home buyers might like to explore the Lincoln Suite, a popular design by North Prairie Developments. Part of the 2018 Saskatoon and Region Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, the show home is located at 178 Stilling Mews in The Meadows.
  The Lincoln Suite is a two-storey entry level home with many features buyers are looking for. The 1,530-square-foot floor plan offers an efficient family-friendly design with three bedrooms and two and a half baths.
  For mortgage help, th
  
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• Humboldt Hockey Day: NHL players, Broncos' new coach talk about the future

  25-08-2018 17:00
  NHL players past and present, members of the community and officials with the Humboldt Broncos weigh in on how the community is healing following the April 6 crash that resulted in 16 people associated with the SJHL team losing their lives.
  On Aug. 24, numerous people gathered in the community for Humboldt Hockey Day, which served as a chance for people to come together and celebrate the lives of the players who lost their lives and look forward to the future
  After you watch the video above, you
  
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• Book reviews: Indigenous voices resonate in rich anthology

  25-08-2018 17:00
  Many readers and scholars in Canada date the beginning of the renaissance in First Nations literature to 1973 and the publication of Halfbreed, by Maria Campbell. Since that time, to paraphrase one writer, the doors have been kicked wide open, and we have witnessed a remarkable swell of First Nations writing and storytelling.
  The time is right for a thoughtful and encompassing anthology of Saskatchewan First Nations writing, and a bold move has been made in that direction by the University of Re
  
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• Beaten down at ballet barre

  25-08-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  CBC reporter Cory Coleman steps out of his comfort zone to try ballet barre fitness in the latest segment of CBC Saskatchewan's In Your Shoes.
  
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• Scheer not worried about rifts in party as Conservative convention wraps

  25-08-2018 14:19
  With Maxime Bernier now recruiting members to his own party, while some "grassroots" Tories continue to push divisive issues into the limelight, concerns have emerged about rifts developing within the Conservative Party of Canada. Party leader Andrew Scheer says he is not worried.
  
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• Conservative members to vote on abortion, euthanasia policy resolutions

  25-08-2018 14:19
  Conservatives will be drawn into debates about abortion and assisted dying on the last day of the party's convention in Halifax on Saturday, thanks to proposed policy changes put forward by grassroots party members.
  
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• Pope in Ireland vows to end coverup of clergy sex abuse

  25-08-2018 14:09
  Pope Francis said at the start of a visit to Ireland on Saturday that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the failure of church authorities to punish the "repugnant crimes" of priests who raped and molested children.
  
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• Pope in Ireland decries abuse coverup, meets with victims

  25-08-2018 14:09
  Pope Francis faced a lukewarm reception and scattered protests Saturday on his trip to Ireland, with even his vow to rid the church of the "scourge" of sexual abuse and his outrage at those "repugnant crimes" dismissed as an insult by Ireland's wounded victims.
  
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• Saskatchewan chef shares her seasonal recipes

  25-08-2018 14:00
  Renee Kohlman is an award-winning food blogger and the author of the cookbook All The Sweet Things.
  Here, she shares some of her favourite harvest recipes just in time for the garden bounty found in her home province of Saskatchewan.
   
  Roasted Beet Hummus
  This dip has all the usual hummus players, except some roasted beets and some horseradish for bite. It’s absolutely delightful, and a great way to get more beet love in your life. Serve with ample fresh cut vegetables and pita chips.
  
