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• Sask. Indigenous group won’t sign agreement with RCMP after trespassing

  25-04-2019 23:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  SASKATOON — The chief of The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it will not be signing a relationship agreement with RCMP after officers failed to properly investigate a trespassing complaint on a reserve. Read More
  
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• FSIN backs out of agreement with Saskatchewan RCMP after trespassing allegations

  25-04-2019 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron says the FSIN is not satisfied with certain RCMP detachments.
  
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• FSIN calls for trespassing charges against farmer evicted from Ochapowace land

  25-04-2019 22:32 via cbc.ca
  Leaders of a reserve in the Esterhazy area say a reported trespassing incident where a gun was present, combined with alleged inaction by police, has heightened tension and fear in their community.
  
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• ‘There’s not a whole lot left’: fire ravages Tantallon hotel

  25-04-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Valley View Hotel burned for six hours, according to the Rocanville, Sask., fire department.
  
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• 3 prominent Saskatonians named to Saskatchewan Order of Merit - Global News

  25-04-2019 22:13
  3 prominent Saskatonians named to Saskatchewan Order of Merit  Global NewsFormer Saskatoon mayor Don Atchison, filmmaker and journalist Doug Cuthand, and Dr. Andew Potter will be invested with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
  
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• 3 prominent Saskatonians named to Saskatchewan Order of Merit

  25-04-2019 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  Former Saskatoon mayor Don Atchison, filmmaker and journalist Doug Cuthand, and Dr. Andew Potter will be invested with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Tribal Council partner to improve education outcomes - Global News

  25-04-2019 21:54
  University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Tribal Council partner to improve education outcomes  Global NewsA long-term agreement between the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the University of Saskatchewan aims to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous ...
  
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• University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Tribal Council partner to improve education outcomes

  25-04-2019 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  A long-term agreement between the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the University of Saskatchewan aims to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students.
  
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• $1M pledged for Sask. respiratory health research

  25-04-2019 21:54
  The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and The Lung Association of Saskatchewan (LAS) are spending $1 million over five years for respiratory research.
  
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• Man feared drowned in Assiniboine River at Kamsack, Sask.

  25-04-2019 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  A man is believed to have drowned in the Assiniboine River at the Riverside Golf Course in Kamsack, Sask.
  
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• No guarantee of decision on Trans Mountain pipeline before federal election: Sohi

  25-04-2019 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  Sohi said he couldn't guarantee a decision on the project would come before a federal election expected this fall, saying it's up to the full cabinet.
  
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• Long lost NHL game film featuring Indigenous pioneer Fred Sasakamoose screening in Saskatoon

  25-04-2019 21:07 via cbc.ca
  Thursday, at Saskatoon's Roxy Theatre, Sasakamoose and the Blackhawks will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in a replay of a game originally contested in 1954. It's the only known NHL appearance of Fred Sasakamoose captured on film.
  
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• Saskatchewan Indigenous group won't sign agreement with RCMP after trespassing

  25-04-2019 21:02
  The chief of The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it will not be signing a relationship agreement with RCMP after officers failed to properly investigate a trespassing complaint on a reserve.
  
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• Sask. gardener offers outside-the-box veggie ideas for the coming season

  25-04-2019 20:34 via cbc.ca
  Have a green thumb and want to branch out? Consider rat-tail radishes, Jerusalem artichokes or mouse melons.
  
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• 4 charged in attempted break-and-enters - CTV News

  25-04-2019 20:19
  4 charged in attempted break-and-enters  CTV NewsSaskatoon police say they have charged four people, including three youth, who allegedly tried to break in to two separate residences Wednesday night.
  
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• 4 charged in attempted break-and-enters

  25-04-2019 20:19
  Saskatoon police say they have charged four people, including three youth, who allegedly tried to break in to two separate residences Wednesday night.
  
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• RCMP divers working to recover body of man who fell into the Assiniboine River

  25-04-2019 20:14
  An RCMP dive team is currently working to recover the body of a man who fell into the Assiniboine River.
  
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• Colten Boushie documentary makes history as Hot Docs opener

  25-04-2019 20:12 via cbc.ca
  Hot Docs kicks off its latest edition in Toronto on Thursday by shining a light on inequity and systemic racism in the Canadian legal system and efforts of Colten Boushie's family to push for change.
  
