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• Here’s what Saskatoon’s new adult ER looks like

  28-08-2019 23:53
  The new adult emergency department will soon be open to the public at the Royal University Hospital.
  
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• Man fatally shot by RCMP officer on Fishing Lake First Nation identified

  28-08-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  The man fatally shot by an RCMP officer on Fishing Lake First Nation on Tuesday has been identified as 37-year-old Lucien Silverquill.
  
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• Mail Theft - 1900 block 7th St. E

  28-08-2019 23:09 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A Saskatoon man was arrested yesterday in relation to a mail theft and stolen ID.At approximately 1:00 p.m., August 27, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to an apartment in the 1900 block of 7th Street East for a report of a man causing a disturbance. Upon Police arrival, the male suspect was seen attempting to gain entry to the building. He was arrested by officers after presenting them with stolen identification and claiming it was his. The man was also attempting to hide a large amount of
  
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• 19-year-old suffers 'serious' injuries in PA stabbing

  28-08-2019 22:47
  A man was taken to hospital following a stabbing in Prince Albert on Wednesday morning.
  
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• 19-year-old dies in PA stabbing

  28-08-2019 22:47
  A man is dead following a stabbing in Prince Albert on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Fire department investigating overnight fire on Idylwyld Drive

  28-08-2019 21:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  An overnight fire that broke out at the Anderson Paving building was brought under control in half an hour. Read More
  
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• The farm of the future is staffed by robots, RBC report says

  28-08-2019 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  A new RBC report outlines automation and data analytics as "game-changer" technologies in the agriculture space.
  
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• Viterra calendar campaign helps keep STARS in the sky

  28-08-2019 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  This year’s calendar campaign kicked off at STARS’ Saskatoon base on Wednesday.
  
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• Three-day lockdown at Saskatoon jail creating delays, postponements at provincial court - CBC.ca

  28-08-2019 20:47 via cbc.ca
  Three-day lockdown at Saskatoon jail creating delays, postponements at provincial court  CBC.caA lockdown at the Saskatoon jail, now in its third day, is now affecting the day-to-day operations at provincial court.
  
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• Three-day lockdown at Saskatoon jail creating delays, postponements at provincial court

  28-08-2019 20:47 via cbc.ca
  A lockdown at the Saskatoon jail, now in its third day, is now affecting the day-to-day operations at provincial court.
  
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• Sask. e-cigarette legislation expected in October

  28-08-2019 20:42 via cbc.ca
  Health Minister Reiter says he sees vape pens marketed at the convenience store every time he fills up with gas. When a vape bill is introduced in the legislature, he'd like to see it cover marketing to children.
  
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• SaskPower urges farmers to exercise caution during harvest

  28-08-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  SaskPower said there have been 240 reports of farm equipment hitting power lines since April 1.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers Labour Day Classic a sellout

  28-08-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet on Sunday, Sept. 1 for a sold-out Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium.
  
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• Gravelbourg, Sask. man to stand trial on second-degree murder charge

  28-08-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Robert Arams, 75, will appear in front of a jury after being accused of killing Claude Landry, 48, in July of 2018.
  
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• 'Time is running out,' say '60s Scoop advocates as deadline to apply for compensation approaches

  28-08-2019 19:59 via cbc.ca
  As the deadline approaches to the year-long claims process for Canada's settlement agreement with Sixties Scoop survivors, advocates are worried some adoptees will be left out.
  
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• Break & Enter/K9 Arrest - 700 block Matheson Dr.

  28-08-2019 19:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  One man is in custody today, in connection to a break and enter followed by a successful Canine track.At approximately 5:40 a.m., August 28, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Matheson Drive for a reported break and enter to a garage that was in progress. Upon Police arrival, officers observed the male suspect fleeing over the backyard fence into the alley. A Canine track was conducted and numerous articles of clothing and a backpack that the suspect had discarded
  
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• Man buying Labour Day Classic tickets says he was almost scammed twice in 30 minutes

  28-08-2019 19:24
  A Saskatoon man is warning buyers looking for Labour Day Classic tickets online, after he claims he was nearly scammed twice in 30 minutes.
  
