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• Amnesty International issues travel advisory for U.S. after mass shootings

  07-08-2019 23:56
  Amnesty International issued a travel advisory for the U.S. Wednesday in the wake of two mass shootings where dozens of people were killed, urging people to exercise caution.
  
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• Moose Jaw hotels feeling impact ahead of Garth Brooks and Regina Folk Festival

  07-08-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  Accommodations are becoming scarce in Regina and Moose Jaw as hotels fill up ahead of the Regina Folk Festival and Garth Brooks concert.
  
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• Murder suspects' motives 'difficult for us to ascertain' after bodies found: BC RCMP

  07-08-2019 23:42
  Mounties in B.C. say the discovery of two bodies police believe belong to a pair of teen murder suspects will make it difficult to uncover the motive behind the killings of three people in the province's north.
  
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• Search for the next iconic Billy Elliot begins for Regina production

  07-08-2019 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  Seventeen young dancers are in Regina hoping to land the role of a lifetime as Billy in the award-winning Broadway musical Billy Elliot.
  
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• Musical Performance – THE STURGEONS

  07-08-2019 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Sturgeons have developed a sound not quite like anything you have heard before.  They’ll take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and bring you back to earth.  Twin brother’s Calan and Lucas Hamilton with the talented Rory Verbrugge is an eclectic brand of honest folk-pop has brought them critical acclaim, successful...
  
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• Impasse between province, federal gov't holds up $10M for Gordie Howe Sports Complex, Shakespeare fest

  07-08-2019 22:42 via cbc.ca
  An impasse between Ottawa and the Saskatchewan government is holding up a combined $10 million in federal cash for the expansion of two high-profile recreation sites in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP charge 6th person in Tiki Laverdiere homicide

  07-08-2019 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  The 25-year-old mother of two died after planning to attend a funeral in the North Battleford, Sask. area earlier this year.
  
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• Two bodies found believed to be B.C. murder suspects: Manitoba RCMP

  07-08-2019 20:51
  The Manitoba RCMP said two bodies have been found in the hunt for the B.C. murder suspects, believed to be those of Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod.
  
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• RCMP find bodies believed to be B.C. murder suspects

  07-08-2019 20:51
  The Manitoba RCMP said two bodies have been found in the hunt for the B.C. murder suspects, believed to be those of Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod.
  
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• Sixth arrest made in Tiki Laverdiere homicide; police anticipate more

  07-08-2019 20:43 via thestarphoenix.com
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• 6th person charged in killing of Tiki Laverdiere in Sask.

  07-08-2019 20:43 via cbc.ca
  A sixth person has been charged in connection with the alleged murder of Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, whose remains were found near North Battleford, Sask., in July. 
  
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• Bodies found in northern Manitoba believed to be 2 B.C. fugitives: RCMP

  07-08-2019 20:38 via cbc.ca
  Police believe they have found the bodies of fugitives Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky in northern Manitoba, ending a cross-Canada search for the men suspected of killing three people in B.C. 
  
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• Bodies found in northern Manitoba believed to be 2 B.C. fugitives

  07-08-2019 20:38 via cbc.ca
  Police believe they have found the bodies of fugitives Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky in northern Manitoba, ending a cross-Canada search for the men suspected of killing three people in B.C. 
  
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• 4th murder charge laid in Laverdiere homicide

  07-08-2019 20:33
  RCMP have arrested a sixth suspect in the homicide of Tiki Laverdiere, and say investigators anticipate more arrests in the case.
  
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• Saskatoon man spends his 51st birthday at the dump and here's why - CBC.ca

  07-08-2019 20:29 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon man spends his 51st birthday at the dump and here's why  CBC.caWilson is a volunteer with the Bridge City Bicycle Co-op, a group that, partnered with the City of Saskatoon, works to steer old bicycles away from the landfill and ...
  
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• Saskatoon man spends his 51st birthday at the dump and here's why

  07-08-2019 20:29 via cbc.ca
  Wilson is a volunteer with the Bridge City Bicycle Co-op, a group that, partnered with the City of Saskatoon, works to steer old bicycles away from the landfill and toward a new life on the roads.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: brief warm-up on the way

  07-08-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Brief warm-up on the way before cooler weather returns to Saskatoon and Regina's forecasts.
  
