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• Saskatoon Co-op files unfair labour practice complaints as strike continues - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-11-2018 23:57
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  Saskatoon Co-op files unfair labour practice complaints as strike continues
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  An unfair labour practice complaint filed by Saskatoon Co-op alleges that a petition aimed at unseating the co-operative's board is an "improper bad faith tactic." Alex MacPherson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: November 9, 2018. Share Adjust Comment ...
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• Saskatoon Co-op files unfair labour practice complaints as strike continues

  09-11-2018 23:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon Co-op has filed two unfair labour practice complaints against the union representing around 900 employees currently on strike, one of which also names a former union representative who started a petition to unseat its board of directors.
  The first complaint alleges that both United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1400 and Craig Thebaud used the petition as “an improper bad faith tactic” to undermine bargaining and “interfere” with the co-operative’s gove
  
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• Broadway residents concerned over BRT plans

  09-11-2018 23:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  Nutana resident Linda Epstein is so opposed to a proposal for bus-only lanes on Broadway Avenue, she is already making plans to move if it happens.
  Epstein was among dozens who attended an engagement session Thursday by the City of Saskatoon to offer information and gather input on the city’s plan to revamp its transit system.
  Many of those who turned up clearly did so because they believe bus-only lanes would harm the character of the Broadway business district.
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• Lucky winners of the Hospital Home Lottery annouced Friday

  09-11-2018 23:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Winners of the Hospital Home Lottery were annouced on Friday.
  Howard Schemenauer was chosen as the winner of the $1.3 million home, located in the southeast corner of the city, and he was on hand with wife Yvette so celebrate.
  Marguerite Graves, who attended the event with her family, was selected as the 50/50 winner, taking home $327,325.
  Charles Woo, who won the Candle Lake Cottage early bird prize package, wasn’t in attendance at the winners’ annoucement on Friday.
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• Martensville man searching for Good Samaritan who helped dying dad

  09-11-2018 23:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  James Koroll has spent the last seven days mourning his father — and searching for the Good Samaritan who called paramedics and assisted Koroll’s dad in the final moments of his life.
  “I’d just love to thank them so much for being a caring individual, and tell them a little bit about my dad — let them know what he meant to me,” Koroll said Friday in an interview.
  Koroll’s father, Patrick Cashman, died suddenly while driving on Millar Avenue near Marquis
  
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• Lake Lenore couple win Hospital Home Lottery in Saskatoon - Globalnews.ca

  09-11-2018 23:40
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  Lake Lenore couple win Hospital Home Lottery in Saskatoon
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  A couple from Lake Lenore, Sask., may have to get used to a new address in Saskatoon. Howard Schemenauer and his wife, Yvette got their first look at the $1.3 million grand prize show-home Friday. READ MORE: Swift Current, Sask. woman wins $1M with ...
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• Need to know: SaskTel Centre Remembrance Day ceremony

  09-11-2018 23:38
  From when it starts to what you can bring, here's what you need to know.
  
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• Lake Lenore couple win Hospital Home Lottery in Saskatoon

  09-11-2018 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  Howard and Yvette Schemenauer won the Hospital Home Lottery $1.3 million grand prize show-home.
  
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• Riders head coach Chris Jones mum on his West semifinal starting quarterback

  09-11-2018 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  Chris Jones refused to tip his hand on whether Brandon Bridge or Zach Collaros start when the Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West semifinal.
  
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• Saunders, King and Rogstad earn top honours in Planet S awards

  09-11-2018 23:09
  The people of Saskatoon have voted – and they say CTV Saskatoon provides some of best news coverage in the city.
  
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• The stressful but rewarding job of a firefighter-paramedic

  09-11-2018 22:57
  Jeff Zoerb always knew he wanted to be a firefighter.
  
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• NLL contract negotiations make start of Saskatchewan Rush season uncertain

  09-11-2018 22:51 via cbc.ca
  Question surround the start of the Saskatchewan Rush season after players rejected the league’s most recent offer at the bargaining table.
  
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• Inmate escapes from Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge near Maple Creek, Sask.

  09-11-2018 22:43 via cbc.ca
  Correctional Service of Canada posted about the escape on its Facebook page at around 3 p.m. CST and confirmed the escape shortly thereafter.
  
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• Riide app used by Saskatoon taxis could leave customers feeling 'duped': marketing expert - CBC.ca

  09-11-2018 22:34
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  Riide app used by Saskatoon taxis could leave customers feeling 'duped': marketing expert
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  Saskatoon's largest taxi companies are using an app that looks similar to Uber and Lyft, even as those rivals can't legally operate in the city. While United Cabs and Comfort Cab have made a "shrewd business move," the companies also risk leaving ...and more »
  
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• Reports of missing youth remain high in Saskatoon, police say

  09-11-2018 22:27 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police have answered more than 1,300 missing children calls in the past six months. One youth worker says the whole community must work together to solve the problem.
  
