Saskatoon news

• Shiloh Church near Maidstone, Sask.

  04-02-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  Between 1907 and 1912 around 1500 African American families settled in western Canada, escaping the growing racism in the United States. Not far from the Alberta border Katelyn Wilson has the story of one group whose legacy has been preserved for years to come.
  
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• Sask. musician gives free music lessons in Stanley Mission

  04-02-2019 23:52
  Eliza Doyle spent two years travelling the world with the band The Dead South and producing her own album, but now she’s traded in the big stage for something different.
  
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• Rider greats headed to Saskatoon for Dogs' Breakfast - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Rider greats headed to Saskatoon for Dogs' Breakfast  Saskatoon StarPhoenixFive members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 1989 Grey Cup team are Saskatoon-bound for the May Huskies Dogs' Breakfast.
  
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• Rider greats headed to Saskatoon for Dogs' Breakfast

  04-02-2019 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Five high-profile members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 1989 Grey Cup run will head into Saskatoon for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies’ Dogs’ Breakfast.
  Ray Elgaard, Bobby Jurasin, Dave Ridgway and Tom Burgess will join master of ceremonies Glen Suitor at the annual fundraiser for the Huskies’ football team.
  Ridgway kicked the game-winning field goal, with Suitor holding, during a 43-40 Saskatchewan victory over the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the 1989 Grey Cup game.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Shiloh People: the province’s first black farming community

  04-02-2019 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  Just outside of Maidstone, Sask., sits a small log building, the only physical evidence remaining from the first and only African American farming community in the province.
  
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• Saskatoon police find missing 26-year-old woman

  04-02-2019 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said a subject of a missing woman investigation, Otanys Taniskishayinew, has been found.
  
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• 2 cats, dog die in Corman Park house fire

  04-02-2019 21:57
  Two cats and one dog are presumed dead in a house fire in Corman Park Monday morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department says.
  
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• Sask. gov't not open to sharing pot sales proceeds with municipalities

  04-02-2019 21:51 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe says there's not much pot money to spread around, so the province isn't prepared to share the proceeds from sales with municipalities at this point.
  
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• Prince Albert lawyer who charged clients 30% interest on loans disbarred until 2021

  04-02-2019 21:51 via cbc.ca
  Peter V. Abrametz Sr. was found guilty of four counts of conduct unbecoming of a lawyer by the provincial law society in a decision released Jan. 22.
  
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• New specialized labs coming for Fedoruk Centre researchers in Saskatoon

  04-02-2019 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  New funding towards renovations at the Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences will create labs for working on new drug treatments using medical isotopes.
  
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• 17 crashes in 7 hours: Saskatoon police urge caution on roads - News Talk 650 CKOM

  04-02-2019 21:27 via ckom.com
  17 crashes in 7 hours: Saskatoon police urge caution on roads  News Talk 650 CKOMSaskatoon police are using a spate of crashes today to remind drivers to slow down and be cautions. In an emai...
  
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• Traffic Advisory - Collisions

  04-02-2019 20:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are urging drivers to reduce speeds and beware of slippery roads and intersections.  Since 6:00 a.m. February 4, 2019, 17 collisions have been reported to Police.  Cold temperatures are making for icy conditions.  At this hour Officers are investigating a collision involving a city bus and another vehicle.  The collision occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the 3200 block of McClocklin Road.  The driver is being treated for non life-thre
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: -50 wind chills return to kickoff February - Global News

  04-02-2019 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon weather outlook: -50 wind chills return to kickoff February  Global News50 wind chills return to Saskatoon's weather forecast with the biggest blast of cold of the year to kickoff February.
  
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• Sask. premier announces more cash coming for cities, towns

  04-02-2019 19:28 via cbc.ca
  Premier Scott Moe says a pool of provincial money for towns and cities is to grow by $10 million next year.
  
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• Man who pointed gun at 2 teen girls charged by Regina police

  04-02-2019 19:20 via cbc.ca
  A man who threatened and pointed a gun at two teenage girls in Regina on Saturday had his first appearance in court on Monday morning.
  
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• 3 pets missing in house fire south of Saskatoon

  04-02-2019 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon Fire Department dispatchers were told everyone inside the home had escaped, but a dog and two cats were trapped inside.
  
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• 3 pets missing in house fire south of Saskatoon - Global News

  04-02-2019 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  3 pets missing in house fire south of Saskatoon  Global NewsSaskatoon Fire Department dispatchers were told everyone inside the home had escaped, but a dog and two cats were trapped inside.
  
