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• Austin Eaglechief’s body found ‘crumpled’ in stolen truck, lead investigator testifies at inquest

  19-08-2019 23:39
  A man involved in a police chase in June 2017 was found dead underneath the steering wheel of a stolen truck, the lead investigator of the case testified on Monday.
  
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• City of Saskatoon Claims Progress on the Fraud Front - 620 CKRM.com

  19-08-2019 23:27 via 620ckrm.com
  City of Saskatoon Claims Progress on the Fraud Front  620 CKRM.comThe City of Saskatoon has released more details on the fraud scheme that snookered the city out of $1.04-milli...
  
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• Regina and Saskatoon see record-breaking low temperatures - Regina Leader-Post

  19-08-2019 23:19 via leaderpost.com
  Regina and Saskatoon see record-breaking low temperatures  Regina Leader-PostA blast of cold air from the Arctic brought record-breaking low summer temperatures to central Saskatchewan on Sunday.
  
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• RCMP asking for help finding 2 vehicles involved in home invasion

  19-08-2019 23:18 via cbc.ca
  Turtleford RCMP are asking for help finding two vehicles they say were a part of a home invasion near Glaslyn, Sask.
  
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• RCMP asking for help finding 2 vehicles connected to home invasion

  19-08-2019 23:18 via cbc.ca
  Turtleford RCMP are asking for help finding two vehicles they say were connected to a home invasion near Glaslyn, Sask.
  
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• Progress made in City of Saskatoon's efforts to get back $1M stolen through fraud | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  19-08-2019 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  Progress made in City of Saskatoon's efforts to get back $1M stolen through fraud | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caThe City of Saskatoon says it continues to make progress on recovering $1.04 million that earlier this month was directed into a fraudster's bank account.
  
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• Progress made in City of Saskatoon’s efforts to get back $1M stolen through fraud

  19-08-2019 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Saskatoon says it continues to make progress on recovering $1.04 million that earlier this month was directed into a fraudster’s bank account. Ryan Kessler reports.
  
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• Man dies from injuries in Pleasant Hill: Saskatoon police - Global News

  19-08-2019 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  Man dies from injuries in Pleasant Hill: Saskatoon police  Global NewsThe incident occurred at 20th Street and Avenue S South, and officers say the report was received at 10:03 a.m. Sunday.
  
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• Death of injured man in Saskatoon considered suspicious, police say

  19-08-2019 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  An autopsy is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, and the major crime section is looking into the death.
  
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• Sum 41 and The Offspring announce co-headlining Canadian tour

  19-08-2019 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  Sum 41 and The Offspring will embark on a 14-date Canadian trek this fall.
  
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• Faux paw: 1970s zoo 'dingo' in Saskatoon was actually domestic dog crossbreed - CBC.ca

  19-08-2019 22:18 via cbc.ca
  Faux paw: 1970s zoo 'dingo' in Saskatoon was actually domestic dog crossbreed  CBC.caIt turns out that the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo didn't actually have a dingo in the 1970s — it was a crossbred dog.
  
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• Faux paw: 1970s zoo 'dingo' in Saskatoon was actually domestic dog crossbreed

  19-08-2019 22:18 via cbc.ca
  It turns out that the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo didn't actually have a dingo in the 1970s — it was a crossbred dog.
  
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• Court hears interview with man at centre of Saskatoon construction site death - CBC.ca

  19-08-2019 22:11 via cbc.ca
  Court hears interview with man at centre of Saskatoon construction site death  CBC.caA Saskatoon court heard a recorded interview with Gerard McLaren, who operated the equipment that toppled onto — and killed — Eric Ndayishimiye. McLaren ...
  
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• Court hears interview with man at centre of Saskatoon construction site death

  19-08-2019 22:11 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon court heard a recorded interview with Gerard McLaren, who operated the equipment that toppled onto — and killed — Eric Ndayishimiye. McLaren is in Ireland and not co-operating with authorities.
  
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• City of Saskatoon may get back stolen $1M after scam traced to bank accounts

  19-08-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Saskatoon revealed last week that someone had electronically impersonated the chief financial officer of Allan Construction.
  
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• Sunday death in Pleasant Hill now deemed suspicious: Saskatoon police

  19-08-2019 22:01 via cbc.ca
  Police now believe a Saskatoon man died under suspicious conditions Sunday morning.
  
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• Austin Eaglechief's body 'crumpled' in wreckage after high speed collision, inquest hears

  19-08-2019 21:55 via cbc.ca
  Austin Eaglechief, 22, led police on a high-speed chase on June 19, 2017 reaching a speed of more than 160 km/h, a public inquest into the man's death has heard.
  
