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• Removal of head of pediatrics caused divide in department, minutes show

  29-05-2019 23:51
  Some physicians in the department of pediatrics say they don’t feel safe and have lost trust in the Saskatchewan Health Authority following to dismissal of Dr. Laurence Givelichian as the department head on May 16.
  
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• 'A calming force:' Court hears Tyler Applegate acted as peacekeeper before he was fatally shot

  29-05-2019 23:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  Outside Saskatoon provincial court, Brendon Applegate wore a black T-shirt with a photo of his uncle Tyler, smiling in a Cadillac shirt. He said he chose the photo because it reminds him of happier times. Read More
  
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• Boy charged in connection with Saskatoon playground assault - CTV News

  29-05-2019 23:37 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Boy charged in connection with Saskatoon playground assault  CTV NewsA 13-year-old boy has been charged in relation to a May 20 assault on a woman at the playground in Pleasant Hill Park which was filmed by a bystander.
  
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• Boy charged in connection with Saskatoon playground assault

  29-05-2019 23:37
  A 13-year-old boy has been charged in relation to a May 20 assault on a woman at the playground in Pleasant Hill Park which was filmed by a bystander.
  
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• Raptors bringing NBA Finals to Saskatoon theatre - News Talk 650 CKOM

  29-05-2019 23:21 via ckom.com
  Raptors bringing NBA Finals to Saskatoon theatre  News Talk 650 CKOMBy Brady Lang Saskatoon's Scotiabank Theatre will be showing every game of the NBA Finals for free. Cineplex a...
  
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• Florida man charged after Canadian border agents seize 12 undeclared firearms at North Portal crossing

  29-05-2019 23:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 41-year-old Florida man faces charges after Canadian Border Services Agency members seized 12 undeclared firearms and magazines in a cargo van at the North Portal crossing. Read More
  
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• Mother of fatally shot Saskatoon man says getaway driver's sentence too light - CBC.ca

  29-05-2019 22:54 via cbc.ca
  Mother of fatally shot Saskatoon man says getaway driver's sentence too light  CBC.caThe woman who drove the stolen getaway truck after the fatal shooting of Tyler Applegate is going to prison. The 27-year-old father of five was shot in the ...
  
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• Mother of fatally shot Saskatoon man says getaway driver's sentence too light

  29-05-2019 22:54 via cbc.ca
  The getaway driver who piloted a stolen truck after the fatal shooting of Tyler Applegate is going to prison.
  
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• Additional Arrests - Assaults - Pleasant Hill Park

  29-05-2019 22:51 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police have charged additional youths in two separate assaults that took place in the Pleasant Hill Park area. Two females, both 13-years-old, have been charged in relation to the incident on May 13, 2019. (Court Info # 991091614)A 13-year-old male has been charged with Assault and Breach of Undertaking in relation to the incident on May 20, 2019. (Court Info # 991092058)Police are continuing to investigate.
  
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• Reclaiming Mac’s title of worlds tallest moose to begin with ‘antler-ectomy’

  29-05-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  Team Mac is removing Mac's antlers on June 5 to officially begin the process of reclaiming his title as the "world's tallest moose."
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: sunshine kicks into high gear

  29-05-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  Above seasonal temperatures and full sunshine dominate the long-term forecast in Regina and Saskatoon.
  
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• Former Sask. RCMP officer charged after charity funds go missing

  29-05-2019 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  Former Saskatchewan RCMP corporal charged with criminal breach of trust after charity funds go missing.
  
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• Cineplex theatres hosting free Raptors viewing parties across Canada

  29-05-2019 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  Can't afford courtside seats? Now you can watch the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals on the biggest possible screen.
  
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• Man seriously hurt in Melfort stabbing, RCMP say

  29-05-2019 21:01
  A man was stabbed in a home invasion in Melfort over the weekend, RCMP say.
  
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• 3 prospects signed by Saskatoon Blades - Global News

  29-05-2019 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  3 prospects signed by Saskatoon Blades  Global NewsThe Saskatoon Blades have signed three prospects to standard Western Hockey League (WHL) contracts. Blades general manager Colin Priestner said the club ...
  
