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• Review: First Persephone production of Fiddler on the Roof worth the wait - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  01-12-2018 21:45
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  Review: First Persephone production of Fiddler on the Roof worth the wait
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  The talent of the cast is overwhelming. They act, sing, play multiple instruments, dance and even perform puppetry. Forget being triple threats — some of this crew are quintuple threats. Heather Persson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: December 1 ...
  
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• Review: First Persephone production of Fiddler on the Roof worth the wait

  01-12-2018 21:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tradition is the cornerstone of life in the fictional Russian village of Anatevka in the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof.
  Thus, it is a fitting choice for Persephone Theatre’s customary holiday offering. Saskatoon has its traditions too, and the family-focused productions delivered at this time of year are beloved.
  Surprisingly, this is the first time Persephone has presented the popular musical. It was worth the wait.
  Stephen Aberle plays Tevye in Persephone Theatre’s produ
  
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• Two injured after truck collides with city bus

  01-12-2018 17:30
  Two people are injured after a pick-up truck collided with a city transit bus at 108th Street and Egbert Avenue Friday night.
  
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• Sask. woman has message of hope after living with HIV for 15 years

  01-12-2018 17:06 via cbc.ca
  After losing her husband of almost 40 years to lung cancer, testing positive for HIV was the last thing Gloria Tremblay expected.
  
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• Pickup truck passengers injured in collision with Saskatoon city bus - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  01-12-2018 16:58
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  Pickup truck passengers injured in collision with Saskatoon city bus
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  Criminal charges are pending against the driver of a pickup truck that collided with a City of Saskatoon transit bus on Friday night. Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: December 1, 2018. Saskatoon police responded to the scene Liam Richards / The ...
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• Pickup truck passengers injured in collision with Saskatoon city bus - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  01-12-2018 16:58
  Pickup truck passengers injured in collision with Saskatoon city bus  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixCriminal charges are pending against the driver of a pickup truck that collided with a City of Saskatoon transit bus on Friday night.
  
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• Pickup truck passengers injured in collision with Saskatoon city bus

  01-12-2018 16:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  Criminal charges are pending against the driver of a pickup truck that collided with a City of Saskatoon transit bus on Friday night.
  The truck was exiting out of a back alley in the area of 108th Street and Egbert Avenue when it struck the bus at about 9 p.m., according to a Saskatoon Police Service news release.
  No one was injured on the bus. However, the 17-year-old female passenger in the truck was taken to hospital in serious condition and the 28-year-old male driver sustained a broken leg,
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating after video appears to show officer punching suspect - CBC.ca

  01-12-2018 16:37
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  Saskatoon police investigating after video appears to show officer punching suspect
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  Saskatoon police are investigating after a video was posted online that appears to show one of their officers punching a suspect lying face down on the pavement. Eric Cameron, who shot the video, says he and his wife stopped in their car near the ...
  
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• New Faces New Places: Personalized education a priority at Axiom Career College

  01-12-2018 16:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  A new option for higher learning has opened its doors in northwest Saskatoon and is ready to train Saskatoon’s future medical support professionals — whether they are straight out of high school or looking for a fresh start.
  Axiom Career College, which first opened in Aberdeen in 2015, but relocated to Saskatoon this summer, offers diploma programs in medical massage therapy, dental office administration and medical administration. It’s the only college in the province offering
  
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• New Faces New Places: Family owned coffeehouse delivers delicious treats in a cozy atmosphere

  01-12-2018 16:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  The family behind Riverbend Plantation is cooking up something new.
  Opening HomeQuarter Coffeehouse and Bakery was a family affair for Grace Wittington and her husband Lee. Serving up family recipes and managed by the couple’s son Chris, the restaurant is designed to feel cozy and homey.
  Expanding from their stall in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, Wittington says it was important for them to stay close to their roots, so when they saw the space in the Banks condo development they kne
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating after video appears to show officer punching suspect

  01-12-2018 16:03 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police are investigating after a video that appears to show one of their officers punching a suspect who was laying face down on the pavement was posted online.
  
