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• Fire department reminds homeowners to get CO detectors

  11-07-2019 23:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  After a week in which carbon monoxide killed two young cousins in Saskatchewan and sent dozens of guests to hospital from a Winnipeg hotel, the Saskatoon fire department urged people to ensure they have working detectors in their homes. Read More
  
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• Scheer’s climate plan would cost more, increase emissions more than Liberal policies: report

  11-07-2019 23:14
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's proposed climate plan would cost households more money and result in more emissions than the Liberal government's current plan, according to a new report.
  
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• Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision - 8th Street and Acadia Drive

  11-07-2019 23:01 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police responded to a collision at the intersection of 8th Street and Acadia Drive earlier this morning. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., July 11, 2019, Police received a call of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on a motorized scooter at the intersection of 8th Street East and Acadia Drive. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the elderly male on the motorized scooter struck the back panel of the vehicle as he was attempting to cross the road.The 93-year-old
  
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• 3 men arrested for public intoxication 1st night of Country Thunder

  11-07-2019 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan RCMP is reporting three arrests the first night of Country Thunder music festival in Craven, Sask.
  
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• Strike vote underway for SaskTel workers, planned mediation cancelled

  11-07-2019 22:22 via cbc.ca
  A strike vote is being held in cities around the province after negotiations between SaskTel and the union that represents its workers failed.
  
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• Massive haul of ancient art forgeries discovered in Saskatchewan! Would you believe it?

  11-07-2019 22:15 via cbc.ca
  Uh...you really shouldn't. But you can still visit The Library of Mr. Prud'homme. This collection of fictional fakes was created by Canadian authors and artists.
  
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• Saskatchewan SWAT familiar with competition as playoffs start

  11-07-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan SWAT will be making a trip to Calgary for the opening round of the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League playoffs.
  
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• Train derailment near Landis caused by broken axle, TSB report finds

  11-07-2019 21:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  A broken axle caused a train to derail near Landis, Sask. in September 2018, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has found. Read More
  
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• First of 2,000 Ontario wildfire evacuees arrive in Saskatchewan

  11-07-2019 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  2-3000 people fleeing wildfires in northwest Ontario are being evacuated to Saskatchewan. Around 400 are expected to arrive in Regina.
  
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• Broken axle in Landis train derailment: TSB

  11-07-2019 21:07
  A Transportation Safety Board investigation found that an axle had broken in a Saskatchewan train derailment last year.
  
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• Ontario wildfire evacuees start arriving in Saskatchewan

  11-07-2019 20:51 via cbc.ca
  Evacuees fleeing the wildfire situation in northern Ontario have started arriving in Saskatchewan after Premiers Doug Ford and Scott Moe reached an agreement earlier this week.
  
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• Saskatoon taxi driver robbed at gunpoint, police say - CBC.ca

  11-07-2019 20:34 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon taxi driver robbed at gunpoint, police say  CBC.caA cab driver in Saskatoon was robbed by a man with a gun early Thursday morning, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Saskatoon taxi driver robbed at gunpoint, police say

  11-07-2019 20:34 via cbc.ca
  A cab driver in Saskatoon was robbed by a man with a gun early Thursday morning, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Drunk driving charges laid for holiday season crash that killed girl, 11, near Warman

  11-07-2019 20:23 via cbc.ca
  Anthony McClelland from Martensville faces nine drinking-and-driving related charges in connection with a Dec. 21, 2018, highway crash that killed an 11-year-old girl.
  
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• 21-year-old missing woman found: Spiritwood RCMP

  11-07-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  Spiritwood RCMP are no longer trying to locate Rachel Becky Lewis.
  
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• Crops advance with recent moisture, but damaged by coinciding storms

  11-07-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Farmers are haying, scouting for insects and disease, repairing equipment, and hauling grain after a stormy weekend.
  
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• Northern premiers ask provinces to do their part to reduce greenhouse gases

  11-07-2019 19:59
  Northern premiers say they expect provinces to do their part when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases in Canada.
  