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• Sask. government increasing municipal revenue sharing by $10M

  04-02-2019 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced an additional $10 million for the municipal revenue sharing program at SUMA’s general meeting in Saskatoon.
  
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• Sask. municipalities to get more money under new funding formula

  04-02-2019 18:44
  The province will provide Saskatchewan municipalities with a funding boost of more than $10 million in 2019-20, Premier Scott Moe announced Monday.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: -50 wind chills return to kickoff February

  04-02-2019 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  -50 wind chills return to Saskatoon's weather forecast with the biggest blast of cold of the year to kickoff February.
  
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• 3 pets perish in Corman Park fire

  04-02-2019 18:40 via cbc.ca
  Fire crews were called to Corman Park just after 5:15 Monday morning to battle a blaze they believe took the lives of two cats and one dog.
  
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• One man sent to hospital after Moose Jaw house fire

  04-02-2019 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  At around 12:47 a.m. Moose Jaw Fire was called to the 300 block of Ross Street West where smoke was billowing out of a residence.
  
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• Man in critical condition following Moose Jaw, Sask. townhouse fire

  04-02-2019 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  Moose Jaw firefighters were called to the 300 block of Ross Street West for a report of a fire shortly before 1 .am. Monday.
  
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• Saskatoon police officer injured during arrest

  04-02-2019 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said an officer was injured during a struggle with a break and enter suspect.
  
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• Letter of the Day: World Cancer Day 2019

  04-02-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Today is World Cancer Day and we at the Canadian Cancer Society want to thank our donors and supporters for all they’ve done and will do to help us achieve our vision of a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
  With nearly one in two Canadians expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most people have been, or will be, affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you know someone who is living with the disease, or maybe you’ve made a donation to support cancer research. You
  
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• Located - Missing Person

  04-02-2019 16:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The 26 year old subject of a missing person investigation has been located.Otanys Taniskishayinew had been reported missing on January 31, 2019.  She was found over the weekend by police.The SPS wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance. (Occurrence Number: 19-10640)
  
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• Monarch Mental Health aims to provide services for LGBTQ people in Regina

  04-02-2019 16:30 via cbc.ca
  Monarch Mental Health, launched by UR Pride, will provide free counselling to people who sometimes can’t find the proper supports. The service launches next Monday.
  
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• Saskatoon police officer injured during arrest - Global News

  04-02-2019 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police officer injured during arrest  Global NewsSaskatoon police said an officer was injured during a struggle with a break and enter suspect.
  
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• YWCA Saskatoon seeing women of distinction

  04-02-2019 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  Nominations are open for the YWCA Saskatoon women of distinction awards in 12 categories – including two new categories.
  
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• Owner of trucking company involved in Broncos bus crash due back in court

  04-02-2019 14:58
  The owner of the trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash is due back in a Calgary courtroom this morning.
  
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• Case against owner of trucking company in Broncos bus crash adjourned - CTV News

  04-02-2019 14:58 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Case against owner of trucking company in Broncos bus crash adjourned  CTV NewsThe case against the owner of the trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash has been adjourned until next month.
  
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• Case against owner of trucking company in Broncos bus crash adjourned

  04-02-2019 14:58
  The case against the owner of the trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash has been adjourned until next month.
  
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• Breaking down Week 2 of Celebrity Big Brother

  04-02-2019 14:52 via globalnews.ca
  Big Brother 15 house guest Elissa Reilly Slater breaks down Week 2 of Celebrity Big Brother and her current pick to win it all.
  
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• Tunnel, hole in floor only clues in Belgian mystery robbery - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 14:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tunnel, hole in floor only clues in Belgian mystery robbery  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBRUSSELS — Police in Antwerp are looking for clues in a robbery in the Belgian city's famous diamond district that had all the hallmarks of a classic Hollywood ...
  
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• Iraqi president slams Trump's remarks about staying in Iraq - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 14:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Iraqi president slams Trump's remarks about staying in Iraq  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBAGHDAD — Iraq's president has slammed comments by U.S. President Donald Trump who he says he wants to keep U.S. troops in Iraq “to watch Iran.
  
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• Ryanair's longtime CEO gets a new 5-year term - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 14:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  Ryanair's longtime CEO gets a new 5-year term  Saskatoon StarPhoenixLONDON — Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary will remain for another five years, after the company overhauled its corporate structure and gave its longtime leader a ...
  
