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• Over-the-counter codeine should be limited in wake of 'opioid epidemic', says Sask. pharmacist

  02-06-2019 22:58 via cbc.ca
  There have been renewed calls to limit access of low-dose codeine products in pharmacies, including Tylenol 1 and their generic counterparts, since a pharmacy in Saskatchewan was disciplined for failing to understand how the drug can be abused.
  
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• Plane crash near Medicine Hat claims the life of former Hilltop, Huskie player

  02-06-2019 22:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  Justin Filteau is being remembered as a gifted athlete who was loved by his family and enjoyed few things more than giving back to his community. Read More
  
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• Car and motorcycle collide at 33rd Street and Circle Drive

  02-06-2019 22:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Emergency crews are on scene at a collision that took place Sunday afternoon between a car and a motorcycle. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police charge woman with impaired driving after collision - Global News

  02-06-2019 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police charge woman with impaired driving after collision  Global NewsThe Saskatoon Police *Service* says it has charged a 23-year-old woman for impaired driving after she was involved in a three-vehicle collision with injuries ...
  
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• Saskatoon police charge woman with impaired driving after collision

  02-06-2019 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service, Medavie Health Services and the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle collision with injuries Friday night.
  
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• Saskatoon police charge 23-year-old woman with impaired driving after collision - Global News

  02-06-2019 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police charge 23-year-old woman with impaired driving after collision  Global NewsThe Saskatoon Police Service says it has charged a 23-year-old woman for impaired driving after she was involved in a three-vehicle collision with injuries Friday night. Police say the incident happened near 3rd Avenue and Queen Street about 11:15 p.m. READ MORE: Handcuffed teen swims across river trying to elude Saskatoon police A small SUV travelling northbound in an alley between 3rd and 4th
  
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• Saskatoon police charge 23-year-old woman with impaired driving after collision

  02-06-2019 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service, Medavie Health Services and the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle collision with injuries Friday night.
  
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• Man facing charges after stealing vehicle, evading police

  02-06-2019 22:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  According to a police news release, officers were initially dispatched to Stonebridge Common and Hartley Road just before 9 p.m. after receiving reports of a erratic driver. When officers arrived at the scene they discovered the vehicle, a black Audi TT, and confirmed it to be stolen. Read More
  
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• Motor Vehicle Collision with Injuries - 33 St and Circle Dr

  02-06-2019 22:19 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatoon Fire Department and Medevie Health Services are on the scene of a car vs motorcycle collsion at 33 St and Circle Dr.  The operator of the motorcycle has been taken to hospital by Medavie.  One person is currently trapped inside a car that rolled over.  Once that person is removed they will be transported to hospital.33 St eastbound from the southbound ramp of Circle Dr is closed and one lane of 33 St westbound at Circle Dr is clos
  
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• Plane crash near Medicine Hat claims the life of former Hilltop, Huskie player - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  02-06-2019 21:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  Plane crash near Medicine Hat claims the life of former Hilltop, Huskie player  Saskatoon StarPhoenixJustin Filteau is being remembered as a gifted athlete who was loved by his family and enjoyed few things more than giving back to his community.
  
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• Saskatchewan athlete identified as 1 of 3 killed in plane crash near Medicine Hat, Alta.

  02-06-2019 20:44 via cbc.ca
  Three people are dead after a plane crash near Medicine Hat, Alta. The plane was located early Sunday morning by military personnel brought in to aid with the search.
  
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• 3 dead after plane crashes en route to Moose Jaw

  02-06-2019 20:44 via cbc.ca
  Three people are dead after a plane crash near Medicine Hat, Alta. The plane was located early Sunday morning by military personnel brought in to aid with the search.
  
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• Calgary Stampeders smoke Saskatchewan Roughriders 37-1 in pre-season game

  02-06-2019 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  The Calgary Stampeders rolled over the Saskatchewan Roughriders 37-1 in CFL pre-season action Friday night.
  
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• ‘Opioid epidemic:’ Pharmacists call for stricter access to low dose codeine

  02-06-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  In most of Canada, codeine comes in eight-milligram pills, mixed with two other ingredients, that can be purchased without a prescription.
  
