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• New video games turns the Queen City virtual

  31-05-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  A local game developer has created Queen City Chaos, a video game based entirely in Regina.
  
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• Man’s body found after he tried rescuing a child on Madge Lake

  31-05-2019 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  A search is underway near Pelican Point on Madge Lake for a Manitoba man presumed drowned.
  
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• Man presumed drowned after trying to rescue child on Madge Lake

  31-05-2019 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  A search is underway near Pelican Point on Madge Lake for a Manitoba man presumed drowned.
  
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• NDP hoping pledge to rebuild STC will help win votes in rural Saskatchewan

  31-05-2019 23:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  The leader of the Saskatchewan NDP hopes doubling down on his pledge to rebuild a provincial bus company will help his party gain ground in rural areas when voters go to the polls next fall. Read More
  
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• Female officials get historic assignment working Roughriders-Stampeders exhibition game

  31-05-2019 22:33 via cbc.ca
  Emily Clarke and Georgina Paull will become the first female officials to work in a CFL game when the Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at McMahon Stadium.
  
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• Truth Tracker: No, a Liberal MP isn't proposing CPP for immigrants after 3 years in Canada

  31-05-2019 22:27
  A post shared on a popular Facebook page earlier this week claims that a Liberal MP wants to extend the “Canada pension” to new Canadians after they’ve been living in the country for just three years. The Liberal in question made no such proposal; she hasn’t even been an MP for eight years.
  
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• Man presumed drowned while trying to save child at Madge Lake

  31-05-2019 22:23 via cbc.ca
  A man is presumed to have drowned at Madge Lake after saving a child.
  
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• Divers recover body of Manitoba man who jumped into Madge Lake to save child

  31-05-2019 22:23 via cbc.ca
  Kamsack RCMP said Friday afternoon that the body of Dallas Miller, 29, was recovered by the underwater recovery team.
  
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• Divers recover body of Manitoba man who drowned trying to save child at Madge Lake, Sask.

  31-05-2019 22:23 via cbc.ca
  Kamsack RCMP said Friday afternoon that the body of Dallas Miller, 29, was recovered by the underwater recovery team.
  
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• Sask. made 'fundamental mistake' treating STC as business, not service: researcher

  31-05-2019 22:16 via cbc.ca
  A University of Regina researcher said the government of Saskatchewan did not create an ecosystem suited to attract private sector transportation companies.
  
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• Pot protesters crash Tweed opening in downtown Saskatoon, give away free joints - CBC.ca

  31-05-2019 21:17 via cbc.ca
  Pot protesters crash Tweed opening in downtown Saskatoon, give away free joints  CBC.caProtestors crashed the opening of the Tweed pot store in downtown Saskatoon and handed out free joints. The store took over the spot that once housed a ...
  
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• Pot protesters crash Tweed opening in downtown Saskatoon, give away free joints

  31-05-2019 21:17 via cbc.ca
  Protesters crashed the opening of the Tweed pot store in downtown Saskatoon and handed out free joints. The store took over the spot that once housed a medical dispensary.
  
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• Meili names former Alberta NDPer Adrienne King new chief of staff - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  31-05-2019 21:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  Meili names former Alberta NDPer Adrienne King new chief of staff  Saskatoon StarPhoenixAdrienne King has been appointed Ryan Meili's chief of staff effective August 1. She will replace Olin Valby, a longtime Meili confidant who for personal reasons ...
  
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• Meili names former Alberta NDPer Adrienne King new chief of staff

  31-05-2019 21:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili will soon be taking political advice from a veteran of Rachel Notley's Alberta NDP government. Read More
  
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• 'One of the coolest places you will stand in': River Landing Pumphouse open to public on Sunday

  31-05-2019 20:58 via cbc.ca
  The A.L. Cole Pumphouse at River Landing is one of Jeff O'Brien's favourite buildings in Saskatoon. It's one of the buildings open to the public on Sunday.
  
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• ‘It’s the best job in the CFL’: new voice of the Roughriders ready for kick off

  31-05-2019 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  The new voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derek Taylor, said he is honoured to hold the position and looks forward to the upcoming season.
  
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• Atlantis Taekwondo returns with medals from championships in Saskatoon - Terrace Standard

  31-05-2019 20:31 via terracestandard.com
  Atlantis Taekwondo returns with medals from championships in Saskatoon  Terrace StandardAtlantis Taekwondo returned with medals after competing in the International TaekwondoFederation (ITF) Western Championships in Saskatoon, Sask. from ...
  
