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• Sask. solar companies laying off staff amid net metering review

  09-10-2019 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  Some rooftop solar companies in Saskatchewan have begun to layoff staff as they wait for the province and SaskPower to finish reviewing the net metering program. David Baxter has the details.
  
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• Football, volleyball action in Saskatoon High School Huddle for Oct. 8 - Globalnews.ca

  09-10-2019 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  Football, volleyball action in Saskatoon High School Huddle for Oct. 8  Globalnews.ca
  
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• ‘World record rack:’ Crew crowns Mac the Moose statue with new antlers

  09-10-2019 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  The larger rack means Mac is once again the tallest moose statue in the world.
  
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• Appeal Court slashes Project Forseti drug dealer's sentence to 11 years

  09-10-2019 22:31 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has cut down a lengthy sentence for a drug trafficker snared in the Project Forseti biker gang investigation.
  
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• 'Our voice matters': Record number of Indigenous candidates and First Nations swing votes, AFN says

  09-10-2019 22:17
  The Assembly of First Nations says there is a record number of Indigenous candidates in the federal election and First Nations voters could swing the vote in almost one in five ridings.
  
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• Election has record number of Indigenous candidates, First Nations swing votes, AFN says

  09-10-2019 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  In an analysis to be released on Thursday, the Assembly of First Nations says there are at least 62 First Nations, Métis and Inuit candidates running.
  
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• The weed bunch: Independent Sask. pot retailers form co-op to compete with big corporate players

  09-10-2019 20:58
  Saskatchewan-based cannabis retailers and entrepreneurs are banding together to fight against multi-national cannabis companies.
  
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• Sask. Weed Pool: Independent Sask. pot retailers form co-op to compete with big players

  09-10-2019 20:58
  Saskatchewan-based cannabis retailers and entrepreneurs are banding together to fight against multi-national cannabis companies.
  
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• Sask. Weed Pool: Independent pot retailers form co-op to compete with big players

  09-10-2019 20:58
  Saskatchewan-based cannabis retailers and entrepreneurs are banding together to fight against multi-national cannabis companies.
  
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• Mediation pushed to Dec. for Sask. MLA facing assault charges

  09-10-2019 20:40
  Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson’s mediation case has been pushed to Dec. 2 following a provincial court adjournment earlier this week.
  
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• Man accused of killing pregnant woman Crystal McFadyen set to stand trial

  09-10-2019 20:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Instead of proceeding with a preliminary hearing, Jonathan Alexander Rosenthal consented to go straight to trial on charges of arson and second-degree murder. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: sunny skies, cool temperatures

  09-10-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Cold start to the day across the province on Wednesday and temperatures remain below seasonal into the long weekend.
  
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• Football, volleyball action in Saskatoon High School Huddle for Oct. 8

  09-10-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  Boys' football and volleyball are featured in the Oct. 8 segment of High School Huddle with Brenden Purdy.
  
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• Toronto-area Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting black Canadians 'love' Trudeau for wearing blackface

  09-10-2019 19:23 via cbc.ca
  A Toronto-area Liberal candidate is apologizing for suggesting people "in the black community" like Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau more because he dressed up in blackface.
  
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• Not just Mac the Moose: Sask. home to other 'world's largest' landmarks

  09-10-2019 18:46
  An international moose feud brought the public eye to Moose Jaw’s main roadside attraction this year.But, drivers in Saskatchewan know Mac isn’t the only thing worth stopping for when travelling through the province.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Remai doubter looks back

  09-10-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Re: Remai exhibit personal for artists (SP, Sept. 23) Read More
  
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• Singh's popularity soars, but party fails to follow suit: Nanos

  09-10-2019 17:56
  Over the course of the campaign, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s personal popularity has been steadily increasing, but the same can’t be said for his party, according to the latest data from Nanos Research.
  
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• Keeping families warm and active during chilly fall months

  09-10-2019 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  From warm breakfast ideas to fun activities, parenting expert Maureen Dennis with ways families can stay active and connected during those chilly fall months.
  
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• City offering special bus service for Luke Combs fans

  09-10-2019 17:04
  Saskatoon Transit is offering fans of country music star Luke Combs a number of options to get to his performance at Sasktel Centre Thursday night.
  
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• From design to finished project — completing an unfinished basement

  09-10-2019 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  Tamara Bowman and Abdul Meerwali from Metric Design in Saskatoon go through the steps of taking an unfinished basement from design to completed project.
  
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• Saskatoon man sent to hospital after being stabbed - CBC.ca

  09-10-2019 16:32 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon man sent to hospital after being stabbed  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon family wants a rare disease strategy for Canadians

  09-10-2019 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  Canada does not have a rare disease strategy to help allow those suffering from uncommon diseases to have greater access to medications and funding for further research.
  
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• One Saskatoon family is asking for Canada to develop a rare disease strategy for Canada

  09-10-2019 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  Canada does not have a Rare Disease Strategy to help allow those suffering from uncommon diseases to have greater access to medications and funding for further research. Brittney Matejka reports.
  
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• Kevin Waugh on Conservative’s immigration platform

  09-10-2019 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-Grasswood Conservative candidate Kevin Waugh discusses his party’s immigration platform and why he is seeking to be re-elected in the riding.
  
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• Jan Norris on Green Party’s immigration platform

  09-10-2019 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-University Green Party candidate Jan Norris discusses her party’s immigration platform and why she is seeking to be elected in the riding.
  
