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• Uttering Threats/Mischief - 100 block Bowlt Crescent

  25-06-2019 23:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 15 year old Saskatoon male is facing charges following a report of a threat to cause violence at a high school in the 100 block of Bowlt Crescent.The teen appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court today on charges of Uttering Threats and Mischief following an investigation by Saskatoon Police.  On June 24, 2019 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Police received a report of the threat being made on a social media platform.  Upon further investigation officers located the 15 year
  
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• Megeney asked to call his mother moments before fatal gunshots were fired, officer says

  25-06-2019 23:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon police officer believed to have fired the shot that killed Joshua John Robert Kyle Megeney said the 28-year-old man asked to speak with his mother moments before pointing a loaded rifle at three officers, precipitating the shots that ended his life. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon's sixth homicide of 2019: Teen charged with first-degree murder in death of 60-year-old man

  25-06-2019 23:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 15-year-old boy is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 60-year-old man in Saskatoon's Avalon neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• Boy facing 1st-degree murder charge in Saskatoon - Global News

  25-06-2019 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  Boy facing 1st-degree murder charge in Saskatoon  Global NewsA 60-year-old man is Saskatoon's sixth homicide victim of 2019, police said.
  
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• Boy, 15, facing 1st-degree murder charge in Saskatoon

  25-06-2019 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  A 60-year-old man is Saskatoon’s sixth homicide victim of 2019, police said.
  
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• Gregory Fertuck charged with murder of wife Sheree, who was last seen in 2015

  25-06-2019 23:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  While a murder charge has been laid against the estranged husband of Sheree Fertuck, who disappeared in 2015, Saskatchewan RCMP say there is still one major job for investigators to finish. Read More
  
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• Update - Charges Laid-Saskatoon Police Investigating 6th Homicide

  25-06-2019 22:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section have charged a 15 year old male with 1st Degree Murder in the death of a 60 year old man.It is believed that the incident was not random in nature and the victim and suspect were known to each other. The suspect has been in custody since yesterday evening and will see the Justice of the Peace later today.Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy which is being conducted today(Occurrence Number: 19-64814)
  
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• Ness Creek offers naloxone training for festivalgoers

  25-06-2019 21:47 via cbc.ca
  Organizers say offering naloxone training at this year's Ness Creek Music Festival just makes sense.
  
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• Ness Creek offers naloxone training for festival goers

  25-06-2019 21:47 via cbc.ca
  Organizers say offering naloxone training at this year's Ness Creek Music Festival just makes sense.
  
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• Crown appeals acquittal of Curtis Vey, Angela Nicholson - CTV News

  25-06-2019 21:41 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Crown appeals acquittal of Curtis Vey, Angela Nicholson  CTV NewsThe Crown is appealing the acquittal of Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson on the charge of conspiracy to commit murder.
  
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• Crown appeals acquittal of Curtis Vey, Angela Nicholson

  25-06-2019 21:41
  The Crown is appealing the acquittal of Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson on the charge of conspiracy to commit murder.
  
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• Overseas firm agrees to pay thousands back to Saskatchewan investors

  25-06-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Ava Trade has agreed to pay back just over $143,000 to 40 Saskatchewan investors and pay a $7,500 administrative penalty.
  
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• Hayley Wickenheiser among six chosen for Hockey Hall of Fame

  25-06-2019 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  Former Montreal Canadien Guy Carbonneau, Vaclav Nedomansky, Sergei Zubov, Jerry York and Jim Rutherford were also selected.
  
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• 4-time Olympic champ Hayley Wickenheiser headlines Hockey Hall of Fame 2019 class

  25-06-2019 21:26 via cbc.ca
  Canadian women's star Hayley Wickenheiser has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility. The class of 2019 also includes former NHLers Sergei Zubov and Guy Carbonneau, Czech star Vaclav Nedomansky and builders Jim Rutherford and Jerry York.
  
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• 2 charged after meth, shotgun found in truck after crash

  25-06-2019 21:16
  A 21-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man, both of Saskatoon, are facing several gun-related charges following a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon.
  
