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• 'Great cultural diversity' at Open Door Society's International Bazaar

  24-11-2018 23:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  Dozens of vendors representing art and culture from around the world had the opportunity on Saturday to show off their skills — and their wares — to the people of Saskatoon.
  The fourth International Bazaar, organized by the Saskatoon Open Door Society, brings together “vendors and entertainers representing over 30 different countries and cultures,” according to a press release from the society.
  Open Door Society community connections team lead Julie Fleming Juarez said th
  
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• Professional Bull Riding: 5 rules to know

  24-11-2018 23:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  With the Canadian Professional Bull Riding finals in Saskatoon once again in 2018, it’s time to take a look at a few key rules so you can better understand the sport.
  You can read some of StarPhoenix sports editor Kevin Mitchell’s feature reporting on the PBR finals, including a Q&A with Zane Lambert and a story on the return of Yellow Grass bull rider Aaron Roy.
  As well, see below some of the work by StarPhoenix photographer Liam Richards, who was at SaskTel Centre on Frida
  
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• Embrace Saskatchewan winter by getting out and enjoying the natural wonders

  24-11-2018 23:03 via cbc.ca
  Jay Brown of Sask Hiker said while many of us want to get away on that warm vacation, there are many great places to visit all around Saskatchewan.
  
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• Alta. First Nation community issues warning after 22 overdoses in 48 hours

  24-11-2018 21:02
  An Indigenous community in southern Alberta has issued a public warning after a rash of opioid-related overdoses.
  
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• Alberta First Nation issues warning after 22 overdoses in 48 hours

  24-11-2018 21:02
  An Indigenous community in southern Alberta has issued a public warning after a rash of opioid-related overdoses.
  
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• The Smugglers return to Amigos to help celebrate Saskatoon club's 30th anniversary - CBC.ca

  24-11-2018 20:10 via cbc.ca
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  The Smugglers return to Amigos to help celebrate Saskatoon club's 30th anniversary
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  The first time Grant Lawrence came to Saskatchewan in 1988 as the frontman for The Smugglers, he was just a wide-eyed teenager from the West Coast. They had planned a tour during that March spring break. Being young and naive, they thought the ...
  
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• The Smugglers return to Amigos to help celebrate Saskatoon club's 30th anniversary

  24-11-2018 20:10 via cbc.ca
  Amigos is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and The Smugglers will be back on stage tonight.
  
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• Former Humboldt teammates attending NHL and NFL games in Denver this weekend

  24-11-2018 20:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  DENVER — Former Humboldt Broncos teammates Jacob Wassermann and Ryan Straschnitzki received a standing ovation from hockey fans at the University of Denver Friday and will likely get the same treatment at a Colorado Avalanche game Saturday evening.
  Both players were paralyzed April 6 when a bus carrying the Broncos was hit by a semi-trailer, killing 16 and injuring 13.
  The duo reunited in a exhibition sledge hockey game — their first time together on the ice since the crash.
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• No one injured in single vehicle rollover

  24-11-2018 19:08
  The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover just south of Saskatoon on Clarence Avenue on Friday evening.
  
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• One extracted from vehicle after two vehicle collision causes rollover

  24-11-2018 19:07
  One person had to be extracted after a two vehicle collision on Friday caused one of the vehicles to roll onto its roof.
  
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• Two Moose Jaw Police civilian staff fired for inappropriately accessing private information

  24-11-2018 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  The investigation stemmed from complaints made this fall.
  
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• Two charged after break and enter with bear spray

  24-11-2018 17:51
  A 25-year-old man and a 14-year-old youth have been charged after after a home in Tisdale was broken into and the occupants sprayed with bear spray.
  
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• Senate to debate legislation that would order postal workers back to work

  24-11-2018 17:34
  The Senate will sit today to debate legislation that would order postal workers back to work.
  
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• Senate pushes Canada Post discussion to Monday

  24-11-2018 17:34
  After spending hours studying a bill that would order an end to postal workers' rotating strikes, the Senate has voted to think things over for another day.
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Senate to debate legislation that would order postal workers back to work

  24-11-2018 17:34
  The Senate will sit today to debate legislation that would order postal workers back to work.
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department responds to two separate rollovers in and around Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-11-2018 17:07 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Saskatoon Fire Department responds to two separate rollovers in and around Saskatoon
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  Saskatoon firefighters freed a driver from one rolled vehicle on Friday; in a separate rollover, a driver freed himself by crawling out a window. Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: November 24, 2018. The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a ...
  One extracted from vehicle after two vehicle collision causes rolloverCTV Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department responds to two separate rollovers in and around Saskatoon

  24-11-2018 17:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon firefighters had to free a driver from one rolled vehicle in the city on Friday, then a driver freed himself by crawling out a window in a separate rollover.
  The first incident was a two-vehicle collision at 5:20 p.m. at 20th Street and Avenue B South, where one of the trucks involved rolled onto its roof.
  One of the occupants in the rolled vehicle was trapped and fire paramedics “immediately began extrication,” according to a fire department news release.
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• Former NHL referee Mick McGeough dies at age 62

  24-11-2018 17:02
  Former NHL referee Michael (Mick) McGeough has died. He was 62.
  