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• Police say man wanted on human trafficking charges might be in Sask.

  25-04-2019 19:46 via cbc.ca
  The Regina Police Service asking for the public's help locating a man who is the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for human trafficking, assault, forcible confinement and other charges.
  
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• Saskatchewan wildfire triggers state of emergency, evacuation of hospital - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-04-2019 19:42
  Saskatchewan wildfire triggers state of emergency, evacuation of hospital  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBIGGAR, Sask. — Saskatchewan's fire commissioner is urging people across the province not to have open fires as a wildfire near the town of Biggar sparked a ...
  
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• Editor's Note: A new way to comment on the StarPhoenix and Leader-Post

  25-04-2019 19:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Starting today, readers will notice a new experience in our comment sections on the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. We are partnering with Viafoura, a smart moderation platform, which will help us build a better space for civil discussions on our sites. Read More
  
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• Facebook data leak: Province-by-province breakdown of affected Canadians

  25-04-2019 19:33
  A damning report on a major leak of Facebook users' personal data has shed new light on the number of Canadians impacted and what kind of information was harvested from them.
  
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• Arrests - Break and Enters - 10 Block Gray Avenue/800 Block Pohorecky Cove

  25-04-2019 19:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Four people, including three youth, are facing charges after attempting to break in to two separate residences last night. At approximately 11:00 p.m., April 24, 2019, Patrol responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence in the 100 block of Gray Avenue. The male suspect was reported to be carrying a tire iron. After being chased by occupants of the home, the suspect fled into what was described as a four door silver sedan.While Police were investigating
  
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• Saskatchewan Indigenous group won't sign agreement with RCMP after trespassing - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-04-2019 19:05
  Saskatchewan Indigenous group won't sign agreement with RCMP after trespassing  Saskatoon StarPhoenixSASKATOON — The chief of The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it will not be signing a relationship agreement with RCMP after officers failed ...
  
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• AIDS Saskatoon says door-to-door consultation found support for safe-injection site - CBC.ca

  25-04-2019 18:08
  AIDS Saskatoon says door-to-door consultation found support for safe-injection site  CBC.caAIDS Saskatoon says a survey of the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood found support in the community for the organization's plans to open Saskatchewan's first ...
  
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• AIDS Saskatoon says door-to-door consultation found support for safe-injection site

  25-04-2019 18:08 via cbc.ca
  AIDS Saskatoon says a survey of the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood found support in the community for the organization's plans to open Saskatchewan's first safe-injection site for drug users.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Cyclists already pay taxes for roads - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-04-2019 18:01
  Letter of the Day: Cyclists already pay taxes for roads  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThis is truly one of the most low sided things I have ever read. Roads and lanes are paid for with taxpayer money, correct. But the last time I checked me riding ...
  
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• Letter of the Day: Cyclists already pay taxes for roads

  25-04-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Re: Cyclists should pay for bike lanes (SP Letters, March 30) Read More
  
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• Avengers: Endgame makes mixed feelings for local comic stores

  25-04-2019 17:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  Comic books vs. movies. Read More
  
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• 'It's horrible': Well-known wildlife preserve and ski complex burns in Biggar, Sask. grass fire

  25-04-2019 17:43 via cbc.ca
  The Argo Bush wildlife preserve and cross-country ski complex has been seriously damaged by a large grass fire near Biggar.
  
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• Public Advisory - CRA Test Message Scam

  25-04-2019 17:22 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is advising the public of text messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.The Police Service has received a number of calls where the complainant received a text from someone claiming to be from the CRA. The sender requests the complainant reply with their full name and social insurance number. Police want to advise that your personal information is private, and shouldn't be given out via text message to an unknown number. Further, the
  
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• Province announces 2019 Order of Merit recipients

  25-04-2019 17:07
  The province has announced the six people who will receive the Order of Merit this year.
  