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• Letters to the editor Aug. 25, 2018

  25-08-2018 14:00
  More MLAs, less public engagement
  In 2012, the Saskatchewan Party, led then by Premier Brad Wall, added three more MLAs to our province, raising the number of MLAs from 58 to 61, in an effort to address an increased demand upon MLAs due to increase in population.
  Then Minister of Justice/Attorney General Don Morgan stated: “The extra MLAs will not cost taxpayers any more money.” This statement may have been made with good intention at the time; however w
  
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• Home date: Hilltops host Calgary in SMF opener

  25-08-2018 14:00
  The Saskatoon Hilltops, pushing for a fifth straight Canadian junior football title, will put their 2018 wares on display for local fans Saturday night.
  The Hilltops — who won their fourth consecutive Canadian Bowl in November — host the Calgary Colts at SMF Field at 7 p.m.
  Here’s some things to know as game time moves closer.
  Victory Day — The Hilltops opened their 2018 Prairie Football Conference season with a 41-7 victory over the host Regina Thunder. They put up
  
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• Cuthand: Racism and fear raise ugly heads as election nears

  25-08-2018 14:00
  Racism and fear go hand in hand, and they make a powerful tool in an election campaign. Unfortunately, it is a divisive tactic, and while it may garner votes, it comes at the price of a divided and unhealthy society.
  When I read Conservative MP Maxime Bernier’s comments about extreme multiculturalism, I heard a distinct dog whistle to the right wing of the Conservative Party. I thought, “Here we go again.”
  During the last election, the Conservatives tried to sell anti-Muslim rh
  
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• Mother, son fend off bear in Prince Albert National Park

  25-08-2018 07:01
  When a bear started charging her and her 11-year-son just minutes into their bike trip to Grey Owl’s cabin, Daniela Hamm’s motherly instinct kicked in.
  She told her son Davin to raise his arms and yell and scream to terrify the bear, as she did the same thing.
  “I’ve had other bear encounters where it walks across the path, looks at us and keeps on going. But this bear took a look at us and within a fraction of second, charged us, so there wasn’t even a chance to do
  
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• Stanley Cup brings healing touch to Humboldt

  25-08-2018 03:58
  HUMBOLDT — That old Stanley Cup has been kicked into a canal, abandoned on a roadside, dropped into a bonfire.
  They treated it so much better in Humboldt Friday: Babies sat in the bowl; seniors fingered its engraved surface; everybody smiled; nobody kicked. And the Cup, in turn, extended a healing touch to a stricken city.
  “There’s still a lot of emotions going on around town. A lot of friends, a lot of family aren’t here, that should be,” Humboldt resident Ryan Cur
  
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• Officer reportedly assaulted by intoxicated man at Saskatoon store ... - Globalnews.ca

  25-08-2018 03:56
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  Officer reportedly assaulted by intoxicated man at Saskatoon store ...
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  A 24-year-old man is facing a number of charges following an alleged assault on a Saskatoon police officer in a grocery store.
  Saskatoon officer hospitalized after scuffle with suspectNews Talk 650 CKOM
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• Officer reportedly assaulted by intoxicated man at Saskatoon store

  25-08-2018 03:56 via globalnews.ca
  A 24-year-old man is facing a number of charges following an alleged assault on a Saskatoon police officer in a grocery store.
  
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• Government, RCMP optimistic about new rural crime prevention measures

  25-08-2018 03:38
  It is too early to know if a slate of new rural crime prevention measures unveiled during the last 12 months are working as intended, but the provincial government and Saskatchewan RCMP are optimistic.
  While there is not enough data to conduct a “meaningful analysis,” Justice Minister Don Morgan said anecdotal evidence suggests an influx of armed officers is increasing police visibility and reducing response times.
  “So far, it’s been positive. Too soon to tell, but I thin
  
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• Treating inmates diagnosed with FASD

  25-08-2018 03:27 via globalnews.ca
  There is treatment available for inmates who have been diagnosed with FASD.
  
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• Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson follows through for Humboldt, Sask.

  25-08-2018 03:18 via globalnews.ca
  Chandler Stephenson never played for the Humboldt Broncos but like so many in the hockey world, the Saskatoon native has a personal connection to the team’s tragic bus crash. Ryan Flaherty reports.
  
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• Global News at 6: August 24

  25-08-2018 03:18 via globalnews.ca
  The Friday, August 24, 2018 edition of Global News at 6 with Marney Blunt on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Stanley Cup’s visit plays role in Humboldt, Sask. reaching turning point

  25-08-2018 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  Humboldt mayor says the Stanley Cup's visit plays a role in the Saskatchewan community reaching a turning point.
  
