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• Living in a Saskatchewan Ghost Town

  26-10-2018 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  It wasn’t so long ago that little towns popped up across the province: A new bastion of hope every seven miles. The early 20th century was a time of western expansion, but those times are done and many of the tiny farming towns that sprang up have died. But some, like Kayville, Saskatchewan, are desperately...
  
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• Feds earmark $1.5 billion to help smaller businesses adapt to carbon pricing

  26-10-2018 23:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  OTTAWA — The federal government expects to spend nearly $1.5 billion helping small and medium-sized businesses adapt to carbon pricing over the next five years — but it will not exempt them from the new carbon tax regime.
  Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says the government is no longer allowing anyone in Canada to pollute for free but that there will be supports to help small businesses adapt by making their operations more energy efficient. Pollution is already costing us mon
  
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• Missing women, Ruby Barnes, remains found in Bangor, SK

  26-10-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  Human remains found in a forested area near Bangor, Sask on Oct. 22 are that of missing person Ruby Barnes.
  
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• James Smith Cree Nation considering options after Sask. government greenlights diamond mine

  26-10-2018 23:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatchewan First Nation says it is considering its options after the provincial government granted environmental approval for a proposed $1.4-billion diamond mine in the adjacent Fort a la Corne forest east of Prince Albert.
  Saskatchewan’s environment minister, meanwhile, says he is confident the government did its due diligence during the environmental approval for Star Diamond Corp.’s proposal — the longest such process in provincial history.
  “We believe that duty t
  
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• Cannabis across Canada: Volume and price of online recreational pot orders

  26-10-2018 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  The Canadian Press tried to order the cheapest available gram or pre-roll of dried flower in each province and territory during the afternoon of Oct. 17.
  
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• Global Institute for Food Security board elects Alanna Koch, Lorne Babiuk

  26-10-2018 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  The Global Institute for Food Security announced Friday its board elected Alanna Koch as chair and Dr. Lorne Babiuk as vice-chair.
  
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• Landslide sees Bobby Cameron elected to second term as FSIN Chief

  26-10-2018 22:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Bobby Cameron emphasized unity and progress while downplaying divisions in the moments after he was re-elected with a strong mandate to his second term as chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.
  “It gives us the vote of confidence. It gives us the comforting feeling that our leaders are behind us,” Cameron said of his victory, which ended the FSIN’s two-day assembly Thursday afternoon in Saskatoon.
  Cameron, 44, won a landslide victory, taking 727, or 76.6 per c
  
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• Sask. charity calls on Jimmy Kimmel to help raise funds for Children's Hospital

  26-10-2018 22:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon-based charity is making a plea to late-night royalty in an effort to help sick kids in Saskatchewan. 
  Care for Kids by Wiegers wants Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, to visit Saskatoon for its Alice in Funderland fundraiser aimed at raising $400,000 for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan.A video asking the comedian for help as part of the “#KimmelCares” campaign was launched on the group’s Facebook page on Wednesday. As of Frida
  
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• Local charity asking for help from late-night legend

  26-10-2018 22:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon-based charity is making a plea to late-night royalty in an effort to help sick kids in Saskatchewan. 
  Care for Kids by Wiegers wants Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, to visit Saskatoon for its Alice in Funderland fundraiser aimed at raising $400,000 for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan.A video asking the comedian for help as part of the “#KimmelCares” campaign was launched on the group’s Facebook page on Wednesday. As of Frida
  
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• Regional policing in rural Sask. likely will come down to dollars: Weyburn police chief

  26-10-2018 22:24 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe announced plans to create a way for small communities to join regional police forces.
  