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• Saskatoon Crime Stoppers to tackle historical missing persons cases

  25-04-2019 16:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon Crime Stoppers coordinator Ryan Ehalt is excited about the organization's potential to solve some of the most difficult cases: missing persons files that have gone cold. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA seeks new home for playful kitten Emma | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  25-04-2019 16:49
  Saskatoon SPCA seeks new home for playful kitten Emma | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Saskatoon SPCA seeks new home for playful kitten Emma Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA seeks new home for playful kitten Emma

  25-04-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  Jasmine Hanson brought in Emma, a playful kitten born at the Saskatoon SPCA and who now needs a new home.
  
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• Canadian privacy watchdogs taking Facebook to court over privacy failures

  25-04-2019 16:45
  Canada's privacy czar is taking Facebook to court after finding the social-media giant's lax practices allowed personal information to be used for political purposes.
  
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• Judge asked to consider police, public risk factors in Saskatoon standoff case - National Post

  25-04-2019 16:27
  Judge asked to consider police, public risk factors in Saskatoon standoff case  National PostSASKATOON — A Crown prosecutor says a man convicted of firing a homemade shotgun during a standoff with police near a downtown Saskatoon hotel was ...
  
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• Survey shows alcohol still cheapest at government-owned stores: SGEU

  25-04-2019 16:15
  A new survey shows that liquor and beer prices are still lower at government-owned stores in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Exploring mystical Morocco

  25-04-2019 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  Morocco is a mystical place to visit as explained by Barb Crowe from Ixtapa Travel, who has put together a package for those looking to explore the country.
  
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• Marnie Grundman keynote speaker at Child Find Saskatchewan event

  25-04-2019 16:08 via globalnews.ca
  Marnie Grundman will be sharing her story of running away from home at a young age and living on the streets during a Child Find Saskatchewan event on May 8 in Saskatoon.
  
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• Grace Shirley’s late goal lifts Saskatoon Stars over Sudbury Lady Wolves - Global News

  25-04-2019 15:14
  Grace Shirley’s late goal lifts Saskatoon Stars over Sudbury Lady Wolves  Global NewsGrace Shirley scored a short-handed goal with 41.9 seconds left to lead her Saskatoon Stars to a 3-2 win over the Sudbury Lady Wolves on Wednesday at the ...
  
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• Grace Shirley’s late goal lifts Saskatoon Stars over Sudbury Lady Wolves

  25-04-2019 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Starts snatched first place away from the Sudbury lady Wolves with one game left to go in the preliminary round at the Esso Cup.
  
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• Canada banning oil, gas and mining from marine-protected areas

  25-04-2019 15:12
  Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson today is announcing a total ban on oil and gas work, as well as mining, waste-dumping and bottom-trawling, in all of Canada's marine protected areas.
  
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• What's Métis scrip? North America's 'largest land swindle,' says Indigenous lawyer

  25-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Scrip was a government-run process that separated Métis people from their land, says Jason Madden, an Indigenous rights lawyer. He calls it Canada's "best kept secret."
  
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• Métis means much more than 'mixed blood,' researcher says

  25-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  As a researcher and educator at the University of Ottawa, Brenda Macdougall spends a fair bit of time explaining who the Métis are. But it's not a question she can answer in one fell swoop.
  
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• From church to ceremony: Métis returning to tradition

  25-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Métis scholar Chantal Fiola says colonization had a huge impact on Métis spirituality, but many are returning to ceremony.
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Bob Adams Relay - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-04-2019 14:01
  Throwback Thursday: Bob Adams Relay  Saskatoon StarPhoenixEvery Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see participants in the Bob Adams Relay, from April 25, 1985. (City of Saskatoon ...
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Bob Adams Relay

  25-04-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see participants in the Bob Adams Relay, from April 25, 1985. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-A23575-35)
  
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• Letters to the editor April 25, 2019 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-04-2019 13:59
  Letters to the editor April 25, 2019  Saskatoon StarPhoenixOur Minister of Education is not making accurate statements and is denying an education to the most vulnerable, Keith Jorgenson writes.
  
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• Letters to the editor April 25, 2019

  25-04-2019 13:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  Schools need continued funding
  I was the Director of Education for an alternate school called Community Learners High School (CLHS) in Saskatoon.
  Many parallels are being drawn between CLHS and Cornwall School in Regina. We served the same type of students and were given the same justification for the funding cuts.
  At CLHS, I taught my students many things: Math, Biology, English. I also taught them there are better ways to live your life than being a drug dealer, a gang member, and a murderer.
  
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