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• Rescuer of 11-year-old found facedown in snow was in the 'right place at the right time'

  12-01-2019 23:31 via cbc.ca
  Cole Maksymytz says being able to save an 11-year-old girl that had gone missing reminded him of why he wanted to be a volunteer firefighter in the first place, to help people.
  
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• 'A story, probably, for almost everything in here' at old-school, antique-filled barbershop

  12-01-2019 23:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Zalusky was an antique collector even before he opened his Regina shop, Bluecore Barber Company. The shop has touches from his personal collection all over.
  
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• Sask. group helps people with disabilities hit the slopes to experience 'thrill and the joy' of skiing

  12-01-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  A group in Saskatchewan is helping people with disabilities enjoy a popular winter activity in Saskatchewan — skiing.
  
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• Saskatoon police looking for suspect after Saturday morning shooting

  12-01-2019 20:23 via cbc.ca
  A 41-year-old man is in serious but stable condotion in hospital following a shooting Saturday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigate late morning shooting

  12-01-2019 20:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police say a 41-year-old man is in serious, but stable condition at a hospital after he was shot late Saturday morning.
  Police responded to a call about a shooting at about 10:40 a.m. in the 100 block of Avenue T South.
  There, officers found the man with a gunshot wound.
  In a media release, police said the suspect was not at the home when they arrived but they are known to the victim.
  No further information about the suspect was provided.
  Officers in the Targeted Enforcement Section ar
  
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• Shooting sends one man to hospital in serious condition - CTV News

  12-01-2019 20:10
  Shooting sends one man to hospital in serious condition  CTV NewsA 41-year-old man is in hospital following a Saturday morning shooting.
  
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• Shooting sends one man to hospital in serious condition

  12-01-2019 20:10
  A 41-year-old man is in hospital following a Saturday morning shooting.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigate late morning shooting - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  12-01-2019 20:07
  Saskatoon police investigate late morning shooting  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixSaskatoon police say a 41-year-old man is in serious, but stable condition at a hospital after he was shot late Saturday morning.
  
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• Shooting - 100 block Avenue T South

  12-01-2019 19:43 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 41 year old man is in hospital following a shooting which occurred in the 100 block of Avenue T South this morning.Saskatoon Police were called to a possible shooting at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Upon arrival, they discovered a male inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital in serious but stable condition. The suspect was not at the home at the time of police arrival, and is known to the victim. Detective
  
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• Esports enthusiasts gather in Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  12-01-2019 19:43
  Esports enthusiasts gather in Saskatoon  News Talk 650 CKOMPlayers from all over western Canada are meeting Saturday at Sasktel Centre for a competition like no other. R...
  
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• Missing Maidstone woman found dead

  12-01-2019 19:19
  A missing 34-year-old woman from Maidstone was found dead on Friday.
  
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• Missing Maidstone woman found dead after losing her way trying to get help

  12-01-2019 19:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 34-year-old Maidstone woman who went missing Thursday morning has been found dead by citizens assisting with search and rescue.
  An RCMP investigation determined that Amanda Michayluk attempted to walk home early Thursday morning during a snow storm and got lost while walking southbound in deep snow on a non-maintained grid road in whiteout conditions.
  Michayluk was located on Friday in a farmer’s field approximately four kilometres from where she was last seen walking, according to an RC
  
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• Hole: Dwarf plants a solution to size requirements

  12-01-2019 17:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  At this time of year, one doesn’t have to look far to find a list of New Year’s self-improvement resolutions.
  So, I thought that there wouldn’t be any harm to toss-in a horticulture related resolution for good measure.
  Here it goes: Be it resolved in 2019 that you will not plant any trees or shrubs that are too big for your yard.
  One of the most common complaints I hear from property owners is that their trees and shrubs have outgrown their allotted space. And today, thanks in
  
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• New Faces New Places: Happy Hour Here brings deals to consumers

  12-01-2019 16:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Ronn Lepage, founder of HappyHourHere, says his new app will change the way people find deals at local eateries.
  He says the app will benefit both customers and restaurants, as the app will allow customers access to nearby deals while filling seats in partner restaurants in and around the province.
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• New Faces New Places: Escape Manor more than escape rooms

