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• Cash for coal workers, growth plan part of Saskatchewan government's fall agenda

  23-10-2019 23:55
  Saskatchewan government is promising up to $10 million over the next few years to help coal workers move to new jobs because of Ottawa's decision to phase out coal-fired electricity.
  
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• Saskatchewan announces funding for coal energy transition in Estevan, Coronach

  23-10-2019 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  Once SaskPower closes Boundary Dams 4 and 5 in 2021 and 2024, the city expects at least 300 workers to be out of a job.
  
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• Saskatoon police make arrest after online threat against St. Joseph High School

  23-10-2019 23:27 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with an online threat involving St. Joseph High School, after receiving a report of an online threat on Oct. 19.
  
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• Teen charged after online threats made towards Saskatoon high school - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  23-10-2019 23:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  Teen charged after online threats made towards Saskatoon high school  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Teen charged after online threats made towards Saskatoon high school

  23-10-2019 23:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 17-year-old boy in Dalmeny is facing charges of uttering threats and mischief after an online threat was made involving a Saskatoon school. Read More
  
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• Moose Jaw, Sask. barber taking free haircuts for homeless across Canada

  23-10-2019 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Gauthier, who gives free haircuts to the homeless in Moose Jaw, wants to take his endeavor across Canada.
  
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• Opinion: Moe's bombast is not statesmanship

  23-10-2019 22:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  At a crucial time when a divided country needs rational political leadership, Premier Scott Moe’s blustering demand for a “new deal with Canada” that essentially requires a federal Liberal minority government to adopt the Conservatives’ agenda is most unhelpful and damaging. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan government outlines Growth Plan during 2019 Throne Speech

  23-10-2019 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  1.4 million people and 100,000 more jobs in Saskatchewan by 2030 are two of the goals outlined in the provincial government’s 2019 Speech from the Throne.
  
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• 'She lit up the room': Friends, family remember, mourn curler Aly Jenkins

  23-10-2019 22:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  The curling world is remembering a loving mother, fierce competitor and fast friend, after Aly Jenkins died from rare complications during the birth of her third child. Read More
  
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• Sask. throne speech touts plan for 'aggressive' population and job growth

  23-10-2019 22:06 via cbc.ca
  The fall session of the legislature kicked off Wednesday afternoon with Premier Scott Moe touting an "aggressive" plan to grow the population to 1.4 million people over the next decade.
  
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• 15 years after Stonechild Inquiry report was released, a call for more police oversight in Sask.

  23-10-2019 22:06
  Fifteen years after the Stonechild Inquiry report, a Saskatchewan Indigenous leader credits it with creating lasting change but says more work is ahead.
  
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• Trudeau extends olive branch to Western Canada, vows to build Trans Mountain despite opposition

  23-10-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Two days after much of Western Canada rejected the Liberals on election day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today vowed to be more sensitive to the needs of Alberta and Saskatchewan and to build the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline in the face of entrenched opposition from environmentalists.
  
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• Saskatoon judge hears confusing testimony involving heroin, social media and child luring - CBC.ca

  23-10-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon judge hears confusing testimony involving heroin, social media and child luring  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon judge hears confusing testimony involving heroin, social media and child luring

  23-10-2019 21:56 via cbc.ca
  Alexander Tokaryk is on trial charged with allegedly using drugs and cash to try to solicit sex from two high school teens.
  
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• Regina artist says designing Louis Riel silver coin was a collaborative effort

  23-10-2019 21:51 via cbc.ca
  When the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel in Winnipeg this week, it was a moving experience for David Garneau. Garneau, an artist and professor of visual arts at the University of Regina, designed the silver collector coin celebrating the Métis leader who founded Manitoba.
  
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• Teen charged after online threat against Saskatoon high school

  23-10-2019 21:45
  A 17-year-old boy from Dalmeny has been charged with making an online threat involving St. Joseph High School in Saskatoon, police say.
  
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• Social service workers in Saskatchewan vote to take job action

  23-10-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  CUPE Local 600 said 94 per cent of its members have voted to take job action as they seek better hours of work in contract talks.
  
