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• Spring cleaning on Saskatoon streets getting underway - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-04-2019 23:32
  Spring cleaning on Saskatoon streets getting underway  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe City of Saskatoon is gearing up for the summer road-work season and crews are already out cleaning streets and patching potholes.
  
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• Spring cleaning on Saskatoon streets getting underway

  09-04-2019 23:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon is gearing up for the summer road-work season and crews are already out cleaning streets and patching potholes.
  Brodie Thompson, the city’s acting director of roadways, fleet and support, said Saskatoon’s past investment in roadwork has paid off, as city crews are dealing with less potholes than crews have seen in the past.
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  Related On-street parking limit of 72 hours approved by Saskatoon city council Winners and losers in City of Saskatoon's 201
  
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• Ottawa moves to lift alcohol trade restrictions, urges provinces to do the same

  09-04-2019 23:07 via cbc.ca
  The federal government has introduced legislation that it says will remove a final federal barrier to the easier flow of beer, wine and spirits across provincial and territorial boundaries.
  
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• Feds introduce law to remove barrier to inter-provincial booze trade

  09-04-2019 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  The issue has rankled consumers for decades and was forced under a media spotlight a year ago when a New Brunswick man lost a five-year court battle to buy cheap beer in neighbouring Quebec.
  
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• Walk Off The Earth, The Roots among 2019 Jazz Festival headline performers

  09-04-2019 22:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  Some familiar faces will be among the headline performers at a new-look SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival this summer.
  On Tuesday, the festival unveiled its five major headline shows scheduled for the TD main stage: Walk Off The Earth, The Roots, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Johnny Reid, and Jann Arden.
  Gianni Luminati of Walk off the Earth performs on the main stage of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival at the Bessborough Gardens in Saskatoon on June 27, 2017.
  “We are proud to release an
  
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• Sask. man in custody searched for pornography, texted boy for nude photos, dangerous offender hearing told

  09-04-2019 22:18 via cbc.ca
  An agreed statement of facts presented at Ethan Fergusson's dangerous offender hearing lays out an unsettling timeline of abuse.
  
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• Sask. education survey an improvement over past ones, says researcher

  09-04-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  A University of Saskatchewan researcher says the province's most recent public consultation survey is an improvement over past surveys.
  
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• Sask. priest to be extradited to Scotland to face sexual and physical assault charges

  09-04-2019 21:58 via cbc.ca
  Father Robert MacKenzie, who faces allegations of sexual and physical abuse stemming from past years working in Scotland, will be extradited to face charges there.
  
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• COMMUNITY NEEDLE CLEAN-UP BLITZ

  09-04-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  Schedule of Events:   8:30am – 8:45am COFFEE & MUFFINS.  8:45am – 9:15am NEEDLE SAFETY REVIEW.  9:15am – 12:00 NEEDLE CLEAN-UP OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.  12:00noon REPORT BACK. We will ONLY notify if CANCELLED.  “No News” means we are proceeding as planned. Important Information: Wear boots or shoes with a closed toe and hell.  Waterproof footwear...
  
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• Rattlers tickets on sale

  09-04-2019 21:33
  Single-game tickets for the inaugural Saskatchewan Rattlers season are now on sale, the team says.
  
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• ‘This disease’s sole purpose is to take your life’: Recovering addict tells her story

  09-04-2019 21:19
  When Megan Poole woke up from her third overdose, she knew she needed help.
  
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• Jann Arden, Johnny Reid, The Roots headlining Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

  09-04-2019 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  Jann Arden, Johnny Reid, The Roots among the headliners announced by organizers for the 2019 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival.
  
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• Rude awakening for pair of suspected drug dealers in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  09-04-2019 20:32
  Rude awakening for pair of suspected drug dealers in Saskatoon  CBC.caSaskatoon police say they found two alleged drug dealers sleeping in a pickup truck with drugs clearly visible.
  
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• Rude awakening for pair of suspected drug dealers in Saskatoon

  09-04-2019 20:32 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police say they found two alleged drug dealers sleeping in a pickup truck with drugs clearly visible.
  
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• Pair sleeping in truck charged after drugs, paraphernalia left in 'plain view'

  09-04-2019 20:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  A man and a woman found sleeping inside a truck now face drug trafficking charges after Saskatoon police saw drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
  On Monday around 7:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Alexandra Avenue and Windsor Street after a report of a suspicious parked vehicle, police said in a news release.
  When officers arrived, they found a man and a woman inside a parked Ford Ranger. Officers saw the drugs and drug paraphernalia “in plain view,” awok
  
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• Teenage girl hit attacker with skateboard, fled alley: Saskatoon police

  09-04-2019 20:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 15-year-old girl used her skateboard to fight off an attacker in an alleyway, Saskatoon police say.
  The teen arrived at police headquarters on Monday around 5:30 p.m. to report an assault. According to a police news release, the girl said she was approached by a man driving a white truck while she was walking in an alleyway in the 3200 block of Milton Street.
  The girl told police the man offered her a ride, but she declined. She said the man then got out of his truck, hit her twice and tried f
  
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• Sask. government helps promote FAST campaign, increasing stroke awareness

  09-04-2019 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  Calling 911 triggers a provincial “stroke alert” which allows health care workers at stroke centres to prepare to treat a stroke when the patient arrives.
  