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• Federal Court approves Indian Day Schools class action settlement

  19-08-2019 21:30 via cbc.ca
  The Federal Court of Canada has approved the settlement of a class action lawsuit against the government to compensate thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who attended federally operated Indian Day Schools.
  
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• Elections Canada to assess 'partisan' climate change rhetoric case by case

  19-08-2019 21:30
  Elections Canada says it will decide on a case-by-case basis whether discussing the legitimacy of climate change becomes a partisan issue for third parties during the federal campaign, and only if it receives complaints.
  
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• Firearm Discharged at Residence - 1000 Block 23rd Street West

  19-08-2019 21:13 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are investigating after a firearm was discharged twice at a residence last night. At approximately 11:00 p.m., August 18, 2019, Patrol officers were dispatched to a report of a firearm that was discharged at a residence in the 1000 block of 23rd Street West. A short time later, at approximately 12:30 a.m., August 19, 2019, Police received a second call that a firearm had been discharged at the same residence.In both instances, Police observed the front window was
  
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• 'Very encouraging,' Saskatoon says vast majority of $1M taken by scam has been traced, frozen - CBC.ca

  19-08-2019 20:59 via cbc.ca
  'Very encouraging,' Saskatoon says vast majority of $1M taken by scam has been traced, frozen  CBC.caOn Monday, Jeff Jorgenson announced the 'vast majority' of more than $1 million stolen from the city by scammers has been located and frozen in bank ...
  
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• 'Very encouraging,' Saskatoon says vast majority of $1M taken by scam has been traced, frozen

  19-08-2019 20:59 via cbc.ca
  On Monday, Jeff Jorgenson announced the 'vast majority' of more than $1 million stolen from the city by scammers has been located and frozen in bank accounts across the country.
  
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• New minister for seniors in Sask. sees much work ahead

  19-08-2019 20:45 via cbc.ca
  Melville-Saltcoats MLA Warren Kaeding was named as the province's Minister Responsible for Seniors in the latest cabinet shuffle.
  
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• Career change leads to Beppi’s Gelato

  19-08-2019 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  Owner Paola Chiste changed careers to open up Beppi’s Gelato in Saskatoon. She talks more about the business in this edition of Food for Thought.
  
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• Rattlers gearing up for the post-season

  19-08-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Rattlers spokesperson Brad Kraft is in studio chatting about the team finishing up the regular season and heading into the championship weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon Is Getting A Harry Potter-Themed Bar Crawl Next Month & Here's What We Know - Narcity

  19-08-2019 19:54 via narcity.com
  Saskatoon Is Getting A Harry Potter-Themed Bar Crawl Next Month & Here's What We Know  NarcityDo you adore the Harry Potter books and movies? If so, you need to attend this magical event happening in Saskatoon next month. A Harry Potter bar crawl in ...
  
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• Most of $1.04M in City of Saskatoon fraud case locked down - News Talk 650 CKOM

  19-08-2019 19:49 via ckom.com
  Most of $1.04M in City of Saskatoon fraud case locked down  News Talk 650 CKOMThe City of Saskatoon says it is making progress on recovering the $1.04 million it lost in a fraud scheme. "W...
  
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• Majority of $1.04M lost by City of Saskatoon in fraud scheme tracked down: city manager

  19-08-2019 19:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Hundreds of thousands of dollars lost by the City of Saskatoon through a fraud scheme has been identified, traced or returned to city coffers, says the city manager. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Show and Shine offers trip down memory lane for vintage vehicle lovers - Global News

  19-08-2019 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon Show and Shine offers trip down memory lane for vintage vehicle lovers  Global NewsVintage cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display at the annual Saskatoon Show and Shine.
  
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• Death of 25-year-old man suspicious: Saskatoon police - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-08-2019 18:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  Death of 25-year-old man suspicious: Saskatoon police  Saskatoon StarPhoenixSaskatoon police say the death of a 25-year-old man on the weekend is considered suspicious.Officers responded Sunday around 10 a.m. to a report of an ...
  
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• Death of 25-year-old man suspicious: Saskatoon police

  19-08-2019 18:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  The death of a 25-year-old man is considered by Saskatoon police to be suspicious. Read More
  
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• Man, 25, identified as victim in suspicious death, police say

  19-08-2019 18:50
  Saskatoon police say a 25-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a suspicious death on the weekend.
  
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• Death of 25-year-old man now considered homicide, police say

  19-08-2019 18:50
  Following the completion of an autopsy, police now consider a weekend death a homicide, according to a news release Wednesday.
  