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• HMCS Unicorn’s community involvement leads to national award

  07-08-2019 19:56
  HMCS Unicorn, Saskatoon’s Naval Reserve Division, is the 2019 winner of the Commodore’s Cup for best overall Naval Reserve Division in Canada.
  
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• Chirps of dehydrated baby sparrows left in Regina dumpster leads to rescue

  07-08-2019 19:41 via cbc.ca
  Three baby birds were found tied up in a garbage bag in a dumpster on a Regina couple's property. One of the sparrows was dead and the other two were found severely dehydrated.
  
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• Chirps of dehydrated baby sparrows left in Regina dumpster lead to rescue

  07-08-2019 19:41 via cbc.ca
  Three baby birds were found tied up in a garbage bag in a dumpster on a Regina couple's property. One of the sparrows was dead and the other two were found severely dehydrated.
  
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• Saskatchewan maintains ‘stable outlook’ with AA credit rating from S&P Global

  07-08-2019 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  Standard and Poor's Global Ratings has affirmed Saskatchewan’s AA credit rating, maintaining its "stable outlook" for the province.
  
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• SaskEnergy employee fired after allegedly using gas for personal use for 15 years

  07-08-2019 18:47
  A SaskEnergy employee used gasoline for personal use during the operation of corporate fleet vehicles for more than a decade, according to the latest provincial loss report, tabled Tuesday.
  
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• All female air ambulance flight was a first in skies of Saskatchewan

  07-08-2019 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  Pilot Carly St. Onge and co-pilot Tamara Kulyk are the only female pilots out of 25 with Saskatchewan Air Ambulance, which is also known as Lifeguard.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Province's divorce laws need to change

  07-08-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As someone who has gone through the divorce process, proposed changes to the Saskatchewan divorce laws (that require couples to try to reconcile their issues before heading to court) trouble me. Read More
  
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• $30K of stolen gas, fake ads top latest list of theft within Sask. government

  07-08-2019 17:47 via cbc.ca
  The provincial government's latest list of losses from fraud or theft includes missing EMS radios, fradulent advertising and corruption at Saskatchewan's apprenticeship commission.
  
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• Housing market in Saskatoon cools slightly in July: SRAR - Global News

  07-08-2019 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  Housing market in Saskatoon cools slightly in July: SRAR  Global NewsThe housing market cooled slightly in July, but overall sales for the year are the best in the last three years, the Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors ...
  
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• Superdogs back at Saskatoon Ex | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  07-08-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  Superdogs back at Saskatoon Ex | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Superdogs back at Saskatoon Ex Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
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• Superdogs back at Saskatoon Ex

  07-08-2019 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  Buff and Shazam give a demonstration of what people can expected when they attend a Superdogs show at the Saskatoon Ex.
  
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• UPDATE: SPS Website Outage

  07-08-2019 16:22 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The SPS website service has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the outage. 
  
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• Housing market in Saskatoon cools slightly in July: SRAR

  07-08-2019 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  SRAR says the housing market in Saskatoon remains stable and balanced.
  
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• Western Canada Summer Games set to kick off in Swift Current, Sask.

  07-08-2019 16:10 via globalnews.ca
  Melissa Shaw and Mark Benesh tee up the Western Canada Summer Games, starting Aug. 9 in Swift Current, Sask.
  
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• Parade entertains all ages as Saskatoon Ex kicks off - News Talk 650 CKOM

  07-08-2019 16:07 via ckom.com
  Parade entertains all ages as Saskatoon Ex kicks off  News Talk 650 CKOMThe Saskatoon Ex Parade entertained all ages on Tuesday, as it passed through the two-kilometre-plus route thr...
  
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• Review: Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie rock Saskatoon crowd with hits - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  07-08-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Review: Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie rock Saskatoon crowd with hits  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe StarPhoenix reviews Tuesday night's Twins of Evil show featuring Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie at SaskTel Centre.
  