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• Sask. charity calls on Jimmy Kimmel to help raise funds for Children's Hospital - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  26-10-2018 22:23
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  Sask. charity calls on Jimmy Kimmel to help raise funds for Children's Hospital
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  A Saskatoon-based charity is making a plea to late-night royalty in an effort to help sick kids in Saskatchewan. Care for Kids by Wiegers wants Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, to visit Saskatoon for its Alice in Funderland fundraiser aimed at ...and more »
  
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• Scholarships honour 'big, bright light' and other Humboldt Broncos from Alberta

  26-10-2018 22:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  ST. ALBERT — Former National Hockey League player Chris Joseph wants people to remember his son for his love of hockey and the smile he brought into every room.
  Jaxon Joseph, 21, was one of 16 people who died last spring when the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team bus and a semi-trailer collided at a Saskatchewan intersection on the way to a playoff game.
  “He was a happy kid,” Joseph said. “He was a big, bright light who liked to help others. He was the type of guy who m
  
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• Poppies now available to the public

  26-10-2018 21:54
  The annual poppy campaign launched Friday morning at Market Mall.
  
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• Royal Canadian Legions kick off Saskatoon poppy campaign - News Talk 650 CKOM

  26-10-2018 21:33
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  Royal Canadian Legions kick off Saskatoon poppy campaign
  News Talk 650 CKOM
  The 2018 Saskatoon poppy campaign has officially kicked off, beginning two weeks of fundraising for the local Royal Canadian Legions. A launch event was held at Market Mall Friday morning, where Mayor Charlie Clark was presented with the first poppy of ...and more »
  
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• Moe's hypocritical posturing on carbon tax has residents stuck in the middle: Sask. journalist

  26-10-2018 20:52 via cbc.ca
  "I'm tired of Moe's hypocritical posturing and his party's coal-fired rhetoric."
  
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• Carbon tax is a sin tax not nearly high enough to force change: Sask. Farmer

  26-10-2018 20:52 via cbc.ca
  "Forgive my confusion but if 90 per cent is returned where is the incentive to drive change?"
  
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• Traffic to flow on new overpasses at Martensville and Warman this fall

  26-10-2018 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  The Martensville and Warman overpass project is opening to traffic and on track to be completed ahead of schedule.
  
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• Traffic flowing on new overpasses at Martensville and Warman

  26-10-2018 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  The Martensville and Warman overpass project is open to traffic and on track to be completed ahead of schedule.
  
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• Powwow to honour Cree cultural icon Tyrone Tootoosis

  26-10-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca
  A tireless promoter of First Nations culture will be honoured this weekend at one of Canada's largest powwows.
  
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• Dedicated mental health team operating in Prince Albert, Sask.

  26-10-2018 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  The goal of the Prince Albert police and crisis team is to provide the right care to people who are better served in the community.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: rain, wind and a risk of snow

  26-10-2018 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  Rain, wind and a risk of snow is ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Overpass aimed at easing traffic in Martensville, Warman set to open early

  26-10-2018 19:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  A massive infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic in the Saskatoon-region is opening ahead of schedule.
  The $60.6 million Martensville and Warman overpass is set to open a year early with traffic flowing through the project this fall, according to a government news release.
  “Martensville and Warman are two of Saskatchewan’s fastest-growing communities and we are thrilled to see the opening of these overpasses to traffic,” said Highways and Infrastructure Minister Lori Ca
  
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• Proposed diamond mine opposed by Sask. First Nations

  26-10-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  Several Saskatchewan First Nations said a proposed diamond mine infringes on their rights and will have a negative impact on treaty land.
  
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• Ambulance crew, truck driver taken to hospital after early morning crash

  26-10-2018 19:24
  A three-person ambulance crew was taken to hospital for observation after their ambulance was struck by a pickup truck traveling at high speed.
  