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• NHL loses 'great teacher' in former referee 'Mick' McGeough

  24-11-2018 16:54 via cbc.ca
  Former NHL referee Michael (Mick) McGeough has died at age 62. McGeough had suffered a stroke on Nov. 18 and it was determined the blood clots in his brain had caused irreversible damage.
  
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• Early therapy is best after a stroke, but many rural Canadians miss out

  24-11-2018 16:51 via cbc.ca
  Many stroke survivors, especially those like Albertan Robert Windross who live in rural or remote areas, wait far too long for rehabilitation, say experts.
  
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• Alberta government 'censored' Indigenous book, undermining reconciliation in schools, author says

  24-11-2018 16:51 via cbc.ca
  A prominent Indigenous author says the Alberta government's decision to turn the page on one of his graphic novels used in schools is undermining its commitment to reconciliation.
  
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• Renee Kohlman: Salads are really where the vegetables can shine during the festive season

  24-11-2018 16:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  With the festive season upon us, it’s time to think about what platters of delicious things you want to serve to your guests.
  There is a roast beast of some sort which typically is the star attraction (turkey, goose, ham, prime rib come to mind immediately), with the stuffing and gravy falling in line behind.
  If the cook knows what to do with mashed potatoes (Yukon Gold, plenty of butter, cream, roasted garlic, finely chopped chives, just enough salt), then you’ll have the carb lover
  
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• Multiple denominations work together at Horizon College and Seminary

  24-11-2018 16:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Horizon College and Seminary in Saskatoon is a prime example of the time-honoured claim that nothing stays the same.
  Originally established in Star City, Sask., in 1935 by the Pentecostal denomination as Bethel Bible Institute, the Bible school relocated to Avenue A in Saskatoon in 1937. Following a move to Jackson Avenue in the 1960s, it was renamed Central Pentecostal College. In 2007 it became Horizon College and Seminary.
  In 2016, Horizon launched Horizon 8.0 and became a Canadian pioneer in
  
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• Homes: Divide and conquer clutter

  24-11-2018 16:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Open concept floor plans have dominated the new home market for most of this decade. While the open flow and flexibility of a combined living room, kitchen and dining area are appealing, there are disadvantages.
  With a totally open floor plan, the messiest part of your home — the kitchen — is always on display. Containing the clutter in an open concept home can become an everyday battle that families often lose.
  R & D Fraser Homes has come up with an ideal solution: A bungalow th
  
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• Moose Jaw police fire 2 employees after they were caught looking at police records

  24-11-2018 16:25 via cbc.ca
  Moose Jaw Police have fired two of its civilian employees after complaints they had accessed police information records without authorization.
  
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• Inspired by a love of music: Integrated choirs bring together kids with and without disabilities

  24-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Kids of Note and The Notations are integrated youth choirs. Some of the kids have disabilities and some don’t but none of that matters when it’s time to sing, says founding director Brenda Baker.
  
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• 'We're not out here for ourselves': Picketers speak out as Saskatoon Co-op strike enters fourth week - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  'We're not out here for ourselves': Picketers speak out as Saskatoon Co-op strike enters fourth week
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  Jenielle Henderson grew up in a family that wouldn't dream of shopping anywhere but the Saskatoon Co-op, and it was natural for her to take a job with the member-owned retailer when she was still a teen. Over the next 13 years, Henderson rose through ...and more »
  
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• 'We're not out here for ourselves': Picketers speak out as Saskatoon Co-op strike enters fourth week

  24-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Jenielle Henderson grew up in a family that wouldn’t dream of shopping anywhere but the Saskatoon Co-op, and it was natural for her to take a job with the member-owned retailer when she was still a teen.
  Over the next 13 years, Henderson rose through the ranks, from her first job in the cafeteria at the old Westview grocery store to her new job managing files and reports at the much newer University Heights store.
  For the last 23 days, however, Henderson has spent her working hours on the
  
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• Saskatoon Hilltops say sense of family at core of Canadian junior football dominance

  24-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Hilltops are the winningest team in Canadian junior football.
  
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• Paulsen: Times of crisis bring communities together

  24-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A couple of weeks ago, my family and I attended a round dance and feast in support of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The event was hosted by the Saskatoon Police Service and RCMP.
  Participation in the dance and feast raised all the right questions in my five- and seven-year-olds’ minds: “Why are we doing this?” and “What is culture?” and “Can we do this again?”
  A few sticky questions came up as well: “What is murder?” and “Why a
  
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• Letters to the editor Nov. 24, 2018

  24-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Global warming and carbon tax
  The topic of global warming is extremely important. The most highly respected body of scientists in the world on this topic, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), issued a few weeks ago a scientific update recommending that countries over the whole world adopt measures to reduce very greatly the increase in carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere.
  In the opinion of many people who have thought about it, the most effectiv
  
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• It's been a long, bumpy career for bull rider Zane Lambert

  24-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Ponoka’s Zane Lambert spends a lot of time on bulls’ backs. His weekend paycheque inflates or deflates, depending on the outcome.
  Lambert, one of just two bull riders to win multiple PBR Canadian championships — the other is Aaron Roy — returns to this weekend’s finals in Saskatoon. He’s won the Canadian title each of the last two years, and is ranked No. 8 heading into another finale.
  The finals commenced Friday at SaskTel Centre, and wrap up today at 7:30 p.
  