  12-01-2019 16:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  Owner of Escape Manor Shaun Hesse, takes us on a tour of the new Escape Manor, located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Saskatoon.
  Alongside an offering of escape rooms, the establishment also has more traditional games like bocce ball, or axe-throwing for those looking for something a little more exciting.
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• Missing woman found dead near Maidstone; police don't suspect foul play

  12-01-2019 16:18 via cbc.ca
  Maidstone RCMP say the body of a 34-year-old woman who went missing while collecting firewood with her father has been found.
  
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• Maidstone RCMP search for woman missing after going for help when vehicle got stuck

  12-01-2019 16:18 via cbc.ca
  Maidstone RCMP are looking for a 34-year-old woman who disappeared while collecting firewood with her father.
  
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• Saskatoon high school curling team-by-team snapshots - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  12-01-2019 16:15
  Saskatoon high school curling team-by-team snapshots  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixThe Saskatoon high school curling season has been flying by, with B leagues currently in the middle of their playoffs and A leagues set to begin playoff action in ...
  
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• Saskatoon high school curling team-by-team snapshots

  12-01-2019 16:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon high school curling season has been flying by, with B leagues currently in the middle of their playoffs and A leagues set to begin playoff action in early February. The StarPhoenix presents our high school curling team-by-team snapshots. As usual, coaches from each school have provided us with their insights.
   
  Aden Bowman Bears
  Coaches: Gwen Kaminski, Jason Sanche and Jeff Pederson.
  Key players to watchNolan Lindberg – A-team, Skip, Grade 10. Great draw weight, clutch p
  
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• New Faces New Places: Leave reality behind with an exciting, immersive escape room experience

  12-01-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It’s not your typical winter activity, but Saskatoon’s new Escape Manor is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping.
  When you book an escape room, the experience begins long before you walk into the door. Co-owner Steve Wilson says they are heavily focused in the storytelling and making sure everyone is completely immersed in the escape room narrative.
  “We really do it differently,” he says. “From the moment you make a booking online we are already immersing you in
  
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• New Faces New Places: New app sources the best drink deals in the city

  12-01-2019 15:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  Heading out for drinks with friends is a great way to spend an evening — but if you’re not careful it can get a bit expensive.
  HappyHourHere, a Saskatoon-born free app that finds the best prices and promotions at restaurants, is here and ready to solve that problem.
  Owner and founder Ronn Lepage came up with the idea for the app after noticing how empty restaurants are during their off-peak hours and as a former business consultant he immediately saw the potential to help businesses
  
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• Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada arrives in Toronto

  12-01-2019 15:00
  A Saudi teen described as a 'brave new Canadian' by an official from the government that granted her refugee status as she fled her allegedly abusive family is en route to her new home, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister said Saturday.
  
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• Freeland welcomes 'brave new Canadian' as Saudi teen lands in Toronto

  12-01-2019 15:00
  A Saudi teen described as a 'brave new Canadian' by an official from the government that granted her refugee status as she fled her allegedly abusive family is en route to her new home, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister said Saturday.
  
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• Foreign affairs minister welcomes "brave new Canadian" as Saudi teen lands in Toronto

  12-01-2019 15:00
  A Saudi teen described as a 'brave new Canadian' by an official from the government that granted her refugee status as she fled her allegedly abusive family is en route to her new home, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister said Saturday.
  
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• Ottawa police release bus driver after deadly crash

  12-01-2019 14:41
  Ottawa police say they are still working to identify the victims of a bus crash that claimed the lives of three people and injured 23 others on Friday.
  
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• Ottawa Hospital says one still in critical condition, six serious after deadly bus crash

  12-01-2019 14:41
  The driver of a double-decker bus that crashed into a transit shelter in Ottawa and left three people dead on Friday has been released from police custody.
  
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• Investigators still trying to ID victims, determine cause of deadly Ottawa bus crash

  12-01-2019 14:41
  Ottawa police say they are still working to identify the victims of a bus crash that claimed the lives of three people and injured 23 others on Friday.
  