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• CHL on Sportsnet: Prince Albert at Saskatoon – Game 3 - Canadian Hockey League

  09-04-2019 20:20
  CHL on Sportsnet: Prince Albert at Saskatoon – Game 3  Canadian Hockey LeagueThe Prince Albert Raiders will look to push the Saskatoon Blades to the brink of elimination in Game 3 of their second-round series airing Tuesday at 9:00pm ...
  
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• Girl assaulted by man after refusing ride offer: Saskatoon police

  09-04-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  A girl said a man got out of his truck and struck her twice when she refused his ride offer, Saskatoon police said.
  
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• The Roots, Walk off the Earth to headline 2019 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival in Saskatoon

  09-04-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Hip hop band The Roots and indie pop band Walk off the Earth have top billing at this year's jazz festival in Saskatoon.
  
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• B&E/Arrest - 1600 block Arlington Ave.

  09-04-2019 19:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  One man was arrested early this morning in connection to a reported break and enter to a house.At approximately 3:30 a.m., April 9, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to a home in the 1600 block of Arlington Avenue for a reported break and enter that had just occurred. The suspect had fled prior to Police arrival. The homeowner told officers that she was woken up to her dog barking and saw that her purse, wallet and car keys had been taken, and the front door was open. A Canine track lead offi
  
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• Teen girl reports fighting off would-be abductor with skateboard

  09-04-2019 19:43
  Saskatoon police are searching for a male suspect in connection to a reported assault Monday.
  
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• Saskatoon girl, 15, reports fending off would-be abductor with a skateboard - CBC.ca

  09-04-2019 19:43
  Saskatoon girl, 15, reports fending off would-be abductor with a skateboard  CBC.caPolice in Saskatoon say a 15-year-old girl reportedly used her skateboard to fight off a man who hit her and tried to force her into a white pick-up truck.
  
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• Saskatoon girl, 15, reports fending off would-be abductor with a skateboard

  09-04-2019 19:43 via cbc.ca
  Police in Saskatoon say a 15-year-old girl reportedly used her skateboard to fight off a man who hit her and tried to force her into a white pick-up truck.
  
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• Saskatchewan priest faces extradition to Scotland over sexual abuse charges

  09-04-2019 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  A retired Archdiocese of Regina priest is facing extradition to Scotland over allegations of sexual abuse that occurred while working in day and boarding schools.
  
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• Regina MP calling for an investigation into gas prices

  09-04-2019 19:32 via cbc.ca
  Regina MP Erin Weir is calling for an investigation into possible price fixing at retail gas stations in the city.
  
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• WeedBuddy: Saskatoon web developer creates site devoted to tracking local marijuana prices - CBC.ca

  09-04-2019 19:24
  WeedBuddy: Saskatoon web developer creates site devoted to tracking local marijuana prices  CBC.caWant to know the price of Ghost Train Haze in Saskatoon? There's a website for that.
  
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• WeedBuddy: Saskatoon web developer creates site devoted to tracking local marijuana prices

  09-04-2019 19:24 via cbc.ca
  Want to know the price of Ghost Train Haze in Saskatoon? There's a website for that.
  
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• Saskatchewan Jazz Festival format, ticket options get new look

  09-04-2019 19:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  The 33rd annual SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival will look different from years past, with outdoor stages combined into one venue.
  Organizers recently announced that the free stage along the riverbank (usually set up in the park along Spadina Crescent) will be combined with the TD Mainstage at the Bessborough Gardens. For the 10-day run of the festival from June 21 to 30, five days of the TD Mainstage will be for ticketed headline performers, and the other five will be entirely free music all
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Hunter Brothers celebrate first No. 1 hit

  09-04-2019 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  The Hunter Brothers song Lost became the band’s first No. 1 hit on Canadian country radio.
  
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• Province recognizes 15 volunteers with Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal

  09-04-2019 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  At a ceremony held on Tuesday, Lt.-Gov. W. Thomas Molloy presented 15 individuals with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
  
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• 'Not just some guy that got shot': Fundraiser launched for Saskatoon shooting victim's family - CBC.ca

  09-04-2019 18:42
  'Not just some guy that got shot': Fundraiser launched for Saskatoon shooting victim's family  CBC.caA woman who taught shooting victim Mark Enwaya to speak English when he first moved here from Iraq in 2012 is spearheading a fundraiser for his family.
  
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• 'Not just some guy that got shot': Fundraiser launched for Saskatoon shooting victim's family

  09-04-2019 18:42 via cbc.ca
  A woman who taught shooting victim Mark Enwaya to speak English when he first moved here from Iraq in 2012 is spearheading a fundraiser for his family.
  
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• Assault - 3200 block Milton St.

