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• Saskatoon Farmers’ Market searches for new venue after leaky roof dampens lease renewal

  15-02-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  The future of more than 100 vendors with the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market is now up in the air and it’s all because of a leaky roof. Global’s Meaghan Craig has more.
  
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• Former addict says housing much needed and welcome - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-02-2019 23:41
  Former addict says housing much needed and welcome  Saskatoon StarPhoenixKristin McElliglott credited Oxford House with helping her get back on her feet while battling a drug addiction.
  
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• North Central death Regina’s first homicide of 2019

  15-02-2019 23:27
  The death of a man in North Central on Thursday is now being investigated as the first homicide of 2019.
  
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• Man ‘terrified’ to let dogs in back yard after shots fired into home

  15-02-2019 23:09
  Darren Letal says his back yard is a scary place to be after shots were fired into his Pleasant Hill home Thursday afternoon.
  
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• SaskPower announces 1st round of partner producers in renewable program

  15-02-2019 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  SaskPower announced the first wave of approved projects under their Power Generation Partner Program, which includes 23 small solar projects.
  
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• FSIN pushing Ottawa on changes to child welfare system

  15-02-2019 22:18
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to introduce child welfare legislation as early as next week to turn the system over to First Nations.
  
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• NDP says too many kids relying on food banks this Family Day

  15-02-2019 22:08
  The provincial NDP is calling for change in Saskatchewan after Food Banks Canada released its 2018 report.
  
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• 2 boys charged after Valentine’s Day shooting

  15-02-2019 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  Police determined at least two bullets made it inside an occupied house in Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill neighbourhood during a shooting.
  
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• Former teacher, 79, faces second indecent assault charge

  15-02-2019 22:05
  A 79-year-old Saskatoon man is facing another indecent assault charge after turning himself in to police Wednesday.
  
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• This is Saskatoon’s coldest February stretch in 80 years - CTV News

  15-02-2019 21:43
  This is Saskatoon’s coldest February stretch in 80 years  CTV NewsThe last time Saskatoon has had a similarly long February cold snap was 80 years ago.
  
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• This is Saskatoon’s coldest February stretch in 80 years

  15-02-2019 21:43
  The last time Saskatoon has had a similarly long February cold snap was 80 years ago.
  
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• House of horrors: Gang member guilty of torturing rival in Saskatoon basement - CBC.ca

  15-02-2019 21:15
  House of horrors: Gang member guilty of torturing rival in Saskatoon basement  CBC.caA Saskatoon gang member has been found guilty of confining and torturing a rival almost two years ago.
  
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• House of horrors: Gang member guilty of torturing rival in Saskatoon basement

  15-02-2019 21:15 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon gang member has been found guilty of confining and torturing a rival almost two years ago.
  
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• Police charge former teacher with second count of historic sexual assault

  15-02-2019 21:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 79-year-old Saskatoon man faces a new charge of sexual assault in connection with a complaint from a student he taught in the 1970s.
  The woman, now 53, told police an incident occurred between Jan. 1, 1979 and March 1, 1979, when the accused man was her teacher, police said in a news release.
  Police said the man turned himself in on Feb. 13.
  Errol Frazer-Harrison is charged with indecent assault under the 1977 Criminal Code. He is expected to make his first court appearance on the charge on Ma
  
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• As Saskatoon changes plans for farmers market building, operating group plans to find new home - CBC.ca

  15-02-2019 20:59
  As Saskatoon changes plans for farmers market building, operating group plans to find new home  CBC.caThe way the City of Saskatoon is responding to a leaky roof repair at its farmers market building has prompted the president of the group that operates in the ...
  
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• Police charge former teacher with second count of historic sexual assault - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-02-2019 20:58
  Police charge former teacher with second count of historic sexual assault  Saskatoon StarPhoenixA 79-year-old Saskatoon man faces a new charge of sexual assault in connection with a complaint from a student he taught in the 1970s.
  
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• Former Saskatoon teacher charged in historical sexual assault case

  15-02-2019 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  A 79-year-old former Saskatoon teacher is facing another indecent assault charge in a second historical sexual assault investigation.
  
