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• HumboldtStrong gives back to communities on eve of Broncos crash anniversary

  27-03-2019 23:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  NIPAWIN — The HumboldtStrong Foundation presented cheques to the communities of Nipawin, Zenon Park, Tisdale and Melfort for the role they played in the aftermath of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash almost one year ago on April 6, 2018.
  Nipawin Mayor Rennie Harper accepted a $100,000 cheque on March 27. She said the two communities will be forever linked by the circumstances of that day.
  “We are truly overwhelmed by your recognition,” she said. “Please know that you can alw
  
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• Gas prices to rise at least 10 cents per litre in 4 provinces in April: analyst

  27-03-2019 23:37
  Drivers in four provinces can expect to pay at least 10 cents more per litre of gasoline come April, according to a leading petroleum analyst.
  
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• 'It would be just a shame to have another parking lot': Indian Head community strives to keep local theatre alive

  27-03-2019 23:12
  Some say that the Grand Theatre in Indian Head is haunted by ghosts.
  
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• Remai Modern releases financials for first full operating year

  27-03-2019 22:29 via cbc.ca
  The Remai Modern Art Museum is reporting high attendance and a $52,000 operating surplus in its 2018 annual report.
  
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• FSIN wants direct payments from Ottawa for emergencies such as wildfires

  27-03-2019 22:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  Some First Nations in Saskatchewan say they are still waiting for compensation payments for damage caused by wildfires in 2015 that forced thousands of people from their homes.
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says the system of having federal disaster money flow through the provincial government or other agencies isn’t working well.
  Chief Bobby Cameron says the FSIN would like to see the federal government pay First Nations directly.
  He says there are homeowners near La Rong
  
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• First phase of rehab on Sid Buckwold Bridge starts mid-April, says City of Saskatoon

  27-03-2019 22:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  A two-year rehabilitation project for Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge is set to begin on April 15.
  According to the City of Saskatoon, the work will happen in two phases stretched over 2019 and 2020. The project will include deck repairs and asphalt replacement, resurfacing of the Idylwyld Drive ramps over 19th Street, strengthening of piers, barrier replacement, widening of walkways and a new drainage system.
  “Allowing deficiencies to worsen over time would accelerate the need for a more exte
  
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• Regina Rebels and Saskatoon Comet Impact ready for winner-take-all Game 3 - Regina Leader-Post

  27-03-2019 22:05 via leaderpost.com
  Regina Rebels and Saskatoon Comet Impact ready for winner-take-all Game 3  Regina Leader-PostGame 3 of the Saskatchewan Female Hockey League's midget AA championship series is set for Thursday at the Al Ritchie Memorial Centre.
  
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• Regina Rebels and Saskatoon Comet Impact ready for winner-take-all Game 3 - Montreal Gazette

  27-03-2019 22:05 via montrealgazette.com
  Regina Rebels and Saskatoon Comet Impact ready for winner-take-all Game 3  Montreal GazetteGame 3 of the Saskatchewan Female Hockey League's midget AA championship series is set for Thursday at the Al Ritchie Memorial Centre.
  
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• FSIN wants direct payments from Ottawa for emergencies such as wildfires - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  27-03-2019 21:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  FSIN wants direct payments from Ottawa for emergencies such as wildfires  Saskatoon StarPhoenixSASKATOON — Some First Nations in Saskatchewan say they are still waiting for compensation payments for damage caused by wildfires in 2015 that forced ...
  
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• Sask. First Nations hit by wildfires say they are still waiting for money, gov't says no outstanding claims

  27-03-2019 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Some First Nations and northern Saskatchewan homeowners say they are still waiting for provincial disaster relief money after wildfires struck their communities four years ago, but the province says there are no outstanding claims within the system.
  
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• Sask. First Nations hit by 2015 wildfires still waiting for money

  27-03-2019 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Some First Nations and northern Saskatchewan homeowners are still waiting for provincial disaster relief money after wildfires struck their communities four years ago.
  
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• Multi-layer approach needed to deal with opioid crisis in Saskatoon: study - Global News

  27-03-2019 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Multi-layer approach needed to deal with opioid crisis in Saskatoon: study  Global NewsA new study says policy-makers and front-line care providers need to work together and come up with a multi-layer approach to deal with the opioid crisis in ...
  
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• Multi-layer approach needed to deal with opioid crisis in Saskatoon: study

  27-03-2019 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  A new study says policy-makers and front-line care providers need to work together and come up with a multi-layer approach to deal with the opioid crisis in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook snow returns, but not for long

  27-03-2019 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  Snow returned to the city, but there is another warm-up ahead in Saskatoon’s weather forecast.
  
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• Meet Saskatoon’s perfect bowlers - CTV News

  27-03-2019 19:06 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Meet Saskatoon’s perfect bowlers  CTV NewsA pair of Saskatoon bowlers are at the top of their game with six perfect games between them – including three this year.
  