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• Corner lot offers unique opportunity in Aspen Ridge

  01-12-2018 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  What do you do with a corner lot in Aspen Ridge? If you’re Red Lion Developments you pull out all the stops for an executive two-storey show home with loads of street appeal.
  “We did something different on this corner lot,” says Chris Fomradas, owner of Red Lion Developments. “We stretched it all out, so it wasn’t the typical three-car garage all in front. It has a lot more street appeal than your typical house with three-car garage.”
  The home is 2,443-square-
  
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• Letters to the editor Dec. 1, 2018: SaskPower rate increase; waste collection fees

  01-12-2018 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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  Re: the Oct. 24 StarPhoenix regarding the Sask Power rate increase: I am against this totally — most of us are on a fixed income, which I am. I am also on EPP and paying $135 a month.
  I have changed all the lights to LED throughout the house to save power. In order for me to do this I will have to take away from the food money; my income is $563.68 from CPP Disability, that’s it. I live on English muffins, peanut butter and jam, because of my Crohns disease. I also
  
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• Saskatoon Search and Rescue welcomes service dog - News Talk 650 CKOM

  01-12-2018 14:04
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  Saskatoon Search and Rescue welcomes service dog
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  Saskatoon Search and Rescue is expecting big things from its newest member, even if she is only three years old. Jenga, a specially trained golden retriever, was officially welcomed to the volunteer organization this week. “It just adds another tool to ...and more »
  
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• Saskatoon Search and Rescue welcomes service dog | 650 CKOM - News Talk 650 CKOM

  01-12-2018 14:04
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  Saskatoon Search and Rescue is expecting big things from its newest member, even if she is only three years ol...and more »
  
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• Specially trained dog joins Saskatoon Search and Rescue - News Talk 650 CKOM

  01-12-2018 14:00
  Specially trained dog joins Saskatoon Search and Rescue  News Talk 650 CKOMSaskatoon Search and Rescue is expecting big things from its newest member, even if she is only three years ol...
  
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• Cuthand: Public hanging led to years of repression for First Nations

  01-12-2018 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Nov. 27 was the anniversary of the largest public hanging in Canada. This act of infamy took place in Battleford and was done purely out of spite to instil fear and control in our people.
  The speed of the course of justice was astounding. The so-called siege of Battleford took place in late March of 1885 and the Canadian militia’s attack on Chief Poundmaker’s camp was May 2. Six months later, all the trials had concluded and the sentencing was complete.
  The court proceedings were con
  
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• Diminished role for environment at Saskatoon city hall feared - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  01-12-2018 13:01
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  Diminished role for environment at Saskatoon city hall feared
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  A city hall restructuring and the departure of Brenda Wallace, the City of Saskatoon's most prominent voice for environmental initiatives, have some activists concerned. Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: December 1, 2018 ...
  
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• Diminished role for environment at Saskatoon city hall feared - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  01-12-2018 13:01
  Diminished role for environment at Saskatoon city hall feared  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixA city hall restructuring and the departure of Brenda Wallace, the City of Saskatoon's most prominent voice for environmental initiatives, have some activists ...
  
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• 'That's not going to change anything': Why Sask. coroner's inquests leave people wanting more

  01-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Shauna Wolf. Nadine Machiskinic. Jordan Lafond. Inquest juries have weighed in on how to prevent deaths like theirs. What happens after can be disappointing and tragic, according to people who have been through the process.
  
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• Saskatchewan coroner's inquests: What are they good for?

  01-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Shauna Wolf. Nadine Machiskinic. Jordan Lafond. Inquest juries have weighed in on how to prevent deaths like theirs. What happens after can be disappointing and tragic, according to people who have been through the process.
  
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• 'I was torn up': Why Sask. coroner's inquests leave people wanting more

  01-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Shauna Wolf. Nadine Machiskinic. Jordan Lafond. Inquest juries have weighed in on how to prevent deaths like theirs. What happens after can be disappointing and tragic, according to people who have been through the process.
  