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• After removal of pediatrics head, interim leader selected

  31-05-2019 20:15
  Physician and medical educator Dr. Ron Siemens is the interim provincial head of pediatrics beginning June 3 for a one-year term.
  
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• Solar power agreement signed during talks for two new First Nation projects

  31-05-2019 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  An $85 million dollar agreement has been signed to further SaskPower's plan to add 60 MW of utility-scale solar power to Saskatchewan's grid by 2021.
  
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• Protesters take aim at corporate cannabis outside Saskatoon’s newest pot store

  31-05-2019 20:07
  The grand opening of Saskatoon's newest cannabis retailer is being met with opposition.
  
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• Man’s death on Meewasin Trail a homicide: Saskatoon police

  31-05-2019 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  Daniel Joseph Morrison, the city’s fifth homicide victim of 2019, was found injured under a pedestrian bridge on the Meewasin Trail and later died in hospital.
  
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• National inquiry calls murders and disappearances of Indigenous women a 'Canadian genocide'

  31-05-2019 19:30 via cbc.ca
  The thousands of Indigenous women and girls who were murdered or disappeared across the country in recent decades are victims of a “Canadian genocide,” says the final report of the national inquiry created to probe the ongoing tragedy.
  
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• Saskatoon police say man found fatally injured under bridge is city's 5th homicide of 2019

  31-05-2019 19:29 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police say Daniel Morrison, the man who died in hospital after he was discovered injured on the Meewasin trail, is the city's fifth homicide victim of 2019.
  
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• Saskatoon homicide: Man found on Meewasin Trail identified as Daniel Morrison, 36

  31-05-2019 19:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  The death of a 36-year-old man who was found fatally injured on Meewasin Trail is now being treated by Saskatoon police as a homicide. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon homicide: Man found on Meewasin Trail identified as Daniel Morrison, 36 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  31-05-2019 19:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon homicide: Man found on Meewasin Trail identified as Daniel Morrison, 36  Saskatoon StarPhoenixDaniel Joseph Morrison, 36, was found injured under a pedestrian bridge along Meewasin Trail on May 26 around 6:45 p.m. He later died in Saskatoon hospital.
  
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• New voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders

  31-05-2019 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  Derek Taylor is the new voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Ryan Flaherty has more.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: 30° heat, risk of storms to start June

  31-05-2019 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  30-degree heat returns and a risk of storms slide into Saskatoon's and Regina's weather forecast to start June.
  
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• UPDATE: Suspicious Death - Meewasin Trail

  31-05-2019 18:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section are investigating the fifth homicide of 2019.Following an autopsy conducted by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, and with the consent of the family, the Saskatoon Police Service has identified a 36 year old male, Daniel Joseph Morrison as the victim of Saskatoon’s latest homicide investigation. The cause of death will not be released at this time.On Sunday evening a person walking on the Meewasin Trail discovered Daniel Morrison
  
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• Saskatchewan files notice of carbon tax appeal to Supreme Court of Canada

  31-05-2019 18:24 via cbc.ca
  On Friday, the Saskatchewan government officially launched its carbon tax appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
  
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• BACH FESTIVAL 2019

  31-05-2019 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  A BACH FESTIVAL is a concert comprised of all the music of Bach.  Bigger centres like Montreal have huge Bach festivals that are multiple days and feature internationally famous performers.  Saskatoon’s first Bach festival will be a single concert encompassing multiple instruments.  The length of the concert is expected to be about two hours.  If...
  
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• Saskatchewan files appeal of carbon tax decision to Supreme Court

  31-05-2019 18:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan government's fight against the federal carbon tax is, as expected, heading to the Supreme Court of Canada. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan appealing carbon tax ruling to Supreme Court of Canada

  31-05-2019 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan is asking the Supreme Court of Canada if the federal carbon tax is constitutional.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Carbon tax can help change behaviour

  31-05-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It is interesting to think about how difficult it was decades ago to get people to use seat belts. First, we were presented with research findings and statistics. Did this appeal to our reason result in us doing up our seat belts? Not really. A vast majority ignored it. Then we heard testimonials from people whose lives had been saved by a seat belt. Did that convince us? No. Finally, we were told that we would be fined if we were caught not using a seat belt and we know the result … now
  
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• Mosaic 2019: Serving up a favourite Greek comfort food

  31-05-2019 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  Mosaic serves up traditional Moussaka
  
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• Adding trees and plants to fill yards

  31-05-2019 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  Rick from Dutch Growers in Saskatoon on adding plants and trees to yards to fill in spaces and add more colour in this Gardening Tips segment.
  
