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• Update: Reporting Clarification - Public Advisory - Robocall Phone Scam

  22-10-2019 23:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police has continued to receive complaints, over 100,  from the community regarding a phone scam since earlier this morning.Complainants have reported being contacted by a robocall phone message claiming that they have “violated federal laws.” It claims that they have the complainant's Social Insurance Number.Police wish to advise the public to hang up and not follow the directions of this robocall. As a point of clarification to our previous media r
  
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• Update: Charge Laid in Voyeurism Incident - 10 Block Campus Dr

  22-10-2019 23:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 21 year old Saskatoon man is facing a charge of Voyeurism after an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service's VICE Unit. On September 9, 2019, Saskatoon Police received a report from officer with the U of S Protective Services regarding a man who had indecently exposed himself in a library. An investigation was conducted by the VICE Unit which has resulted in a charge of Voyeurism being laid on the man. The 21 year old man will be appearing in Provincial Court on Monday, No
  
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• ‘Vaccines are certainly important’: Flu shots now available in Saskatchewan

  22-10-2019 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  As of Oct. 21, Saskatchewan residents are able to get vaccinated as flu season approaches.
  
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• Impaired driving charges laid after crash knocks out power to parts of Saskatoon

  22-10-2019 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said a vehicle hit a meridian and a power pole at 8th Street and Boychuk Drive, bringing down power lines.
  
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• Update: Impaired Driving Charges Laid - Single Vehicle Collision - 8th Street and Boychuk Dr.

  22-10-2019 22:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 27 year old man has been charged after a single vehicle collision near the intersection of 8th Street and Boychuk Drive.On October 21, 2019, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Police attended to the intersection of 8th Street and Boychuk Drive for a report of a single vehicle collision.  A pick-up truck had hit a meridian and a power pole causing a temporary power outage in the area of Briarwood and surrounding areas.Upon arrival police quickly located the 27 year old driver of t
  
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• Meili slams Moe for 'separatist sentiments'

  22-10-2019 22:50
  Sask NDP leader Ryan Meili says he will not "stoke separatist sentiments" as he says Premier Scott Moe did Tuesday.
  
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• Police investigate online threat against Saskatoon high school

  22-10-2019 22:31
  St. Joseph High School was the subject of threats over the weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon region Liberal candidates focus on silver lining of minority government - Global News

  22-10-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
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• Saskatoon region Liberal candidates focus on silver lining of minority government

  22-10-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  All candidates failed to win their ridings but said they're excited the Liberals will be asked to form government.
  
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• Liberal candidates in Saskatoon region focus on silver lining of minority government - Global News

  22-10-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  Liberal candidates in Saskatoon region focus on silver lining of minority government  Global News
  
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• Blue wave in Saskatchewan shows 'deep frustration' with Liberals: U of S professor

  22-10-2019 22:26 via cbc.ca
  The Conservatives sweep of every seat in Saskatchewan in Monday's federal election shows a deep frustration with the federal government, says the University of Saskatchewan's Greg Poelzer.
  
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• Mint's new coin honours Metis leader Louis Riel

  22-10-2019 22:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  WINNIPEG — The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba. Read More
  
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• Wexit talk percolates day after Liberals returned to power with minority

  22-10-2019 22:18
  Talk of western separation - or Wexit, as some are calling it - is percolating a day after voters returned the federal Liberals to power but with a minority government.
  
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• Conservative carbon tax 'resistance' showing cracks after Liberals re-elected

  22-10-2019 22:06
  The so-called "resistance" force of Conservative premiers waging war against the carbon tax implemented by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began showing cracks on Tuesday.
  
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• Located: Missing Person - Passion Peters

  22-10-2019 21:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Passion Peters, the subject of a missing person investigation, has been located safe.The Saskatoon Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance. 
  
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• Power restored on U of S campus after car crash downs power lines

  22-10-2019 21:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  Power was restored on the University of Saskatchewan campus, after a seven-hour outage caused by a vehicle colliding with a power pole on Monday night. Read More
  
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• Online Threat Involving School - 100 block of Nelson Road

  22-10-2019 21:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police are investigating an incident of an online threat being made involving a school.On October 19, 2019, the Saskatoon Police received a report of an online threat that was made to cause harm involving a school in the 100 block of Nelson Road.  Through preliminary investigation a person of interest has been identified and spoken with.   Police believe that there is no imminent threat to the students and staff at the school.Police continue to investigate.Anyon
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Saskatoon region Liberal candidates focus on silver lining of minority gov't | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  22-10-2019 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  Federal Election 2019: Saskatoon region Liberal candidates focus on silver lining of minority gov't | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Saskatoon region Liberal candidates focus on silver lining of minority gov’t

  22-10-2019 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  None of the Liberal candidates in and near Saskatoon won their ridings. Nathaniel Dove covered their election platform and spoke to them about the potential Liberal minority government.
  
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• Liberal Party's path 'has divided our nation,' says Saskatchewan premier

  22-10-2019 21:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the federal election results confirm there's a fire of frustration burning in Western Canada and it's time for a "new deal" with Ottawa. Read More
  
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• In a divided country, PM Trudeau 'has to make a decision,' Andrew Scheer says

  22-10-2019 21:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  REGINA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer offered the Liberals no help Tuesday to try and piece together national unity after an election contest that's left the country divided on regional lines. Read More
  
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• #Wexit: Company says bots, aggregators boosted Alberta separatist movement on Twitter

  22-10-2019 21:00
  The Alberta separatist movement that has taken social media by storm after the Liberals won a minority government was partially generated by bots, data shows.
  