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• FSIN and Sask. government headed for court battle over new trespassing law

  01-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  It looks like the Saskatchewan government will have to defend its new trespassing legislation in court.
  
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• Diminished role for environment at Saskatoon city hall feared

  01-12-2018 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Changes at Saskatoon city hall have sparked concern about a diminished role for the environment in decision making.
  A city hall restructuring and the departure of Brenda Wallace, the City of Saskatoon’s most prominent voice for environmental initiatives, have some activists concerned.
  Kathleen Aikens, the former chair of the Saskatoon environmental advisory committee, said she’s concerned about the loss of Wallace, who held the title of director of environmental and corporate initiat
  
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• 'We are not just black and white pictures of the past': #KokumScarfCampaign empowers, educates

  01-12-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The word "kokum," Cree for grandmother, has different associations for different Indigenous women. An ongoing social media movement, the #KokumScarfCampaign, asked some of them to share their thoughts.
  
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• Map showing Métis homeland boundaries sparks online conversation

  01-12-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A new map outlining the Métis homeland drew criticism online this week from First Nations living within the boundaries that include three entire provinces, parts of two and part of the Northwest Territories.
  
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• Truck vs City Transit Bus Collision -108th Street and Egbert Ave

  01-12-2018 06:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Just after 9 p.m. on November 30, 2018 a truck collided with a City of Saskatoon transit bus at 108th Street and Egbert Ave. The pick-up truck was exiting out of a back alley when it struck the bus. No one on the bus was injured however, a 17 year old female passenger of the truck was transported by EMS to hospital in serious condition and the 28 year old male driver sustained a broken leg. The investigation is ongoing and criminal charges are pending against the driver.
  
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• Montreal City Councillor says Saskatchewan should consider raising smoking age

  01-12-2018 06:25
  A Montreal City Councilor is asking the City of Saskatoon to push the Saskatchewan Government to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21.
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies hold on for 4-3 OT win over Alberta Golden Bears in Canada West men's hockey showdown

  01-12-2018 05:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  They did it their way.
  That is to say, they did it the hard way.
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies pulled out a 4-3 victory Friday over the arch-rival University of Alberta Golden Bears, but they needed overtime to do so after watching a 3-1 lead evaporate and then suddenly disappear with only 2.4 seconds left in regulation.
  Huskies defence Jesse Forsberg skates down the ice during the game at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon on Friday, November 30, 2018.
  All this after U of S forward Jaim
  
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• The Docket: Details about death of Simon Grant made public for first time

  01-12-2018 03:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  In this week’s edition of The Docket, StarPhoenix court reporter Bre McAdam details how a man who was killed in La Ronge was trying to help the young boy who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his death.
  The details around the death of Simon Grant were laid out in court this week, including how Grant and his wife Cora Laich tried to help the accused, giving him a place to live and taking him into their home.
  You can read the full story here
  To follow live from the courtroom, follow Bre on T
  
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• Prince Albert Raiders on league-best 18-game win streak

  01-12-2018 01:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  A disappointing 2016-17 season has helped turn the Prince Albert Raiders into the No. 1 club in the Canadian Hockey League.
  The Raiders finished third last in the 22-team Western Hockey League that year and missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They had two nine-game losing streaks en route to a 21-44-7 record and felt disrespected by the opposition.
  But the players haven’t forgotten about it, with eight of them still on the roster, and in 2018-19 Prince Albert has alre
  
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• Emily Koshinsky has that killer instinct for U of S Huskies women's volleyball squad

  01-12-2018 01:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  Emily Koshinsky doesn’t look like a killer.
  Yet there she is, once again leading the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s volleyball team in kills with 147 through 11 matches.
  Who needs to be smashing pumpkins when you can be crushing volleyballs?
  Huskies hitter Emily Koshinsky goes for the ball during the game at Ron and Jane Graham Court in Saskatoon,Sk on Friday, November 30, 2018.
  Koshinsky is a pure power-hitter.
  She hits the ball very, very hard.
  “It’s fun to
  
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• Regina company fined $100K after worker seriously injured

  01-12-2018 01:34 via globalnews.ca
  A Regina company has been fined $100,000 after a structure tipped over, striking a worker in the head near Esterhazy, Sask., in 2016.
  