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• Two Vehicle Collision Involving Ambulance - Idylwyld Drive and Marquis Drive

  26-10-2018 19:06 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police continue to investigate a collision which occurred early this morning, involving a Medavie Health Services ambulance and a GMC Sierra truck.At approximately 2:25 a.m., October 26, 2018, Police were called to the collision at the intersection of Idylwyld Drive North and Marquis Drive.  Three crew members inside the ambulance reported that they were struck from behind while waiting at a red light.  The three were transported to hospital with minor injuries.  Th
  
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• Lynyrd Skynyrd announces concert in Regina

  26-10-2018 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  Lynyrd Skynyrd announced on Friday (Oct. 26) that they will be coming to Regina on March 9.
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: Oct. 20-26

  26-10-2018 18:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Driving down the environment road

  26-10-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  John Gormley’s thoughts on the oxymoron of a “rolling stop” in traffic (When did stop signs become optional? SP, Sept. 21) couldn’t help but bring to mind some thoughts on climate change.
  If we think of environmental health as akin to traffic safety, then we can make a number of comparisons:
  1. If all drivers must obey traffic laws, so, too, we must accept laws and regulations regarding the health of the environment while strengthening education, law e
  
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• Scholarships honour ‘big, bright light’ and other Alberta Broncos players

  26-10-2018 17:34 via globalnews.ca
  The St. Albert-Humboldt Remembrance Committee is hosting a sold-out Jersey Gala in the Alberta community tonight.
  
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• Pickup truck rear-ends ambulance ‘at high rate of speed’: Saskatoon Fire Department

  26-10-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon Fire Department officials said a pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed rear-ended an ambulance.
  
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• Cameco says Canada Revenue Agency appealing Tax Court ruling in company's favour

  26-10-2018 17:28
  Cameco Corp. says the Canada Revenue Agency is appealing a Tax Court decision that was in the company's favour.
  
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• Paramedics OK after ambulance hit by truck moving at highway speeds - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  26-10-2018 17:08
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  Paramedics OK after ambulance hit by truck moving at highway speeds
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  According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the collision happened at 2:17 a.m. at the intersection of Marquis Drive and Highway 12. Andrea Hill, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: October 26, 2018. Share Adjust Comment Print. Two paramedics and a ...
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• Halloween crafts for kids

  26-10-2018 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  Sheila Galvin from Michael’s Canada and Fiona Odlum make some Halloween crafts can be done with kids.
  
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• Paramedics OK after ambulance hit by truck moving at highway speeds

  26-10-2018 16:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two paramedics and a paramedic student have been released from hospital after the ambulance they were in was rear-ended by a truck in the wee hours of Friday morning.
  The 23-year-old male driver of the truck was also transported to hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
  The ambulance was rear-ended at a red light on Marquis Drive and Highway 12. Photo provided by Medavie Health Services.
  According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the collision happened at 2:17 a.m. at the intersection
  
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• Halloweens reads and activities from Saskatoon Public Library

  26-10-2018 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  Lise Fortier from the Saskatoon Public Library joins Jackie Wilson to discuss Halloween reads and activities.
  
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• Laurie Brown ‘Stitched’ grand prize winner

  26-10-2018 16:36 via globalnews.ca
  Brown, a Saskatoon-based designer, talks about appearing on “Stitched” on Slice and winning the $10,000 grand prize.
  
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• Saskatoon police searching for missing 10-year-old boy

  26-10-2018 16:22 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 10-year-old boy.
  
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• Truck slams into ambulance on Marquis Drive in early morning crash

  26-10-2018 16:12 via cbc.ca
  Four people were sent to hospital after a truck slammed into the back of an ambulance.
  
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• CRA appeals $2.2B tax bill dispute decision that ruled in favour of uranium giant Cameco

  26-10-2018 15:47 via cbc.ca
  The Canada Revenue Agency is appealing a Federal Court of Appeal decision involving a $2.2 billion tax bill dispute with Cameco.
  
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• CRA appeals $2.2 billion tax bill dispute decision that ruled in favour of uranium giant Cameco

  26-10-2018 15:47 via cbc.ca
  The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is appealing a Federal Court of Appeal decision involving a $2.2 billion tax bill dispute with Cameco.
  
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• Cameco says Canada Revenue Agency appealing Tax Court ruling

  26-10-2018 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-based Cameco says the Canada Revenue Agency is appealing a Tax Court decision on the use of a subsidiary to sell and trade its uranium.
  
