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• Attempted Armed Robbery - 3000 Block Diefenbaker Drive

  16-08-2019 23:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at a bar this afternoon.Police were called to the business in the 3000 block of Diefenbaker Drive.  Staff reported that a man entered the bar, demanded cash and when employees resisted turning any money over, he released pepper spray into the air.  The suspect then fled the scene, stealing a patron's bicycle on the way out.  Two people were treated for the effect of pepper spray.  The suspec
  
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• RCMP arrest homicide suspect in death of Tiki Laverdiere

  16-08-2019 23:38 via cbc.ca
  A total of eight people have been charged in connection with the death of Tiki Laverdiere who went missing after she travelled to Saskatchewan for a funeral.
  
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• Lack of heavy equipment training outlined at Saskatoon construction death trial - CBC.ca

  16-08-2019 23:36 via cbc.ca
  Lack of heavy equipment training outlined at Saskatoon construction death trial  CBC.caThe judge in a Saskatoon construction death trial is hearing how workers were left to figure out how to assemble and use a 1200-pound piece of heavy ...
  
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• Lack of heavy equipment training outlined at Saskatoon construction death trial

  16-08-2019 23:36 via cbc.ca
  The judge in a Saskatoon construction death trial is hearing how workers were left to figure out how to assemble and use a 1,200-pound piece of heavy equipment on the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital site.
  
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• Woman charged in death of Tiki Laverdiere arrested in Edmonton

  16-08-2019 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  Nikita Sandra Cook of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, is the seventh person charged in the death of Tiki Laverdiere.
  
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• Moose Jaw Police Service to investigate RCMP arrest that left La Loche man with broken leg

  16-08-2019 23:23 via cbc.ca
  An RCMP arrest earlier this year that left a La Loche man with a broken leg will be investigated by the Moose Jaw Police Service.
  
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• New crossing lights with signal for cyclists make debut in Saskatoon - CTV News

  16-08-2019 23:20 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  New crossing lights with signal for cyclists make debut in Saskatoon  CTV NewsThe intersection of Clarence Avenue and 14th Street is sporting a new crossing light, making getting across street easier for cyclists and pedestrians.
  
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• New crossing lights with signal for cyclists make debut in Saskatoon

  16-08-2019 23:20
  The intersection of Clarence Avenue and 14th Street is sporting a new crossing light, making getting across street easier for cyclists and pedestrians.
  
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• Kelliher man charged with impersonating a peace officer on social media, uttering threats

  16-08-2019 23:19
  Melville RCMP have arrested Patrick Kuhns, 45, after police received complaints about racist and threatening comments he allegedly made on Facebook, claiming to be an RCMP officer.
  
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• Head-on crash in northern Saskatchewan leaves 1 dead

  16-08-2019 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  A man is dead after a head-on collision on Highway 2 south of La Ronge, Sask., according to police.
  
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• RCMP search for Battleford-area hit and run suspect after 'needle in a haystack' investigation

  16-08-2019 22:41 via cbc.ca
  RCMP say had officers not done a thorough ground search after a man was hit by a vehicle and left alone to die in the middle of a highway near the Town of Battleford, they may never have been able to lay charges.
  
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• National historic site plaque unveiled at Diefenbaker House

  16-08-2019 22:08
  The former home of John G. Diefenbaker, Canada’s 13th prime minister, has been formally recognized for its historical significance in Prince Albert.
  
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• Man Tasered after domestic violence call became vehicle chase, police say

  16-08-2019 22:04
  A 26-year-old man faces several charges after allegedly evading police.
  
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• Folk Fest celebrates 40 years with 'Rediscover Memories' theme

  16-08-2019 21:33
  Saskatoon's Folk Fest is back for its 40th year, with more entertainment and culinary delights from around the world.
  
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• Lighthouse says woman dead more than a day before being found was in an independent living building

  16-08-2019 21:03 via cbc.ca
  The head of frontline services at The Lighthouse in Saskatoon is explaining how it was possible for the death of a woman living in one of the non-profit's units to go unnoticed for at least a day.
  
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• Lighthouse explains how woman's death went unnoticed for more than a day

  16-08-2019 21:03 via cbc.ca
  The head of frontline services at The Lighthouse in Saskatoon is explaining how it was possible for the death of a woman living in one of the non-profit's units to go unnoticed for at least a day.
  
