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• Saskatchewan Rush within one win of playoff contention

  29-03-2019 23:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  Win and they’re in.
  It’s as simple as that, although nothing has been easy for the reigning National Lacrosse League champion Saskatchewan Rush during the 2019 season.
  Saskatchewan — currently tied for second in the NLL’s West Division with a 6-6 record — can clinch a playoff berth Saturday with a win over the Vancouver Warriors (4-10).
  Game-time is 7:30 p.m. (92.9 The Bull, Ticketmaster, B/R Live webcast) Saturday night at Sasktel Centre.
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• No NFL pre-season game at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium

  29-03-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  REAL president and CEO Tim Reid says a promoter has chosen not to pursue an NFL pre-season game at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium at this time.
  
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• Saskatoon man recognized for heroic actions during house fire

  29-03-2019 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  Evan Pyra was given an award of merit by the Saskatoon Fire Department for his heroic actions during a house fire on March 26. Nicole Stillger reports.
  
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• 'It's just stuff': Saskatoon man honoured for alerting woman to house fire

  29-03-2019 22:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  If it wasn’t for Evan Pyra’s quick thinking, a Saskatoon woman may have died.
  Pyra, 26, was welcomed into the Saskatoon fire department family on Friday when he was presented with a Citizen of Merit award for notifying the neighbour living above him that the house in which they resided was on fire. A trained nurse, Pyra said all of his training “went out the window” when he realized the house was ablaze.
  “A lot of it just came down to dumb luck,” the 26-year-o
  
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• Saskatoon man honoured for alerting woman to house fire - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  29-03-2019 22:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon man honoured for alerting woman to house fire  Saskatoon StarPhoenixPyra, 26, was welcomed into the Saskatoon fire department family on Friday when he was presented with a Citizen of Merit award for notifying his neighbour ...
  
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• Saskatoon man honoured for alerting woman to house fire

  29-03-2019 22:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  If it wasn’t for Evan Pyra’s quick thinking, a Saskatoon woman may be dead.
  Pyra, 26, was welcomed into the Saskatoon fire department family on Friday when he was presented with a Citizen of Merit award for notifying his neighbour living above him that the house in which they resided was on fire. A trained nurse, Pyra said all of his training “went out the window” when he realized the house was ablaze.
  “A lot of it just came down to dumb luck,” said the 26-yea
  
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• Donald Trump issues new permit for Keystone pipeline

  29-03-2019 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  The TransCanada project, a 1900-kilometre pipeline connecting Alberta oil to the U.S., was rejected by U.S. president Barack Obama in 2015.
  
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• Tickets for the 2020 Memorial Cup in Kelowna may be hard to come by

  29-03-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Kelowna Rockets announce prices for 2019-20 season tickets and 2020 Memorial Cup packages.
  
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• Ontario cities overtake Regina, Saskatoon in population growth

  29-03-2019 20:13
  After leading the country in annual population growth in in 2017, Regina and Saskatoon saw a slowdown in 2018.
  
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• Saskatchewan asks Ottawa to increase cash advances for canola farmers

  29-03-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan is looking for help from the federal government due to uncertainty in the canola industry over China's decision to block imports.
  
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• Saskatchewan requests Ottawa to increase cash advances for canola farmers

  29-03-2019 20:03
  Saskatchewan is asking Ottawa to increase its cash advances to canola farmers because of China's decision to block imports of the oilseed from Canada.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: yo-yo temperatures with a risk of snow - Global News

  29-03-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon weather outlook: yo-yo temperatures with a risk of snow  Global NewsYo-yo temperatures and conditions continue with a risk of snow in Saskatoon's weather forecast as April begins.
  
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• Revamped Streetheart back on the road with Harlequin’s lead singer

  29-03-2019 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  Harlequin's lead singer Paul McNair is stepping in to fill the role of Streetheart's original singer Kenny Shields, who died of heart failure in July 2017.
  
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• Saskatoon's average annual temperature to rise by 7 C by 2100: report - CTV News

  29-03-2019 19:44 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Saskatoon's average annual temperature to rise by 7 C by 2100: report  CTV NewsSaskatoon is expected to heat up in the coming years.
  
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• Saskatoon's average annual temperature to rise by 7 C by 2100: report

  29-03-2019 19:44
  Saskatoon is expected to heat up in the coming years.
  
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• Mario Kart showdown between SGI and Saskatoon police kicks off traffic spotlight - Global News

  29-03-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  Mario Kart showdown between SGI and Saskatoon police kicks off traffic spotlight  Global NewsSGI and the Saskatoon Police *Service* kicked off the April traffic safety spotlight on speeding with some friendly competition at an arcade.
  
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• Mario Kart showdown between SGI and Saskatoon police kicks off traffic spotlight

  29-03-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  SGI and the Saskatoon Police Service kicked off the April traffic safety spotlight on speeding with some friendly competition at an arcade.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: yo-yo temperatures with a risk of snow

  29-03-2019 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  Yo-yo temperatures and conditions continue with a risk of snow in Saskatoon's weather forecast as April begins.
  
