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• Federal government unveils $292,000 for Sask. Indigenous research projects - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  14-01-2019 23:58
  Federal government unveils $292,000 for Sask. Indigenous research projects  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixScience Minister Kirsty Duncan called the money, which is intended to further Indigenous research projects, "transformational."
  
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• Federal government unveils $292,000 for Sask. Indigenous research projects

  14-01-2019 23:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  Canada’s science minister acknowledged Indigenous rights protests across the country last week while announcing millions of dollars in “transformational” funding for individuals and organizations conducting Indigenous research.
  Speaking with reporters at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Kirsty Duncan said the $5.6-million program — around $300,000 of which will flow into Saskatchewan — will help the country move toward understanding and reconciliation.
  “There are goi
  
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• Glamping coming to Buffalo Pound Lake this summer

  14-01-2019 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  Glamping Resorts will be setting up at Buffalo Pound Lake which is about 28 kilometres north of Moose Jaw.
  
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• Five-year-old boy injured when bullets strike northern Saskatchewan home

  14-01-2019 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  La Ronge RCMP say a five-year-old boy was injured after a shooting in northern Saskatchewan this past weekend.
  
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• Federal government investing $5.6M in Indigenous research

  14-01-2019 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan announces Indigenous research funding while in Saskatoon.
  
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• 109 animals seized from self-described animal rescue in Elrose

  14-01-2019 23:26 via cbc.ca
  RCMP and Animal Protective Services of Saskatchewan seized 109 animals from the Sask Alley Cats Association — described on its website as a province-wide rescue — in Elrose Wednesday.
  
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• Daily bite: new Saskatoon restaurant Odla to open in former Nino's space on Broadway Avenue - Eat North

  14-01-2019 23:17
  Daily bite: new Saskatoon restaurant Odla to open in former Nino's space on Broadway Avenue  Eat NorthIn recent years, Canadians have been gradually waking up to what a great food scene Saskatoon has to offer, yet it still remains something of a hidden gem for ...
  
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• Boy hurt in Lac La Ronge shooting

  14-01-2019 23:14
  A five-year-old boy was hurt when bullets shot at a Lac La Ronge home penetrated the walls.
  
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• Maidstone RCMP issue warning after man exposes himself to children

  14-01-2019 23:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  RCMP issued a warning after reports of a man exposing himself to children at a Saskatchewan rink.
  On Saturday, Maidstone RCMP received reports of a man exposing himself at a hockey tournament at the arena in Hillmond Sask., according to a police news release.
  RCMP said an investigation into the matter has been launched. Police reminded people to “remain vigilant and keep a close eye on their children while at arenas and other public places.”Hillmond is located about 250 kilometres no
  
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• Five-year-old taken to hospital after shooting in Saskatchewan's north

  14-01-2019 23:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound after someone fired a gun at a home in La Ronge.
  On Saturday night around 9:15 p.m., La Ronge RCMP were dispatched following a report of a firearm being fired at a residence on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, according to RCMP in a news release.
  The home had been shot at “multiple times,” RCMP said.
  Police said one of the shots pierced the wall of the home, injuring the five-year-old boy who was located inside. RCMP said th
  
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• Alberta oil and gas advocacy group cancels ‘Convoy to Ottawa’

  14-01-2019 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  A coalition of Alberta oil and gas advocacy groups has cancelled a truck convoy to Ottawa it was planning for February due to "unexpected challenges."
  
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• Regina and Saskatoon Chapters offers construction administrator course - - Construction Canada

  14-01-2019 22:49
  Regina and Saskatoon Chapters offers construction administrator course -  Construction CanadaThe CSC Regina and Saskatoon Chapters are offering a construction contract administrator course.
  
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• Five-year-old taken to hospital after shooting in Saskatchewan's north - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  14-01-2019 22:46
  Five-year-old taken to hospital after shooting in Saskatchewan's north  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixOther people were present at the home during the shooting, but no other injuries were reported.
  
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• Jury trial begins for man accused in fatal crash near Langham - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  14-01-2019 22:40
  Jury trial begins for man accused in fatal crash near Langham  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixA jury has been selected at the trial for Robert Major, the Saskatchewan man facing 12 charges in connection with a crash that killed three people near Langham ...
  
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• Local track and field athletes kick off indoor season in Saskatoon - paNOW

  14-01-2019 22:30
  Local track and field athletes kick off indoor season in Saskatoon  paNOWThe indoor track and field season is well underway, and young athletes from Prince Albert were in Saskatoon over the weekend for their first meet of the season.
  
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• Jury trial begins for man accused in fatal crash near Langham

  14-01-2019 22:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  A jury has been selected for the trial of Robert Major, a Saskatchewan man facing 12 charges in connection with a crash that killed three people near Langham in 2016.
  Major, 35, is charged with three counts each of dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death, and three counts each of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
  According to RCMP, a truck carrying seven people collided with a semi at the intersection of Rural Route 3
  
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• 5-year-old hit when bullets fired at home on Lac La Ronge Indian Band

  14-01-2019 22:16 via cbc.ca
  A five-year-old suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries after a home on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band was shot multiple times, according to RCMP.
  