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• 'Nothing but frustration and poor communication': Saskatoon man says third-party booking site ruined his vacation - CTV News

  01-12-2018 01:34
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  'Nothing but frustration and poor communication': Saskatoon man says third-party booking site ruined his vacation
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  A Saskatoon man says he's out $1,100 because of what he believes is a glitch that happened when he booked a vacation through Flighthub. Trevor Brown said he booked a trip through the third-party booking site from Saskatoon to Thailand from Jan.
  
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• Saskatoon Co-op strike to continue as latest round of talks fails - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  01-12-2018 01:30
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  Saskatoon Co-op strike to continue as latest round of talks fails
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  The union is taking the unusual step of releasing what it says are summaries of both parties' latest proposals in the labour dispute with Saskatoon Co-op. Alex MacPherson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Updated: November 30, 2018. Saskatoon Co-op employees ...
  
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• Saskatoon Co-op strike to continue as latest round of talks fails

  01-12-2018 01:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  Hundreds of striking Saskatoon Co-op employees will spend at least another week on the picket lines after the latest round of talks aimed at ending the labour dispute failed to achieve a settlement.
  United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1400, which represents the roughly 900 affected workers, says Saskatoon Co-op’s latest proposal is virtually identical to the one it put forward a month ago.
  The union also took the unusual step of releasing what it claims are summaries of both parties&r
  
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• ‘Nothing but frustration and poor communication’: Saskatoon man says third-party booking site ruined his vacation

  01-12-2018 01:27
  A Saskatoon man says he’s out $1,100 because of what he believes is a glitch that happened when he booked a vacation through Flighthub.
  
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• Minute at the Movies: Nov. 30

  01-12-2018 01:22 via globalnews.ca
  In this week’s Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “Green Book” and “Tiger.”
  
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• More legal marijuana stores open in Saskatchewan

  01-12-2018 01:16 via globalnews.ca
  A month and a half into the legalization of recreational marijuana and a few more stores in Saskatchewan opened their doors to consumers.
  
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• Battle lines drawn for looming carbon tax court fight

  01-12-2018 00:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  More reinforcements are arriving to support both the Saskatchewan government and its federal counterpart as they prepare to battle over a proposed carbon pricing scheme in a Regina courtroom early next year.
  The New Brunswick government and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) are expected to join Ontario in supporting Saskatchewan’s opposition to the federal government’s plan.
  The David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice and an Alberta First Nation, meanwhil
  
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• Bid in works to bring 2020 Junos to Saskatoon

  01-12-2018 00:49 via globalnews.ca
  Tourism Saskatoon hopes to have a bid submitted before the end of the year to host the 2020 Juno Awards.
  
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• Saskatoon boy to get new wheelchair after his was stolen - CTV News

  01-12-2018 00:36
  Saskatoon boy to get new wheelchair after his was stolen  CTV NewsA Saskatoon boy whose custom-fit wheelchair was stolen is getting a new one.
  
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• Saskatoon boy to get new wheelchair after his was stolen

  01-12-2018 00:36
  A Saskatoon boy whose custom-fit wheelchair was stolen is getting a new one.
  
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• FSIN welcomes federal proposed changes to Indigenous child welfare system

  01-12-2018 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  The FSIN wants a moratorium on Indigenous child placement in provincial foster care without consent and consultation. Ryan Kessler reports.
  
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• Warman pot store to send profits to Indigenous communities

  01-12-2018 00:26
  Another recreational pot store has opened in Saskatchewan.
  
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• SGI reminding drivers to have a safe ride home for the holiday season

  01-12-2018 00:04 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is reminding people to make plans for safe ride home this holiday season.
  
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