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• Saskatoon Co-op files unfair labour practice in ongoing strike

  09-11-2018 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon Co-op alleges Craig Thebaud and UFCW are engaging in unfair labour practice through a petition to seek the removal of the board of directors.
  
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• Court appearance for Sukhmander Singh, whose truck involved in Broncos bus crash

  09-11-2018 22:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  CALGARY — The owner of a trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash appeared without a lawyer at his first court appearance Friday.
  Sukhmander Singh of Adesh Deol Trucking was represented by duty counsel, who asked the matter be set over to Nov. 30.
  Singh, 36, did not speak to anyone on his way into court in Calgary.
  Sukhmander Singh, owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, arrives at court to face non-compliance charges under federa
  
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• 'Not reflective of life here': North Battleford tops Maclean's list of most dangerous Canadian cities

  09-11-2018 22:04 via cbc.ca
  North Battleford finished top of the list in several crime-related categories in MacLean's recently published list of most dangerous cities in Canada.
  
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• From potash to painting: Saskatchewan artist James Clow takes flight at internationally renowned exhibition

  09-11-2018 22:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Ravens have long been a symbolic animal in different cultures around the world.
  Whether they represent death, life or simple trickery, their long history in folklore has always inspired Saskatchewan artist James Clow.
  He works underground in the dark, hot, dusty tunnels of a potash mine by day, but Clow’s background is firmly rooted in art.
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  After receiving a fine arts degree from the University of Regina and a classical animation diploma from Sheridan College in Ontario, his itc
  
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• City of Saskatoon considers raising pay for mayor, councillors - CBC.ca

  09-11-2018 21:57
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  City of Saskatoon considers raising pay for mayor, councillors
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  The City of Saskatoon is looking at raising the pay for Mayor Charlie Clark and city councillors in response to an increase in their federal taxes. Starting Jan. 1, the federal government will end personal income tax exemptions for elected officials ...and more »
  
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• Lake Lenore resident wins Hospital Home Lottery

  09-11-2018 21:38
  The grand prize winner in the Hospital Home Lottery got a look at his new digs Friday.
  
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• Riide app used by Saskatoon taxis could leave customers feeling 'duped': marketing expert

  09-11-2018 21:30 via cbc.ca
  The app is similar to those used by Uber and Lyft but it's still a cab that picks you up. "It's like buying an Apple and you find out underneath it's just a Samsung," says a local marketing expert.
  
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• City of Saskatoon considers raising pay for mayor, councillors

  09-11-2018 21:24 via cbc.ca
  The City of Saskatoon is looking at raising the pay for Mayor Charlie Clark and city councillors in response to an increase in their federal taxes.
  
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• 'I'd just love to thank them': Martensville man wants to find Good Samaritan who helped his dying father - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-11-2018 21:17
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  'I'd just love to thank them': Martensville man wants to find Good Samaritan who helped his dying father
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  Patrick Cashman died on Nov. 2. Now, his son James Koroll wants to find the unknown person who assisted him in the final moments of his life. Alex MacPherson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: November 9, 2018. Share Adjust Comment Print.
  
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• Joni Mitchell is Sparkling White Bear Woman: Music legend given Saulteaux name at 75th birthday bash

  09-11-2018 20:56 via cbc.ca
  As stars gathered in Los Angeles to pay tribute to Joni Mitchell on her 75th birthday, a Saskatoon friend also arrived to deliver a gift to Joni Mitchell from the Yellow Quill First Nation — a traditional Salteaux name.
  
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• Sask. government pledges $100K to support legions, ANAVETS in province

  09-11-2018 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Provincial government announces $100,000 to support Royal Canadian Legion branches and veterans across Saskatchewan.
  
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• Mayor, council could get raise in response to loss of federal tax exemption

  09-11-2018 20:31
  The mayor and Saskatoon City Council could be getting a raise.
  
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• Minute at the Movies: Nov. 9

  09-11-2018 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “That Never Happened: Canada’s First National Internment Operations” and “In Search of Greatness.”
  
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• Sask. man uses century old WWI bike to teach history

  09-11-2018 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  Christensen had only planned for the bike to be used in the centennial celebration of Armistice Day. Now that the moment is just days away, he know it can’t stop there.
  
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• Canada Remembers sharing Sask. veterans stories across country

  09-11-2018 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  Canada Remembers, a Saskatoon-based program, is helping share the stories of Saskatchewan veterans to students across the country. Ryan Kessler with the story.
  
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• Calgary trucking company owner involved in Broncos bus crash makes first court appearance

  09-11-2018 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured in rural Saskatchewan when the Broncos team bus and a semi-truck owned by Singh collided last spring.
  
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• Calgary trucking company owner involved in Broncos bus crash make first court appearance

  09-11-2018 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured in rural Saskatchewan when the Broncos team bus and a semi-truck owned by Singh collided last spring.
  
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• Whooping cough confirmed in Sask.

