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• U Sports Final 8: Saskatchewan Huskies fall to McMaster, will play for bronze

  09-03-2019 23:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  After reaching the national championship final and claiming silver a year ago, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies will play for the bronze this time around.
  Saskatchewan fell 73-66 to the McMaster University Marauders in U Sports Final 8 women’s basketball semifinal action Saturday afternoon in Toronto.
  For McMaster, it marks the first time the Marauders have ever reached the national championship final.
  On Saturday, McMaster jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead and never once trailed agains
  
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• 'We can surely speak up': Ochapowace, Theodore fans call out racist poster at hockey game

  09-03-2019 23:46 via cbc.ca
  Joni McKay says she can’t get an image out of her head — one she feels was offensive to a visiting Indigenous hockey team. But she and another woman present at the March 6 game in Theodore, Sask., didn’t sit back quietly. Instead, they confronted the racism head-on.
  
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• Trump signs Bibles at Alabama church, dividing faith leaders

  09-03-2019 23:42
  U.S. President Donald Trump was just doing what he could to raise spirits when he signed Bibles at an Alabama church for survivors of a deadly tornado outbreak, many religious leaders say, though some are offended and others say he could have handled it differently.
  
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• All in the family: Farm succession meeting draws packed house in Crossfield, Alta.

  09-03-2019 22:05 via cbc.ca
  If the plan is to keep the farm operation going and in the family, planning expert Merle Good says that transition means family members also need to relate as business partners.
  
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• 'There are tears and that's not acting': Recipient of 2 heart transplants plays transplant survivor on stage

  09-03-2019 20:12 via cbc.ca
  Cheryl Olson plays the lead character Joy, a heart transplant survivor, in a play produced by the Battleford Community Players. It's a part that comes to her naturally — Olson herself has survived two heart transplants.
  
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• 'Sleep well tonight': How to prepare yourself for Daylight Saving Time

  09-03-2019 19:37
  Daylight Saving Time, compounded with Canadians’ penchant for not getting enough sleep at night, can lead to “very important consequences” for your health if you do not adequately prepare yourself, Montreal-based sleep expert Dr. Julie Carrier says.
  
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• 'Sleep well tonight': How to prepare for Daylight Saving Time

  09-03-2019 19:37
  Daylight Saving Time, compounded with Canadians’ penchant for not getting enough sleep at night, can lead to “very important consequences” for your health if you do not adequately prepare yourself, Montreal-based sleep expert Dr. Julie Carrier says.
  
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• City dealing with high number of frozen water connections

  09-03-2019 18:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon is asking residents to be proactive to prevent frozen pipes and to be prepared if you notice water main breaks occurring close to your home.
  According to a city news release, currently 80 homes are reported to have no running water because of frozen connections due to deep ground frost freezing pipes that are not insulated or used often. The city says this increase in frozen pipes and connections has been caused by the coldest February in the last 80 years.
  City crews and a
  
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• High number of Saskatoon residents experiencing frozen pipes after record cold

  09-03-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  According to a news release, 80 homes are currently reported to have no running water, thanks to frozen water lines from deep ground frost affecting less-used and non-insulated pipes.
  
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• High number of Saskatoon residents experiencing frozen pipes after record cold - Global News

  09-03-2019 17:30
  High number of Saskatoon residents experiencing frozen pipes after record cold  Global NewsAfter the city's coldest February in 80 years, Saskatoon is reminding residents who have experienced frozen water connections on their property to take ...
  
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• What you need to know about Saskatoon city hall's ombudsperson - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 17:00
  What you need to know about Saskatoon city hall's ombudsperson  Saskatoon StarPhoenixNew position intended to provide confidential advice to city employees with concerns or complaints.
  
