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• Nearly one quarter of moms experience postpartum depression or anxiety: StatCan

  24-06-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  According to recently compiled statistics, almost one-quarter of mothers experience either postpartum depression or an anxiety disorder in the months following birth.
  
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• Saskatchewan high school graduation rates going up, but slowly

  24-06-2019 23:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  The number of students graduating from high school in Saskatchewan is on the rise, but not nearly as quickly as the government would like. Read More
  
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• Sask. gov't is underfunding education, says NDP, as support staff numbers tumble

  24-06-2019 23:27 via cbc.ca
  Increasingly crowded and complex classrooms are being failed by a lack of funding for Saskatchewan’s education system, said NDP leader Ryan Meili, as the NDP released a list of school positions that have been cut back. 
  
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• Four people charged with drug trafficking following La Ronge search warrant

  24-06-2019 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  Four people are facing charges related to drug trafficking after a search warrant was carried out early Saturday morning.
  
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• Uber pickups now allowed at Saskatoon airport - CTV News

  24-06-2019 22:42 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Uber pickups now allowed at Saskatoon airport  CTV NewsTravelers needing a ride from the Saskatoon airport now have another option. Uber announced its ride-sharing *service* is now available for pickups at the ...
  
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• Uber pickups now allowed at Saskatoon airport

  24-06-2019 22:42
  Travelers needing a ride from the Saskatoon airport now have another option.
  
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• Regina Pat Canadians unveil Adam Herold memorial room

  24-06-2019 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  It’s been 14 and a half months since the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash and today the Regina Pat Canadians, who lost one of their own on that fateful night, unveiled the Adam Herold memorial room to honour their fallen teammate. Ian Duffy has more.
  
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• Former associate sues Tony Merchant and Merchant Law Group for $1.25M

  24-06-2019 22:07 via cbc.ca
  A former associate with the Merchant Law Group is suing the firm and its principals for $1.25 million. Casey Churko alleges the company unilaterally changed his terms of employment, and didn't pay him for his work.
  
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• Lyle Lovett review: Size matters at Sunday Saskatchewan Jazz Festival gig

  24-06-2019 21:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  Lyle Lovett and his Large Band proved bigger can indeed be better in his Sunday night main stage performance at the Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Read More
  
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• Uber now available to airport travellers in Saskatoon

  24-06-2019 21:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  Airline passengers in Saskatoon can now use Uber to travel to and from the city's airport. Read More
  
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• NDP asks if Premier will send investigation of Sask. Party MLA out of province

  24-06-2019 20:37 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili is asking Premier Scott Moe if an investigation into Saskatchewan Party MLA Nadine Wislon will be sent to out-of-province Crown prosecutors.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook more rain on the way June 24

  24-06-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  After a month’s worth of rain falls in Saskatchewan, more is on the way in Saskatoon and Regina’s weather forecast.
  
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• Rain has positive impact on 2019 Canada’s Farm Progress Show

  24-06-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Organizers say the 2019 edition of Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina saw a strong performance in domestic and international sales and leads generated.
  
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• Cougar sightings common in Saskatoon river valley, says conservationist - CBC.ca

  24-06-2019 19:50 via cbc.ca
  Cougar sightings common in Saskatoon river valley, says conservationist  CBC.caConservation officers weren't able to find cougars reportedly seen in Saskatoon this weekend, but the Meewasin Valley Authority says the felines regularly move ...
  
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• Cougar sightings common in Saskatoon river valley, says conservationist

  24-06-2019 19:50 via cbc.ca
  Conservation officers weren't able to find cougars reportedly seen in Saskatoon this weekend, but the Meewasin Valley Authority says the felines regularly move through the South Saskatchewan River valley.
  
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• ‘Substantial’ flow increase expected on North Saskatchewan River: WSA

  24-06-2019 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  Water levels on the North Saskatchewan River are expected to increase by roughly 1.5 metres during the last week of June, according to the WSA.
  
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• Rifle was pointed toward police before officers fired, inquest into Joshua Megeney's death hears

  24-06-2019 19:28 via cbc.ca
  The first day of a coroner's inquest into the death of Joshua Megeney began in Saskatoon Monday. Megeney died in a standoff with Saskatoon police officers in 2016.
  