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• 3 prospects signed by Saskatoon Blades

  29-05-2019 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Blades are excited for the future of the club as they sign three top picks in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft.
  
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• Stolen SUV crashes into Saskatoon garage - Global News

  29-05-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  Stolen SUV crashes into Saskatoon garage  Global NewsA driver who allegedly crashed into a garage with a stolen SUV was arrested by officers on Wednesday, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Stolen SUV crashes into Saskatoon garage

  29-05-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  The air support unit watched as a stolen SUV crashed into a Saskatoon garage on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Geneva's angels: Breastfeeding women team up to help a Regina mom in need

  29-05-2019 20:10 via cbc.ca
  Roberta Kotowich couldn't breastfeed her third child. She didn't know where to turn. Then her birth team put together a group of mothers who could help.
  
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• Florida man charged after 12 guns seized at Saskatchewan border

  29-05-2019 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  A Florida man is in custody after twelve undeclared firearms and other goods were seized at the Saskatchewan border on May 26, 2019.
  
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• Florida man charged after 12 guns seized at Sask. border crossing

  29-05-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca
  A man trying to cross the North Portal border crossing with 12 undeclared guns, many of which were prohibited, was arrested and now faces charges.
  
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• “It’s just more insult to injury”: U of R tosses out old wrestling trophies

  29-05-2019 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  The university's dean of kinesiology said the mementos sat in the former assistant coach's office for a year after the wrestling program was cut in 2018.
  
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• ‘It’s just too many’: Roughriders head coach on training camp injuries

  29-05-2019 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson is concerned about the number of players who have already been on the injury report.
  
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• Sask. funding mental health training at post-secondary schools

  29-05-2019 19:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education is providing $75,000 to support mental health training in the post-secondary sector.
  
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• Florida man caught with 12 undeclared guns at North Portal border crossing

  29-05-2019 18:50
  A man from Florida has been charged after trying to cross the American-Canadian border with 12 undeclared guns.
  
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• Sask. school board questions trustee over use of medical cannabis during board meetings

  29-05-2019 18:40 via cbc.ca
  A former trustee who used prescription medications, including cannabis, during school board meetings has made a complaint about the division asking for his personal health information after his disclosure.
  
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• Just for Laughs, Rick Mercer head to Saskatchewan

  29-05-2019 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  Rick Mercer will host Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada as it heads on a Canadian tour with two stops in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Watch: Kodi Lee, a blind pianist with autism, wowed the crowd, judges on America's Got Talent

  29-05-2019 18:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 22-year-old singer and pianist who has autism wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent — and received a golden buzzer to the 2019 season finale. Read More
  
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• Mandatory semi driver training being phased-in for Sask. agriculture operations

  29-05-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government is phasing-in mandatory training for semi drivers in agriculture operations.
  
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• 'We need to be trained properly': Sask. farm group welcomes mandatory semi training

  29-05-2019 18:15 via cbc.ca
  Semi driver training will soon be mandatory for Saskatchewan farmers who use semi trucks, a change welcomed by experts, by the mother of a Humboldt Broncos crash victim and by farmers themselves.
  
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• Saskatchewan government to make semi training mandatory for farmers

  29-05-2019 18:15 via cbc.ca
  Farmers will soon be required to take a training course if they want to drive a semi truck.
  
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• Broncos parent, others praise mandatory semi training rules for Sask. farmers

  29-05-2019 18:15 via cbc.ca
  The mother of a Humboldt Broncos crash victim is welcoming changes that will make semi driver training mandatory for farmers who drive the trucks in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Heritage designation should be a no brainer

  29-05-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Is our city council that out of touch as to what is happening to our planet that they need to consider a request to designate the Northeast Swale a heritage site? Read More
  
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• Farmers will need 40 hours of training to drive semis starting next year: Province

  29-05-2019 18:00
  Farmers driving semi-trucks for agriculture operations will need to undergo mandatory training starting next year.
  