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• Sask. NDP says education survey finds overcrowded classrooms, lack of supports major concerns

  28-08-2019 18:21 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan's Opposition party says money is needed to hire additional teachers and provide supports to accommodate a growing number of students in the province, after conducting its own education survey in response to one conducted by the Sask. Party government earlier this year.
  
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• 'Quality' teachers and comfortable learning environment top Sask. student wants in survey

  28-08-2019 18:21 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan students want to be comfortable and to receive lessons from competent teachers and the Ministry of Education says it is listening.
  
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• Teachers want class size limits, more classroom funding outlined in next collective agreement

  28-08-2019 18:20
  The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is determined to have class size limits outlined in its upcoming collective agreement.
  
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• McKay scores in double OT as Team Holtby claims Kirkness Cup at Saskatoon Blades camp

  28-08-2019 18:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  Riley McKay scored the game-winner and carried the Kirkness Cup off the ice on Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Man killed in RCMP-involved shooting remembered by brother

  28-08-2019 18:17
  The family of Lucien Silverquill has identified him as the man killed in an RCMP officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Man killed in RCMP-involved shooting identified by family

  28-08-2019 18:17
  The family of Lucien Silverquill has identified him as the man killed in an RCMP officer-involved shooting involving Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Elections Canada suppressing truths

  28-08-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Thank you so much for covering Elections Canada's warning to environmental charities. (NP, Aug. 19) Read More
  
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• City of Saskatoon gets AAA on its credit rating report card

  28-08-2019 17:58
  The City of Saskatoon has maintained its AAA rating from S & P Global Rating Services.
  
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• Man who watched brother die questions whether RCMP could have avoided shooting him

  28-08-2019 17:53 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, officers from the Wadena detachment were called to a home on the Fishing Lake First Nation. Someone had reported that a man armed with a knife was causing a disturbance outside of their home.
  
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• Family identifies Lucien Silverquill as man killed by RCMP on Fishing Lake First Nation

  28-08-2019 17:53 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, officers from the Wadena detachment were called to a home on the Fishing Lake First Nation. Someone had reported that a man armed with a knife was causing a disturbance outside of their home.
  
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• Brother of Lucien Silverquill questions whether RCMP could have avoided shooting him

  28-08-2019 17:53 via cbc.ca
  On Tuesday, officers from the Wadena detachment were called to a home on the Fishing Lake First Nation. Someone had reported that a man armed with a knife was causing a disturbance outside of their home.
  
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• A 'polar coaster': The upcoming winter is shaping up to be 'bitterly cold'

  28-08-2019 17:46 via cbc.ca
  Winter 2019-20 will be filled with so many ups and downs on the thermometer, The Farmer’s Almanac says it had no choice but to dub it the “Polar Coaster” Winter.
  
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• Childcare help, training aid will help lower employment barriers for Indigenous people, says handbook

  28-08-2019 16:59 via cbc.ca
  A new handbook for Saskatoon businesses has adopted the Cree word 'Kipa' or "hurry up" as its mantra when looking at Indigenous employment.
  
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• Child care help, training aid will help lower employment barriers for Indigenous people, says handbook

  28-08-2019 16:59 via cbc.ca
  A new handbook for Saskatoon businesses has adopted the Cree word 'Kipa' or "hurry up" as its mantra when looking at Indigenous employment.
  
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• YXEats ready to tantalize Saskatoon’s tastebuds

  28-08-2019 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  Andy Yuen from Odd Couple makes a unique waffle as he prepares to take part in YXEats featuring a number of restaurants in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood.
  
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• Thinking outside the box when choosing tiles

  28-08-2019 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Kelsey from Metric Design in Saskatoon looks at different options beyond the basic when choosing tiles in this Décor and Design segment.
  