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• Saskatoon Transit fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and canes - CTV News

  29-03-2019 18:31 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Saskatoon Transit fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and canes  CTV NewsLynnett Boris uses a scooter and takes the bus on a regular basis. Normally, she would have to call dispatch to make sure the bus has a ramp. Now, she doesn't ...
  
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• Saskatoon Transit fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and canes

  29-03-2019 18:31
  Lynnett Boris uses a scooter and takes the bus on a regular basis. Normally, she would have to call dispatch to make sure the bus has a ramp. Now, she doesn’t have to.
  
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• Sask. asks Ottawa for financial help to tide over canola producers facing China trade uncertainty

  29-03-2019 18:24 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan government is asking Ottawa to give financial aid to the province's canola farmers who are affected by recent import restrictions imposed by China, the world's largest consumer of the made-in-Canada product.
  
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• Conservatives call for quick solution to China’s ban on Canadian canola

  29-03-2019 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  China's decision to ban $2 billion worth of Canadian exports is widely seen as retaliation for Canada's arrest of Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of the founder of telecom giant Huawei.
  
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• Anderson, Korte rinks capture Canadian senior curling titles

  29-03-2019 17:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  It was a clean sweep for Saskatchewan at the 2019 Everest Canadian senior curling championships in Chilliwack, B.C.
  Saskatchewan’s Bruce Korte won the senior men’s title and Team Saskatchewan, skipped by Sherry Anderson, captured gold in the senior women’s championship.
  Korte defeated Ontario’s Bryan Cochrane and his defending Canadian champions from Russell, Ont., by an 8-4 count.
  Korte was joined by his Nutana Curling Club team consisting of third Darrell McKee, second
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: March 23-29

  29-03-2019 17:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Regina, Saskatoon still among youngest, fastest-growing cities in country - CBC.ca

  29-03-2019 17:31 via cbc.ca
  Regina, Saskatoon still among youngest, fastest-growing cities in country  CBC.caDespite a slowdown, Saskatchewan's major cities continue to rank among Canada's fastest growing municipalities.
  
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• Regina, Saskatoon still among youngest, fastest-growing cities in country

  29-03-2019 17:31 via cbc.ca
  Despite a slowdown, Saskatchewan's major cities continue to rank among Canada's fastest growing municipalities.
  
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• Saskatoon citizen honoured for life-saving actions

  29-03-2019 17:16 via cbc.ca
  A house fire on Fourth Street E in Saskatoon could have had a much worse ending, but the occupants got out safe thanks to a neighbour.
  
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• Fire department recognizes Saskatoon man for getting neighbour out of burning house

  29-03-2019 17:16 via cbc.ca
  A house fire on Fourth Street E in Saskatoon could have had a much worse ending, but an occupant got out safe thanks to a neighbour.
  
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• Federal carbon tax wipes out SaskEnergy natural gas rate decrease: Sask. gov’t

  29-03-2019 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government approved SaskEnergy’s application to lower the commodity rate, which will be offset by the federal carbon tax.
  
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• Tories push for probe of political spat with China following 'absurd' canola ban

  29-03-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca
  The House of Commons agriculture committee in Ottawa is debating a Conservative motion to compel testimony from Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, International Trade Minister Jim Carr and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau to address what they say is a broader political crisis with China that's affecting the livelihoods of Canadian farmers.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Moe needs to take responsibility

  29-03-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Re: Trudeau not the prime minister of Quebec: Moe (SP, March 8)
  It would be nice if Premier Moe would demonstrate some leadership instead of blaming Ottawa and expecting them to change to suit his whims.
  Those who came before us woke up every morning and asked themselves what they can do to improve their lot. Like us they had obstacles but they chose to leverage those obstacles or adapt themselves to the circumstances they could not change.
  Regardless if the story I am about to relate is tr
  
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• Poll says 55% of decided voters in province would vote for Sask. Party

  29-03-2019 16:50 via cbc.ca
  A new poll of Saskatchewan voters by Mainstreet Research says Scott Moe remains very popular.
  
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• Poll finds 55 per cent of voters in Sask. would vote for Scott Moe

  29-03-2019 16:50 via cbc.ca
  A new poll of Saskatchewan voters by Mainstreet Research says Scott Moe remains very popular.
  
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• Poll finds 55 per cent of voters in Sask. would re-elect Scott Moe

  29-03-2019 16:50 via cbc.ca
  A new poll of Saskatchewan voters by Mainstreet Research says Scott Moe remains very popular.
  
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• Wilkie, Sask. in running to be named Hockeyville

  29-03-2019 15:46 via globalnews.ca
  Mayor David Ziegler and applicant Helen Urlacher explain what it would mean for Wilkie to be named Hockeyville – voting starts Friday.
  
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• Alice Kuipers shortlisted for 2 Saskatchewan Book Awards

  29-03-2019 15:19 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-based author Alice Kuipers discusses her two books that have been shortlisted for a Saskatchewan Book Award.
  