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• Victims and Survivors of Crime Week

  29-05-2019 17:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  "The Power of Collaboration" is the theme of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, taking place across Canada from May 26 to June 1, 2019. This theme focuses on the work many organizations do to support victims and survivors of crime. Janine Baumann, Executive Director of Family Service Saskatoon states, “Our agency provides programs, services, and counselling support to those that are victims of violence. Many of the individuals we see have experienced domestic or interpersonal violence an
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police - 20th Street West and Avenue N South

  29-05-2019 17:29 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  An 18-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges after he evaded Police early this morning.At approximately 2:30 a.m., May 29, 2019, a canine officer on Patrol observed a black Ford Expedition confirmed to be stolen, travelling in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue N South. Upon being observed by Police, the suspect vehicle evaded Police at a high rate of speed. The Air Support Unit was able to locate and maintain a visual on the vehicle. The ASU observed the vehicle crash into a garage
  
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• Letters to the editor May 29, 2019

  29-05-2019 17:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  Bicycle lanes are redundant Read More
  
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• Thick, fog-like wildfire smoke cloaking northern Alberta on Wednesday

  29-05-2019 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  Heavy smoke reduced visibility and vehicles were coated in ash in La Crete, Alta., about 150 kilometres south of the 1,300-square-kilometre Chuckegg Creek fire near High Level.
  
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• Saskatoon videographer works on documentary in the Philippines | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  29-05-2019 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon videographer works on documentary in the Philippines | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caSaskatoon videographer Damien Kent talks about his work on the documentary “Jackstones,” filmed in the Philippines and premiering Thursday at the Roxy ...
  
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• Saskatoon videographer works on documentary in the Philippines

  29-05-2019 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon videographer Damien Kent talks about his work on the documentary “Jackstones,” filmed in the Philippines and premiering Thursday at the Roxy Theatre.
  
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• Judge rules SNC-Lavalin headed to trial

  29-05-2019 16:38
  A court of Quebec judge has ruled that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is headed to trial on charges of fraud and corruption.
  
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• Enough evidence to send SNC-Lavalin to trial, judge rules

  29-05-2019 16:38
  A Quebec judge has ruled that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is headed to trial on charges of fraud and corruption.
  
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• 16-year-old girl attending U of S College of Engineering

  29-05-2019 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  Mulaina Boissoneau, a 16-year-old Indigenous girl, will be entering the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan this fall.
  
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• Safety competition highlights Saskatchewan Mining Week

  29-05-2019 15:52 via globalnews.ca
  Chris Stansfield and Wes Hrapchak talk about a big safety competition that highlights Saskatchewan Mining Week in the province.
  
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• Garth Brooks playing Regina’s Mosaic Stadium

  29-05-2019 15:26 via globalnews.ca
  Garth Brooks will be playing at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium on Aug. 10.
  
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• Garth Brooks coming to Saskatchewan in August - CTV News

  29-05-2019 15:24 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Garth Brooks coming to Saskatchewan in August  CTV NewsThe biggest name in country music - and one of the most popular and successful musicians of all-time - is returning to Saskatchewan this summer.
  
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• Garth Brooks coming to Mosaic Stadium in August

  29-05-2019 15:15
  Country superstar Garth Brooks is coming to Regina on August 10.
  
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• 'This is why we built the stadium,' Regina mayor says as Garth Brooks concert announced

  29-05-2019 15:10 via cbc.ca
  Garth Brooks will play Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Aug. 10. It's the only Canadian show on Brooks' stadium tour so far.
  
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• Garth Brooks to play Mosaic Stadium in August

  29-05-2019 15:10 via cbc.ca
  Garth Brooks is coming to Regina on Aug. 10.
  
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• Thousands of snakes emerge from hibernation, immediately get frisky

  29-05-2019 14:28 via cbc.ca
  Every year in Fort Livingstone people gather to see red-sided garter snakes get busy after a long cold winter.
  
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