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• 2 facing gun charges after truck rear-ends SUV in Saskatoon - Global News

  25-06-2019 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  2 facing gun charges after truck rear-ends SUV in Saskatoon  Global NewsPolice continue to investigate a two-vehicle collision in Saskatoon that led to gun-related charges.
  
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• 2 facing gun charges after truck rear-ends SUV in Saskatoon

  25-06-2019 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  Police continue to investigate a two-vehicle collision in Saskatoon that led to gun-related charges.
  
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• Feds to spend $60M in carbon tax revenue on green school retrofits

  25-06-2019 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  The federal government is spending a portion of the proceeds of the carbon tax to fund green projects at schools in four provinces.
  
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• Crown appealing acquittal of ex-lovers accused of plotting to kill their spouses

  25-06-2019 20:46 via cbc.ca
  Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson were found guilty in 2016, but aquitted during a retrial in 2019.
  
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• Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother

  25-06-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  "Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there's a lot of shame."
  
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• Officer testifies at Megeney inquest

  25-06-2019 19:58
  The constable believed to be responsible for fatally shooting a man in a 2016 police standoff is taking the stand Tuesday at Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench.
  
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• Officer tells inquest he feared for his life during stand off

  25-06-2019 19:58
  Cst. Jesse Jackson says he feared for his life.
  
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• SGI not celebrating 3 traffic safety spotlight records

  25-06-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  New traffic safety spotlight records were set in Saskatchewan for the number of distracted driving, seatbelt, and speeding offences, according to SGI.
  
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• Gregory Fertuck charged with murder in 2016 death of estranged wife Sheree Fertuck near Saskatoon

  25-06-2019 19:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  More than three years after Sheree Fertuck was last seen, her estranged husband — long believed by police to be responsible — has been charged with murder. Read More
  
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• Sheree Fertuck’s husband charged with murder in her disappearance

  25-06-2019 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  Greg Fertuck, the husband of Sheree Fertuck, charged with first-degree murder in her disappearance.
  
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• Sheree Fertuck's husband charged with first-degree murder in her death

  25-06-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  RCMP have laid charges in connection to the 2015 homicide of Sheree Fertuck. 
  
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• RCMP to provide update on Sheree Fertuck homicide

  25-06-2019 18:14 via cbc.ca
  The semi-trailer she hauled gravel with for her family business was found abandoned at the pit near Highway 15 with her coat, keys and cellphone inside. 
  
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• Update - Firearm/Drug Charges Laid - Two Vehicle Collision - Zimmerman Road and Highway 16

  25-06-2019 18:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 21 year old woman and a 34 year old man, both of Saskatoon, are facing a number of firearm related charges following a two vehicle collision at Zimmerman Road and Highway 16 yesterday.  The man is also facing a charge of possession of methamphetamine.  The collision occurred yesterday afternoon in the eastbound turning lanes of Highway 16 at Zimmerman Road.  An SUV was stopped at the left turn traffic lights when it was struck from behind by a pick-up truck.  Resp
  
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• Letter of the Day: Positive program for city youth

  25-06-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Re: Cadet connections (SP, June 15) Read More
  
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• Sheree Fertuck's husband charged with first-degree murder in her disappearance

  25-06-2019 17:55
  The RCMP announced Tuesday that Greg Fertuck has been arrested for the murder of Sheree Fertuck.
  
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• Supreme Court of Canada sets date for Saskatchewan’s carbon tax appeal

  25-06-2019 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan’s appeal of its challenge to the federal carbon tax is slated to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in December.
  
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• Supreme Court set to hear Sask. carbon tax challenge in December

  25-06-2019 17:23 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan's challenge to the federal carbon tax is expected to move ahead this winter.
  
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• Ottawa earmarks $60M for school retrofits in provinces that fought carbon tax

  25-06-2019 17:23 via cbc.ca
  While attacking premiers who refuse to adopt a carbon tax, Canada's environment minister today announced millions of dollars in funding for energy retrofits in schools in provinces that have resisted or abandoned the Liberal climate change plan.
  