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• Injured Person - Suspicious Death

  19-08-2019 18:39 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Major Crime Section is continuing to investigate after Police responded to a report of an injured person at approximately 10:00 a.m., August 18, 2019 in the 1800 block of 20th Street West. The victim was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police are investigating the incident as a suspicious death.A 25-year-old man has been identified as the victim. Family of the victim have requested that his name not be released at this time.An autopsy is sche
  
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• Saskatoon wins 18U AAA baseball title - rdnewsnow.com

  19-08-2019 18:16 via rdnewsnow.com
  Saskatoon wins 18U AAA baseball title  rdnewsnow.comThe Saskatoon Cubs won the Western Canadian 18U AAA Baseball Championship in Red Deer over the weekend. The Cu...
  
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• WATCH SOON: Saskatoon to provide update on $1.04M fraud investigation at 11 a.m.

  19-08-2019 18:14
  The City of Saskatoon is providing an update on the investigation into the fraud scam that cost it $1.04 million.
  
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• 'Vast majority' of stolen $1.04M identified or locked down by court order, city manager says - CTV News

  19-08-2019 18:14 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  'Vast majority' of stolen $1.04M identified or locked down by court order, city manager says  CTV NewsMost of the $1.04 million stolen by a fraudster from the City of Saskatoon has been identified or traced and locked down by court order, city manager Jeff ...
  
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• 'Vast majority' of stolen $1.04M identified or locked down by court order, city manager says

  19-08-2019 18:14
  Most of the $1.04 million stolen by a fraudster from the City of Saskatoon has been identified or traced and locked down by court order, city manager Jeff Jorgenson says.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Saskatchewan folks ready to help out

  19-08-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Recently, I had a blowout on Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country in Alberta. The front driver side tire was completely shredded. The shoulder was very limited and there was no way to get off of the road or to safely change to the spare wheel myself. Fortunately, we have an Alberta Motor Association membership with roadside assistance and were able to get them to help. Read More
  
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• Waywayseecappo police searching for second suspect in house party sexual assault

  19-08-2019 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  Police said the July 6 incident involved a 30-year-old man who reported being sexually assaulted by two other men while attending the party.
  
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• Low pressure system brings record-low temperatures to Sask. over weekend

  19-08-2019 17:36 via cbc.ca
  Temperatures in Saskatchewan dipped to below freezing in some areas in the central and southern parts of the province early Sunday morning.
  
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• Inquest into Austin Eaglechief's death after police pursuit starts today in Saskatoon

  19-08-2019 17:05
  A public inquest into the death of Austin Eaglechief is scheduled to get underway today in Saskatoon.
  
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• Scheer calls for renewed RCMP probe into SNC-Lavalin affair in open letter

  19-08-2019 16:57
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has released an open letter requesting that the RCMP launch a criminal investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair.
  
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• Saskatoon Light and Power seeks more money for electricity grid maintenance - CBC.ca

  19-08-2019 16:10 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon Light and Power seeks more money for electricity grid maintenance  CBC.caThe city-owned power utility says it will need more money to maintain Saskatoon's power grid.
  
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• Saskatoon Light and Power seeks more money for electricity grid maintenance

  19-08-2019 16:10 via cbc.ca
  The city-owned power utility says it will need more money to maintain Saskatoon's power grid.
  
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• Eaglechief family's two-year wait for answers almost over

  19-08-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Agatha Eaglechief has been waiting more than two years to learn why a Saskatoon police officer fired two rounds at the stolen pickup truck her son was driving on a quiet residential cul-de-sac, triggering the high-speed chase that claimed his life. Read More
  
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• Tank: Scam stings at Saskatoon city hall with shiny fiscal reputation - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-08-2019 14:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tank: Scam stings at Saskatoon city hall with shiny fiscal reputation  Saskatoon StarPhoenixEmbarrassing $1-million fraud comes as city resumes two-year budget talks.
  
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• Saskatoon police murder investigators working flat out as homicide numbers mount - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-08-2019 14:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police murder investigators working flat out as homicide numbers mount  Saskatoon StarPhoenixCurrent and former police officers provide a rare glimpse into the major crimes unit, where officers probe the city's most serious crimes.
  
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• Tank: Scam stings at Saskatoon city hall with shiny fiscal reputation

  19-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Timing might be the last issue that comes to mind when you've just lost $1 million of taxpayers' money. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police murder investigators working flat out as homicide numbers mount

  19-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Blair Pellerin is always on call. Read More
  
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