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• Roughriders to find out Thursday if 2020 Grey Cup bid successful

  15-02-2019 19:52
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders will know on Thursday whether it will host the 2020 Grey Cup.
  
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• National protest convoy rolls through Saskatchewan

  15-02-2019 19:51 via cbc.ca
  A large group of unhappy oil and gas workers roared out of White City, Sask., Friday morning continuing toward Ottawa.
  
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• Thousands of athletes, spectators flood into Red Deer for 2019 Canada Winter Games

  15-02-2019 19:47 via cbc.ca
  More than 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches, 5,500 volunteers and more than 20,000 visitors are descending on Red Deer for the 18-day Canada Winter Games that starts Friday.
  
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• Former Saskatoon teacher charged in historical sexual assault case - Global News

  15-02-2019 19:17
  Former Saskatoon teacher charged in historical sexual assault case  Global NewsA 79-year-old former Saskatoon teacher is facing another indecent assault charge in a second historical sexual assault investigation.
  
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• Brett Lauther, Naaman Roosevelt staying with Saskatchewan Roughriders

  15-02-2019 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  Brett Lauther and Naaman Roosevelt have re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders through the 2019 season.
  
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• SaskPower approves 38 self-generating customer projects

  15-02-2019 19:08
  SaskPower has approved self-generated projects from 38 of its customers as part of its Power Generation Partner Program (PGPP).
  
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• Recommendations made to tighten vendor-sponsored travel by Sask. gov’t employees

  15-02-2019 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he is committed to implementing the recommendations to tighten the code of conduct over vendor-sponsored travel.
  
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• 2 arrested in Ave I home invasion

  15-02-2019 19:03
  Two people were arrested Thursday night last night in connection to an early morning assault and robbery.
  
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• 'Just the worst': Gym teacher investigated for insulting Trudeau

  15-02-2019 18:50
  School officials are investigating after a physical education teacher at a Miami, Man., school shared a photo taken with Conservative MP Candice Bergen holding signs that read “Trudeau is just the worst.”
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snowy start to Family Day long weekend

  15-02-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  Snow kicks off Family Day long weekend as extreme cold finally slides out of Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Men fined for illegally selling walleye caught in Canoe Lake, Sask.

  15-02-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan conservation officers said they bought more than 200 walleye from two men that were caught in Canoe Lake, Sask.
  
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• UPDATE: Charge Laid in Historical Sexual Assault Investigation

  15-02-2019 18:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 79 year old Saskatoon man is facing another Indecent Assault charge after turning himself in to Police February 13, 2019.This incident is also a historical sexual assault, reportedly having occurred between January 1, 1979 and March 1, 1979 in Saskatoon. The victim in this case is a 53 year old woman who was a student of the accused at the time of the incident.  The 79 year old man was charged with Indecent Assault and will make his first provincial court appearance on March 7, 2019.
  
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• Boys charged with shooting at Saskatoon home - News Talk 650 CKOM

  15-02-2019 18:21
  Boys charged with shooting at Saskatoon home  News Talk 650 CKOMSaskatoon police have laid weapons charges against two boys after multiple shots were fired at a home in the c...
  
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• Roughriders extend Naaman Roosevelt, sign Emmanuel Arceneaux

  15-02-2019 18:03
  International receiver Naaman Roosevelt has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
  
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• Receiver Naaman Roosevelt re-signs with the Roughriders

  15-02-2019 18:03
  International receiver Naaman Roosevelt has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
  
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• Follow the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

  15-02-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Follow all the action from the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts as CBC Sports reporter Devin Heroux is providing live updates from Sydney, N.S.
  
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• Roof repairs put hitch in Saskatoon Farmers' Market operations change

  15-02-2019 17:58 via cbc.ca
  A water issue on the roof of the Saskatoon Farmers' Market has put a pause on the City’s plans to open up control of the market’s operations.
  
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• As Saskatoon changes plans for farmers market building, operating group plans to find new home

  15-02-2019 17:58 via cbc.ca
  The way the City of Saskatoon is responding to a leaky roof repair at its farmers market building has prompted the president of the group that operates in the building to say his group is officially looking for a new home.
  