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• Meet Saskatoon’s perfect bowlers

  27-03-2019 19:06
  A pair of Saskatoon bowlers are at the top of their game with six perfect games between them – including three this year.
  
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• Parcel Y project celebrates milestone at River Landing

  27-03-2019 18:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark looks over the railing during a media event for the topping ceremony for the office tower on Parcel Y at River Landing in Saskatoon, Sask. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
  The builders of a $300-million mega-project at River Landing marked a milestone for a complex many thought would never happen.
  “I was one of those who was skeptical,” Mayor Charlie Clark said to the people gathered atop the first of two office towers on Tuesday. “This is going to defi
  
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• Warman company fined after workplace injury

  27-03-2019 18:44
  A Warman company is facing a fine after one of its workers was hurt in the job.
  
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• Warman contractor fined $17K after 2017 workplace injury

  27-03-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  A contractor in Warman was fined $17,500 after it was found guilty of violating OHS regulations in a Saskatoon court last week.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snow returns, but not for long - Globalnews.ca

  27-03-2019 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon weather outlook: snow returns, but not for long  Globalnews.caSnow returned to the city, but there is another warm-up ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: snow returns, but not for long - Global News

  27-03-2019 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon weather outlook: snow returns, but not for long  Global NewsSnow returned to the city, but there is another warm-up ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• “ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER” and SILENT AUCTION

  27-03-2019 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  Meat and vegetarian chili, kernel corn, salad, buns, and deluxe ice cream dessert bar. Over 150 items to bid on: Merchandise items, collectibles, gift certificates, food and service vouchers. SUPPER: Between 4:30pm and 6:00pm.  Tickets at the door.  Adults $15.00, Children (10 and under) $5.00, and Children (6 and under) Free.  Viewing and Bidding on...
  
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• Saskatoon bellhop retires after five decades of door-side service - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  27-03-2019 18:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon bellhop retires after five decades of door-side service  Saskatoon StarPhoenixDan Cardinal credits his career's longevity largely to a passion for the work and the people he's met as a result of it.
  
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• Saskatoon bellhop retires after five decades of door-side service

  27-03-2019 18:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  Bellhop- After 50 years, Sheraton bellhop Dan Cardinal is retiring. Cardinal stands for a portrait inside the lobby in Saskatoon, Sk on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
  For Sheraton Cavalier bellman Dan Cardinal, hotels are the great equalizer. Even Johnny Cash is just another person when he’s standing in his pyjamas grabbing a tray of room service.
  After 50 years serving as the first point of contact for many people visiting Saskatoon, Cardinal, now supervisor of guest services at the hotel, has
  
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• Partner of man killed in hunting accident near Prince Albert dismayed by court outcome

  27-03-2019 18:29 via cbc.ca
  Jerrica Kress says she was shocked by what happened in a Melfort courtroom this week.
  
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• Man stabbed outside 22nd Street restaurant, police say - CTV News

  27-03-2019 18:24 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Man stabbed outside 22nd Street restaurant, police say  CTV NewsSaskatoon police say they are searching for a person believed to be responsible for a stabbing early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Man stabbed outside 22nd Street restaurant, police say

  27-03-2019 18:24
  Saskatoon police say they are searching for a person believed to be responsible for a stabbing early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos SJHL playoff run comes to an end

  27-03-2019 17:40 via globalnews.ca
  The rebuilt Humboldt Broncos SJHL playoff run ends with overtime loss to the Estevan Bruins.
  
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• Drags Benny to wrap its Western Canadian tour in Saskatoon at Remai Modern on May 5 - Eat North

  27-03-2019 17:35 via eatnorth.com
  Drags Benny to wrap its Western Canadian tour in Saskatoon at Remai Modern on May 5  Eat NorthDrags Benny closes out its first succesful Pride fundraising tour in Saskatoon later this spring.
  
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• Stabbing - 900 block 22nd St. W

  27-03-2019 17:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are searching for a person believed to be responsible for a stabbing late last night.At approximately 12:30 a.m., March 27, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to a house in the 200 block of Avenue J North for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, Police located a 55 year old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. Medavie Health Services attended and transported the man to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.It was reported to officers that the male
  
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• Humboldt Broncos' SJHL playoff run comes to an end in OT, one year after bus crash

  27-03-2019 17:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  ESTEVAN — Hope the rebuilt Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team had of winning a championship a year after several players were killed in a bus crash has been dashed.
  The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League club bowed out of the post-season Tuesday night with a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 7 against the Estevan Bruins.
  The Broncos had led the second-round series three games to one, but lost the final three games.Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench posted to Twitter that despite the loss, the team can stil
  
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• Warman, Sask. company fined in Saskatoon workplace incident - Global News

  27-03-2019 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Warman, Sask. company fined in Saskatoon workplace incident  Global NewsNorred Contracting Ltd. was fined $17500 after a worker suffered multiple injuries in a 2017 workplace incident.
  
