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• Changes to Sask. property seizure laws could violate charter rights: lawyer

  04-05-2019 21:55 via cbc.ca
  Recent changes to Saskatchewan's civil forfeiture legislation could encourage policing for profit while eroding Canadian's charter rights, according to Regina-based lawyer Linh Pham.
  
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• Sask. film on Colten Boushie case wins $10,000 prize at Hot Docs festival

  04-05-2019 20:00
  A film about the killing of a young Indigenous man in Saskatchewan has won a top prize at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
  
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• Shock overtime loss dashes hopes for another Sask. Rush championship

  04-05-2019 19:22 via cbc.ca
  The Colorado Mammoth shocked a full house at SaskTel Centre with an 11-10 overtime victory against the defending National Lacrosse League champions in a one-game West semifinal.
  
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• Court's carbon tax decision shows division, was a narrow win for federal government: constitutional lawyers

  04-05-2019 18:13 via cbc.ca
  One Saskatchewan constitutional lawyer says the court decision on the federally imposed carbon tax was a win for the federal government — but perhaps not the win it was looking for. And another says he expects it will be months before the case winds its way to Canada's highest court.
  
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• Inside Soccer: Saskatoon set for SK Summer Soccer Series, pro soccer test run - Regina Leader-Post

  04-05-2019 17:08
  Inside Soccer: Saskatoon set for SK Summer Soccer Series, pro soccer test run  Regina Leader-PostThe SK Summer Soccer Series will kick off with a friendly match between the SK Selects and Calgary Foothills FC.
  
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• Saskatoon Blades top draft pick Brandon Lisowsky eager to visit Saskatchewan for the first time - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-05-2019 17:01
  Saskatoon Blades top draft pick Brandon Lisowsky eager to visit Saskatchewan for the first time  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBrandon Lisowsky has yet to visit Saskatoon or Saskatchewan, but Saskatoon Blades fans can expect to see a whole lot of him in the coming years.
  
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• Luxury condo gets world-wide attention. And its right here in Saskatoon. - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-05-2019 17:01
  Luxury condo gets world-wide attention. And its right here in Saskatoon.  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThere aren't too many addresses in Saskatoon more luxurious than The Luxe. Luxury is right in the name. But 701-922 Broadway Ave. is more than just a condo ...
  
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• Saskatoon Blades top draft pick Brandon Lisowsky eager to visit Saskatchewan for the first time

  04-05-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Brandon Lisowsky has yet to visit Saskatoon or Saskatchewan, but Saskatoon Blades fans can expect to see a whole lot of him in the coming years. Read More
  
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• New Faces New Places: Studio on 20th aims to be accessible to new art lovers

  04-05-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A lack of studio space for artists in the city has brought together 11 local artists under one roof to create the artistic collective Studio on 20th. Read More
  
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• New Faces New Places: All the best Korean food favourites under one roof

  04-05-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If you are a fan of Korean or Japanese food and wanted to learn more about how to create your favourite dishes at home — or simply pick up some goodies to eat — Saskatoon's newest Asian grocery store K Market is the perfect place to start. Read More
  
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• Luxury condo gets world-wide attention. And its right here in Saskatoon.

  04-05-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  There aren’t too many addresses in Saskatoon more luxurious than The Luxe. Luxury is right in the name. But 701-922 Broadway Ave. is more than just a condo in a much-desired condo building. Read More
  
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• Inside Soccer: Saskatoon set for SK Summer Soccer Series, pro soccer test run

  04-05-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Canadian Premier League, which made its debut this past weekend, drew more than 17,000 fans to fill Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton, Ontario to witness soccer history. Read More
  
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• Search for missing workers resumes at plant rocked by blast

  04-05-2019 16:38
  Three people missing after an overnight explosion and fire at an Illinois silicone plant are believed dead, authorities said Saturday.
  
