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• Sask. targets impaired drivers, gang members, sex offenders in forfeiture act

  30-04-2019 23:53
  The province has passed legislation it says will enhance the province’s civil forfeiture program in order to take property and profits out of the hands of criminals.
  
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• New amphitheatre for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan coming summer 2020

  30-04-2019 23:46 via cbc.ca
  Organizers of a Saskatoon theatre festival expect to unveil a whole new look next summer.
  
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• Bus rapid transit routes approved by Saskatoon city council - Global News

  30-04-2019 23:46
  Bus rapid transit routes approved by Saskatoon city council  Global NewsSaskatoon city council had a lengthy meeting spanning into the evening on Monday, with both bus rapid transit (BRT) routes and bike lanes being hot topics.
  
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• U of Sask. could help prepare for outbreaks by producing human vaccines for Canada, centre director says

  30-04-2019 23:40 via cbc.ca
  Canadians would be forced to rely on foreign supplies of life-saving vaccines in the event of an outbreak, but a group of University of Saskatchewan researchers is hoping to change that.
  
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• Sask. family hoping for organ transplant that will give 11-year-old son a chance at normal life

  30-04-2019 23:35 via cbc.ca
  For Maymont’s Nate Starycki, the race is on for a transplant and a chance to live life like any other 11-year-old, says his mother.
  
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• Skills competition in Regina draws apprentices from across western Canada

  30-04-2019 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  A unique competition in Regina is drawing competitors from across western Canada to test their industry skills.
  
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• UPDATE: Traffic Restrictions - 100 Block Of Circle Drive - Eastbound

  30-04-2019 23:25 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Traffic restrictions have been lifted on Circle Drive East. A four-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m., April 30, 2019. A 65 year old man involved was transported to hospital with undetermined injuries. Officers believe the collision may have been caused by a medical emergency. The investigation is ongoing.(Occurrence Number: 19-42184)
  
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• Sask. passes enhanced civil forfeiture law

  30-04-2019 23:14 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan government has passed legislation expanding the scope of what it can seize.
  
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• Child pornography seized from Louisiana man at Saskatchewan border crossing

  30-04-2019 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  The ICE unit seized a number of electronic devices after searching a Louisiana man at the North Portal border crossing in southeastern Saskatchewan.
  
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• 2 youth charged with mischief after windows damaged at Saskatoon church - Globalnews.ca

  30-04-2019 23:04
  2 youth charged with mischief after windows damaged at Saskatoon church  Globalnews.caSaskatoon police say they found damaged windows and BB pellets at a church in the 900-block of Taylor Street East on Monday night.
  
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• 'Uniting the Prairies' tech conference kicks off Thursday in Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  30-04-2019 22:57
  'Uniting the Prairies' tech conference kicks off Thursday in Saskatoon  News Talk 650 CKOMThe founder of the Uniting the Prairies tech conference said he hopes the two-day event lets smaller startups connect with investors and learn from others in the ...
  
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• American man facing child porn charges after laptop, cell phone seized at border

  30-04-2019 22:26
  A traveller from Louisiana is facing child pornography charges in relation to a seizure made by the Canada Border Services Agency last week.
  
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• Child advocate says social services minister's 'lobbyist' remark is regressive

  30-04-2019 22:22
  Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth says the minister of social services calling Indigenous leaders lobbyists is regressive.
  
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• Award entry: 'Tonight is one of the steps we have to go through,' says Humboldt mayor at Broncos vigil

  30-04-2019 22:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  Kevin Mitchell is nominated for a National Newspaper Award in the Sports category for his deep coverage, spanning a period of months, on the Humboldt Broncos bus-truck crash and its aftermath. This piece, originally published on April 8, 2018, was part of the submission. Winners will be announced May 3.Read More
  
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• Sask. children’s advocate urges policy makers to listen to kids on mental health issues

  30-04-2019 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth is calling on decision-makers to listen to kids, saying it is the best way to address mental health challenges in the province.
  