  09-04-2019 18:42 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are searching for a male suspect in connection to a reported assault yesterday.At 5:30 p.m., on April 8, 2019, a 15 year old girl attended the SPS Service Centre to report an assault against her that had just occurred. She told Police that she was approached by a man driving a white Dodge truck as she was walking in an alley in the 3200 block of Milton Street. The man reportedly offered the girl a ride but she declined. She told officers the man then got out of his truck, struck
  
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• Drug Trafficking Charges - Alexandra Ave. & Windsor St.

  09-04-2019 18:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Two people are facing drug trafficking charges following a report of a suspicious vehicle last night.At approximately 7:40 p.m., April 8, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to the area of Alexandra Avenue and Windsor Street for a report of a suspicious parked vehicle. Upon Police arrival, a male and female were located asleep inside of a parked Ford Ranger. Officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia in plain view. The two occupants of the truck were woken up and subsequently arrested.Inside
  
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• Letter of the Day: Seed policy affront to farmers

  09-04-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The federal government is once again trying to handcuff farmers with new proposals around seed that will affect the industry for decades to come. The fundamental blocks of our food system, seeds, are now to be controlled by a shrinking number of large corporations. What an insult to our province, and its proud agricultural heritage.
  The new proposals mean farmers would not be able to save the seed they have grown in previous years without paying royalties. Hundreds of millions of dollars would b
  
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• CONNIE KALDOR in Concert

  09-04-2019 17:41 via globalnews.ca
  Doors Open @6:30pm.  Show Begins @7:30pm. CONNIE KALDOR IN CONCERT – WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS. Tickets: $37.00 (plus service charges (RESERVED SEATING), in person at the Broadway Theatre or phone 306-652-6556, or purchase online at http://www.broadwaytheatre.ca
  
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• Seeking relief during allergy season

  09-04-2019 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  Spring means the onset of some seasonal allergies. Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk looks at different ways people can deal with the symptoms.
  
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• 'Judged and ashamed': Indigenous parents describe scrutiny, mistrust of social workers

  09-04-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Young mother says hospital staff approached her after giving birth to ask whether she drank, did drugs or had a job.
  
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• Weight restrictions placed on 5 rural Sask. bridges following bridge collapse

  09-04-2019 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  Inspections were carried out on six bridges in Saskatchewan with similar design and construction of the collapsed bridge in the Rural Municipality of Clayton.
  
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• The generic beer that was too cheap for Saskatchewan

  09-04-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca
  It was cheap beer — and that's how it was presented to consumers.
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested with methamphetamine, weapons - CBC.ca

  09-04-2019 15:15
  Saskatoon man arrested with methamphetamine, weapons  CBC.caPolice have arrested a 19-year-old man after police say he was found carrying drugs and weapons.
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested with methamphetamine, weapons

  09-04-2019 15:15 via cbc.ca
  Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after police say he was found carrying drugs and weapons.
  
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• New technology helps some at Sherbrooke find new freedom

  09-04-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Matt Isaak, the IT Manager at Sherbrooke Community Centre, speaks with the StarPhoenix about how a new form of technology being introduced at the centre will allow patients with dementia more freedom.
  The technology, which is worn as a bracelet on a patient’s wrist, will allow residents at the facility the ability to move around while being monitored by community centre staff.
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• Virtue and Moir announce new rock-themed live tour

  09-04-2019 14:46
  Canadian sweethearts and Olympic gold medal figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have announced a new rock and roll themed live tour.
  
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• Why does it seem like teens lack a sense of urgency?

  09-04-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  For parents of teenagers, trying to motivate them to leave the house or submit homework on time can be a constant struggle. However, psychologists say parents might need to cut them some slack.
  
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• Northern business owner decries 400% commercial lease hike by Sask. government

  09-04-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A Cumberland House tour operator says the provincial government is jacking up her leasing fees by more than 400 per cent.
  
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• Letters to the editor April 9, 2019

  09-04-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Forum participants speak against MAiD
  I was saddened to read the views of Rev. Bachiu and Dr. Harding regarding medically assisted death (MAiD). Where was their compassion and Christian love towards people and their families who are dealing with such difficult challenges?
  Yes, the “church must be present to help those dealing with end-of-life issues,” but not if it is only there to prevent a person of faith from making a MAiD decision.
  Many of the statements quoted in the article wer
  
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• 'It tore our family apart;' Nurse opens up about family experience with addictions

  09-04-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As a registered nurse, Tracy Zambory saw people from all walks of life who struggled with drug and alcohol addictions.
  She knew addiction was a disease that could affect anybody, but she never thought it would affect her own family.
  A few years ago, Zambory’s son told his parents he was struggling with a drug addiction.
  Zambory, who serves as president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), said the news came as a “complete shock” to her.
  “I wanted the floor to open u
  
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• Potential crime around safe injection site concerns Riversdale business group - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-04-2019 13:01
  Potential crime around safe injection site concerns Riversdale business group  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBusinesses concerned about proposed site after experience in Calgary.
  
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