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• What you need to know about Saskatoon city hall's ombudsperson

  09-03-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon’s ombudsperson helped conduct a study last year of the workplace at the Remai Modern art gallery.
  Here’s what you need to know about this new position.
  Q: Why was the position created?
  Sarah Cameron, the city’s chief human resources officer, said in an emailed response that the position was created to implement the city’s revised respectful and harassment-free workplace policy. The ombudsperson provides “independent, impartial and confidential
  
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• Hole: Weird seed abounds on the prairie

  09-03-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  When I was growing up on our family’s vegetable farm, we had acre upon acre of vegetables. Deciding which varieties to sow depended, to a great extent, on what vegetables grew well in our region and, of course, what our customers wanted.
  Each year, we always trialed a few new and unusual vegetable varieties to see how they would grow and sell. We quickly learned that the vast majority of our customers didn’t like vegetables that deviated from the norm, especially when it came to colo
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating after collision leads to death of teenager

  09-03-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit continue to investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and vehicle on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Opinion: Sask. NDP's scattergun approach missing the target

  09-03-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The performance of the New Democratic Opposition so far during the Saskatchewan legislature’s spring session provides little cause for optimism that it is ready to hold to account a Saskatchewan Party government with a predictably blasé attitude toward accountability after 11 years in power.
  Under Leader Ryan Meili, the NDP appears to have adopted a scattergun approach to question period, raising about six disparate questions each day.
  Whether this is a case of throwing a bunch of t
  
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• New Faces New Spaces: Bigger space brings more opportunities for the chamber of commerce - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 16:00
  New Faces New Spaces: Bigger space brings more opportunities for the chamber of commerce  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce has moved into a bigger and better space allowing more opportunities to connect with the public.
  
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• New Faces New Spaces: Bigger space brings more opportunities for the chamber of commerce

  09-03-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce has moved into a bigger and better space that will allow more opportunities to connect with the public.
  Kendra Cruson, the chamber’s vice-president of operations, says the decision to move came after the lease at their old location ended and they realized that to continue growing as an organization they would need additional rooms to accommodate more staff, as well as a space that was large enough to allow the chamber to host their members in house
  
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• Car enthusiast argues SGI licence plate standards 'whacked'

  09-03-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Martensville man wants to meet with representatives from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) after his request for a “HappyHr” licence plate was rejected.
  Tim Rosenau, a car enthusiast, said he wanted to have the personalized plate for his pontoon boat trailer and was frustrated when SGI refused to allow it. He noted he’s successfully had other personalized plates — including one that says “HellCat” for a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and “XDemonX&r
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating after collision leads to death of teenager - Global News

  09-03-2019 15:50
  Saskatoon police investigating after collision leads to death of teenager  Global NewsThe Saskatoon Police *Service* Collision Analyst Unit continue to investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and vehicle on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Suspect surrenders, hostages unharmed after armed siege in Quebec bank

  09-03-2019 15:30
  A man in his 50s surrendered to police early this morning after a hostage-taking in a Quebec bank.
  
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• Mixed blessing for cycling from Pope Francis - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 15:13
  Mixed blessing for cycling from Pope Francis  Saskatoon StarPhoenixVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has praised cycling for the value it places on discipline, selflessness and courage but warned that the sport can become tainted ...
  
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• New Faces New Places: Vintage store brings treasures from the rumpus room to the retail shelf

  09-03-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon’s newest vintage store is liberating treasures from dusty basements across the city and giving them an opportunity to find the perfect new home.
  The idea for Vintage Mall YXE first came together when owner Joanne Lukash was approached by some fellow vintage lovers to start a new location of her popular store Joanne’s Treasure Trove and with help from two local vintage lovers the idea for the mall started to take shape.
  “I knew a lot of people who loved to do the colle
  
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• New application of SLGA rules mean no online Broncos cash lottery sales

  09-03-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A recently implemented Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority rule preventing local organizations from selling charity lottery tickets online to people outside their communities prevent the Humboldt Broncos’ Lottery of Cash from selling tickets to its charity cash draw online.
  Last year, when no such rule was applied, the Broncos organization sold tickets to its charity lotto online and by phone. This year, when the team made its application to run the lotto, it was informed that an onli
  
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• Bob Rutherford, 91, still knits for the homeless after nearly a decade - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 14:02
  Bob Rutherford, 91, still knits for the homeless after nearly a decade  Saskatoon StarPhoenixOne of Rutherford's friends helped him set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for materials so he can keep Socks by Bob going.
  