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• Letters to the editor Jan. 12, 2019 - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  12-01-2019 14:07
  Letters to the editor Jan. 12, 2019  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixThe Library Board needs to increase transparency, evaluate the changes made, and enhance library services, writes Carroll Chubb.
  
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• From igloo dinners to winter zip lines, 12 ways to embrace winter across Canada

  12-01-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  From outdoor skating rinks to light festivals to igloo dinners in the city, there are plenty of things you can do to embrace the cold.
  
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• Hands on: New installation for LUGO encourages 'tactile conversations' - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-01-2019 13:01
  Hands on: New installation for LUGO encourages 'tactile conversations'  Saskatoon StarPhoenixMarites Carino's installation called Handshack encourages patrons to shake hands with strangers they can't see.
  
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• Hands on: New installation for LUGO encourages 'tactile conversations' - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  12-01-2019 13:01
  Hands on: New installation for LUGO encourages 'tactile conversations'  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixMarites Carino's installation called Handshack encourages patrons to shake hands with strangers they can't see.
  
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• Bernier to address pipeline politics in Saskatoon, Regina next week - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  12-01-2019 13:01
  Bernier to address pipeline politics in Saskatoon, Regina next week  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixThe People's Party leader is visiting the province to drum up support for the party, which has around 1300 members in the province.
  
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• War of words: Current, previous NDP leaders spar over state of the party

  12-01-2019 13:00
  As he kicks off a high-stakes campaign to win a seat in Parliament while making the a case for why he should remain leader regardless of its outcome, NDP leader Jagmeet Singhsays he’s been able to turn the party around from the time Tom Mulcair was at the helm.
  
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• Rush push for second win against rebranded Warriors

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Rush will play a familiar team with a new name Saturday in Vancouver.
  The Rush — who are an even-up .500 through the early stages of the 2019 National Lacrosse League season — are playing the Vancouver Warriors, previously the Vancouver Stealth, in a Saturday-night matchup.
  Here’s some things to know as Saskatchewan prepares for Game No. 3.
  ONE WIN, ONE LOSS
  The defending-champion Rush have played twice so far this season, losing 12-11 to the New England Black
  
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• Oh, the memories: BRIT special guest Barry Rawlyk won three titles as Holy Cross coach

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It’s an incredible stat.
  While Saskatoon has won only six Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) titles in 50 years, Barry Rawlyk was part of three of those as head coach of the Holy Cross Crusaders.
  “I’ve never really thought of that,” admitted Rawlyk, now the head coach of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s basketball squad, in an interview this week.
  Rawlyk remembers all three of those elusive BRIT championship titles. Each one was different, each
  
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• Music venues, art studios and dream homes: How rural Sask. churches are finding a 2nd life

  12-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Churches across Saskatchewan have been decommissioned and scooped up by creative families, entrepreneurs, and dreamers. CBC Saskatchewan's Leap of Faith feature elicited lots of reaction and excitement from church-dwellers.
  
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• 'I wasn't aware of the dangers': Saskatoon mom left with no choice but to give up dog after he contracted parvo - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  12-01-2019 13:00
  'I wasn't aware of the dangers': Saskatoon mom left with no choice but to give up dog after he contracted parvo  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixA Saskatoon woman says she gave up her dog after he became ill with parvovirus and she could not afford the treatments. Thia James, Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
  
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• 'I wasn't aware of the dangers': Saskatoon mom left with no choice but to give up dog after he contracted parvo

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon mother whose dog recently became ill with parvovirus says she had to give him to the Saskatoon SPCA since she was unable to pay for the veterinary bill.
  Sheryl Jacobs, whose black lab-border collie cross, Rocky, started to show signs of a parvovirus infection on Sunday, put him in the care of SPCA emergency workers after she tried to find him affordable care but couldn’t. The virus recently resurfaced in Saskatoon.
  “I wasn’t aware of the dangers,” Jacobs said
  
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• Hands on: New installation for LUGO encourages 'tactile conversations'