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• Another body found at Illinois plant; confirmed death toll 3

  04-05-2019 16:38
  Search and rescue personnel found the body of another worker Sunday in the rubble of a northern Illinois silicone plant that exploded and burst into flames two days ago, bringing the death toll to three employees with one more body believed to be in the debris, a fire official said.
  
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• 3 believed dead, 4 hurt in Illinois silicone plant explosion

  04-05-2019 16:38
  Three people missing after an overnight explosion and fire at an Illinois silicone plant are believed dead, authorities said Saturday.
  
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• 1 body found, 2 more believed dead in Illinois plant blast

  04-05-2019 16:38
  Three people missing after an overnight explosion and fire at an Illinois silicone plant are believed dead, authorities said Saturday.
  
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• Cuthand: Child welfare legislation a start in the right direction

  04-05-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As we continue our journey of decolonization there are bound to be a few hiccups along the way. Read More
  
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• City to remove hundreds of tonnes of pigeon poop from Sid Buckwold Bridge

  04-05-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon has a pigeon poop problem. A heavy one. Read More
  
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• For Indigenous men, masculinity can be a 'glass ceiling' of sorts, professor says

  04-05-2019 14:59 via cbc.ca
  The idea of what it is to be a man is based on "white" ideals and the colonized concept of manhood, says Rob Innes, head of Indigenous studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
  
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• President's Choice sauces recalled due to possible glass fragments

  04-05-2019 14:53
  Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain President's Choice brand and PC Black Label brand sauces due to the potential presence of glass fragments.
  
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• Saskatoon woman says people may be using neurotoxin to poison local pigeons - CBC.ca

  04-05-2019 14:00
  Saskatoon woman says people may be using neurotoxin to poison local pigeons  CBC.caA Saskatoon woman who helps restore injured birds to health is calling on the City of Saskatoon to help curb a trend she says concerns her. Jan Shadick runs ...
  
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• Saskatoon woman says people may be using neurotoxin to poison local pigeons

  04-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Warning: this story contains disturbing photos and details
  
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• Letters to the editor May 4, 2019

  04-05-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  China dispute creates opportunity for change Read More
  
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• The carbon tax survived Saskatchewan. That was the easy part.

  04-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The fact that the federal government's carbon pricing policy outlived a Saskatchewan court hearing is a major win for both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government's approach to climate change. But the carbon tax still has a long, rocky road ahead of it.
  
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• Dr. Allan Woo of Saskatoon elected SMA president - Yorkton This Week

  04-05-2019 09:00
  Dr. Allan Woo of Saskatoon elected SMA president  Yorkton This WeekDr. Allan Woo, an orthopaedic surgeon from Saskatoon, was elected president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) on Friday, May 3, at the 2019 ...
  
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• NLL playoffs: Colorado Mammoth upset Saskatchewan Rush in OT

  04-05-2019 08:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  A power outage Friday night at SaskTel Centre provided a little foreshadowing for the Saskatchewan Rush and their short-lived playoff season. Read More
  
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• NLL playoffs: Colorado Mammoth upset Saskatchewan Rush in OT - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-05-2019 07:45
  NLL playoffs: Colorado Mammoth upset Saskatchewan Rush in OT  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Saskatchewan Rush played host to the Colorado Mammoth in National Lacrosse League West Division semifinal action at SaskTel Centre.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, May 3, 2019

  04-05-2019 05:41 via globalnews.ca
  PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Dawson Holt's second goal of the game stood as the winner as the Vancouver Giants beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 on Friday in the opener of their Western Hockey League championship series.
  
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• U of S Huskies are front and centre as part of CEBL's Saskatchewan Rattlers

  04-05-2019 03:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Rattlers are in the midst of shaking out an opening-day roster for their first game next week in the brand-new Canadian Elite Basketball League. Read More
  
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• Chief athletics officer Shawn Burt leaving Huskie Athletics

  04-05-2019 03:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  The University of Saskatchewan’s Huskie Athletics is losing its top guy as it once again begins a search for a new leader. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon students call for action on climate change - CTV News

  04-05-2019 02:32
  Saskatoon students call for action on climate change  CTV NewsMore than 100 protesters, including many high school students, gathered outside Saskatoon City Hall on Friday to call for action on climate change.
  