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• Cuthand: Indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing

  24-11-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Indigenous languages are at risk throughout North and South America. What were once thriving languages are dying off, in spite of efforts to save them.
  Canada has about 60 Aboriginal languages and all but three are considered at risk of disappearing.
  The reasons for this “silent genocide” are many, but the process has become accelerated in the past 50 years.
  Boarding schools have long been considered the culprit, but while the use of their language was forbidden, the students would r
  
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• Rush Hour Moo: The show behind the scenes at Agribition

  24-11-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Western Agribition welcomes thousands during the day, but at night a whole new show happens behind the scenes. It's called Tie Out.
  
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• U Sports men's hockey: U of S Hockey Huskies win again, extend streak to 11

  24-11-2018 05:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies won their 11th game in a row Friday, but they didn’t get full marks doing so.
  The Huskies watched 3-0 and 4-2 leads disappear, allowing the visiting University of Manitoba Bisons back in the game when they maybe shouldn’t.
  Saskatchewan enjoyed a distinct territorial advantage with puck possession and 42-21 shots advantage.
  In the end, thanks to an empty-net goal by Colby Harmsworth, the Hockey Dogs hung on for a 6-3 victory before 1,545 fans at
  
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• The Docket: Faucher not guilty of manslaughter; dangerous offender designation for Bowman

  24-11-2018 03:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  In this week’s edition of The Docket, Bre McAdam talks about the case of Kenneth John Bowman, who sexually abused two boys and has been designated as a dangerous offender.
  She also describes the not-guilty verdict for Gabriel Faucher, who had been charged with manslaughter in the death of Beverly Littlecrow — a verdict that Littlecrow’s family members were disappointed with.
  Related
  The Docket: Bre McAdam's court wrap for the week of Nov. 13, 2018The Docket: Two big trial
  
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• Canada Post back-to-work legislation passes the House of Commons

  24-11-2018 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  The legislation passed the House of Commons at about 1 a.m. local time.
  
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• Four Huskies earn all-Canadian football honours

  24-11-2018 02:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  Four University of Saskatchewan Huskies’ football players received national recognition this week after a season that saw the team win its first conference championship since 2006.
  Running back Tyler Chow and defensive lineman Evan Machibroda were named first-team all-Canadians, while defensive lineman Tristian Koronkiewicz and offensive lineman Mattland Riley earned second-team all-Canadian honours.
  Chow, a graduating senior, ran 100 times for a league-high 640 yards this season while col
  
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• Minute at the Movies: Nov. 23

  24-11-2018 01:21 via globalnews.ca
  Todd James reviews “Creed II” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet ” in this week’s Minute at the Movies.
  
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• Drivers urged to slow down after Rosetown firefighter’s death

  24-11-2018 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  Fire departments say the death of a volunteer firefighter while on the scene of an collision hits home and they've all had their share of close calls.
  
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• Rosetown Fire Chief battles PTSD after witnessing firefighter deaths

  24-11-2018 00:28
  The Rosetown fire chief said witnessing two of his colleagues and friends die in the line of duty has contributed to his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  
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• First Nation woman appointed judge at Estevan, Sask. provincial court

  24-11-2018 00:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government has appointed Michelle R. Brass as a judge to the provincial court in Estevan.
  
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• Sask. psychologist using livestock to help treat youth mental health

  24-11-2018 00:20 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatchewan woman is taking a unique approach to helping children and young adults deal with mental health issues, incorporating livestock into her practice. Katelyn Wilson reports.
  
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• Mom watches 5-year-old son ‘blossom and grow’ with new early learning program for deaf and hard of hearing kids

  24-11-2018 00:19
  When he was about 18 months old, Sonja Van Ee discovered her son, Noah, had some hearing loss.
  
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• Truth, finesse, nuance needed for cannabis industry workers crossing U.S border: CEO

  24-11-2018 00:12 via cbc.ca
  Workers in Saskatchewan's cannabis industry who are looking to cross the border into the U.S. and want to avoid the ban hammer shouldn't lie — but they don't necessarily have to tell their whole life story, according to a CEO in the industry.
  
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• Teen driver taken to hospital after her car and a semi collide west of P.A.

  24-11-2018 00:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 16-year-old girl was hospitalized Thursday morning with serious injuries after her Volkswagen Rabbit was struck on the driver’s side by a loaded semi west of Prince Albert, according to RCMP.
  The Volkswagen was attempting to cross an intersection on Highway 3 when the collision occurred, RCMP said in a media release.
  The semi driver was not injured.
  An investigation is ongoing.
  
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• Sask. sexual assault strategy coming next year

  24-11-2018 00:02 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan has the second highest rate of sexual assault among the provinces, but not overarching strategy. David Baxter has more on the plan to build one.
  
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