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• Bob Rutherford, 91, still knits for the homeless after nearly a decade

  09-03-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  After nearly 10 years and thousands of socks, the old-fashioned knitting machines in Bob Rutherford’s home are still spinning.
  “You think 10 years back in your life, and you don’t think you’ll be doing what your doing now. That’s life,” the 91-year-old said.
  Rutherford has been knitting socks for the homeless through his “Socks by Bob” project since 2010. His friend Terra Dionne helped him set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for wool to keep
  
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• Trump offers budget with funds for border wall, Space Force

  09-03-2019 13:30
  U.S. President Donald Trump will be making a significant request for border wall funds and seeking money to stand up Space Force as a new branch of the military in the White House budget being released next week, an administration official said.
  
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• 15 year old girl killed after school bus related incident in Saskatoon - 620 CKRM.com

  09-03-2019 13:24
  15 year old girl killed after school bus related incident in Saskatoon  620 CKRM.comA 15 year old girl is dead after she was a hit by a school bus in Saskatoon. Police responded to a collision i...
  
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• Letters to the editor March 9, 2019 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 13:13
  Letters to the editor March 9, 2019  Saskatoon StarPhoenixI am horrified that members of the U of S community, collectively, waste in excess of 237,000 pounds of food each year, writes Caroline Cottrell. Reader Letters.
  
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• Letters to the editor March 9, 2019

  09-03-2019 13:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  Food waste on campus
  I read with significant interest and with both optimism and horror your piece entitled “No wasted waste” (SP, Feb. 20).
  I have optimism because the dehydration process now in place means that this level of food waste will not go into our bulging landfill. Simultaneously I am horrified that members of the University of Saskatchewan community, collectively, waste in excess of 237,000 pounds of food each year.
  I am truly distressed at this number, particularly when
  
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• Huawei risk 'reasonably mitigated' by third-party testing: SaskTel

  09-03-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  SaskTel believes the risk of using equipment made by a Chinese telecom identified by some countries as a potential security risk is “reasonably mitigated” by third-party testing, according to an internal document.
  The Ottawa-approved testing of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s network components has uncovered “minor instances of sub-standard code” but no “intentionally malicious code,” states the document obtained through freedom of information legislation
  
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• Air Ronge restaurant goes plastic- and polystyrene-free

  09-03-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Jaime Charles said he could walk around his community of Air Ronge and tell which containers were from his restaurant when he saw garbage on the ground. He wanted to make a change.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, March 8, 2019

  09-03-2019 07:49 via globalnews.ca
  RED DEER, Alta. - Zak Smith scored the go-ahead goal at 16:33 of the third period as the Red Deer Rebels came from behind to beat the Red Deer Rebels 5-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• 15-year-old girl dead after collision involving school bus

  09-03-2019 06:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police say a 15-year-old girl died after being hit by a school bus in the Haultain neighbourhood.
  The 15-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the collision but was later pronounced dead.
  In a news release, police said officers were called to the scene at Second Street East and Clarence Avenue South just after 4 p.m. on Friday.
  More than eight police cruisers attended the accident and had blocked all access, including alleyways, to vehicles and pedestria
  
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• Update - 2nd Street East and Clarence Avenue South

  09-03-2019 05:43 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit continue to investigate a fatal collision. The 15 year old female pedestrian was pronounced deceased at hospital.  Impairment and speed are not considered to be factors in the collision at this time.(Occurrence Number: 19-22381)
  
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• Traffic restrictions lifted on 2nd Street East and Clarence Avenue South

  09-03-2019 03:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The intersection at 2nd Street East and Clarence Avenue South is now open.(Occurrence Number: 19-22381)
  
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• Roll up the Rim grand prize awarded in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 02:07
  Roll up the Rim grand prize awarded in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenixKia Powery, a Saskatoon resident, said they haven't had the best luck when it comes to contests, but that all changed after they rolled-up the rim to discover they ...
  
