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• New poll shows nail-biting race in B.C., Bloc surging in Quebec

  19-10-2019 23:39
  New polling numbers show extremely tight races in the battleground provinces of British Columbia and Quebec.
  
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• Researchers use exoskeleton, sensors to study farmer's movement

  19-10-2019 22:46
  A group of researchers spent the growing season studying how Saskatchewan farmers move.
  
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• Unifor escalating strike action after talks between union, provincial government fail

  19-10-2019 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  Talks, meanwhile, are scheduled to continue on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• No specific policies, but division says Saskatoon public schools can determine 'best way' to celebrate Pride - CBC.ca

  19-10-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca
  No specific policies, but division says Saskatoon public schools can determine 'best way' to celebrate Pride  CBC.ca
  
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• No specific policies, but division says Saskatoon public schools can determine 'best way' to celebrate Pride

  19-10-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca
  As the Regina Public School Division deals with fallout from voting down a motion intended to ensure schools can determine how they celebrate LGBTQ Pride events, the Saskatoon Public School Division says it aims to make all students feel welcome — but that it has no specific policies about Pride celebrations.
  
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• Early morning blaze engulfs garage, affects power lines

  19-10-2019 21:26
  Fire crews battled an early morning blaze that engulfed a garage in the 300 block of Whitney Ave. S. on Saturday.
  
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• Suspicious death ruled a homicide: Battleford RCMP

  19-10-2019 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  The death of Ryan Gatzke on Friday in Battleford has been ruled a homicide, RCMP say.
  
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• Several firearm incidents keep police busy throughout the night

  19-10-2019 21:07
  Police responded to multiple firearm related incidents throughout Saskatoon on Friday night and Saturday morning.
  
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• Unifor escalates strike action following rejected arbitration proposal

  19-10-2019 20:38
  Unifor is escalating strike action in the wake of Friday's failed bid to send their contract dispute with the Government of Saskatchewan to final binding arbitration.
  
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• Overnight Saskatoon fires deemed suspicious - Global News

  19-10-2019 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  Overnight Saskatoon fires deemed suspicious  Global News
  
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• Overnight Saskatoon fires deemed suspicious

  19-10-2019 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  Crews put out three fires in Saskatoon, two in sheds behind houses and another in a garage.
  
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• Guns Saskatoon | News, Videos & Articles - Globalnews.ca

  19-10-2019 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  Guns Saskatoon | News, Videos & Articles  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest two for gun use - Global News

  19-10-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police arrest two for gun use  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest two for gun use

  19-10-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  Two people were arrested in separate incidents on Friday night. 'It's really terrifying,' said a Jennifer Altenberg, who called the police for one case.
  
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• Death of 27-year-old in Battleford being investigated as homicide: RCMP

  19-10-2019 18:45 via cbc.ca
  RCMP have identified the victim as Ryan John Gatzke, and have confirmed his death was the result of a homicide.
  
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• 'It's beautiful': Prince Albert group home residents a part of the community

  19-10-2019 18:43
  Six former Valley View Centre residents will reside in Prince Albert in two newly built group homes.
  
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• Fire department investigating after 'suspicious' shed fires in Nutana Park

  19-10-2019 18:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon fire department has deemed two shed fires, which broke out in the alley behind Bell Crescent, as "suspicious." Read More
  
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• Suspicious death in Battleford now being investigated as homicide

  19-10-2019 17:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  A suspicious death in Battleford is now being investigated as a homicide by RCMP, and police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Read More
  
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• QB Cody Fajardo helps Saskatchewan Roughriders top B.C. Lions 27-19

  19-10-2019 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the B.C. Lions 27 19 in Vancouver Friday night.
  
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• Romanow reflects on contentious origin of Meewasin Valley Authority

  19-10-2019 17:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  The creation of the Meewasin Valley Authority proved so controversial that former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow thinks he may have paid the ultimate political price for his role in its conception. Read More
  
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• Teen, 27-year-old man face firearm charges after 2 separate incidents: Saskatoon police

  19-10-2019 17:29 via cbc.ca
  A 27-year-old man faces 10 charges in once incident, including charges of evading police and carrying a concealed weapon.
  
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• Nutana Park shed fires deemed suspicious by fire investigators

  19-10-2019 17:10 via cbc.ca
  There were no occupants in either of the sheds at the time and a fire investigator has determined they are suspicious in nature.
  
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• Sask. issues primer: Indigenous communities - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-10-2019 17:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sask. issues primer: Indigenous communities  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Romanow reflects on contentious origin of Meewasin Valley Authority - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-10-2019 17:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Romanow reflects on contentious origin of Meewasin Valley Authority  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Polachic: Saskatoon's St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish celebrates 100 years - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-10-2019 17:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Polachic: Saskatoon's St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish celebrates 100 years  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Cuthand: Many First Nations people still refuse to vote - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-10-2019 17:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Cuthand: Many First Nations people still refuse to vote  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Teacher contract talks 'approaching' impasse over class size, composition: STF

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Contract talks with the provincial government and school board trustees are "approaching" an impasse over issues related to classroom size and composition, says the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. Read More
  
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• Sask. issues primer: Indigenous communities

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post are delving into some of the most pressing issues affecting Saskatchewan voters during the election campaign. Today, we look at issues affecting Indigenous communities that have come up during the campaign. Read More
  
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• Polachic: Saskatoon's St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish celebrates 100 years