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• 8 officers, 2 other witnesses to testify in Joshua Megeney death inquest

  24-06-2019 19:28 via cbc.ca
  The first day of a coroner's inquest into the death of Joshua Megeney began in Saskatoon Monday. Megeney died in a standoff with Saskatoon police officers in 2016.
  
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• Meth, sawed-off shotgun seized in Saskatoon drug bust - Globalnews.ca

  24-06-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Meth, sawed-off shotgun seized in Saskatoon drug bust  Globalnews.caOfficers found roughly 10 grams of meth, mobile phones, drug paraphernalia, and $900 during a search of a vehicle, Saskatoon police said.
  
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• Meth, sawed-off shotgun seized in Saskatoon drug bust

  24-06-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  Officers found roughly 10 grams of meth, mobile phones, drug paraphernalia, and $900 during a search of a vehicle, Saskatoon police said.
  
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• Boy in hospital after being burned by fire pit

  24-06-2019 19:14
  A 10-year-old boy is being treated at a Saskatoon hospital, after being burned by the flames of a fire pit.
  
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• Majority favour change in Saskatoon mayor: poll - Global News

  24-06-2019 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  Majority favour change in Saskatoon mayor: poll  Global NewsA new poll suggests a majority of Saskatoon residents favour a change at city hall. The poll from 306 Media & Communications found that 63 per cent of those ...
  
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• Majority favour change in Saskatoon mayor: poll

  24-06-2019 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  Fifty-four per cent of decided voters in Saskatoon said they would vote for Rob Norris as mayor, and 46 per cent for incumbent Charlie Clark, according to a new poll.
  
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• Two people arrested for allegedly dealing meth in Saskatoon

  24-06-2019 19:00
  Two people are facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine, following an arrest on Saturday.
  
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• Inquest into man’s death during 2016 police standoff begins

  24-06-2019 18:55
  An inquest for a man found dead inside a home, following a police standoff, begins on Monday.
  
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• Saskatchewan senior killed in ATV rollover near Russell, Man.

  24-06-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  Russell RCMP said the fatal collision took place Friday afternoon in the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West when the off-road vehicle flipped due to steep terrain.
  
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• Hundreds of kites take flight at annual festival in Swift Current

  24-06-2019 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  The annual festival in Swift Current celebrates the tethered aircraft which are said to have first been flown more than 2,500 years ago.
  
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• School division EAL cuts will impact newcomers, says Saskatoon Open Door Society - CBC.ca

  24-06-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  School division EAL cuts will impact newcomers, says Saskatoon Open Door Society  CBC.caThe Saskatoon Open Door Society says Saskatoon Public Schools warned it in advance that cuts to English as an additional language (EAL) instruction were ...
  
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• School division EAL cuts will impact newcomers, says Saskatoon Open Door Society

  24-06-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon Open Door Society says Saskatoon Public Schools warned it in advance that cuts to English as an additional language (EAL) instruction were coming. The society's executive director says he accepts the school division's rationale, but that the cuts were made in an area that already didn't have enough resources.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Go with natural over synthetic

  24-06-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Plastic pollution is a hot topic these days, and at a recent Fashion For Peace exhibition in New York, Indian fashion firms such as Sabysachi and Raymond Suitings featured non-synthetic fashion lines. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe participates in Pride parade in Saskatoon, first for party's leader

  24-06-2019 17:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe participated in his first Pride parade on Saturday, marking the first time a leader from his long-governing party has attended the annual celebration of the LGBTQ community. Read More
  
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• Gourmet hot dogs from Taste Buds Café in Saskatoon

  24-06-2019 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  Taste Buds Café in Saskatoon prepare two of its gourmet hot dogs in this Food for Thought segment.
  
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• Corner Gas Animated star Brent Butt ready for season two premiere

  24-06-2019 16:24
  Corner Gas Animated will return for a second season next week.Show creator and star Brent Butt said the cast is excited for the start of this season, after a great response to the show's return last year.
  
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• Big Fat Calico Cat performs ‘Stumble to the Ferry ‘

  24-06-2019 16:08 via globalnews.ca
  Big Fat Calico Cat is one of the performers taking part in the Saskatchewan Jazz festival and perform “Stumble to the Ferry.”
  
