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• City of Saskatoon celebrates two years of ClassPass - News Talk 650 CKOM

  11-09-2019 23:56 via ckom.com
  City of Saskatoon celebrates two years of ClassPass  News Talk 650 CKOMThe City of Saskatoon is celebrating two years of a school transit program. ClassPass lets teachers schedule a...
  
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• 2 Sask. Party MLAs officially resign to run as federal Conservatives

  11-09-2019 23:35 via cbc.ca
  Two Saskatchewan Party MLAs — Warren Steinley and Corey Tochor — have officially resigned to run as Conservatives in the upcoming federal election.
  
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• Saskatchewan seeks intervener status in Alberta’s Bill C-69 case

  11-09-2019 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government announced it will be seeking intervener status in Alberta's reference case challenging the constitutionality of Bill C-69.
  
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• They lost their jobs and found Gus the Bus. Then they turned the bus into home

  11-09-2019 22:53 via cbc.ca
  Logan Fedoriuk and Brooke Perry of Saskatoon live in Gus the Bus, a converted wheelchair-accessible van that houses all their belongings.
  
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• Police investigating alleged voyeurism incident at U of S

  11-09-2019 22:47 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police are investigating after a report of an alleged voyeurism incident at the University of Saskatchewan on Monday.
  
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• Man allegedly exposes himself in U of S library, secretly photographs woman

  11-09-2019 22:31
  The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a report of voyeurism on the University of Saskatchewan campus.
  
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• Scammers threatening SaskEnergy customers to pay bills in bitcoin

  11-09-2019 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  SaskEnergy is warning people about a telemarketing scam that’s telling customers to pay their most recent bill in cash or even bitcoin.
  
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• King George Community Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

  11-09-2019 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  Want to meet your neighbours?  Want to know what’s going on in the King George neighbourhood?  Want to help us make it an even better community?  WELL THEN, DON’T WAIT !!!  Come on out to our Annual General Meeting where we discuss things that are going on in King George, want events are happening for young...
  
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• Voyeurism Incident - 10 Block Campus Drive

  11-09-2019 21:28 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a voyeurism incident on the University of Saskatchewan campus earlier this week.On September 9, 2019, U of S Protective Services officers located a man in the library who was indecently exposed. It had been reported earlier that he was taking photos of a woman from underneath the cubicle she was sitting at.The SPS VICE Unit is continuing to investigate.Anyone with information on this incident, or any others of a similar nature, is asked to contact Saskatoon Pol
  
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• Saskatoon spent $900K removing more than 619,430 kg of potentially damaging bird poop from Buckwold Bridge - CBC News

  11-09-2019 20:45 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon spent $900K removing more than 619,430 kg of potentially damaging bird poop from Buckwold Bridge  CBC NewsThe City of Saskatoon says it spent about $900000 euthanizing a larger-than-expected flock of pigeons and cleaning out 619430 kilograms of potentially ...
  
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• Saskatoon spent $900K removing more than 619,430 kg of potentially damaging bird poop from Buckwold Bridge

  11-09-2019 20:45 via cbc.ca
  The City of Saskatoon says it spent about $900,000 euthanizing a larger-than-expected flock of pigeons and cleaning out 619,430 kilograms of potentially damaging bird poop from the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge over the last eight years. 
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: rain continues across the province

  11-09-2019 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  Periods of rain and drizzle along with overcast conditions continue Wednesday in both Saskatoon and Regina.
  
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• Two Prince Albert men sentenced to 4 years for 2017 killing of Damian Ballantyne

  11-09-2019 20:20 via cbc.ca
  Christian Charles and Austin Janvier, who both admitted to killing Damian Ballantyne in 2017, are going to prison.
  
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• 2 Saskatchewan Party MLAs resign to run in federal election

  11-09-2019 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  Warren Steinley and Corey Tochor officially submitted their resignations on Wednesday to the Speaker of the legislative assembly to run in the federal election.
  
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• Saskatoon adaptive water-skier shatters slalom world record

  11-09-2019 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  Nolan Barnes became the best in the world this summer with his performance at the world championships in Norway. Derek Bidwell with his story.
  
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• A possible Saskatchewan PM and 4 other provincial storylines about the federal election

  11-09-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Andrew Scheer is aiming to become only the second Conservative MP from Saskatchewan to be prime minister, one of several key provincial stories that will play out during this year's campaign.
  