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• Valentine's Day a fiery reminder for Saskatoon school bus driver - CBC.ca

  15-02-2019 17:50
  Valentine's Day a fiery reminder for Saskatoon school bus driver  CBC.caTwo years ago on Valentine's Day a school bus went up in flames.
  
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• Valentine's Day a fiery reminder for Saskatoon school bus driver

  15-02-2019 17:50 via cbc.ca
  Two years ago on Valentine's Day a school bus went up in flames.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snowy start to Family Day long weekend - Global News

  15-02-2019 17:46
  Saskatoon weather outlook: snowy start to Family Day long weekend  Global NewsSnow kicks off Family Day long weekend as extreme cold finally slides out of Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Two youth arrested after shots fired at Pleasant Hill home

  15-02-2019 17:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two youth have been charged with what police say are “numerous firearms related offences” after a house was hit with numerous shots in Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill neighbourhood.
  Police say just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, police were called to a home in the 400 block of Avenue S South after a man had reportedly been shot at.
  Police units responded to the area and two suspects, ages 12 and 14, were arrested a short distance form the scene, with officers recovering two firearms.
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• Boys, 12 and 14, charged after shots fired at Saskatoon house

  15-02-2019 17:28 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police have charged two boys after a house was shot at in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood Thursday evening.
  
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• Riders re-sign fan favourite Naaman Roosevelt to 1-year contract

  15-02-2019 17:22 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to build their arsenal as CFL free agency moves on.
  
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• Police investigating how 2 boys obtained guns after shooting - CTV News

  15-02-2019 17:22
  Police investigating how 2 boys obtained guns after shooting  CTV NewsTwo Saskatoon boys, ages 12 and 14, have been charged with several gun-related offences after a shooting incident in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood.
  
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• Police investigating how 2 boys obtained guns after shooting

  15-02-2019 17:22
  Two Saskatoon boys, ages 12 and 14, have been charged with several gun-related offences after a shooting incident in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood.
  
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• CORRECTION TO TIMELINE - SHOOTING - 400 BLOCK AVE. S SOUTH

  15-02-2019 17:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  This incident took place shortly after 4:30 PM on Thursday afternoon....not 6:30 PM as mentioned in the related release.(Occurrence Number: 19-14991)
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: Feb. 9-15

  15-02-2019 17:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Vendor-sponsored travel met learning and procurement requirements: Deputy Minister report

  15-02-2019 17:04
  A report by Deputy Minister to the Premier Cam Swan has found vendor-sponsored travel by public sector employees met learning and development and procurement requirements.
  
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• Sask. government review says vendor-sponsored travel did not violate rules

  15-02-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca
  The deputy minister to the premier of Saskatchewan has completed a review of vendor sponsored travel by ministries, agencies and crowns.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Care model will be child-centric

  15-02-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan children and families played a major role in the design and the functionality of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. All patient rooms are single rooms, where children and their families can enjoy complete privacy and a homelike atmosphere.
  A Mental Health Unit (or any other unit) was not included in the new children’s hospital based on patient focused design. The concept of ‘hospital unit’ is very provider-centric, which actually isolates the children.
  The new
  
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• Two charged after assault, robbery that sent two to hospital

  15-02-2019 16:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  City police have arrested a man and a woman in connection to an assault and robbery which occurred early Thursday morning.
  At roughly 3 a.m., officers were called to a residence in the 200 block of Avenue I South, according to a police news release. There, it was reported to police three suspects had entered the home, assaulting two women inside and stealing numerous items before fleeing.
  Police report the two woman were taken to hospital with what were believed to be injuries that are not consi
  
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• UPDATE: Shooting - 400 BLOCK AVE. S SOUTH

  15-02-2019 16:44 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Two Saskatoon boys, ages 12 and 14 have been charged with numerous firearms related offences after a shooting incident in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighborhood.Just after 6:30 PM Thursday evening, police were called to a home in  the 400 block Ave S South after a man reported that he had been shot at.  Numerous Patrol units responded and two suspects were arrested a short distance from the scene.  Two firearms were recovered by officers.Investigators were able to determine a
  
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