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• Kelly Taylor in the running for Canada’s Top Comic

  28-08-2019 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  Prince Albert’s Kelly Taylor is looking from support from Saskatchewan as he vies to become a finalist in the search for Canada’s Top Comic for 2019.
  
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• Thompson RCMP searching for drunk driver after woman falls from truck and dies

  28-08-2019 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  Mounties in Thompson say charges have been laid after a woman who was riding on the top of a truck cab fell from the vehicle and died.
  
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• Thompson RCMP searching for alleged drunk driver after woman falls from truck and dies

  28-08-2019 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  Mounties in Thompson say charges have been laid after a woman who was riding on the top of a truck cab fell from the vehicle and died.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters battle blaze at paving business - CBC.ca

  28-08-2019 15:10 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon firefighters battle blaze at paving business  CBC.caFire crews had to battle intense heat and heavy smoke after a fire broke out at Anderson Paving in Saskatoon on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters battle blaze at paving business

  28-08-2019 15:10 via cbc.ca
  Fire crews had to battle intense heat and heavy smoke after a fire broke out at Anderson Paving in Saskatoon on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Regina child first in Sask. to get new therapy to slow progression of rare disease

  28-08-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mike Stumph says his four-year-old son Theo is a curious child who likes to explore his world. Read More
  
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• Dubois wants to overturn organics waste collection cart

  28-08-2019 14:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Just when Saskatoon residents thought a long debate on waste services had been settled, Coun. Bev Dubois says she wants to reopen the trash cart. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon city hall retains AAA credit rating in wake of fraud - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon city hall retains AAA credit rating in wake of fraud  Saskatoon StarPhoenixCity councillors say residents want more information about $1-million scam.
  
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• Saskatoon city hall retains AAA credit rating in wake of fraud

  28-08-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon has maintained its AAA credit rating, despite losing $1.04 million to a fraudster. Read More
  
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• Sask. not part of proposed B.C. opioids lawsuit

  28-08-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan government says it has not determined whether it will join a proposed B.C. class action lawsuit against dozens of pharmaceutical companies regarding opioid addiction.
  
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• ‘He’s the only child living with CLN2 in Saskatchewan’: community rallies for 4-year-old with rare disease

  28-08-2019 13:38 via globalnews.ca
  The community is rallying behind a four-year-old Regina boy who has been diagnosed with a rare disease, hoping to one day help fund a cure.
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze at Anderson Paving

  28-08-2019 13:35
  Just after midnight Wednesday, fire crews were called to a structure fire at Anderson Paving on Idylwyld Drive.
  
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• Bear shot by RCMP and left to rot in yard, says La Loche woman

  28-08-2019 13:18
  A concerned resident in La Loche says RCMP came into her yard and shot and killed a bear, before leaving the body behind.
  
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• Bear shot by RCMP and left in yard, says La Loche woman

  28-08-2019 13:18
  A concerned resident in La Loche says RCMP came into her yard and shot and killed a bear, before leaving the body behind.
  
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• Saskatoon employer handbook aims to boost Indigenous engagement - Global News

  28-08-2019 13:16 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon employer handbook aims to boost Indigenous engagement  Global NewsThe Indigenous Engagement Employer Handbook give companies resources for hiring and keeping Indigenous employees.
  
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• Saskatoon council votes to lower cannabis store business licence renewal fee - Global News

  28-08-2019 13:06 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon council votes to lower cannabis store business licence renewal fee  Global NewsSaskatoon cannabis store owners are breathing a sigh of relief after city council decided to reduce the amount they collect from their annual business licence fee ...
  
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• Safeway employees uncertain amid change to FreshCo - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-08-2019 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Safeway employees uncertain amid change to FreshCo  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThree Safeway stores in Saskatoon and a fourth in Regina are set to close in March and reopen as discount FreshCo stores in the summer.
  
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