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• Sask. carbon tax challenge heading to Supreme Court on Dec. 5

  25-06-2019 17:01
  The Supreme Court will hear the Saskatchewan government’s challenge of the federal carbon tax on Dec. 5.
  
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• Rosie and the Riveters perform ‘Let ‘Em Talk’

  25-06-2019 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Rosie and the Riveters, one of the many musical acts taking part in the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, perform “Let ‘Em Talk.”
  
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• Police investigating Saskatoon's sixth homicide of 2019

  25-06-2019 16:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police currently have a male youth in custody in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man. Read More
  
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• Canada Day events at Saskatoon’s Diefenbaker Park

  25-06-2019 16:10 via globalnews.ca
  Optimist Canada Day event planner Rob Belyk with what is taking at Diefenbaker Park to celebrate Canada’s birthday.
  
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• Teen charged with 1st degree murder in 60-year-old man's death

  25-06-2019 15:50
  Saskatoon police have a charged a 15-year-old boy with first-degree murder in the death of a 60-year-old man.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating sixth homicide of 2019

  25-06-2019 15:50
  Police are investigating the city’s sixth homicide of the year.
  
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• Nutrien Wonderhub opening Canada Day long weekend

  25-06-2019 15:39 via globalnews.ca
  Executive director Amanda McReynolds Doran talks about what the people can expect when Saskatchewan’s first children’s museum, Nutrien Wonderhub, opens its doors on the Canada Day long weekend.
  
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• NDP and Sask. Party trade barbs over education in Saskatoon - News Talk 650 CKOM

  25-06-2019 15:37 via ckom.com
  NDP and Sask. Party trade barbs over education in Saskatoon  News Talk 650 CKOMMonday was a day of political leaders voicing their displeasure with one another in Saskatchewan. Early in the afternoon, NDP leader Ryan Meili held a press ...
  
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• Saskatoon council votes against accelerating Solair development - CBC.ca

  25-06-2019 15:28 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon council votes against accelerating Solair development  CBC.caA development company has hit a snag in its plan to build an environmentally-friendly group of houses in a Saskatoon neighbourhood. Saskatoon City Council ...
  
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• Saskatoon council votes against accelerating Solair development

  25-06-2019 15:28 via cbc.ca
  A development company has hit a snag in its plan to build an environmentally-friendly development in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon cop believed to have shot Joshua Megeney to testify at death inquest

  25-06-2019 15:18 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon police officer who is believed to have fatally shot Joshua Megeney during a tense standoff in 2016 will take the witness stand Tuesday morning during an inquest into the 28 year old’s death.
  
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• Joshua Megeney talked about calling his mother moments before aiming rifle at cops, inquest hears

  25-06-2019 15:18 via cbc.ca
  Joshua Megeney, 28, died of a gunshot to the head during police standoff in 2016. A coroner's inquest is hearing about the tense minutes before he was shot.
  
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• Jazz Fest artist spotlight: The Steadies

  25-06-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Earl Pereira, Kurtis Schultz and Jesse Clark make up Saskatoon band The Steadies. The band will be playing the mainstage at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival on Tuesday, June 25 and at Amigos Cantina on Friday, June 28. Read More
  
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• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools passes budget with no major cuts

  25-06-2019 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools' board of education passed its 2019-20 operating budget with no major cuts.
  
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• Community a strength for Saskatoon strongman - Global News

  25-06-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  Community a strength for Saskatoon strongman  Global NewsSaskatoon strongman Nathan Grimard was introduced to competitive lifting through an unlikely source, an Instagram group called Alleyway Strongman.
  
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• Community a strength for Saskatoon strongman

  25-06-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  It started with humble beginnings, but the strongman competitive lifting community is growing in Saskatoon.
  
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• Ride-hailing company Uber sets up at Saskatoon airport

  25-06-2019 14:39 via cbc.ca
  A second ride-hailing company will now be available at Saskatoon's airport.
  
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