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• Saskatchewan philanthropists donate $650k for hospice project

  11-09-2019 19:54
  A donation of $650,000 is being gifted towards an end-of-life care hospice in Saskatoon.
  
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• Musicians join Saskatoon-based heavy metal group - Souris Plain Dealer

  11-09-2019 19:48 via sourisplaindealer.ca
  Musicians join Saskatoon-based heavy metal group  Souris Plain DealerWilliam “Bill” Aubut and Colin Cheechoo have been playing music for most of their lives. Cheechoo picked up his first guitar at 12 years old during the '80s ...
  
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• Who can you vote for? Sask. 2019 federal election candidates listed by riding

  11-09-2019 19:46
  With the 2019 federal election campaign officially underway, here are the candidates running in each riding in Saskatchewan. This list will be updated as further candidates are nominated.
  
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• Pace of growth in Saskatchewan farmland values slows: FCC

  11-09-2019 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Farm Credit Canada said farmland values in Saskatchewan rose 2.9 per cent in the first half of 2019.
  
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• La Ronge RCMP seek suspect in alleged June sexual assault

  11-09-2019 19:12
  La Ronge RCMP are asking for help identifying a suspect who allegedly physically and sexually assaulted a woman on a walking trail in the Bell’s Point neighbourhood.
  
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• Nolan Maier last line of defence for Saskatoon Blades

  11-09-2019 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  On opening night for the Saskatoon Blades there may be plenty of roster changes, but one player hopes to remain the team’s last line of defence all season. Derek Bidwell reports.
  
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• Police release sketch of La Ronge, Sask. sexual assault suspect

  11-09-2019 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  A woman said she was physically and sexually assaulted by an unknown man while walking on a trail in a La Ronge neighbourhood on June 20, police said.
  
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• Warman, Sask., man killed in North Dakota motorcycle crash

  11-09-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca
  North Dakota Highway Patrol is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Saskatchewan man this weekend.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Climate-plan vote was the right move

  11-09-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Seven members of Saskatoon’s city council are to be commended for supporting the long term climate action plan proposed by the administration. Read More
  
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• La Ronge RCMP release sketch of suspect in sexual assault case

  11-09-2019 17:43 via cbc.ca
  La Ronge RCMP have released a sketch of a male suspect allegedly involved in a sexual assault and are asking for help from the public to identify him.
  
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• Drivers struggle with patchwork detours near Saskatoon City Hospital during roadwork - CBC.ca

  11-09-2019 17:35 via cbc.ca
  Drivers struggle with patchwork detours near Saskatoon City Hospital during roadwork  CBC.caThis week, a couple with an appointment at Saskatoon City Hospital found themselves playing a guessing game on how to get there.
  
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• Drivers struggle with patchwork detours near Saskatoon City Hospital during roadwork

  11-09-2019 17:35 via cbc.ca
  This week, a couple with an appointment at Saskatoon City Hospital found themselves playing a guessing game on how to get there.
  
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• Differences in designing residential and commercial space

  11-09-2019 16:09 via globalnews.ca
  Metric Design Centre designer Lee-Lynn Rautenbach explains the differences between commercial and residential design and how it relates to space planning in this Décor and Design segment.
  
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• Latest trends in fall fashion

  11-09-2019 15:39 via globalnews.ca
  Ciara Yaschuk heads to Dutch Growers Home & Garden in Saskatoon to learn about the latest in fall fashion trends from Nikki van Duyvendyk.
  
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• Saskatoon police to release more information on stolen car with 4-year-old child inside - CBC.ca

  11-09-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police to release more information on stolen car with 4-year-old child inside  CBC.caPolice are still investigating after a car was stolen with a child inside Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatoon police to release more information on stolen car with 4-year-old child inside

  11-09-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca
  Police are still investigating after a car was stolen with a child inside Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Sask. teen pilot among country's youngest fliers

  11-09-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sara Striker has earned a distinction achieved by few people her age: she's one of Canada's youngest student pilots. Read More
  
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• Eric Akis: A nice slice of Saskatoon berry pie - Times Colonist

  11-09-2019 15:00 via timescolonist.com
  Eric Akis: A nice slice of Saskatoon berry pie  Times ColonistThis is the fourth instalment in my series about the five classic Canadian desserts featured on a booklet of stamps released by Canada Post this year called ...
  