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• 'He was a big, bright light': Scholarships honour Alberta Broncos players

  26-10-2018 14:41 via cbc.ca
  Former National Hockey League player Chris Joseph wants people to remember his son for his love of hockey and the smile he brought into every room.
  
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• Read My Book: Saskatchewan's Best Scenic Drives

  26-10-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  By Robin and Arlene Karpan
  Saskatchewan is tailor-made for backroad exploring. We have more kilometres of roads than any province in Canada — enough to circle the equator four times. Possibilities are mind-boggling, from drives through spectacular river valleys to sweeping natural grasslands, lake-studded boreal forest, wild badlands, some of Canada’s largest sand dunes, awesome viewpoints, little-known hideaways, and historic treasures.
  Our new 208-page full-colour travel guide, Sas
  
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• Gardening: Growing herbs indoors

  26-10-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I was hoping that our cool weather of September would turn into a warm, mild October, but that optimism faded. Is Mother Nature gearing us up for an eight month ‘non-gardening’ season? “Ay yi yi!”
  Hang in there, gardeners — there is hope. Growing herbs indoors will not only keep your green thumb flexible but fresh herbs are an excellent addition to your home-cooked meals on a cold winter day.
  One of the biggest challenges when growing food plants indoors is providin
  
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• Food: These chocolate cupcakes have a deep flavour

  26-10-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If you love a good cookbook as much as I do, you know that spring and fall are when new cookbooks are published, and there are some exceptional releases so far.
  I can’t wait to get my hands on Uncomplicated, by Claire Tansey (Penguin Random House, 2018) and Now and Again by Julia Turshen (Chronicle Books, 2018). Another new cookbook I was eagerly anticipating has arrived on my doorstep and I’ve been cooking from it regularly ever since. Weekday Suppers, published by Robert Rose, Inc.
  
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• Bridges Events Oct. 26 – Nov. 1

  26-10-2018 14:00 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 publication date. Please send submissions to [email protected].
  # MUSIC
  Fri., Oct. 26
  Celtic Thunder: TCU Place, 35 22nd St. E.
  Piano Friday: Amanda Tosoff / Dean McNeill, Mike Rud, Amanda Tosoff, and Véronique Mathieu: The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.
  Dangerous Cheese: Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.
  Billy Bob: Army & Nav
  
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• U of S Huskies host men's soccer playoff game under the lights for first time

  26-10-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Home-field advantage has turned into home-turf advantage in Canada West playoffs for the University of Saskatchewan men’s soccer squad.
  While the Huskies have traditionally played their games on the Field 7 grass behind Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park, they have recently moved their games to the artificial turf of Griffiths Stadium.
  It’ll be the Huskies’ third straight game on the Griffiths turf.
  Huskies forward Nikolas Baikas goes to kick the ball during the Canada West men&
  
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• Saskatoon councillors share their mid-term accomplishments, goals - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  26-10-2018 13:00
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  Saskatoon councillors share their mid-term accomplishments, goals
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  Nine of Saskatoon's 10 city councillors reflect on the midway point of their term, highlighting completed projects as well as some that are still underway. Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: October 26, 2018. Saskatoon city councillors debate ...
  
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• Saskatoon councillors share their mid-term accomplishments, goals

  26-10-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The StarPhoenix asked Saskatoon’s 10 city councillors to submit 50 words on council’s accomplishments during the first two years of the current term and goals during the next two years.
  Ward 1 Coun. Darren Hill did not respond. Some responses were edited for length.
   
  Hilary Gough (Ward 2)
  Progress has been achieved in big and small ways. Some of the most important accomplishments have been the partnerships established around the Community Safety and Wellbeing priority area. Whe
  
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• Gormley: Federal carbon tax on Saskatchewan a sham

  26-10-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s newly imposed carbon tax a “sham.” If sham means something that is not what it purports to be or is “a spurious imitation, fraud or hoax” it is an apt description.
  The tax will be levied by Ottawa on gasoline, electricity and natural gas in Saskatchewan and will cost the average family about $400 a year, rising to $1,500 by 2022. The stated goal is to charge more for using fuels that create carbon
  
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