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• Roll up the Rim grand prize awarded in Saskatoon

  09-03-2019 02:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  Kia Powery, a Saskatoon resident, said they haven’t had the best luck when it comes to contests, but that all changed after they rolled-up the rim to discover they had won a brand-new Jeep Compass as part of Tim Hortons’ well known competition.
  On March 8, Powery was at the Preston Avenue Tim Hortons’ to claim their prize with their mom and girlfriend. They say the new Jeep Compass will go a long way as their 2002 Honda Civic was on its last legs.
  Kia Powery, a Saskatoon r
  
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• Familiar foes: Saskatchewan Huskies to play coach Thomaidis' former team, McMaster Marauders

  09-03-2019 01:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  Lisa Thomaidis and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies are quite familiar the University of McMaster Marauders.
  After all, McMaster is Thomaidis’s former team, and they’re led by her old coach, Theresa Burns.
  The Canada West champion Huskies and Thomaidis are ready to take on the Marauders in U Sports Final 8 national women’s basketball championship semi-final action Saturday afternoon (2 p.m. CT, SportsNet 360 TV) in Toronto.
  To reach semi’s, Saskatchewan defeated Aca
  
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• Minute at the Movies: March 8

  09-03-2019 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  In the latest edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “Captain Marvel” and “Apollo 11.”
  
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• City of Saskatoon facing $3M deficit

  09-03-2019 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Saskatoon plans to tap a number of its reserve funds to balance the books from a $3 million deficit.
  
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• P.A. SPCA says it’s ‘not feasible’ for Sask. to rescue northern stray dogs like Alberta

  09-03-2019 01:22
  An Alberta animal rescue recently came to the aid of dozens of stray dogs in La Ronge, transporting them from Northern Saskatchewan to larger centers in Alberta.
  
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• Saskatoon Community Foundation gets record-breaking number of requests - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 01:21
  Saskatoon Community Foundation gets record-breaking number of requests  Saskatoon StarPhoenixLacking the resources to meet the increasing need, it has had to turn down more than half of them.
  
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• Saskatoon Community Foundation gets record-breaking number of requests

  09-03-2019 01:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Community Foundation has received the highest number of requests for funding in its 49-year history.
  The 80 requests received for the Foundation’s Quality of Life Granting Program for 2019 are a noted increase from the 69 requests the program received in 2018 and the 53 it received in 2017.
  Lacking the resources to meet the increasing need, it has had to turn down more than half of them.
  “You’re always saying no to lots of things when you’re involved in gran
  
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• Police seek help returning valuable, limited edition coins

  09-03-2019 01:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Police Service are asking for the public’s help locating the owner of two rare Pysanka coins. Earlier this week, on March 6, the Saskatoon Police Service tweeted out an image of the two coins, as a person turned them in at a bank after saying they found them in a bag on the street. Police believe the coins may be related to a break-and-enter or a theft and now they’re asking the public for help.
  Saskatoon police are working to return a pair of rare coins to their rightf
  
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• Serious injury reported after collision involving school bus

  09-03-2019 01:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police say at least one person was sent to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in the Haultain neighbourhood.
  A school bus appears to have been involved, but police have released few details.
  In a news release, police said officers were called to the scene at Second Street East and Clarence Avenue South just after 4 p.m. on Friday.
  More than eight police cruisers are at the scene and have blocked all access, including alleyways, to vehicles and pedestrians between Albert A
  
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• FSIN calls on province to work together on plan to implement federal child welfare legislation

  09-03-2019 01:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations wants the Saskatchewan government to work with it on a plan to implement the recently tabled federal legislation affirming First Nations’ jurisdiction over child welfare.
  Vice Chief David Pratt told media Friday he thinks there’s been “a bit of pushback” at the provincial level when it comes to transitioning from the current system of having accountability for First Nations children in care rest with the minister of social se
  
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• Man charged with indecent exposure at business - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-03-2019 00:59
  Man charged with indecent exposure at business  Saskatoon StarPhoenixSaskatoon police say a man is under arrest after he allegedly exposed himself to staff at a business on Friday.
  
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