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• Sask. anti-poverty groups say federal plan a good start, but more needs to be done

  25-08-2018 02:43
  The federal government announced the first-ever national poverty reduction strategy on Tuesday, aiming to reduce Canada’s poverty rate by 50 per cent by 2030.
  Anti-poverty organizations in Saskatchewan say it’s a good start but more work remains to be done.
  Alex Paterson, policy and research manager for the organization Upstream, which studies the links between health and poverty and how government policies affect the long-term health of Canadians, said the government’s reducti
  
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• Former Yorkton gynecologist gets 2.5 years for sexually assaulting four patients

  25-08-2018 02:20
  YORKTON — A former gynecologist who was found guilty of sexually assaulting four of his patients in Yorkton has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
  Mohammed Haque, who is 74, was charged with 16 counts following an RCMP investigation that started in 2001.
  He was found not guilty of the other 12 charges in Yorkton Court of Queen’s Bench.
  Haque’s lawyer says he will appeal the convictions and sentence, and that he would apply for Haque’s release from custody.
  
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• Back to school costs

  25-08-2018 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  For elementary school-aged kids, school costs often run over $100 per child.
  
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• ‘Truly horrible’; SCAT saves 21 kittens from alley

  25-08-2018 02:02
  A local cat rescue program says it’s in need of help after making what it calls a horrible discovery.
  
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• Saskatoon woman sues SGI over halted insurance after house fire

  25-08-2018 01:59
  Gillian Snider describes her house as a “glorified empty cabin.”
  
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• Sask. parents debate online back-to-school shopping

  25-08-2018 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  For elementary school aged kids the bill often run over $100 per child, leaving some to question whether there are cheaper options online.
  
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• Black mould forces patients from Grenfell and District Pioneer Home

  25-08-2018 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  All 21 patients will be transferred after black mould was found in numerous locations in this facility, including some resident rooms and some common areas.
  
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• Grenfell and District Pioneer Home finds black mould in residents rooms

  25-08-2018 01:18 via globalnews.ca
  All 21 patients will be transferred after black mould was found in numerous locations in this facility, including some resident rooms and some common areas.
  
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• Sask. gynecologist gets 2.5 years for sexual assaulting 4 patients

  25-08-2018 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  A former gynecologist who was found guilty of sexually assaulting four of his patients in Yorkton, Sask., has been sentenced to two 1/2 years in prison.
  
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• Cop sent to hospital after assault in grocery store

  25-08-2018 01:13
  A 24-year old man was intoxicated when he assaulted an officer in a grocery store, Saskatoon police say.
  
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• 'There's a need for this': Annual Run for Mandi supports bone marrow registry to fight leukemia

  25-08-2018 00:55
  More than seven years after her daughter Mandi’s death from leukemia, Carol Schwartz says she believes a more robust bone marrow registry could have prolonged or saved Mandi’s life.
  “Had we been able to give (a transplant) to her right off the hop, there would have been more hope,” Schwartz said. “We needed to do a transplant and we couldn’t find that bone marrow.”
  The annual Run for Mandi that takes place in Saskatoon is one way the Schwartz family is t
  
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• Henderson moves one shot off clubhouse lead at CP Women’s Open

  25-08-2018 00:30 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's Brooke Henderson has managed to score in different ways at the CP Women's Open. By doing so, she has set herself up nicely near the top of the leaderboard at the halfway point of the tournament.
  
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• Judicial complaint filed against judge who approved Sixties Scoop settlement

  25-08-2018 00:04 via cbc.ca
  A judicial complaint filed Friday against Federal Court Justice Michel Shore questions how he could mediate and approve the $875 million Sixties Scoop settlement agreement when it also created a healing foundation that was incorporated — with the judge as a director — days before he approved the deal.
  
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