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• Sask. municipal revenue sharing changes possible in upcoming provincial budget

  14-11-2018 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan’s government relations minister says the municipal revenue sharing formula is still being considered.
  
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• 5 charged after recovery of powwow regalia stolen from Alberta family in Saskatoon

  14-11-2018 22:38 via cbc.ca
  Most of an Alberta family's valued powwow regalia has been recovered and five people have been charged, after the regalia — including custom-made jingle dresses — was stolen in Saskatoon late last month.
  
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• Sask. government introduces regional police, civil forfeiture legislation

  14-11-2018 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government introduced two new pieces of legislation Wednesday aimed at addressing rural crime and seizing property associated with crime.
  
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• Sask. government introduces regional police, civil forfeiture legisaltion

  14-11-2018 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government introduced two new pieces of legislation Wednesday aimed at addressing rural crime and seizing property associated with crime.
  
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• Cook-Searson to seek federal Liberal nomination

  14-11-2018 21:43
  The longtime chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is hoping to head to Ottawa.
  
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• 5 charged after stolen Indigenous jingle dresses recovered by Saskatoon police

  14-11-2018 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  Police say they have recovered all seven Indigenous jingle dresses that were stolen in Saskatoon last month.
  
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• Province proposes expansion of civil forfeiture laws

  14-11-2018 21:29 via cbc.ca
  The province is introducing changes to its civil forfeiture laws that will expand the number of crimes covered under the Seizure of Criminal Property Act.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe court hearing delayed

  14-11-2018 21:13 via cbc.ca
  A court hearing to help decide how money from the monumentally-successful fundraising campaign should be split is now tentatively set for Nov. 28.
  
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• Arrests / Recovery of Stolen Indigenous Regalia

  14-11-2018 21:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Five people are facing charges following an investigation by the SPS Pawn Detail. On October 30, 2018, Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle that was parked at a restaurant in the 2200 block of 22nd Street West. Among the items taken were seven jingle dresses and beaded moccasins that were used in Indigenous ceremonies and dances. The Pawn Detail received the file and proactively e-mailed pictures of the stolen items to local pawn shops in the event persons attempted to pa
  
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• FSIN threatens province with legal action over Sask. First Nations cannabis rights

  14-11-2018 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  The FSIN said the province has no jurisdiction over cannabis laws on First Nations land and is threatening more legal battles against the Sask. government.
  
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• Comfort Cabs manager starts fundraiser for driver

  14-11-2018 21:03
  A GoFundMe page has been set up for a cab driver involved in a threatening confrontation with his passenger.
  
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• Expect no quick end to Canada-wide cannabis shortages, producers warn

  14-11-2018 21:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  The supply shortages that have plagued many provinces in the first month of legal cannabis will likely persist for years, industry insiders say.
  Provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have all reported varying degrees of shortages.
  New Brunswick was forced to temporarily close more than half its stores, while the Quebec Cannabis Corporation has reduced its store opening hours to four days a week. Labrador’s only legal ca
  
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• 'A dance back in her step': Complete set of stolen jingle dresses recovered by Saskatoon police

  14-11-2018 20:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  A combination of old-time investigative work and the reach of modern-day social media helped Saskatoon police recover a collection of treasured Indigenous jingle dresses.
  According to Saskatoon Crime Stoppers on its Twitter account, each of the seven handmade, one-of-a-kind jingle dresses stolen from a vehicle in a Saskatoon parking lot last month have been recovered. Of all the traditional Indigenous regalia taken on Oct. 30, only a belt remains unaccounted for.
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• Second-degree murder charge laid against Jonathan Rosenthal in death of Crystal McFadyen

  14-11-2018 20:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 39-year-old man who was immediately considered by Saskatoon police to be a person of interest in a July homicide has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Crystal Louise McFadyen.
  McFadyen (nee Louis), 37, was identified as the woman whose body was found after a July 6 house fire in the 200 block of Avenue F North. The autopsy, which police said involved “the remains of McFadyen and her unborn child,” confirmed for investigators that McFadyen’s death was a ho
  
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• Inmate found after escaping from healing lodge near Maple Creek

  14-11-2018 20:26
  An inmate who escaped from the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge, a multi-level security federal facility near Maple Creek, has been found.
  