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• Raising awareness with Pride Run in Saskatoon

  31-05-2019 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  Kimber Bernard explains why the Saskatoon Roller Derby League is hosting a Pride Run.
  
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• One person injured in shipping container fire in Saskatoon - Global News

  31-05-2019 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  One person injured in shipping container fire in Saskatoon  Global NewsOne person suffered burns after a shipping container went up in flames in Saskatoon. A 911 call came in just before 1 p.m. on Thursday stating a 54-foot shipping container was on fire in a yard at 2435 Schuyler St., the Saskatoon Fire Department said. READ MORE: High winds, dry conditions fuel grass fire in Saskatoon The caller also confirmed to fire dispatchers that the container contained non-hazardous animal bypr
  
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• One person injured in shipping container fire in Saskatoon

  31-05-2019 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  One person was treated at the scene of a shipping container fire in Saskatoon for what officials believe to be minor burns.
  
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• Saskatoon police seek help finding missing 12-year-old girl - CBC.ca

  31-05-2019 16:28 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police seek help finding missing 12-year-old girl  CBC.caThe Saskatoon Police *Service* is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Thursday afternoon.
  
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• High winds, dry conditions fuel grass fire in Saskatoon - Global News

  31-05-2019 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  High winds, dry conditions fuel grass fire in Saskatoon  Global NewsSaskatoon firefighters spent part of Thursday afternoon dealing with a grass fire on the city’s west side. The Saskatoon Fire Department said an emergency radio call came in from a transit driver just before 2 p.m., stating a large grass fire was burning in the area of 11th Street West and Fairlight Drive. READ MORE: Blaze quickly gets out of control on dairy farm near Hague, Sask. The first crews to arrive said
  
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• High winds, dry conditions fuel grass fire in Saskatoon

  31-05-2019 15:24 via globalnews.ca
  A grass fire on Saskatoon’s west side kept firefighters busy on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Fired GTH chief executive got $242k severance - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  31-05-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Fired GTH chief executive got $242k severance  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBryan Richards was fired in January, as the government moved to sell the controversial "inland port" near Regina.
  
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• Fired GTH chief executive got $242k severance

  31-05-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The former chief executive officer of the beleaguered Global Transportation Hub was handed a severance package worth $242,326 when he was fired earlier this year, after the government decided to sell the facility. Read More
  
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• Economy posts another weak quarter of growth, but shows signs of rebound

  31-05-2019 14:50
  Canada's economic expansion remained sluggish in the first three months of the year, giving the country its weakest back-to-back quarters of growth since 2015.
  
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• Grass fire closes part of Fairlight Drive in Saskatoon on Thursday

  31-05-2019 14:48 via cbc.ca
  Fairlight Drive was briefly closed Thursday around 11th Street W. as Saskatoon fire crews battled to contain a rapidly spreading grass fire.
  
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• From Gainer to the Raptor: 6 classic Canadian mascots

  31-05-2019 14:30 via cbc.ca
  When the team is winning, they cheer right along with the fans. And when the team is losing, well, they give the fans something to get excited about.
  
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• Saskatoon police seek help finding missing 12-year-old girl

  31-05-2019 14:28 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Thursday afternoon.
  
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• 12-year-old girl in Saskatoon found safe

  31-05-2019 14:28 via cbc.ca
  A 12-year-old girl in Saskatoon has been found safe, according to police.
  
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• Bridges Events May 31 - June 6 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  31-05-2019 14:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  Bridges Events May 31 - June 6  Saskatoon StarPhoenixEvent listings are a free, community *service* offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the publication ...
  
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• Privacy commissioner disappointed Corrections and Policing won't conduct further investigation of reported breach

  31-05-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan's information and privacy commissioner says he's disappointed the Ministry of Corrections and Policing won't follow his recommendation to further investigate a reported breach involving an unauthorized disclosure of a Saskatoon jail inmate's information to a Legal Aid employee. Read More
  
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