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• Review: Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie rock Saskatoon crowd with hits

  07-08-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Marilyn Manson has been described as many things during his three decades of performing. Read More
  
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• Muddy Buddy raising funds for Saskatchewan SPCA

  07-08-2019 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan SPCA want people and pets to get muddy on Aug. 24 during an obstacle run at Blackstrap Provincial Park to help raise funds for the shelter.
  
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• Meth, loaded guns seized in 2 separate Saskatoon drug busts: police - Global News

  07-08-2019 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  Meth, loaded guns seized in 2 separate Saskatoon drug busts: police  Global NewsTwo separate busts in Saskatoon resulted in drug unit officers seizing meth and loaded guns, police said.
  
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• Meth, loaded guns seized in 2 separate Saskatoon drug busts: police

  07-08-2019 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  Two separate busts in Saskatoon resulted in drug unit officers seizing meth and loaded guns, police said.
  
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• First all-women crew makes Air Ambulance history

  07-08-2019 14:11 via cbc.ca
  The team was responding to a call in the northern community of Buffalo Narrows when the historic flight took place.
  
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• Finding Billy: Sask. hopefuls dance their hearts out for iconic role

  07-08-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Regina's Globe Theatre announced The Billy Elliot Musical will be part of its 2020 season. First, the theatre needs to find an actor to play Billy.
  
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• North Battleford-area paramedic agrees to reprimand for taking and sharing photos of patient's injury - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  07-08-2019 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  North Battleford-area paramedic agrees to reprimand for taking and sharing photos of patient's injury  Saskatoon StarPhoenixA North Battleford-area paramedic has admitted to taking and sharing photos of the injured arm of someone in his care in 2017.
  
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• Sask. woman creates baby dolls so lifelike they're mistaken for the real thing

  07-08-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Lorna Robert creates comfort dolls for the elderly, those with dementia and anyone else who wants to feel close to a baby. She sells her dolls to customers in North America and beyond.
  
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• North Battleford-area paramedic agrees to reprimand for taking and sharing photos of patient's injury

  07-08-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  A paramedic with North Battleford-based WPD Ambulance has agreed to a complaint resolution over an incident in 2017 in which he took photos of a patient's injured arm and shared the images with co-workers. Read More
  
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• Five most venomous creatures at the Exhibition's Venom reptile display

  07-08-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Come to the Exhibition for the snacks, stay for the snakes. Read More
  
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• Canadian cities are getting customized 'Opoly' games; Prince Albert's a top seller

  07-08-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The “Gateway to the North” is now the subject of a local version of Monopoly.
  
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• 'I'm home': Brothers separated by Sixties Scoop reunite after 50 years apart

  07-08-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Nick Helliwell was two when he and his four-year-old brother Anthony Stonechild were separated and adopted into white families as part of the Sixties Scoop. On Tuesday, they saw each other for the first time in 50 years at the Regina International Airport.
  
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• Exhibition of First Nations headdresses explores issues of diversity and cultural appropriation

  07-08-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Historical and contemporary examples from several First Nations traditions are part of the Essence and Regalia exhibition at the Ashukan Cultural Space in Montreal.
  
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• Bitcoin expert scams a scammer, donates the money to charity

  07-08-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Financial fraudsters often try to target the elderly or otherwise vulnerable — but one recently picked the worst possible target.
  
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• Saskatoon business community skeptical of $19B low-emissions plan - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  07-08-2019 09:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon business community skeptical of $19B low-emissions plan  Saskatoon StarPhoenixWords of caution from Saskatoon's business community failed to stop city hall from taking the first steps toward a $19-billion plan to slash greenhouse gas ...
  
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• History made by Sask. Air Ambulance with all woman emergency crew

  07-08-2019 05:19
  Saskatchewan Air Ambulance has made a little history.
  
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• Suspicious death declared Saskatoon's ninth homicide of 2019

  07-08-2019 04:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police want to hear from anyone who may have seen the city's latest homicide victim prior to his death. Read More
  
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