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• Saskatchewan athlete 1 of 3 killed in plane crash near Medicine Hat, Alta.

  02-06-2019 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  Three people are dead after a small plane crash southeast of Medicine Hat and near the town of Irvine, Alta. 
  
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• 3 dead after small plane crashes southeast of Medicine Hat, Alta.

  02-06-2019 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  Three people are dead after a small plane crash southeast of Medicine Hat and near the town of Irvine, Alta. 
  
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• 3 dead after small plane crash southeast of Medicine Hat, Alta.

  02-06-2019 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  Three people are dead after a small plane crash southeast of Medicine Hat and near the town of Irvine, Alta. 
  
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• Ten-year-old on bike minorly injured in collision with vehicle

  02-06-2019 18:57
  A 10-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle on early on Sunday morning, after he drove his bike into traffic.
  
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• Stolen car catches fire after Saturday chase with police

  02-06-2019 18:55
  A 35-year-old man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a car chase on Saturday night.
  
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• Two killed in three-vehicle crash east of Weyburn

  02-06-2019 18:13
  Two people are dead following a three-vehicle collision on highway 13, around 17 kilometres east of Weyburn.
  
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• Two Indians play shares on and off-reserve Indigenous perspectives

  02-06-2019 18:05 via cbc.ca
  The final play in this year’s lineup at the Gordon Tootoosis Nikanawin Theater’s season is a tale of two women who grew up on the same reserve but one leaves, while the other stays.
  
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• D-Day's 24 hours changed 20th century, and Europe, forever

  02-06-2019 17:51
  D-Day, one of the most significant 24-hour periods of the 20th century, the horrifying tipping point in the Second World War that defined the future of Europe.
  
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• Esperanza Symposium in Saskatoon explores the themes of hope and waiting - CBC.ca

  02-06-2019 17:48 via cbc.ca
  Esperanza Symposium in Saskatoon explores the themes of hope and waiting  CBC.caA multilingual, multicultural symposium in Saskatoon brought together artists and different communities to explore the idea of 'Hope and Waiting' through panels ...
  
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• Esperanza Symposium in Saskatoon explores the themes of hope and waiting

  02-06-2019 17:48 via cbc.ca
  A multilingual, multicultural symposium in Saskatoon brought together artists and different communities to explore the idea of ‘Hope and Waiting’ through panels and school workshops in Saskatoon on Saturday. The event was held mainly in French but it also had simultaneous interpretation services.
  
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• No charges laid after kid cyclist gets hit by car in Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  02-06-2019 17:33 via ckom.com
  No charges laid after kid cyclist gets hit by car in Saskatoon  News Talk 650 CKOMSaskatoon police say a 10-year-old cyclist has "very minor injuries" after getting hit by a vehicle early Sund...
  
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• Sask. woman 'looking forward to changes' from MMIWG inquiry

  02-06-2019 17:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte is one of the many Saskatchewan women who will be in Ottawa for the presentation of the final report of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon music teacher honoured with federal award - News Talk 650 CKOM

  02-06-2019 15:00 via ckom.com
  Saskatoon music teacher honoured with federal award  News Talk 650 CKOMMusic is a big part of many people's lives, but Saskatoon teacher Michael Kurpjuweit takes it to another level. He received the Prime Minister's Award for ...
  
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• Could Wilson-Raybould, Philpott eventually re-join Liberal party? 'Never say never'

  02-06-2019 13:00
  If a post-Justin Trudeau Liberal Party wanted to welcome Jody Wilson-Raybould back into the fold, she says she wouldn't rule out rejoining. "Never say never," was the response former justice minister, turned Independent MP Wilson-Raybould gave during an interview on CTV's Question Period.
  