  09-11-2018 19:17
  Cases of whooping cough have surfaced in parts of the province and the Saskatchewan Health Authority is encouraging parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.
  
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• Saskatoon police Taser woman in reported stolen vehicle

  09-11-2018 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said officers had to use a Taser on a woman when she attempted to drive away during a traffic stop.
  
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• Working CO detectors can save lives

  09-11-2018 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan government officials said CO incidents rise in the winter as people rely more on natural gas appliances like furnaces.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snow slides back in - Globalnews.ca

  09-11-2018 18:58
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  Saskatoon weather outlook: snow slides back in
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  WATCH ABOVE: Snow slides in to start the Remembrance Day long weekend before arctic air dives back into Saskatoon's weather forecast. X. - A A +. Listen. Snow slides in to start the weekend. Saskatoon forecast. Friday. -28 is what it felt like Friday ...
  
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• Fans brace for the cold in the west semi-final

  09-11-2018 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  The only thing colder than the Roughriders and Blue Bombers rivalry might be this weekend’s weather. Wind-chill is expected to drag the mercury down to about minus twenty for game day on Sunday.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snow slides back in

  09-11-2018 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  Snow slides in to start the Remembrance Day long weekend before arctic air dives back into Saskatoon's weather forecast ahead.
  
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• Taser used by Saskatoon police, woman charged following traffic stop

  09-11-2018 18:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police used a Taser to subdue a 25-year-old woman following a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle.
  On Thursday around 8:15 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop of what was believed to be a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Avenue L South. As officers approached the vehicle, the woman attempted to drive away, police said in a news release.
  As a result, police deployed a conducted energy weapon — commonly known as a Taser — and took the driver safely into custody
  
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• Owner of trucking company involved in Humboldt crash still seeking lawyer

  09-11-2018 18:01 via cbc.ca
  Sukhmander Singh, owner of Adesh Deol Trucking Ltd., faces eight counts of failing to comply with safety and log-keeping regulations.
  
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• CEW Deployed - 200 Block Ave L South

  09-11-2018 17:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 25 year old woman is facing charges after being found driving a stolen vehicle.On November 8, 2018, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspected stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Avenue L South. When officers approached the vehicle, the female driver attempted to drive away. A conducted energy weapon (CEW) was deployed and the driver was taken safely into custody. Two other adult males were arrested out of the vehicle, but were released with no charges.T
  
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• Saskatchewan Rush season in jeopardy due to labour dispute

  09-11-2018 17:37
  Lacrosse fans may have to wait to see the Saskatchewan Rush raise their third championship banner to the rafter of the SaskTel Centre.
  
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• Owner of trucking company involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash appears in Calgary court

  09-11-2018 17:30
  The owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash appeared in Calgary court on Friday morning.
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: Nov. 3-9

  09-11-2018 17:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• No rest when peace is declared in the city: how the Saskatoon Phoenix covered the end of WWI

  09-11-2018 17:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  The world came together on Nov. 12, 1918 as news filtered out from Europe that the First World War had ended. Following is a story that was published on Nov. 12, 1918 on Page 3 of the Saskatoon Phoenix about local residents and their reactions to the news. Nothing has been altered from this verbatim account.
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  Citizens celebrate the end of the war in an all round the clock session — bonfires and processions and endless noise.
  The apartment blocks surrounding the Phoenix office were the
  
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• Saskatoon replacing sand, salt with wood chips in test run to fix slippery streets

  09-11-2018 17:11 via cbc.ca
  The City of Saskatoon is testing out an environmentally friendly way to make roads less slick this winter.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Trump comes out on top in USMCA

  09-11-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Greg Fingas’s column about the USMCA confirms what I already believed — a Trump deal is not a good deal for anyone but Trump.
  But he says that Trump made no concessions at all. He did not want Canada to be a part of this deal and kept upping the anti — but Trudeau caved. This meant that Trump could not keep the name he wanted. The Right UnitedStates Mexico Plan. The TRUMP should have been his legacy. Doesn’t make it good for Canada, but it is sort of interesting.
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• 'I'd just love to thank them': Martensville man wants to find Good Samaritan who helped his dying father

  09-11-2018 16:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  James Koroll has spent the last seven days mourning his father — and searching for the Good Samaritan who called paramedics and assisted Koroll’s dad in the final moments of his life.
  “I’d just love to thank them so much for being a caring individual, and tell them a little bit about my dad — let them know what he meant to me,” Koroll said Friday in an interview.
  Koroll’s father, Patrick Cashman, died suddenly while driving on Millar Avenue near 51st Str
  
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• Michael Bublé announces 2019 tour, with 9 Canadian dates

  09-11-2018 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Michael Bublé will bring his latest album, 'Love,' to Canada next year for a handful of spring/summer shows.
  
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• Saskatoon city hall cautions against phone scam that uses city number

  09-11-2018 16:31 via cbc.ca
  City hall is warning against a phone scam that uses a city phone number to pitch a bogus interest-free credit card.
  
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