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• Treasured dresses returned to owner after theft

  14-11-2018 20:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  A combination of old-time investigative work and the reach of modern-day social media helped Saskatoon police recover a collection of treasured Indigenous jingle dresses.According to Saskatoon Crime Stoppers on its Twitter account, each of the seven handmade, one-of-a-kind jingle dresses stolen from a vehicle in a Saskatoon parking lot last month have been recovered. Of all the traditional Indigenous regalia taken on Oct. 30, only a belt remains unaccounted for.“Thanks to everyone who help
  
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• Murder charge laid after body of pregnant woman found in house fire

  14-11-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  For months, the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has been collecting evidence in order to charge Jonathan Rosenthal in the death of Crystal McFadyen. Meaghan Craig reports.
  
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• Murder charge laid in connection with death of pregnant woman

  14-11-2018 19:54
  Police have charged a 39-year-old man in connection with the death of a pregnant Saskatoon woman back in July.
  
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• Police charge Saskatoon man with murder in death of Crystal McFadyen

  14-11-2018 19:47 via cbc.ca
  A man previously charged with arson in connection to a fatal fire is facing new charges.
  
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• No unescorted absences for Sask. inmate serving time for murder

  14-11-2018 19:26
  An inmate who once challenged the Correctional Service of Canada for the right to live with another gay inmate has lost his bid for unescorted temporary absences.
  
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• Murder charge laid after body of pregnant woman found in Saskatoon house fire

  14-11-2018 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  The remains of Crystal Louise McFadyen, who was eight months pregnant, was found inside a home by Saskatoon firefighters.
  
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• Sask. unveils plans for regional police, civil forfeiture expansion

  14-11-2018 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  As promised in the Throne Speech, the Sask. Party unveiled legislation to allow RMs to form regional police services and expand civil forfeiture.
  
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• Canada-wide cannabis shortages could last years, producers warn

  14-11-2018 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  Provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have all reported varying degrees of shortages.
  
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• Update to Suspicious Death 200 Block Avenue F North. SPS File 2018-69970

  14-11-2018 19:14 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  UpdateSaskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section have charged a 39 year old male with 2nd Degree Murder and Indignity to human remains for the death of Crystal McFadyen (nee Louis).This incident occurred in the 200 block Avenue F North on July 6th, 2018.This incident is still under investigation.Court information # 991071814.  
  
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• FSIN threatens more legal battles if province impedes Sask. First Nation's pot store

  14-11-2018 19:04 via cbc.ca
  FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says his organization fully supports the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation's cannabis act and promised more legal battles over treaty rights should the government of Saskatchewan choose to interfere in its operation.
  
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• Moose Jaw Fire Department rescue deer that fell through ice

  14-11-2018 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Moose Jaw Fire Department received a call from CP Rail that a deer had fallen through the ice and was trapped in the water.
  
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• Onion Lake RCMP continue to search for suspect in attempted sexual assault

  14-11-2018 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  Police continue look for a man accused of attempting to sexually assault a woman in her 70s almost a year ago in the Onion Lake area.
  
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• Saskatoon city high school champions crowned in SSSAD volleyball

  14-11-2018 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  This edition of High School Huddle covers the city championships for volleyball in Saskatoon.
  
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• Canada Post strike having 'critical' impact on retailers, eBay tells PM

  14-11-2018 18:43
  Online sales and auctioning giant eBay called on the federal government Wednesday to legislate an end to the Canada Post contract dispute, warning that quick action is needed to ensure retailers don't lose out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
  
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• Canada Post issues new offer to employees as eBay calls on Ottawa to end strikes

  14-11-2018 18:43
  Canada Post has issued what it calls a "time-limited" contract offer to its employees in hopes of ending rotating strikes that have created a historic backlog of undelivered parcels.
  
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• NDP leader believes government is suppressing on-reserve votes

  14-11-2018 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  The NDP are pushing for the province to join them in writing to Elections Sask. to include polling places on all First Nations.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: warm air slides aside with a wave of snow

  14-11-2018 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  Warm air slides aside with a wave of snow before arctic air says hello to Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• IOC says Calgary's 2026 bid rejection comes as ‘no surprise’

  14-11-2018 17:40
  The International Olympic Committee announced the day after Calgary plebiscite vote that the result comes as no surprise to them, especially considering the rhetoric in the time leading up to the decision.
  
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• Car smashes into home in Warman, Sask.

  14-11-2018 17:37 via cbc.ca
  Firefighters say people are lucky to be alive after an out-of-control car smashed through a house in Warman Wednesday morning.
  