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  An annual art extravaganza hosted at the Remai Modern is giving the people of Saskatoon a chance to see, hear, feel and experience what the artistic world has to offer.
  LUGO, one of the biggest art parties of the year in Saskatoon, takes place Saturday. This year’s event, called LUGO Deep, it offers a plethora of artistic expression ranging from dance to sculpture to spoken word performances.
  But if Marites Carino has her way, attendees won’t simply be looking at art. They&rsquo
  
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• Dumont: OK Google, write a humour column for me

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  My friend bought me a Google Mini Assistant the other day. It’s about the size of a dinosaur egg — but like a velociraptor, not a brontosaurus (yes, I am the mother of a toddler boy — how did you know?).
  The Google Assistant, like Alexa and Siri, puts a voice to your computer — and a personality. Sort of a likeable know-it-all.
  When I received my Google Mini, instead of saying thank you like a normal person, I asked, “But like, what does it do?” I’d seen
  
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• Cuthand: The future lies beyond oil and gas dependence

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Change is coming to Canada, and western Canada in particular. The challenge now is to rise to the occasion and move ahead and not dwell on the past.
  Western Canada is in crisis because the hydrocarbon economy that has been a golden goose for Alberta, northeast British Columbia and parts of Saskatchewan is landlocked and a sunset resource.
  In the past, Canada had one customer for its oil and gas — the United States. Now the U.S. has become self-sufficient in oil through new technologies suc
  
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• Bernier to address pipeline politics in Saskatoon, Regina next week

  12-01-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Maxime Bernier is expected to return to Saskatchewan next week with the aim of drumming up support for his new political party, which according to a local organizer has around 1,300 members in the province.
  The People’s Party of Canada founder is expected to meet with volunteers in Saskatoon on Sunday before addressing pipeline politics in a speech to the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce on Monday.
  Bernier, who split with the Conservative Party of Canada this summer, will deliver the
  
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• The perfect delivery: Being a mother and full-time curler not always easy

  12-01-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan curler Joan McCusker could have never prepared for the guilt she would feel trying to balance the roles of new mother and elite-level curler.
  
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• Saskatoon police looking for suspect after Saturday morning shooting - CBC.ca

  12-01-2019 09:00
  Saskatoon police looking for suspect after Saturday morning shooting  CBC.caA 41-year-old man is in serious but stable condotion in hospital following a shooting Saturday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon high school curling team-by-team snapshots - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-01-2019 09:00
  Saskatoon high school curling team-by-team snapshots  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Saskatoon high school curling season has been flying by, with B leagues currently in the middle of their playoffs and A leagues set to begin playoff action in ...
  
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• WHL: Saskatoon Blades give up a pair of last-minute goals in 4-3 OT loss to Calgary Hitmen - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-01-2019 05:21
  WHL: Saskatoon Blades give up a pair of last-minute goals in 4-3 OT loss to Calgary Hitmen  Saskatoon StarPhoenixIn their first game after the Western Hockey League trade deadline, the Saskatoon Blades dropped a 4-3 OT decision to the Calgary Hitmen.
  
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• WHL: Saskatoon Blades give up a pair of last-minute goals in 4-3 OT loss to Calgary Hitmen

  12-01-2019 05:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  The final seconds were not kind to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday night.
  Twice, the visiting Calgary Hitmen eked out a goal during the final 25 seconds of a period on their way to a 4-3 overtime victory over the host Blades in Western Hockey League action at SaskTel Centre.
  Mark Kastelic netted the game-winner for Calgary — during a 4-on-3 power play — at 1:18 of OT.
  The winning goal came after Hitmen teammate Carson Focht scored with 24.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game
  
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• Health Canada stands by approval of ingredient in Roundup weed killer

  12-01-2019 03:49 via cbc.ca
  Health Canada scientists say there is no reason to believe the scientific evidence they used to approve the continued use of glyphosate in weed killers was tainted.
  
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• Check a restaurant's health violations with this app - CTV News

  12-01-2019 02:11
  Check a restaurant's health violations with this app  CTV NewsA new app is making it easier to get dirt on Saskatoon restaurants.
  
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