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• 5-year-old taken to hospital after reported shooting in Saskatchewan's north

  14-01-2019 22:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound after the La Ronge home he was in was shot at.
  On Saturday night at around 9:15 p.m., La Ronge RCMP were dispatched to a report of a firearm being fired at a residence on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, according to an RCMP news release.
  Early investigation indicates the residence had been shot at “multiple times.”
  Police say one of the shots pierced the wall of the home, injuring the five-year-old boy, who was located insi
  
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• Maidstone RCMP issue warning after man exposes himself to children - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2019 21:25
  Maidstone RCMP issue warning after man exposes himself to children  Saskatoon StarPhoenixOn Saturday, Maidstone RCMP received reports of a man exposing himself at a hockey tournament at the arena in Hillmond Sask., according to a police news ...
  
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• Maidstone RCMP issue warning after man reportedly exposes himself to children

  14-01-2019 21:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  Reports of a man exposing himself to children has resulted in the Maidstone RCMP issuing a warning for the community.
  On Jan. 12, Maidstone RCMP received reports of a man exposing himself to young children at a hockey tournament at the arena in Hillmond Sask., according to an RCMP news release.
  RCMP say an investigation into the matter has been launched and they are now reminding the public to “remain vigilant and keep a close eye on their children while at arenas and other public places.&
  
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• Crop Production Week kicks off in Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  14-01-2019 21:14
  Crop Production Week kicks off in Saskatoon  News Talk 650 CKOMThe agriculture trade show season is getting started in Saskatoon with Crop Production Week. Prairieland Park ...
  
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• Saskatoon takes 1st step toward cancelling program for new homebuyers - CBC.ca

  14-01-2019 21:08
  Saskatoon takes 1st step toward cancelling program for new homebuyers  CBC.caSaskatoon city councillors have taken the first step toward cancelling an underutilized home-loan program at the city. The Equity Building Program was launched ...
  
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• Saskatoon takes 1st step toward cancelling program for new homebuyers

  14-01-2019 21:08 via cbc.ca
  The Equity Building Program was launched in 2011 to help some buyers who make up to $70,000 purchase their first home. Hardly anyone is using the program anymore.
  
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• Four Arrests - Two Compound Break and Enters - Gyles Place/58th Street East

  14-01-2019 20:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Four people are facing charges in connection with break ins to compounds.On January 12, 2019 at 2:20 a.m. Patrol Officers witnessed two people entering a storage compound in the 100 block of Gyles Place.  Two teams with the Canine Unit arrived and tracked a male suspect to a nearby hotel.  The second team tracked a second male suspect to another storage compound nearby where he was also arrested.  The two, ages 34 and 35 from Saskatoon, are facing charges including possession of m
  
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• Police search for suspect after women stabbed at party - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  14-01-2019 20:51
  Police search for suspect after women stabbed at party  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixCity police were called to a home in the 200 block of Borden Place after two people were injured around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday.
  
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• Police search for suspect after women stabbed at party

  14-01-2019 20:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two women suffered stab wounds following what police say was an altercation at a party on Sunday.
  City police say at roughly 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, police were called to a home in the 200 block of Borden Place for reports of two injured people.
  When officers arrived, they located two women who were suffering from what police said were “serious stab wounds.” The two told police an altercation had taken place inside the residence during the party and they had been stabbed by another woma
  
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• Brooke Henderson on cusp of Canadian legend status

  14-01-2019 20:38 via cbc.ca
  While Brooke Henderson insists life hasn't changed since bursting onto the golf scene, her game continues to grow, inching closer and closer to some of the all-time Canadian greats.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: -40 wind chills this week

  14-01-2019 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  -40 wind chills are in Saskatoon’s weather forecast for the second full week of 2019. Peter Quinlan has more.
  
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• Feds announce $5.6 million for indigenous research

  14-01-2019 20:24
  The federal government is spending $5.6 million to support indigenous research.
  
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• Sinkhole closes Idylwyld exit to Ruth Street - CTV News

  14-01-2019 20:08
  Sinkhole closes Idylwyld exit to Ruth Street  CTV NewsThe Idylwyld northbound exit ramp to Ruth Street is closed Monday following the opening of a large sinkhole.
  
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• Sinkhole closes Idylwyld exit to Ruth Street

  14-01-2019 20:08
  The Idylwyld northbound exit ramp to Ruth Street is closed Monday following the opening of a large sinkhole.
  
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• Update - Non-Emergent Phone Line Working

  14-01-2019 19:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The non-emergent phone line (306-975-8300) is now operating again.  The SPS thanks the public for their patience.   
  
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• Court rejects petition to remove Saskatoon Co-op board during strike - CBC.ca

  14-01-2019 19:27
  Court rejects petition to remove Saskatoon Co-op board during strike  CBC.caA Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench judge has ruled against an attempt to force a special meeting to remove the current board of directors of the Saskatoon ...
  