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  On March 12, 1919 — more than 100 years ago — St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish was officially incorporated by Bishop Albert Pascal of the Diocese of Prince Albert, the jurisdiction under which the parish fell at the time. Read More
  
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• PFC semifinal: Saskatoon Hilltops focus on the process during undefeated season

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Hilltops remain on course for a perfect season, but perfection is still four wins away. Read More
  
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• Cuthand: Many First Nations people still refuse to vote

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  In the 1959 election John Diefenbaker made a promise in his campaign that he would extend the voting franchise to the “Indians” and appoint an Indian to the Senate. In 1960 he made good on both promises, appointing James Gladstone, a member of the Blood tribe in southern Alberta, to the Senate and extended voting rights to First Nations individuals. Read More
  
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• Brighton show home by Touchstone Developments easily customized

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Touchstone Developments Corporation opened a new show home in Saskatoon's east side earlier this year. The Benchmark floor plan has been a popular one for the builder since they debuted it in phase one of the Brighton neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• Book Reviews: Memoirs from Sask. women Lois Simmie and D.M. Ditson

  19-10-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here are two strikingly different memoirs (both Coteau, $24.95) from two Saskatchewan women. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police use Taser on teen after driver threatened

  19-10-2019 16:47 via cbc.ca
  At roughly 11:25 p.m. police were called to Highway 11 and 71 Street for reports of a possible impaired driver, according to a police news release.
  
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• A busy night kicks off the weekend for Saskatoon police - News Talk 650 CKOM

  19-10-2019 16:37 via ckom.com
  A busy night kicks off the weekend for Saskatoon police  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Letters to the editor Oct. 19

  19-10-2019 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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• 'I'm going downhill': Patients lament after Sask. doctor's death puts free treatment program on hold

  19-10-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Jo Ann Moffatt has been through a lot of pain, both physical and emotional. Now a treatment option she says offered relief unlike anything else is on hold.
  
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• Parish Notes: Your guide to fall suppers in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-10-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Parish Notes: Your guide to fall suppers in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Parish Notes: Your guide to fall suppers in Saskatoon

  19-10-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Please send items for Parish Notes to [email protected] with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before at 10 a.m. Read More
  
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• Knock, knock. Who cares? or: How I learned to stop worrying and love ignoring people at my door

  19-10-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  People are fussin’ and fightin’ over the issues of the day (or the mudslinging of the hour on Twitter). Lawn signs are out in full. The part that scares me the most? The door knockers.
  
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• At the Galleries Oct. 19, 2019

  19-10-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Please email submissions to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Sunday for the following Saturday listing. Read More
  
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• U.K. lawmakers vote to delay final Brexit decision again

  19-10-2019 13:59
  In major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.K. lawmakers voted Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the European Union, throwing a wrench into government plans to leave the bloc at the end of this month.
  
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• The final weekend: What will the 2019 federal election be remembered for?

  19-10-2019 13:00
  As we enter the final weekend before all ballots are cast, each of the three main federal parties is putting forward the messages they hope will resonate and inspire any undecided or unmotivated voters.
  
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• Firearm Investigation - 3300 block of Fairlight Dr

  19-10-2019 12:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  At 12:36 a.m. today, Saskatoon Police were called to a parking lot in the 3300 block of Fairlight Dr for a male waving a firearm.Police attended and the male suspect fled in a vehicle.  A short evade police situation ended after police lost sight of the suspect.The suspect was located in the 200 block of Whitecap Cr.A rifle was recovered.A 27 year old male is facing numerous charges including:Impaired driving, drive while over .08, evade police, dangerous driving, possession of a controlled
  
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• Point Firearm Charge Laid

  19-10-2019 10:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  At 9:40 p.m. on October 18, 2019. the Saskatoon Police Service responded to a complaint of a firearm being pointed at several young people in the 200 Block of Av V S.A 13 year old female and her friends were walking along 200 Av V S.  A male from balcony of an apartment pointed a firearm at them.Police arrive and conduct their investigation.   A loaded air operated bb gun was located.A 17 year old male is charged with point firearm. (Occurrence Number: 2019111688)
  
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• Why Chanda Van de Vorst’s brother says he opened the lines of communication to the impaired driver who killed her

  19-10-2019 10:29
  In January of 2016, Chad Mierau experienced a tragedy that’s hard for most people to fathom. He says he's forgiven the woman who was responsible. Now Mierau hopes to help others by sharing his story.
  
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• Impaired Driver Investigation Leads to CEW Deployment

  19-10-2019 10:25 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service were dispatched to Hwy 11 and 71 St at 11:25 p.m. on October 18, 2019 for a possible impaired driver.  The suspect was followed by a member of the public to the 2500 block of Av C N.  Two suspects then approached the complainant and indicated that they had a firearm.  Police arrived and confronted the suspects.  One 17 year old male was non-compliant.  A CEW was deployed and the male was taken into custody.  He was transported to hospita
  
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• On the edge: tight riding races put some top Liberal cabinet ministers at risk

  19-10-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Some of the most closely watched races on election night will be in ridings where high-profile cabinet ministers are on the ballot — and at risk of losing their seats.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, October 18, 2019

  19-10-2019 07:50 via globalnews.ca
  Dylan Garand stopped all 23 shots he faced as the Kamloops Blazers blanked the Vancouver Giants 6-0 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Cody Fajardo topples Lions to keep Roughriders in contention for 1st in West

  19-10-2019 07:13 via cbc.ca
  Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 224 yards and the Saskatchewan Roughriders downed the B.C. Lions 27-19 on Friday night in Vancouver.
  
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