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• Traffic Restrictions- 100 Block of Circle Drive - Eastbound

  30-04-2019 21:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are currently on scene of a 4 vehicle collision in the 100 block of Circle Drive east. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes of travel as traffic is backed up going eastbound.  (Occurrence Number: 19-42184)
  
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• Fire chief warns of flammable planters after weekend fires

  30-04-2019 21:38
  Saskatoon’s fire chief is reminding smokers to be careful – especially at this time of year – after two massive fires over the weekend.
  
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• Challenges facing Sask. Indigenous youth are 'relatively flat or getting worse': children's advocate

  30-04-2019 21:35 via cbc.ca
  Mental health is the number one issue facing Indigenous and Metis youth in the province, according to Saskatchewan's children's advocate.
  
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• 'Racial slur was not used' in arrest video, RCMP say, but La Loche mayor calls language 'unacceptable'

  30-04-2019 21:31 via cbc.ca
  Videos posted online of police arrests have sparked anger amongst some La Loche, Sask., residents, but an RCMP official says the videos do not tell the full story and have led to some members of the public calling for violence against police.
  
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• Senate committee says Lynn Beyak should be suspended over racist letters

  30-04-2019 21:23 via cbc.ca
  A Senate committee is recommending Sen. Lynn Beyak be suspended from the upper house for the rest of this parliamentary session after the Ontario senator refused to take down letters hosted on her website that have been widely condemned as racist.
  
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• Former WHL player charged after allegedly snatching child, fleeing nude into B.C. lake

  30-04-2019 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  Giffen Nyren has been charged with assault and resisting a peace officer following downtown Kelowna incident on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Sask. courts create committee to study pros-cons of televising trials

  30-04-2019 21:15 via cbc.ca
  A committee representing provincial court and Court of Queen's Bench is canvassing the public on the pros and cons of cameras in court.
  
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• Collision between cyclist, SUV results in charges against 67-year-old man

  30-04-2019 21:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 67-year-old man is charged in Saskatoon with failing to yield to an approaching vehicle after a cyclist was hit by a car. Read More
  
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• Woman killed in collision on Highway 4

  30-04-2019 21:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 28-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 4. Read More
  
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• Woman dies in highway crash near Battlefords after vehicle hit by truck

  30-04-2019 21:07 via cbc.ca
  RCMP say a 28-year-old woman is dead after a car was hit by a truck Tuesday morning.
  
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• 2 youth charged with mischief after windows damaged at Saskatoon church

  30-04-2019 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police say they found damaged windows and BB pellets at a church in the 900-block of Taylor Street East on Monday night.
  
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• Cameco awarded $10M for legal costs in tax battle

  30-04-2019 20:41
  Cameco is recovering some of the legal costs from its tax battle with the Canada Revenue Agency.
  
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• Name that puppy: RCMP introduces fluffiest recruits of 2019

  30-04-2019 20:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has announced the names of its newest, fluffiest recruits — and one of the winning names is from Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Woman killed in crash on Highway 4 south of Battleford, Sask.

  30-04-2019 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  Battlefords RCMP said a woman was killed when a truck ran a stop sign and struck the passenger side of a car on Highway 4.
  
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• Country-wide salmonella outbreak linked to sweet treats: Food Inspection Agency

  30-04-2019 20:25 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Celebrate brand classic and egg nog flavoured profiteroles (cream puffs) and mini chocolate eclairs.
  
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• Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan site receives $100K from SRRA

  30-04-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan reveals a new rendering for its redeveloped site along Saskatoon’s riverbank.
  
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• This April set to be among driest ever for Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  30-04-2019 20:08
  This April set to be among driest ever for Saskatoon  News Talk 650 CKOMAs of Tuesday morning, this April was the driest ever recorded in Saskatoon. “With one day to go, Saskatoon's sitting at two per cent of its typical precipitation for ...
  
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• CORRECTION: Mischief Charges Laid/Imitation Firearm - 900 Block Taylor St. E

  30-04-2019 19:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Two youths, ages 15 and 12, are charged with Mischief. The third youth involved, age 15, has not been charged. The investigation in ongoing.(Occurrence Number: 19-41613)
  
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• Woman, 28, dead in crash near Battleford

  30-04-2019 19:58
  A 28-year-old woman is dead after a truck crashed into the car she was in on Highway 4 south of Battleford on Tuesday morning, RCMP say.
  