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• Saskatoon students call for action on climate change

  04-05-2019 02:32
  More than 100 protesters, including many high school students, gathered outside Saskatoon City Hall on Friday to call for action on climate change.
  
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• Creighton couple wins $1 million Western Max prize

  04-05-2019 02:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Creighton woman checked the prize amount on her Western Max lottery ticket three times before she realized she and her husband had won $1 million. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Transit seeks developer for mobile fare payment app - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-05-2019 01:53
  Saskatoon Transit seeks developer for mobile fare payment app  Saskatoon StarPhoenixSaskatoon Transit is looking for a developer to create a mobile ticketing option. The technology would allow users to buy and validate paperless fares and ...
  
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• Yellow Vest rally won't tolerate racism, xenophobia: Saskatoon organizer - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-05-2019 01:50
  Yellow Vest rally won't tolerate racism, xenophobia: Saskatoon organizer  Saskatoon StarPhoenixAn organizer says racism and xenophobia won't be tolerated at a "Yellow Vest" convoy rolling through Saskatoon on Saturday.
  
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• Yellow Vest rally won't tolerate racism, xenophobia: Saskatoon organizer

  04-05-2019 01:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Racism and xenophobia won't be tolerated at a "Yellow Vest" convoy of about 100 vehicles that's expected to roll through Saskatoon on Saturday. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Transit seeks developer for mobile fare payment app

  04-05-2019 01:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon Transit is looking for a developer to create a mobile fare payment app it expects to become a "key piece" of its system of revenue collection. Read More
  
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• Sask. doctor advocates for universal coverage of abortion drug

  04-05-2019 01:46
  Doctors across the province are gathered in Saskatoon to discuss healthcare – with coverage for the abortion drug Mifegymiso part of the discussion.
  
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• Hundreds walk out of school to protest climate change inaction in Regina

  04-05-2019 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  More than 500 students skipped class to call for the Saskatchewan government to take more action on climate change.
  
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• Regina football star levelling the playing field as 1st female spring league player

  04-05-2019 01:10 via globalnews.ca
  A rising football star in Regina is tackling stereotypes by making history as the first female to be selected for a local league.
  
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• Students walk out of Saskatchewan schools in protest of climate change

  04-05-2019 01:03 via globalnews.ca
  At least 500 students walked out of school on May 3, 2019, to protest climate change. Connor O’Donovan reports.
  
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• Highway 9 crash leaves 1 dead at Hudson Bay, Sask.

  04-05-2019 01:03 via globalnews.ca
  Hudson Bay RCMP say a 23-year-old man was killed as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9.
  
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• Mifegymiso cost analysis to be considered in Sask. universal coverage review

  04-05-2019 00:59 via globalnews.ca
  Some Saskatchewan pharmacies currently stock the two-pill abortion medication, but the drug – which exceeds $300 – isn’t covered by the provincial government.
  
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• Saskatchewan loses carbon tax court challenge

  04-05-2019 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal issued a three-to-two decision in favour of Ottawa’s carbon tax, but Premier Scott Moe is still optimistic.
  
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• Activists say Saskatchewan carbon tax ruling is ‘great news for climate action’

  04-05-2019 00:16 via globalnews.ca
  Environmental groups cheered after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled that the federal carbon tax is constitutional.
  
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• ‘Bulls–t!’: Husband reacts to wife’s $1M lottery ticket win in Creighton, Sask.

  04-05-2019 00:13 via globalnews.ca
  Violetta Coe and her husband, Allan, won $1 million with a Western Max lottery ticket purchased in Creighton, Sask.
  
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