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• Show and Shine Weekend Traffic Advisory

  16-08-2019 20:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service Traffic Unit is reminding motorists that this coming weekend is the annual “ROCK 102 Show and Shine weekend”. The show and shine portion of this event will be held on Sunday, August 18th, and there will be some traffic restrictions in place in the downtown core for most of the day as a result.Typically, traffic and pedestrian volumes increase on 8th Street during the evening hours over this particular weekend and motorists using 8th Street are urged
  
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• 11-year-old Saskatchewan girl sings ‘Dancing on the Beach’

  16-08-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  A performance from 11-year-old Saskatoon singer Taylor Skye Hanley.
  
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• Rock the River is back this weekend

  16-08-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  Mike McGuire from Rock 102, is in studio with all the details on the 2019 Rock the River music festival this weekend in Saskatoon.
  
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• Dance preview for Irish pavilion at Folkfest

  16-08-2019 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s a preview of the sights and sounds of Ireland for the 2019 Saskatoon Folkfest this weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon files insurance claim after $1.04M lost to fraudster - CTV News

  16-08-2019 19:57 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  Saskatoon files insurance claim after $1.04M lost to fraudster  CTV NewsThe City of Saskatoon has filed a claim to its insurer in an effort to retrieve the $1.04 million it lost in a fraud scheme, a city spokesperson says.
  
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• Saskatoon files insurance claim after $1.04M lost to fraudster

  16-08-2019 19:57
  The City of Saskatoon has filed a claim to its insurer in an effort to retrieve the $1.04 million it lost in a fraud scheme, a city spokesperson says.
  
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• 150 new licensed daycare spaces in Saskatoon, as Calgary group expands to city - CTV News

  16-08-2019 19:54 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  150 new licensed daycare spaces in Saskatoon, as Calgary group expands to city  CTV NewsWith the opening of the Building Brains Early Learning Centre located near the airport, Saskatoon now has 150 more licensed daycare spaces.
  
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• 150 new licensed daycare spaces in Saskatoon, as Calgary group expands to city

  16-08-2019 19:54
  With the opening of the Building Brains Early Learning Centre located near the airport, Saskatoon now has 150 more licensed daycare spaces.
  
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• Man charged after fleeing scene of an assault, evading police

  16-08-2019 19:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 26-year-old man is in police custody and facing charges after fleeing the scene of a reported domestic assault and evading police. Read More
  
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• City of Humboldt Prepared In The Wake of Saskatoon "Phishing" Scam - DiscoverHumboldt.com

  16-08-2019 19:38 via discoverhumboldt.com
  City of Humboldt Prepared In The Wake of Saskatoon "Phishing" Scam  DiscoverHumboldt.comWhen news broke that the City of Saskatoon had fallen victim to a scam that bilked the City out of over a million dollars, alerts went out to civic and municipal ...
  
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• Western Canada's biggest automotive street party is in Saskatoon this weekend - Driving

  16-08-2019 19:34 via driving.ca
  Western Canada's biggest automotive street party is in Saskatoon this weekend  DrivingIf you're planning to be anywhere this weekend, make it the capital of cool on the South Saskatchewan River. Saskatoon's classic rock outdoor concert series ...
  
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• 8th person charged in Tiki Laverdiere’s death makes 1st court appearance

  16-08-2019 19:14
  The eighth person charged in connection with the death of Tiki Laverdiere appeared in North Battleford provincial court Friday.
  
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• Old Spaghetti Factory moving into former Saskatoon Station Place location - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  16-08-2019 18:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  Old Spaghetti Factory moving into former Saskatoon Station Place location  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Canadian fast-casual chain will take over Saskatoon Station Place Restaurant, which closed its doors in June.
  
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• Old Spaghetti Factory moving into former Saskatoon Station Place location

  16-08-2019 18:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Fans of all things carbs and carbonara can look forward to having an un-spaghett-able time when the Old Spaghetti Factory opens its doors in January. Read More
  
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• Dangerous Driving/Impaired Driving - Evade Police - 300 Block Packham Ave.