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• Active-duty military admitted free to veterans museum - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 14:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  Active-duty military admitted free to veterans museum  Saskatoon StarPhoenixCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Active-duty military members have free admission to the nation's veterans museum in Ohio this year.The National Veterans Memorial and ...
  
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• Man in critical condition after late night fire in Moose Jaw

  04-02-2019 13:49 via cbc.ca
  One man was found inside a burning home and had to be taken to hospital according to Moose Jaw Police.
  
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• 'We hope to finally bring Ray home': Remains recovered at 1959 plane crash site

  04-02-2019 13:41 via cbc.ca
  Pilot Ray Gran's family hopes to finally lay him to rest with his late wife, Marcella.
  
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• Norwegian politician may travel to Canada to discuss moose statue truce

  04-02-2019 13:22 via globalnews.ca
  The rivalry started when it was revealed that a Norwegian town had a silvery moose sculpture that was taller than one in Moose Jaw, Sask., by 30 centimetres.
  
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• Letters to the editor Feb. 4, 2019 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 13:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Letters to the editor Feb. 4, 2019  Saskatoon StarPhoenixToday is World Cancer Day and we at the Canadian Cancer Society want to thank our donors and supporters for all they've done and will do to help us achieve ...
  
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• Letters to the editor Feb. 4, 2019

  04-02-2019 13:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  World Cancer Day 2019
  Today is World Cancer Day and we at the Canadian Cancer Society want to thank our donors and supporters for all they’ve done and will do to help us achieve our vision of a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
  With nearly one in two Canadians expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most people have been, or will be, affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you know someone who is living with the disease, or maybe you’ve made a donation to suppor
  
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• Canada Post concerns for safety ramp up as winter weather worsens - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 13:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  Canada Post concerns for safety ramp up as winter weather worsens  Saskatoon StarPhoenixSaskatoon operations manager Matt Ziebarth said a more extreme freeze-thaw cycle in the province has led to overly slippery conditions.
  
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• The Trews finding new success with 'reboot' album, Juno nomination - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Trews finding new success with 'reboot' album, Juno nomination  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Trews are nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the Juno Awards for their newest work titled Civilianaires.
  
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• U of S reassures students ahead of possible job action

  04-02-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The University of Saskatchewan and the union representing its support workers appear deadlocked in their dispute over pensions, and have yet to reach an agreement on essential services should the union act on its months-old strike mandate.
  Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1975 won’t compromise on its desire to keep its members’ defined-benefit pension plan, a proposal the university’s bargaining team rejected last month. That impasse ultimately ended mandatory mediation
  
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• The Trews finding new success with 'reboot' album, Juno nomination

  04-02-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If there’s a list of top Canadian rock bands of the last 20 years, you can bet The Trews would be on it.
  The hard-rock band originally out of Nova Scotia has been part of Canada’s music scene for around two decades, with a plethora of awards and nominations to their name. And with a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at this year’s Juno Awards for their newest album, Civilianaires, it doesn’t look like they’re planning to stop soon.
  The band rolls into Saskatoon
  
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• Tank: Resistance to Saskatoon city hall seems futile for some - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-02-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tank: Resistance to Saskatoon city hall seems futile for some  Saskatoon StarPhoenixResidents must be wondering whether offering input to city council matters.
  
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• Sask. potash miners not sold on royalty review

  04-02-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan potash producers do not believe there is a pressing need to review and overhaul the province’s “very, very successful” taxation and royalty regime, according to the head of their industry association.
  “The industry is relatively happy with the present tax system,” said Ron Styles, the former SaskTel CEO who now serves as executive director of the Saskatchewan Potash Producers Association.
  “Could there be tweaks here and there? That’s po
  
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• Man who was left for hours in own urine at RUH considers advisory role

  04-02-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority met last week with Terry Wulff, a man who spoke publicly about being left in a urine-soaked hospital bed for hours late last year, and may be considering him for an advisory role.
  Wulff, who spoke to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix about the Nov. 5 incident at Royal University Hospital’s emergency room, said he met with senior members of the health authority at the hospital on Jan. 21.
  In November, Wulff’s wife Janine took him to the ER, where he was
  
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• Collective Voice: My experience with repurposing a slur

  04-02-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Grade 9 students in the Collective Voice program at Aden Bowman Collegiate share their lives and opinions through columns. Selected columns run on Mondays in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
   
  Is it right to use a word that was once used to cause pain? Does it empower the hurt or make it seem normal to use harmful language?
  English, and most languages for that matter, includes a lot of words that were created to hurt a group of people.
  These people can be grouped because of race, gender and sexua
  
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