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• Snowboarding in Saskatchewan: How Anthony Thoen went from urban snowboarder to Optimist Hill advocate - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  29-03-2019 15:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Snowboarding in Saskatchewan: How Anthony Thoen went from urban snowboarder to Optimist Hill advocate  Saskatoon StarPhoenixRaised in Prince Albert, Thoen knew from his first time on the hill that he wanted to be a snowboarder. Sitting in his Riversdale home, the 29-year-old recalls he ...
  
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• Snowboarding in Saskatchewan: How Anthony Thoen went from urban snowboarder to Optimist Hill advocate

  29-03-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Anthony Thoen was raised in the flattest part of Canada, but he’s always been known to shred.
  Raised in Prince Albert, Thoen knew from his first time on the hill that he wanted to be a snowboarder. Sitting in his Riversdale home, the 29-year-old recalls he had to “beg” his mom to enrol him in snowboard lessons alongside his ski lessons as he tried both in the first year.
  It didn’t take long for him to realize his sport of choice. Looking at him now, with his long hair and
  
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• City of Saskatoon planning for floods, droughts as weather becomes more severe from climate change - CBC.ca

  29-03-2019 14:52 via cbc.ca
  City of Saskatoon planning for floods, droughts as weather becomes more severe from climate change  CBC.caThe City of Saskatoon says climate change could create big problems for city operations in the future. A report headed to councillors next week ranks some of ...
  
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• City of Saskatoon planning for floods, droughts as weather becomes more severe from climate change

  29-03-2019 14:52 via cbc.ca
  A report headed to councillors next week ranks some of the greatest risks to the city as the climate becomes 'warmer, wetter and wilder.'
  
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• SuperDogs coming to Gardenscape in Saskatoon | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  29-03-2019 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  SuperDogs coming to Gardenscape in Saskatoon | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch SuperDogs coming to Gardenscape in Saskatoon Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• SuperDogs coming to Gardenscape in Saskatoon

  29-03-2019 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  Trainer and owner Sara Laudin puts Hip through some of her routine as the SuperDogs get ready to perform at Gardenscape this weekend in Saskatoon.
  
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• Sask. NDP presses premier about position on yellow vest movement

  29-03-2019 14:34
  The leader of Saskatchewan’s NDP party is pressing the premier to make his position clear on the yellow vest movement after allegations that some of the group’s supporters are against immigration.
  
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• Support for Team Roan and childhood cancer awareness picks up steam

  29-03-2019 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Roan Dahlen, 10, is battling a form of leukaemia. Members of the hockey community have been showing their support for Roan by wearing golden laces in their skates.
  It’s also raising awareness about childhood cancers.
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• Free hunting and fishing in Saskatchewan for Canadian Armed Forces veterans

  29-03-2019 14:15 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan will no longer charge Canadian Armed Forces veterans for their hunting or fishing licences if they were honourably discharged.
  
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• Go Team Roan: Support for 10-year-old battling leukemia grows as he nears end of chemotherapy

  29-03-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  After Roan Dahlen finishes his final round of chemotherapy in May, he wants to climb a mountain in Banff, Alta. and tell cancer, after a three-year fight, that he’s won.
  To be a little more explicit, the 10-year-old atom Saskatoon Bobcat Rampage right winger really wants to say he’s kicked cancer’s “ass.” He demurs slightly when he says it, doing so after a gentle nudge from his mother, Coralee Abbott.
  People in the hockey world and beyond have been showing their su
  
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• All Saskatoon Transit buses now fully accessible for those with reduced mobility - Global News

  29-03-2019 13:23 via globalnews.ca
  All Saskatoon Transit buses now fully accessible for those with reduced mobility  Global NewsSaskatoon's entire fleet of transit buses is now 100 per cent accessible to those with reduced mobility.
  
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• All Saskatoon Transit buses now fully accessible for those with reduced mobility

  29-03-2019 13:22 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon’s entire fleet of transit buses is now 100 per cent accessible to those with reduced mobility.
  
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• Gardening: An apple a day … Part 2

  29-03-2019 13:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  Hundreds of edible apples have been grown in prairie Canada, ranging from small crab apples to full-sized.
  Below are old and new varieties, but the list is by no means complete. Before making your own selections, decide what you want to use them for and try tasting some at farmers’ markets or nearby orchards.
  Apple crabs, crosses of eating apples and crab apples, are intermediate in size, ripening in late August. They are usually used for processing into juice, sauce, jelly, cider or for p
  
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• Editorial: Public supports transparency

  29-03-2019 13:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  It is past time for the province of Saskatchewan to allow full access to information uncovered by investigations into deaths that occur on the job, and take seriously its duty to provide meaningful, timely access to other public information.
  The results of workplace death investigations should be readily available to families, interested parties and those wanting to understand the safety record of their employer or prospective employer.
  Other provinces are more transparent when it comes to workp
  
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