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• Provincial budget printing, advertising totalled $125K this year

  24-06-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The provincial government spent about $125,579 printing and advertising its latest budget, which put money into areas where it has faced criticism while at the same time producing a small surplus. Read More
  
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• Collective Voice: Gaining pride after being outed is a painful process

  24-06-2019 14:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  Grade 9 students in the Collective Voice program at Aden Bowman Collegiate share their lives and opinions through columns. Selected columns run on Mondays in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Read More
  
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• Coroner's inquest to probe shooting death during standoff with Saskatoon police - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-06-2019 14:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Coroner's inquest to probe shooting death during standoff with Saskatoon police  Saskatoon StarPhoenixJoshua John Robert Megeney died on Oct. 6, 2016 after shots were fired during a standoff with Saskatoon police on Avenue Q North.
  
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• 'They are family': Sask. women riding motorcycles through province to empower women bikers

  24-06-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A group of Saskatchewan women are riding their steel horses across the province as part of a countrywide initiative to promote courage, adventure, unity and passion for women bikers.
  
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• Tank: Saskatoon art gallery CEO selection remains a delicate issue - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-06-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tank: Saskatoon art gallery CEO selection remains a delicate issue  Saskatoon StarPhoenixCity hall administration proposes appointing a councillor to a committee that will select leader.
  
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• SGEU president chastised for 'egregious behaviour' against union members following independent investigation

  24-06-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A committee of the Saskatchewan Government Employees Union (SGEU), which represents thousands of public employees, has ruled the union’s own president, Bob Bymoen, engaged in “the most egregious behavior that undermines our code of ethics, harassment policy, constitution, policy manual and union values.”
  
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• Coroner's inquest to probe shooting death during standoff with Saskatoon police

  24-06-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A six-person jury is expected to begin hearing evidence today about what happened when a 28-year-old man suffered a fatal gunshot wound during a standoff with Saskatoon police almost three years ago. Read More
  
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• Tank: Saskatoon art gallery CEO selection remains a delicate issue

  24-06-2019 13:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  A proposal to appoint a city councillor to a committee that will recruit and review the people in charge of the City of Saskatoon's controlled corporations sounds reasonable. Read More
  
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• Air Canada reviewing how crew left passenger on parked plane

  24-06-2019 13:24
  Air Canada continues to investigate how crew members could have disembarked from a plane without noticing a sleeping passenger who was still on board, an incident experts say raises serious security issues.
  
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• Public inquest into 2016 police standoff that ended in Joshua Megeney's death begins today

  24-06-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Joshua Megeney's family says the wait to find out exactly how the 28-year-old died has been "unbearably long." On Monday, they'll finally begin getting answers during a coroner's inquest.
  
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• Close Talker gears up for major tour, partnering with visual artists for 'immersive' experience

  24-06-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Local Music Monday is a regular column on CBC Radio's Saskatoon Morning. Each month we profile a local band and share their story with our listeners.
  
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• Coquitlam RCMP issue Canada-wide warrant for Brookside patient

  24-06-2019 11:19 via globalnews.ca
  Coquitlam RCMP have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a woman reported as an unauthorized absence at Brookside Treatment Centre at Riverview in Coquitlam, B.C.
  
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• Valkyries rout Steel 53-0 to set up WWCFL final rematch with Regina

  24-06-2019 04:46 via globalnews.ca
  The Valkyries will meet the Riot in a rematch of last year's final.
  
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• Musician returns to Sask. Jazz Festival 30 years after 1st performance for special award

  24-06-2019 04:00 via cbc.ca
  It will be a sweet return to the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival for one artist, who’s coming back to her old stomping grounds not only to perform, but also to accept a special recognition award.
  
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• HempFest Expo has Saskatoon residents curious for cannabis - Global News

  24-06-2019 02:40 via globalnews.ca
  HempFest Expo has Saskatoon residents curious for cannabis  Global NewsCannabis lovers got the chance to experience everything and anything cannabis related at the HempFest Cannabis Expo in Saskatoon.
  
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• HempFest Expo has Saskatoon residents curious for cannabis

  24-06-2019 02:40 via globalnews.ca
  Cannabis lovers got the chance to experience everything and anything cannabis related at the HempFest Cannabis Expo.
  
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