  16-08-2019 18:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 26 year old man is facing numerous charges following an incident in which a driver fleeing a domestic assault evaded police.At approximately 2:40 a.m., August 16, 2019, Police were called to a report of a domestic assault in the 300 block of Packham Ave.  The caller reported that the male suspect involved had fled the scene in a grey Ford Escape.  While responding to the call Patrol officers spotted the vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner in the northbound lanes of Circle Driv
  
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• Sweet sounds of bluegrass fill Ness Creek

  16-08-2019 18:11
  The annual Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival has taken over the Ness Creek festival site near Big River.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Impromptu concert at bus stop a delight

  16-08-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Waiting for the bus to attend the fringe festival, musician Mr. Franklin asked if he could play his guitar while l waited. He too was going to a gig, but was waiting for his laundry to dry at a laundromat nearby. Read More
  
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• City of Saskatoon Victim of Fraud - DiscoverMooseJaw.com

  16-08-2019 17:44 via discovermoosejaw.com
  City of Saskatoon Victim of Fraud  DiscoverMooseJaw.comOver $1 million was stolen from Saskatoon taxpayers after a fraudster, posing as the chief financial officer for a prominent construction company, contacted city ...
  
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• Man killed in collision with semi-truck near La Ronge

  16-08-2019 17:06
  A man was killed in a collision with a semi-truck near La Ronge on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating suspicious garage fire

  16-08-2019 16:23 via cbc.ca
  An arson investigator was called to a garage fire in the Riversdale neighbourhood Thursday night.
  
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• Editorial: ATV rules need changing

  16-08-2019 16:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatchewan summer has been marred by yet another incident involving an all-terrain vehicle. Read More
  
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• 4.1 Magnitude earthquake shakes Esterhazy and area

  16-08-2019 15:47 via globalnews.ca
  The United States Geological Survey confirms a 4.1 magnitude quake hit 17 kilometres east of Esterhazy at 8:30 p.m on August 15, 2019.
  
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• The man inside the music: Kaelen Klypak helps local musicians get their feet off the ground

  16-08-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon has always been a vibrant city for music, from well-known artists like One Bad Son and the Sheepdogs to the lesser known — but just as passionate — bands like Dirty & The Perks and W3APONS, who are just getting their feet off the ground. Read More
  
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• Collaboration, Indigenous knowledge at heart of Muskrat House project

  16-08-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Alex Wilson says she's already looking forward to seeing what Muskrat Hut version 2.0 looks like. Read More
  
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• 'It was scary': Earthquake hits Esterhazy, Sask.

  16-08-2019 14:32 via cbc.ca
  An earthquake hit Esterhazy and area around 8:30 p.m. CST Thursday night. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake measured 4.1 in magnitude, and was centred about five kilometres below the surface.
  
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• Earthquake hits Esterhazy

  16-08-2019 14:32 via cbc.ca
  An earthquake hit Esterhazy and area around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake measured 4.1 in magnitude, and was centred about five kilometres below the surface.
  
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• Saskatoon's first two-year budget debate heats up Monday

  16-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tough decisions await Saskatoon city council on Monday as planning continues for the city's first two-year budget. Read More
  
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• Gormley: SNC-Lavalin scandal is back and will haunt PM

  16-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  “The evidence abundantly shows that Mr. Trudeau knowingly sought to influence Ms. Wilson-Raybould both directly and through the actions of his agents.” Read More
  
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• Departing Saskatchewan senator looking forward to the next challenge

  16-08-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Raynell Andreychuck said it’s a strange feeling to retire from the Senate. “I keep telling everyone I’m unemployed today for the first time since I was 15,” said Andreychuck to The Afternoon Edition’s Garth Materie. “I started my work career as an usher in the Daylight Theatre in Saskatoon, and I’ve never been without a job.”
  
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• Bridges Events Aug. 16-22

  16-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Winchester: Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. Read More
  
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• Arson suspected in overnight garage fire

  16-08-2019 13:03
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a garage fire that started just before midnight Thursday evening.
  
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• 'This can only improve safety for all of us': Semi-driving simulator now available in Sask.

  16-08-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Training for semi-truck drivers is now mandatory in Saskatchewan, but one company owner is taking things a step further.
  
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• Hilltops begin pursuit for sixth straight national junior football title

  16-08-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The most storied junior football program in Canada begins its quest for a sixth straight national title this weekend. The Saskatoon Hilltops will travel to Winnipeg to take on the Rifles on Sunday in their first Prairie Football Conference (PFC) game.
  
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