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• Martensville man charged in crash that killed 11 year old near Warman

  11-07-2019 19:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  Drunk-driving charges have been laid against a Martensville man seven months after an 11-year-old girl died in a collision on Highway 305 near Warman. Read More
  
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• Premiers want to ensure local jurisdiction respected when it comes to climate change decisions

  11-07-2019 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's premiers issued a joint statement, calling on the federal government to respect local jurisdiction when it comes to climate change policy.
  
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• City crews to do night work on busy roadways

  11-07-2019 19:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  City workers will be spending millions of dollars resurfacing some of Saskatoon's high-traffic roads through the rest of the summer. Read More
  
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• Southern Canada 'has to do more' to address climate change, NWT premier says

  11-07-2019 19:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  The premier of the Northwest Territories says the rest of Canada "has to do more" to address climate change because the north represents a tiny fraction of the country's greenhouse gas emissions but feels the effects more acutely. Read More
  
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• Awareness Walk for Ashley Morin

  11-07-2019 19:37 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Victim's Services Unit will be joining the family of Ashley Morin this weekend in a walk of support and awareness.  The walk will begin Friday, July 12, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in front of the SPS headquarter building at 76, 25th Street East.  The walkers will make their way to North Battleford.  Ashley Morin was last seen one year ago on July 10, 2018 in North Battleford.  Members of the SPS Victim's Services Unit have been providi
  
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• Armed Robbery - 1000 Block Matheson Drive

  11-07-2019 19:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi driver early this morning.At approximately 3:30 a.m., July 11, 2019, Patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Matheson Drive after a taxi driver was robbed of his wallet and phone by his fare. The suspect was reported to have brandished a small handgun and then fled on foot. A canine track was undertaken however did not yield an apprehension or arrest. The suspect is described as a male in his 20's, approximately 6' i
  
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• Premiers focus on pipelines, Quebec's religious symbols law at conference

  11-07-2019 18:11 via cbc.ca
  Canada's premiers are meeting today in Saskatoon for the final day of their annual gathering, with Quebec expected to be at the centre of talks.
  
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• Premiers end summit saying Canadian unity is strong - with some exceptions

  11-07-2019 18:11 via cbc.ca
  Canada’s premiers say national unity is strong across the country and that regional leaders are working together on a number of fronts to ensure that harmony becomes even stronger.
  
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• Crop development still delayed despite moisture, warm weather

  11-07-2019 18:05
  Crops in Saskatchewan are still behind normal development stages despite recent moisture and warm weather, according to the province's weekly crop report.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Bill C-81 means great change for blind

  11-07-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Congratulations to the federal government for making history by awarding royal assent to Bill C-81, the Act to Ensure a Barrier-free Canada — or the Accessible Canada Act, on June 21, 2019. Read More
  
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• Minnie the kitten needs a home

  11-07-2019 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  Jasmine Hanson with the Saskatoon SPCA introduces us to Minnie, one of many kittens and cats at the shelter looking for a home.
  
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• Saskatoon driver survives scare after large rock dropped on vehicle - News Talk 650 CKOM

  11-07-2019 16:24 via ckom.com
  Saskatoon driver survives scare after large rock dropped on vehicle  News Talk 650 CKOMPolice are looking for two boys who allegedly hurled a large rock from an overpass in Saskatoon Tuesday evenin...
  
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• Broken axle the cause of Landis, Sask., train derailment: TSB

  11-07-2019 16:20 via globalnews.ca
  No dangerous goods were involved in the incident, in which 41 train cars and two locomotives left the tracks just west of Landis on Sept. 26, 2018.
  
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• Basic bike maintenance tips from Outtabounds

  11-07-2019 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  Jeff Currie from Outtabounds in Saskatoon with some quick bike maintenance tips before heading out for a ride.
  
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• 'My heart broke': community reacts to carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of 2 kids in Sask.

  11-07-2019 15:14 via cbc.ca
  Police say two young cousins are dead after they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas at a family residence near Prince Albert.
  
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• 'My heart broke': 2 children dead from carbon monoxide poisoning near Prince Albert, Sask.