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• Correction - Arrest - Evade Police - 1600 Block of 29th Street West

  14-11-2018 17:35 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The traffic stop was conducted shortly before 11:00 p.m, November 13, 2018 (not the 14th as initially noted below).(Occurrence Number: 18-121015)
  
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• Escaped inmate from Saskatchewan healing lodge captured

  14-11-2018 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  Correctional Service of Canada said Joely Lambourn, who escaped from a healing lodge in Saskatchewan, has been caught.
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police - 1600 Block of 29th Street West

  14-11-2018 17:09 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 34-year-old man is facing charges after fleeing from Police at a traffic stop last night. Shortly before 11:00 p.m., November 14, 2018, Patrol conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep in the 1600 block of 29th Street West in an effort to investigate criminal conditions of the registered owner. As the Patrol Officer was attempting to verify the identity of the driver, the female passenger exited the vehicle and the vehicle fled from the scene. The Air Support Unit located the veh
  
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• Letter of the Day: Why spend money on speed changes?

  14-11-2018 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  When will the madness end? How is it that the City of Saskatoon does not have money in the budget to pay for garbage and compost collection, but does have the necessary funds to reduce residential speed limits, and pay for all the new signs required?
  Oh, here’s a thought — why don’t we use the old signs to build a barrier along the swale leading to the Chief Mistawasis Bridge? The recycled signs might help keep the precious Leopard frogs off the roadway, and allow drivers to be
  
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• 18-year-old charged in connection with stolen Fed-Ex van in Prince Albert

  14-11-2018 16:48
  Police have laid charges in connection with a Fed-Ex vehicle that was stolen in Prince Albert on Tuesday.
  
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• NASA wants Canadian boots on the moon as first step in deep space exploration

  14-11-2018 15:48
  The head of the U.S. space agency says he wants to see Canadian astronauts walking on the moon before long, as part of a first step toward the farther reaches of space.
  
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• Roughriders QB Brandon Bridge wants CFL command centre to review head hits

  14-11-2018 15:32 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Brandon Bridge wants the CFL's command centre to have the ability to review hits to the head for potential penalties.
  
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• Saskatoon police seize guns, knives after armed robbery

  14-11-2018 15:22 via cbc.ca
  Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Saskatoon's Mount Royal neighbourhood.
  
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• Str8 Up looking to restructure amid financial difficulties

  14-11-2018 14:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  Father Andre Poilievre is getting tired.
  At 82-years-old, the former Saskatoon Correctional Centre chaplain lives in a seniors’ home where he watches fellow residents battle the unrelenting process of aging.
  Poilievre feels it too, yet every day he works to help men and women who want to leave gangs. He goes to court to advocate for former gang members and visits the city’s correctional centres to speak with people behind bars who want to give up their colours.
  He can’t ke
  
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• Parole board denies unescorted absences for Sask. inmate serving time for murder

  14-11-2018 14:18 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatchewan inmate serving a life sentence for murder has been denied unescorted temporary absences by the Parole Board of Canada.
  
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• Maier makes 37 saves in Saskatoon Blades win over Medicine Hat Tigers

  14-11-2018 13:55 via globalnews.ca
  Four different players scored for the Saskatoon Blades as they down the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-2.
  
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• Sask. eHealth exec got free PGA golf trip from vendor doing business with province

  14-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A former Chief Information Officer with eHealth acknowledges that last year he received an all-expenses-paid trip to Charlotte, North Carolina where he and two other eHealth employees attended the PGA Championship.
  
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• Meet 2018's third batch of 10 Future 40 winners

  14-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  CBC Saskatchewan will announce 10 winners each day - 40 this week - on radio, TV and online.
  
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• Feds delay contentious gun marking scheme again

  14-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The federal government has again delayed plans to introduce a controversial marking scheme for firearms manufactured and imported into Canada despite promising during the 2015 election campaign to “immediately” enact the rules.
  The Firearms Marking Regulations were set to come into force on Dec. 1, following an 18-month delay for “substantial rewriting,” but the federal government said Friday they have been deferred for another two years.
  The regulations, aimed at achievi
  
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• Avoiding the 'unrealistic bubble': How to support a child through suffering

  14-11-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  This series is an attempt to share some of the wisdom CBC producer Nichole Huck has sought out in an effort to be a better parent. It starts by tackling one of the hardest things a parent can do: watch a child experiencing emotional and physical pain and suffering.
  
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• Delisle, Sask. home to international quilt maker competitor

  14-11-2018 10:56 via globalnews.ca
  International quilt competitor Georgette Ehr describes what it takes to make a quilt as she displays one that took two years to make.
  
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