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• Vehicle vs Cyclist Collision- Minor Injury- 2200blk 22nd St W

  02-06-2019 11:28 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police were called to a scene of a collision involving a cyclist.At approximately 1:04a.m., June 2, 2019,  a 10-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle travelling west bound in the 2200 block of 22nd St W when he drove into traffic on his bike.  He was transported to hospital by Medavie Health Services as a precaution with very minor injuries.No charges will be laid.(Occurrence Number: 55295)
  
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• Arrest- Evade Police- Stonebridge Common/Hartley Rd

  02-06-2019 10:51 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 35-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges after he evaded Police this evening.At approximately 8:52p.m., June 1, 2019, police received a call of an erratic driver at Stonebridge Common and Hartley Road in a black Audi TT confirmed to be stolen.  Officers successfully deployed a tire deflation device at Highway 11 and Grasswood Road.  The Air Support Unit observed the vehicle drive into the ditch near Floral Road and Range Road 3045 where the vehicle started on f
  
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• Jurassic Park spin-offs popping up as Raptors fever sweeps Canada

  02-06-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, the corporation that owns the Raptors, says 36 cities and towns outside of Toronto have been approved to host official public viewing parties.
  
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• Federal government could face new lawsuit over family reunification program

  02-06-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The federal government is facing an angry backlash and the prospect of more legal action from immigrants trying to bring their parents or grandparents to Canada.
  
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• 'Defence without being defensive': Scheer tries to blunt attack lines on racism, deficits

  02-06-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, in a banquet hall in North York, Andrew Scheer used a speech on immigration policy to do something no other leader of a mainstream party will have to do during this election cycle: stand in front of the TV cameras and assure the country his party isn't racist.
  
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• Police seize 27 grams of crack cocaine in Kindersley drug bust

  02-06-2019 03:10
  A man and a woman are facing multiple charges after around 30 grams of illegal drugs were seized during a search of a Kindersley residence.
  
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• ATV tips and rules and tips on display for annual safety week

  02-06-2019 02:50
  ATV season is upon the province, but safety is the focus this week as ATV Safety Week kicks off continent-wide.
  
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• Moose Jaw celebrates annual Pride Parade

  02-06-2019 02:05 via globalnews.ca
  Moose Jaw wrapped up its week-long Pride festivities with its annual Pride Parade. Videographer Dave Parsons brings you the sights and sounds.
  
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• Regina man tees off for first time since life-changing injury

  02-06-2019 01:48 via globalnews.ca
  Chris Lesanko is bound to a wheelchair, but on Saturday he did something he hasn’t done since his injury. Lesanko hit the links at Tor Hill Golf Course. Allison Bamford has the story.
  
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• Saskatchewan miners put emergency response skills to the test - Global News

  02-06-2019 01:42 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan miners put emergency response skills to the test  Global NewsPrairieland Park in Saskatoon hosted 112 miners from across the province on Saturday for the 51st annual Emergency Response Mine Rescue competition. Sean Linten is helping organize some of the scenarios crews are working through. He said 16 mines sent their emergency response teams to compete and challenge their training skills. READ MORE: Estevan, Sask. preparing for coal phase-out putting hundreds of jobs at ri
  
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• Saskatchewan miners put emergency response skills to the test

  02-06-2019 01:07 via globalnews.ca
  The 51st annual Emergency Response Mine Rescue Skills Competition saw 112 competitors competing in confined space rescue, first aid challenge and fire skills. Brittney Matejka reports.
  
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• 5 Station Place menu staples Saskatoon will miss - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  02-06-2019 00:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  5 Station Place menu staples Saskatoon will miss  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Saskatoon Station Place has been a landmark in a prime location on Idylwyld Dr. since the 1980s, with various antique decor pieces, some dating all the ...
  
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• 5 Station Place menu staples Saskatoon will miss

  02-06-2019 00:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Station Place has been a landmark in a prime location on Idylwyld Drive since the 1980s, with various antique decor pieces, some dating all the way back to the 1700s. Read More
  
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• Firearm in backpack goes off after pedestrian collision with bicycle

  02-06-2019 00:12
  Police are investigating after a firearm reportedly went off after a pedestrian collided with a man on a bike, in the 300 block of 3 Ave. on Saturday morning.
  
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• 2 people dead after 3 vehicle collision on Highway 13, east of Weyburn

  02-06-2019 00:00 via cbc.ca
  RCMP say two people have died after a collision involving three vehicles on Highway 13, east of Weyburn.
  
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