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• Warman, Sask. company fined in Saskatoon workplace incident

  27-03-2019 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  Norred Contracting Ltd. was fined $17,500 after a worker suffered multiple injuries in a 2017 workplace incident.
  
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• Adult sentence sought for teen accused of murder in Saskatoon shooting death - Global News

  27-03-2019 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  Adult sentence sought for teen accused of murder in Saskatoon shooting death  Global NewsThe Crown said it will seek an adult sentence for a teen accused of second-degree murder in a Saskatoon shooting death.
  
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• Adult sentence sought for teen accused of murder in Saskatoon shooting death

  27-03-2019 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Crown said it will seek an adult sentence for a teen accused of second-degree murder in a Saskatoon shooting death.
  
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• Wilson-Raybould tables new written statement, texts and emails on SNC-Lavalin file

  27-03-2019 17:08 via cbc.ca
  Jody Wilson-Raybould has submitted a written statement, emails and text messages related to the SNC-Lavalin matter to the Commons justice committee, but it's not clear yet when the material will be made public.
  
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• Wilson-Raybould tables new documents on SNC-Lavalin file, release expected Friday

  27-03-2019 17:08 via cbc.ca
  Jody Wilson-Raybould has submitted a written statement, emails and text messages related to the SNC-Lavalin matter to the Commons justice committee, but it's not clear yet when the material will be made public.
  
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• Wilson-Raybould tables new documents on SNC-Lavalin file as Conservatives request probe into judicial leaks

  27-03-2019 17:08 via cbc.ca
  Jody Wilson-Raybould has submitted a written statement, emails and text messages related to the SNC-Lavalin matter to the Commons justice committee, but it's not clear yet when the material will be made public.
  
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• Letter of the Day: The Rule of Law

  27-03-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Justin Trudeau, our prime minister, said, “We are a country of the rule of law. We will ensure that the rule of law is fully respected and we will go through those processes in a proper and rigorous way.”
  I believe most Canadians would agree with him. Basically no one is above the law. The law is the same for rich or poor.
  We now have testimony from Jody Wilson-Raybould that from September through December 2018 even into this year 2019, the law was nothing but a nuisance and did not
  
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• Owner of trucking company involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash pleads guilty to safety charges

  27-03-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  The owner of the transport truck involved in the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has admitted he did not follow provincial and federal safety rules.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos playoff run comes to an end, one year after bus crash

  27-03-2019 16:54 via cbc.ca
  The rebuilt Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team's quest for a championship a year after several players were killed in a bus crash is over.
  
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• Owner of Calgary-based trucking firm involved in Humboldt crash fined $5K after pleading guilty

  27-03-2019 16:47 via cbc.ca
  The owner of the Calgary-based trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan has pleaded guilty to five charges, admitting he failed to comply with federal and provincial safety regulations.
  
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• Provincial organ donor registry 'a good first step,' doctors say

  27-03-2019 16:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  In the provincial budget released March 20, the government has pledged $558,000 to create a provincial organ donor registry. 
  The move comes a year after the province announced the first steps toward creating a new, better donation model, including the hiring of four donor physicians sharing one half-time role as well as donor nurse co-ordinators to help facilitate donation.Physicians support health care workers in the donation process, are involved in building the province’s donation
  
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• Drags Benny supporting Saskatoon Pride | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  27-03-2019 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  Drags Benny supporting Saskatoon Pride | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Drags Benny supporting Saskatoon Pride Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Drags Benny supporting Saskatoon Pride

  27-03-2019 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  Dan Clapson and drag queen Iona Whipp talk about Drags Benny, a drag queen breakfast to support Saskatoon Pride.
  
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• 'Serve as a warning:' Owner of truck in Broncos crash admits to safety offences

  27-03-2019 15:57
  The owner of the transport truck involved in the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has admitted he did not follow provincial and federal safety rules in the months leading up to the collision.
  
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• Owner of trucking company involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash due back in court today

  27-03-2019 15:57
  The owner of Adesh Deol Trucking, the Calgary trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is due back in court today.
  
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• Guilty plea entered by owner of trucking company involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  27-03-2019 15:57
  The owner of Adesh Deol Trucking, the Calgary trucking company involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash, has entered a guilty plea for non-compliance charges related to the crash.
  
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• Owl mating season at Prince Albert National Park

  27-03-2019 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  David Britton discusses owl mating season and its importance to Prince Albert National Park.
  
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• ‘A hockey town’: Humboldt Broncos season ends with OT loss to Estevan Bruins

  27-03-2019 15:19
  The Humboldt Broncos post-season journey came to an end on Tuesday night in an overtime loss to the Estevan Bruins.
  
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