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• Sheri Benson on NDP’s immigration platform

  09-10-2019 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon West NDP candidate Sheri Benson discusses her party’s immigration platform and why she is seeking to be re-elected in the riding.
  
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• Guto Penteado on People’s Party of Canada immigration platform

  09-10-2019 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-University People’s Party of Canada candidate Guto Penteado discusses his party’s immigration platform and why he is seeking to be elected in the riding.
  
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• Tracy Muggli on Liberal’s immigration platform

  09-10-2019 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-University Liberal candidate Tracy Muggli discusses her party’s immigration platform and why she is seeking to be elected in the riding.
  
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• Farmer mental health a concern as harvest hurdles continue - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-10-2019 15:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Farmer mental health a concern as harvest hurdles continue  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• It's alive: Greystone Theatre starts off season with Frankenstein

  09-10-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The University of Saskatchewan's Greystone Theatre is about to bring its first show of the season to life — just ahead of a very appropriate holiday. Read More
  
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• Farmer mental health a concern as harvest hurdles continue

  09-10-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  More Saskatchewan farmers are reaching out to mental health services as poor weather and trade tensions add to the everyday stress of running a farm.  Read More
  
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• Campaign platforms touch on conversion therapy, gender-affirming health care

  09-10-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The health care and wellness inequities faced by LGBTQ2+ people in Canada have been a spotlight issue this year. Read More
  
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• Blades get set to play Bowen Byram and the Vancouver Giants

  09-10-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Last week, it was Dylan Cozens. Read More
  
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• Lanigan, Sask. students learn about cloud energy at SkyTracker weather school

  09-10-2019 14:09 via globalnews.ca
  Grade 6 students at Lanigan Elementary School learn about cloud energy at SkyTracker weather school.
  
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• Semi driver facing $10K ticket for driving on wrong road in Saskatchewan

  09-10-2019 13:18 via globalnews.ca
  Police in a rural Saskatchewan municipality are paying extra attention to vehicles and what roads drivers are using.
  
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• The Saskatoon freeway: 7 things you need to know - CBC.ca

  09-10-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatoon freeway: 7 things you need to know  CBC.ca
  
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• The Saskatoon freeway: 7 things you need to know

  09-10-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  What's it going to cost? When does the province want to build it? And what's with that Highway 11 realignment proposal? The Saskatchewan government tackled those questions and more earlier this week.
  
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• Are Canadian car owners being misled about how often a vehicle needs to be serviced?

  09-10-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A class-action lawsuit claiming Canadian car owners are being misled about their vehicle's maintenance schedule is raising questions about how often drivers need to service their cars or even change the oil.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

  09-10-2019 05:53 via globalnews.ca
  Ethan McIndoe scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Edmonton Oil Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Regina Pats 5-3 on Tuesday in the Western Hockey League.
  
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• City hall opts for four-way stop instead of road closure in Riversdale

  09-10-2019 04:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  Stop signs appear to be coming to a problematic intersection in the Riversdale neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• Former TV sports anchor who robbed Saskatoon bank sentenced to more prison time

  09-10-2019 03:40 via cbc.ca
  A former Winnipeg television sports anchor and college instructor who pleaded guilty to robbing banks in Saskatchewan and Alberta has been sentenced to more prison time.
  
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• Japanese student Sugimoto a great catch for E.D. Feehan Trojans

  09-10-2019 03:05 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Mac the Moose reclaims world's tallest moose title after getting new rack

  09-10-2019 02:15 via cbc.ca
  Mac the Moose has had a boost and is once again the tallest in the land. A crew of workers with ropes perched themselves high in a cherry picker and on top of a truck crane to carefully attach a new set of antlers on the roadside attraction in Moose Jaw, Sask., on Tuesday.
  
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• Sask. man lives minutes from polling place, told to vote at another 55 km away

  09-10-2019 01:56
  Kindersley area resident Ken Fleming says he was surprised to learn he would have to drive 55 kilometres, to the village of Marengo, to vote on Election Day.
  
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• Change in boundary realignment means long drive for Kindersley voter

  09-10-2019 01:56
  Kindersley area resident Ken Fleming says he was surprised to learn he would have to drive 55 kilometres, to the village of Marengo, to vote on Election Day.
  
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• Liberal, NDP candidates unhappy about Conservative skipping debates - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-10-2019 01:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  Liberal, NDP candidates unhappy about Conservative skipping debates  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Liberal, NDP candidates unhappy about Conservative skipping debates

  09-10-2019 01:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Several candidates in a riding on Saskatoon's east side are questioning their Conservative opponent's decision to skip public debates during the election campaign, which they say is disrespectful to voters. Read More
  
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• Semi driver facing $10K ticket for driving on wrong road

  09-10-2019 01:20 via globalnews.ca
  Police in a rural Saskatchewan municipality are paying extra attention to vehicles and what roads drivers are using. It comes after an officer handed a semi driver a $10,000 ticket.
  
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• Weapons Call - 200 Block Avenue M North

  09-10-2019 00:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Earlier this afternoon, Saskatoon Police responded to weapons call. At approximately 2:30 p.m., October 8, 2019, Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Avenue M North after receiving a report that someone had entered the residence with a firearm. Upon Police arrival, a number of people exited the residence without incident.At this time, no one has been arrested or charged in relation to this incident, and Officers have not located a firearm. Police remain on scene.(Occurrence N
  
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• Province gives closer look into Saskatoon Freeway Project - CKOM News Talk Sports

  09-10-2019 00:50 via ckom.com
  Province gives closer look into Saskatoon Freeway Project  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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