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• Update: Arrest Made - Online Threat Involving School -100 block Nelson Road

  23-10-2019 21:27 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  An arrest has been made regarding an incident where an online threat was made involving a school in the 100 block of Nelson Road.On October 23, 2019, officers from the Saskatoon Police Service’s School Resource Unit with the assistance of the Dalmeny Police Service arrested a 17 year old male in relation to this incident.  The youth was arrested at his residence in Dalmeny, Saskatchewan.   He has been charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief.He is scheduled to appear in co
  
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• Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir receive honorary degrees from Western University

  23-10-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  The former ice-dancing duo received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Western University during the institution's 314th convocation on Wednesday.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: brief warm-up comes with strong winds

  23-10-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  Temperature roller coaster with flurries and strong winds expected.
  
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• Conservative Party vote share in Sask. spiked by 16% in federal election

  23-10-2019 19:49 via cbc.ca
  Many Conservative Party MPs saw a huge increase in their vote tallies across Saskatchewan during this week's federal election.
  
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• RCMP searching for 3 people allegedly involved in Battleford man's death

  23-10-2019 19:24 via cbc.ca
  RCMP are looking for three people believed to be involved in the death of a man from Battleford, Sask.
  
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• AFN Chief Bellegarde calls on Liberals to 'maintain momentum' on Indigenous issues

  23-10-2019 19:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  VANCOUVER — The leader of the Assembly of First Nations says the minority government elected Monday presents an opportunity to keep moving the needle on issues affecting Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Read More
  
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• Battlefords RCMP seek public’s help identifying three suspects in homicide

  23-10-2019 19:02
  Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects allegedly involved in the homicide of 27-year-old Ryan John Gatzke.
  
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• Suspicious death ruled a homicide: Battlefords RCMP

  23-10-2019 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  The death of Ryan Gatzke on Oct. 18 in Battleford, Sask., has been ruled a homicide, RCMP say.
  
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• Three people involved in man's death in Battleford: RCMP

  23-10-2019 18:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  Investigators believe three people were involved in the homicide of a 27-year-old man in Battleford, Saskatchewan RCMP say. Read More
  
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• Letter of the Day: Farmers' market good for whole city

  23-10-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Re: Saskatoon Farmers' Market co-op leaves council meeting disappointed (SP, Oct. 1) Read More
  
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• ART FOR YOUR SPACE – Grosvenor Artists Show & Sale

  23-10-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  “TOGETHER IN ART” Grosvenor Artists 2019 FRIDAY, November 1st – 2:00pm to 8:00pm.  SATURDAY, November 2nd – 10:00am to 4:00pm. Artists: Mary Lou Ast, Phyllis Baker, Leslie Brans Smith, Crystal Dyck, Aline Florizone, Lorraine Hamilton, Doris Hasell, Aileen Janke, Pat Johnson, Glenda Kadyschuk, Lorraine Kendel, Ineke Knight, Jacqueline Kurmey, Donna Mitchell, Victoria Neufeldt, Louise Pancyr,...
  
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• TAKING TO THE COURT

  23-10-2019 17:53 via globalnews.ca
  Get inspired to become a healthier and happier YOU at TAKING TO THE COURT – a FREE day for youth, ages 10 to 14, to get active, learn technique and improve skills in basketball, wheelchair basketball, tae kwon do and rugby.  All Are Welcome!!! REGISTRATION – 8:15am to 9:00am. COST – FREE!!!  Lunch and snacks are...
  
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• University of Saskatchewan FINE ARTS FACULTY ART EXHIBITION

  23-10-2019 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  OPENING RECEPTION:  Saturday, October 26th at 2:00pm.  ART EXHIBITION:  October 26th through to December 5th. Art Placement is pleased to once again host an exhibition of work by the Faculty members in the Department of Art and History at the University of Saskatchewan.  Opening on Saturday, October 26th, the exhibition features new and recent work...
  