  11-07-2019 15:14 via cbc.ca
  Police say two young cousins are dead after they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas at a family residence in the Prince Albert, Sask., area.
  
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• Children who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named

  11-07-2019 15:14 via cbc.ca
  Police say two young cousins are dead after they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas at a family residence near Prince Albert.
  
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• Saskatchewan advances to Canada Cup U-18 final

  11-07-2019 15:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  KINGSTON — Team Saskatchewan will have a chance to defend its Canada Cup under-18 football title from a year ago. Read More
  
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• What you need to know about Saskatchewan’s free fishing weekend

  11-07-2019 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Matity with GetFishing.ca with what people need to know about Saskatchewan’s free fishing weekend on July 13-14.
  
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• Don't look back: First Nations athletes learn what's behind the Lance Run

  11-07-2019 14:39 via cbc.ca
  The Flying Dust First Nation is hosting the 2019 Tony Cote Summer Games and along with it comes the chance for their youth to take part in the annual Lance Run.
  
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• Saskatoon: Canada’s Hottest New Foodie Destination - Forbes

  11-07-2019 14:03 via forbes.com
  Saskatoon: Canada’s Hottest New Foodie Destination  ForbesStellar culinary skills, a thirst for innovation and enviable access to fertile farmland ensure Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is one of Canada's hottest spots for foodies.
  
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• Letters to the editor July 11, 2019

  11-07-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Great insight from young columnists Read More
  
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• Quebec energy, health care, cannabis on agenda for final day of annual premiers gathering

  11-07-2019 13:08 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is trying to work with Quebec Premier Francois Legault on moving oil through the province by pipeline as part of a future energy corridor.
  
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• Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell talks new music, band longevity ahead of concert - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  11-07-2019 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell talks new music, band longevity ahead of concert  Saskatoon StarPhoenix2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Def Leppard will be coming to Saskatoon on July 27, 2019 as part of their international tour.
  
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• Sports briefs: Diving junior nationals and lawn bowling provincials

  11-07-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  For the first time in program history, the Saskatoon Diving Club won the team title at the Speedo Junior Elite Nationals last weekend in Montreal. Members of the team also picked up three gold medals, three silvers and a bronze. Read More
  
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• How First Nation aid may have helped spur an RCMP arrest in the Jessica Cameron homicide case

  11-07-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  "I think that the relationship we've had with the RCMP can definitely serve as a model for other communities," says a Beardy's First Nation band councillor.
  
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• How First Nation aid helped spur an RCMP arrest in the Jessica Cameron homicide case

  11-07-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  "I think that the relationship we've had with the RCMP can definitely serve as a model for other communities," says a Beardy's First Nation band councillor.
  
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• Drunk driver escapes jail time for 'frightening' crash because of sobriety efforts

  11-07-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  If not for his dedication to sobriety, Jessie Fortner would be going to jail for a drunk driving crash in Martensville with "frightening" details, a Saskatoon provincial court judge ruled. Read More
  
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• Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell talks new music, band longevity ahead of concert

  11-07-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  One of the world's biggest rock/metal bands of all time is bringing the Hysteria (and much, much more) back to Canada. Read More
  
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• Darren Zary golf column: DeLaet delays comeback test run

  11-07-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Graham DeLaet’s long awaited comeback has been further delayed. Read More
  
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• Advocates call on premiers for improved sexual health education

  11-07-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sexual health advocates from Saskatoon and Regina gathered in Saskatoon on Wednesday afternoon, calling on the provincial premiers meeting inside a downtown hotel for the Council for the Federation to improve sexual health education in Canada. Read More
  
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• From Jamboree to Country Thunder: The evolution of Craven's iconic music festival

  11-07-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  As Country Thunder continues to expand in the music festival world, CEO Troy Vollhoffer says it all comes back to its roots in Saskatchewan.
  
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• The final days of Sailor Dan

  11-07-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Sailor Dan's last port of call before his final trip to jail was a nautically-themed health supplement store called Popeye's.
  
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