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• 338 ridings, 40 days, 1 vote: Election campaign kicks off

  11-09-2019 14:24
  Justin Trudeau has set in motion the 2019 federal election campaign. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Gen. Julie Payette accepted his request to dissolve the 42nd Parliament, setting in motion Canada's 43rd federal race, with campaigns in all 338 ridings.
  
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• Saskatoon police take 3rd place on ‘Lip Sync to the Rescue’ - Global News

  11-09-2019 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police take 3rd place on ‘Lip Sync to the Rescue’  Global NewsPeople have voted and the Saskatoon Police *Service's* video came in third on CBS TV special Lip Sync to the Rescue.
  
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• Sisters of slain father of five call for witnesses to come forward - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  11-09-2019 14:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sisters of slain father of five call for witnesses to come forward  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe sisters of Mauricio Arriagada are hoping that someone with information about their brother's death in early July comes forward.
  
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• Sisters of slain father of five call for witnesses to come forward

  11-09-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mauricio Arriagada's sisters believe his death was gang-related, so they fear being identified publicly. Read More
  
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• Stolen vehicle with 4-year-old girl inside found by Saskatoon police - Global News

  11-09-2019 13:29 via globalnews.ca
  Stolen vehicle with 4-year-old girl inside found by Saskatoon police  Global NewsSaskatoon police have found a four-year-old girl after a vehicle was briefly stolen on Tuesday in the Lawson Heights SC area.
  
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• A call for help from a Saskatoon mother on World Suicide Prevention Day - Global News

  11-09-2019 13:08 via globalnews.ca
  A call for help from a Saskatoon mother on World Suicide Prevention Day  Global NewsA Saskatoon mother is calling on Saskatchewan to create a provincial suicide strategy to provide more supports to those in need.
  
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• 'A very dangerous situation': psychiatrists sound alarm over Sask. children's hospital design

  11-09-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The doors will soon open at Saskatchewan's first children's hospital, but some psychiatrists say the building is rife with safety and suicide risks.
  
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• 'Final frontier of stigma': Senator speaks up on World Suicide Prevention Day

  11-09-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Senator Denise Batters says people are still uncomfortable talking about suicide but it's getting better.
  
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• Few fireworks at campaign kickoff debate

  11-09-2019 04:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  There were few fireworks when five federal candidates met on a Saskatoon stage to lay out their political parties' vision for the next four years on the eve of what is expected to be a long and bruising election campaign. Read More
  
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• World Suicide Prevention Day and a call for help from a Saskatoon mother

  11-09-2019 04:15 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatoon mother is calling on the province to create a provincial suicide strategy to provide more supports to those in need.
  
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• A call for help from a Saskatoon mother on World Suicide Prevention Day

  11-09-2019 04:15 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatoon mother is calling on Saskatchewan to create a provincial suicide strategy to provide more supports to those in need.
  
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• World Suicide Prevention Day and a call for help from one Saskatoon mother

  11-09-2019 03:30 via globalnews.ca
  A Saskatoon mother is calling on the province to create a provincial suicide strategy to provide more supports to those in need.
  
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• Call for help from Saskatoon mother on World Suicide Prevention Day | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  11-09-2019 03:30 via globalnews.ca
  Call for help from Saskatoon mother on World Suicide Prevention Day | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caA Saskatoon mother is calling on the province to create a provincial suicide strategy to provide more supports to those in need. Brittney Matejka with the story.
  
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• Saskatchewan man acquitted of threatening to shoot Trudeau, blow up Parliament

  11-09-2019 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  David Petersen, who is 53, faced a charge of uttering threats over the phone to a government worker on Feb. 12.
  
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• Gabruch earns conference honours; Huskies football gets back into top 10

  11-09-2019 02:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  University of Saskatchewan Huskies soccer player Maya Gabruch has been named Canada West women's second star of the week after picking up three goals in a pair of weekend games. Read More
  
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• Care home staff 'should have known better,' woman says after finding brother 'sobbing' in room

  11-09-2019 02:20
  Disgusted and appalled, the sister of a care home resident in Saskatoon says she can’t believe the state her brother was left in when she went to visit him at a care home earlier this month.
  
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