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• Court rejects petition to remove Saskatoon Co-op board during strike

  14-01-2019 19:27 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench judge has ruled against an attempt to force a special meeting to remove the current board of directors of the Saskatoon Co-operative Association.
  
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• Calgary team realizes BRIT dream for Saskatoon-born head coach - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2019 19:20
  Calgary team realizes BRIT dream for Saskatoon-born head coach  Saskatoon StarPhoenixDream BRIT championship for Calgary team for their Saskatoon-born head coach Tylor Korol.
  
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• Calgary team realizes BRIT dream for Saskatoon-born head coach - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  14-01-2019 19:20
  Calgary team realizes BRIT dream for Saskatoon-born head coach  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixDream BRIT championship for Calgary team for their Saskatoon-born head coach Tylor Korol.
  
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• Calgary team realizes BRIT dream for Saskatoon-born head coach

  14-01-2019 19:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Bedford Road Invitational Tournament has been providing classic moments for fans since 1968. The 51st running of the tournament this past weekend only added more.
  This year’s BRIT featured a dramatic third-place showdown between two Saskatoon rivals – a game that featured an improbable last-minute comeback, and felt more like a championship game. Moments later the battle of Alberta broke out in the tournament’s real championship game. In the end, it was a Saskatoon born-and
  
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• Sports briefs: Grace Shirley wins gold; Meridian Canadian Open; Huskies in action - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2019 19:17
  Sports briefs: Grace Shirley wins gold; Meridian Canadian Open; Huskies in action  Saskatoon StarPhoenixU18 women take gold at worlds. Canadian Open Curling in North Battleford. Huskies in action on the weekend.
  
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• Sports briefs: Grace Shirley wins gold; Meridian Canadian Open; Huskies in action

  14-01-2019 19:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  Maddi Wheeler was the hero for Canada’s national women’s under-18 team, scoring 1:34 into overtime to defeat the United States 3-2 and win gold at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship on Sunday in Obihiro, Japan.
  Wheeler, of Erinsville, Ont. drove hard to the net and jammed in her own rebound to give Canada its fifth world title and first since 2014. Edmonton’s Danielle Serdachny and Vernon’s Anne Cherkowski also scored for Canada. Saskatoon’s Grace Shirley
  
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• Rush chase former teammate Bold from net in 14-10 win over Warriors

  14-01-2019 19:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  Ben McIntosh’s second straight five-goal game helped propel the Saskatchewan Rush to their first road victory of the season with a 14-10 win over the host Vancouver Warriors on Saturday. The Rush improve to 2-1, tied for first place in the National Lacrosse League’s Western Division.McIntosh added three assists for an eight-point effort while teammate Mark Matthews had seven points with two goals and five assists and Robert Church tallied six assists.The Rush chased former teammate A
  
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• Saskatoon police search for suspect after two women stabbed at party - CBC.ca

  14-01-2019 19:09
  Saskatoon police search for suspect after two women stabbed at party  CBC.caPolice in Saskatoon are looking for a suspect after a weekend party turned violent. Officers were called to a home on the 200 block of Borden Crescent just after ...
  
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• Saskatoon police search for suspect after two women stabbed at party

  14-01-2019 19:09 via cbc.ca
  Police were called to the 200 block of Borden Crescent just after 2:00 p.m. CST on Sunday and found two women suffering from what appeared to be serious stab wounds after a fight broke out at a party.
  
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• Issue with long distance and toll-free calling resolved: SaskTel

  14-01-2019 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  People trying to make long distance or toll-free calls experienced some technical difficulties around Saskatchewan on Monday morning.
  
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• Riders take lineman in 1st CFL draft for Mexican players

  14-01-2019 19:06
  Diego Jair Viamontes Cotera, a receiver with Mayas, was the first player taken in the first-ever Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional/CFL draft on Monday.
  
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• COMMENTARY: Indigenous women’s activism in Saskatchewan has been hidden from history

  14-01-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  In 1973, fewer than four per cent of reserves had running water, and two per cent had indoor toilets.
  
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• Farmers are heading to Saskatoon for Cropsphere - 620 CKRM.com

  14-01-2019 18:41
  Farmers are heading to Saskatoon for Cropsphere  620 CKRM.comThis is the week that many grain producers make the trip to attend the Western Canadian Crop Production Show and CropSphere. Attendance usually ...
  
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• SaskTel says phone outage, now resolved, was caused by partner network

  14-01-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  A problem with long-distance or toll-free calls in Saskatchewan has been fixed, according to SaskTel.
  
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• SaskTel reporting problems with long distance and toll-free calls throughout province

  14-01-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  SaskTel is reporting issues with long-distance and toll-free calls across the province. Incoming and outgoing calls could be affected.
  
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• Police looking for woman, possibly named Brittany, in weekend stabbing

  14-01-2019 18:28
  Police are looking for a woman in her twenties following a stabbing over the weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: -40 wind chills this week - Global News

  14-01-2019 18:20
  Saskatoon weather outlook: -40 wind chills this week  Global News40 wind chills are in Saskatoon's weather forecast for the second full week of 2019.
  
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