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• #Wexit: Bots boost Alberta separatist movement on Twitter, data shows

  22-10-2019 21:00
  The Alberta separatist movement that has taken social media by storm after the Liberals won a minority government was partially generated by bots, data shows.
  
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• Sask. voters beat national average with 71.7% turnout

  22-10-2019 20:40
  While voter turnout was down slightly across the country, Saskatchewan beat the national average with 71.7 per cent of eligible voters - 570,505 people - casting their ballot.
  
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• ‘Very alienated’: U of S prof. says Conservative sweep of Sask. sends message to Ottawa

  22-10-2019 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Greg Poelzer says the sweep of Saskatchewan by the Conservatives sends a message to Ottawa that the province is feeling “very alienated.”
  
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• Canadian DB Shamar Busby signed to Saskatchewan Roughriders’ practice roster

  22-10-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed Canadian defensive back Shamar Busby to their practice roster.
  
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• Saskatoon’s 8th urban reserve takes step forward - Global News

  22-10-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon’s 8th urban reserve takes step forward  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon’s 8th urban reserve takes step forward

  22-10-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  The city and Kahkewistahaw First Nation have cleared a path to designate Saskatoon’s eighth urban reserve.
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Scheer says he will ‘fight for’ Alberta, Saskatchewan

  22-10-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer on Tuesday addressed the divisions in the country following the federal election, telling Alberta and Saskatchewan voters the Conservatives will “fight” for them and promising with everything in their power to “get the energy sector back on its feet.”
  
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• Leaders must 'act to heal the deep divisions' revealed by election results in Sask.

  22-10-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca
  The solid blue painted over Saskatchewan after Monday’s election reveals — and will contribute to — the challenges that lie ahead for the province.
  
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• Premier Moe demands 'new deal,' says he is handing Justin Trudeau a 'fire extinguisher'

  22-10-2019 19:53 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe today called on a newly re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stop what he described as a "fire" of regional alienation "burning" in Western Canada.
  
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• Crews battle Saskatoon garage fire, then sniff out another

  22-10-2019 19:42 via cbc.ca
  It appears to be a coincidence that two garage fires struck Saskatoon's west side this morning in close proximity and time.
  
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• Fire burning in Western Canada following election, Moe says

  22-10-2019 19:26
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Monday's election results confirm there's a fire of frustration burning in Western Canada.
  
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• Greg Poelzer on the fallout from the federal election

  22-10-2019 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Greg Poelzer, a University of Saskatchewan political science professor, analyzes the 2019 federal election and what it could mean for Saskatchewan.
  
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• Power restored to U of S campus after car crash downs power lines

  22-10-2019 19:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  The University of Saskatchewan is once again with power after dealing with an outage caused by a vehicle collision with a power pole on Monday evening. Read More
  
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• Husky Energy announces layoffs

  22-10-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca
  Months after revealing plans to cut its capital spending, Calgary-based Husky Energy announced Tuesday that it is also reducing its workforce, but did not say by how much.
  
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• Mint’s new coin honours founder of Manitoba and Metis leader Louis Riel

  22-10-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba.
  
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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looking for immediate action from Justin Trudeau

  22-10-2019 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Monday night's election results showed the sense of frustration and alienation in the province is greater than it has ever been.
  
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• Sask. voter turnout of 71.7% beats national average

  22-10-2019 18:26 via cbc.ca
  More than 570,000 registered voters in Saskatchewan went to the polls in the 2019 federal election, according to Elections Canada.
  
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• Husky Energy layoffs underway in downtown Calgary

  22-10-2019 18:24
  Dozens of Husky Energy workers streamed out of the company’s downtown Calgary location Tuesday morning carrying envelopes and paperwork signalling they’ve been laid off.
  
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• Letters to the editor Oct. 22 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  22-10-2019 18:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  Letters to the editor Oct. 22  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Letter of the Day: It's not time yet to stop green bins

  22-10-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Thank you so very much to the City of Saskatoon for the opportunity to participate in reducing the volume of yard waste sent to the landfill. The leaves from the trees in my yard are just starting to fall, though, and garden waste has begun after the last frost. I will be putting as many as 10 large bags in my black bin over the next few days. Composting? Oh, let’s see ... I have three compost bins full. Save leaves for composting later? Already done. For crying out loud, would it be possi
  
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• 2 garages destroyed in 2 separate fires in Saskatoon - Global News

  22-10-2019 17:36 via globalnews.ca
  2 garages destroyed in 2 separate fires in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• 2 garages destroyed in 2 separate fires in Saskatoon

  22-10-2019 17:36 via globalnews.ca
  No injuries were reported in either fire, however the fire investigation unit continues to probe both incidents.
  
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• U of S temporarily closed, without power after Monday night car crash

  22-10-2019 17:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  A car crash Monday night resulting in a massive power outage has prompted the University of Saskatchewan to temporarily close campus Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Kevin Waugh re-elected in Saskatoon-Grasswood

  22-10-2019 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon-Grasswood MP-elect Kevin Waugh talks about what could change in Parliament with a minority government and why he believes western Canada is upset and frustrated.
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Brad Redekopp on winning Saskatoon West | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  22-10-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Federal Election 2019: Brad Redekopp on winning Saskatoon West | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Brad Redekopp on winning Saskatoon West

  22-10-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon West MP-elect Brad Redekopp discusses what a minority government means for Saskatchewan and the message it sends to Ottawa.
  
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• Brad Redekopp on winning Saskatoon West | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  22-10-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Brad Redekopp on winning Saskatoon West | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Conservative Corey Tochor wins Saskatoon-University | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  22-10-2019 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  Federal Election 2019: Conservative Corey Tochor wins Saskatoon-University | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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