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• Mischief Charges Laid/Imitation Firearm - 900 block Taylor St. E

  30-04-2019 19:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Three Saskatoon youths are facing mischief charges after shooting an imitation firearm last night.At approximately 10:00 p.m., Patrol members were dispatched to a church in the 900 block of Taylor Street East. The initial report stated that a group of teenagers were seen shooting a firearm at each other from a car and shooting at the windows of the church. The suspects had fled before Police arrived. Officers observed the damaged windows and located numerous bb’s at the scene. The suspect
  
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• 70-year-old man killed in truck rollover south of Kindersley

  30-04-2019 19:33 via cbc.ca
  RCMP say a 70-year-old man is dead after his truck hit the ditch and rolled Monday afternoon south of Kindersley.
  
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• SUV driver charged after crash with cyclist - CTV News

  30-04-2019 19:16
  SUV driver charged after crash with cyclist  CTV NewsA cyclist was taken to hospital Monday afternoon after colliding with an SUV while she was riding her bicycle, Saskatoon police say.
  
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• SUV driver charged after crash with cyclist

  30-04-2019 19:16
  A cyclist was taken to hospital Monday afternoon after colliding with an SUV while she was riding her bicycle, Saskatoon police say.
  
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• Family Matters podcast: Putting the father-daughter relationship first

  30-04-2019 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Some Alberta dads found the perfect way to say “I love you” to their tween and teen daughters.It involved cartwheels, dismounts and plenty of choreography.
  
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• Man dead in rollover on Highway 44

  30-04-2019 19:12
  A 70-year-old man is dead after a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon just west of Glidden.
  
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• 13 RCMP puppies named by children through countrywide contest

  30-04-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  To enter the RCMP’s 2019 'Name the Puppy' contest, you had to be under 14 years old. This year's contest had the most entrants ever.
  
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• Council backs bike lane network, but calls for more consultation

  30-04-2019 18:56
  In a 6-5 vote Monday evening, Saskatoon City Council decided to make Third Avenue, 19th Street and 23rd Street the city’s future active transportation network.
  
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• Big game draw starts May 1 in Saskatchewan

  30-04-2019 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  Hunters in Saskatchewan are able to enter the big game draw between May 1-25.
  
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• Cameco awarded $10M in costs following CRA case decision

  30-04-2019 18:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  Cameco Corp. will recover approximately one-third of the nearly-$30 million it spent on legal fees during its years-long battle with the Canada Revenue Agency over disputed tax payments. Read More
  
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• UPDATE: Vehicle Vs. Cyclist - 8th Street And Cumberland Ave.

  30-04-2019 18:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A Saskatoon woman was taken to hospital yesterday after colliding with an SUV while she was riding her bicycle.At approximately 3:30 p.m., April 29, 2019, Saskatoon Police were dispatched to the collision in the 1500 block of 8th Street East. Officers found that the cyclist was traveling northbound on Cumberland Avenue when she struck an SUV that had entered the intersection from a parking lot. The 21 year old female victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
  
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• 'Everything can be reused': Regina woman turns trash into fashion for charity

  30-04-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca
  A dress made out of Frank’s RedHot bottles, a top and dress made of rope and a two-piece ensemble made of dog toys are just some of Colinda Madarash's creations.
  
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• Grader operator in Saskatchewan fined after worker seriously injured

  30-04-2019 18:05 via globalnews.ca
  A grader operator in Saskatchewan has been fined after a worker was seriously injured in a workplace incident.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Carbon solutions have to be local

  30-04-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The carbon tax will really not change the patterns of transportation and fuel consumption for me or my husband. We will continue to drive to work, heat our home, and turn on our lights. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon WRT aiding in search for man feared drowned in Kamsack, Sask. - Global News

  30-04-2019 17:26
  Saskatoon WRT aiding in search for man feared drowned in Kamsack, Sask.  Global NewsThe Saskatoon Fire Department's water rescue team (WRT) has been called in to help search for a man feared drowned in Kamsack, Sask.
  
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• Saskatoon WRT aiding in search for man feared drowned in Kamsack, Sask.

  30-04-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon’s water rescue team is aiding in the search for a man feared drowned in the Assiniboine River at Kamsack, Sask.
  
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