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• Vaping legislation expected during fall sitting of Saskatchewan legislature

  23-10-2019 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's legislative agenda is to be outlined Wednesday in a throne speech delivered by Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty.
  
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• Poutine week supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters

  23-10-2019 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  People are being encouraged to eat poutine at a number of Saskatoon restaurants to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
  
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• Carlyle RCMP investigate fatal 2-vehicle crash near Kisbey, Sask.

  23-10-2019 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  Carlyle RCMP are investigating following a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 13 near Kisbey, Sask., on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Picking the right professionals for home renovations

  23-10-2019 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  Tamara Bowman from Metric Design Centre in Saskatoon outlines the steps people should go through to find the right professionals for home renovations.
  
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• Men who Paint capture beauty of northern B.C.

  23-10-2019 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Greg Hargarten and Cam Forrester, two members of Saskatoon-based Men who Paint, explain the reasons why they travelled to northern B.C. to capture the landscape on canvass.
  
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• Prairie Perogie supporting SaskAbilities

  23-10-2019 15:46 via globalnews.ca
  Perogies from Perogie Pirates are on the menu at a fundraiser to support SaskAbilites and Camp Easter Seals.
  
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• Vaping legislation expected as Saskatchewan MLAs return for fall sitting

  23-10-2019 15:43
  Saskatchewan MLAs are to return to the legislature today with one year to go before the next provincial election.
  
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• Vaping legislation, distracted driving, surgical wait times on provincial agenda for fall session

  23-10-2019 15:43
  With fall session about to begin, legislation around vaping and related products and stronger punishment for distracted drivers are high priorities for the Government of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Michael Charles performs ‘MC Shuffle’

  23-10-2019 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Michael Charles performs “MC Shuffle.”
  
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• Newkirk focused on Paralympic podium after first world championship medal

  23-10-2019 14:58 via globalnews.ca
  Para swimmer Shelby Newkirk is preparing for her stiffest competition yet at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
  
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• Saskatoon clears path to forming 8th urban reserve in city - CBC.ca

  23-10-2019 14:20 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon clears path to forming 8th urban reserve in city  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon clears path to forming 8th urban reserve in city

  23-10-2019 14:20 via cbc.ca
  Kahkewistahaw First Nation’s Chief and Council represent roughly 2,100 Cree band members and say they’re pleased to enter into an agreement with the city.
  
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• Cool, clear and free of snow – for now: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  23-10-2019 14:03
  SASKATOON – The snow will steer clear of our part of the province for the time being.
  
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• Cool, clear and free of snow – for now

  23-10-2019 14:03
  SASKATOON – The snow will steer clear of our part of the province for the time being.
  
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• Anti-Liberal sentiment helped unseat Sask. New Democrats

  23-10-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The sense that Saskatchewan New Democrats were not entirely in control of their electoral fate began to grow even before Sheri Benson arrived in a gloomy basement hall to concede defeat in a hotly-contested Saskatoon riding. Read More
  
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• Sask. considering jail expansions — again — as female inmate numbers rise

  23-10-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The province has drawn up plans to expand Saskatchewan jails and address overcrowding that has inmates sleeping in a gym, but it is still deciding whether to go ahead with building more beds.
  
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• The carbon tax is probably here to stay. Can Conservatives adapt?

  23-10-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  If the 2019 federal election accomplished anything, it might be this: the carbon tax is no longer the third rail in federal policy. In fact, the Conservatives' loud rejection of carbon pricing probably didn't do them any favours.
  
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• Appointing a western senator to cabinet would be 'counterproductive', independent senator warns

  23-10-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being told to not even think about appointing an independent senator to fill the regional hole at the cabinet table created by Monday’s election.
  
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• A new deal with Canada? How about a new deal FOR Canada

  23-10-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Economist Trevor Tombe says we have a choice to make in the aftermath of the 2019 election: we can choose to concentrate on the policies that divide us, or on those that will unite us.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Farmers' market good for whole city - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  23-10-2019 09:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Letter of the Day: Farmers' market good for whole city  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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