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• Police recover 144 pieces of ID, 200 stolen cheques from Blaine Lake home

  19-11-2019 23:48 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP in Blaine Lake seized 144 pieces of identification along with stolen tools, stolen cheques and a small amount of what is believed to be crystal meth on Sunday.
  
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• Family pleading for the person who adopted their lost cat from Saskatoon SPCA to contact them

  19-11-2019 23:25
  
  Melody Cao is hoping a letter she wrote and shared online will find its way to the new owners of her cat and perhaps, as a result, she can be reunited with him.
  
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• Seeing double: newest SkyTrackers at Fairhaven School in Saskatoon

  19-11-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Twin Day at Fairhaven School in Saskatoon, the latest crew of SkyTrackers were seeing double as they learned more about the weather.
  
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• Seeing double: newest SkyTrackers at Fairhaven School

  19-11-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Twin Day at Fairhaven School, the latest crew of SkyTrackers were seeing double as they learned more about the weather.
  
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• Newest class of SkyTrackers sees double at Fairhaven School in Saskatoon

  19-11-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Twin Day at Fairhaven School in Saskatoon, the latest crew of SkyTrackers were seeing double as they learned more about the weather.
  
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• Newest class of SkyTrackers sees double at Fairhaven School

  19-11-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Twin Day at Fairhaven School, the latest crew of SkyTrackers were seeing double as they learned more about the weather.
  
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• Juno organizers announce Saskatoon ticket sales, awards week fun

  19-11-2019 23:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  While the 2020 Juno Awards in Saskatoon are still months away, the on-sale date to buy tickets for Canadian music’s biggest night is mere days from now. Read More
  
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• Meth/Attempted Theft - 1900 block Ave. B N

  19-11-2019 23:06 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police arrested a man yesterday afternoon, in connection to an attempted theft. At approximately 2:00 p.m., November 18, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to the 1900 block of Avenue B North for a report of an unknown problem. Officers learned that a male suspect had reportedly been observed attempting to steal items from a business. When confronted by an employee, the man threatened to harm the employee and fled. Officers located the male suspect in an alley near Avenue C Nort
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian community gathers to remember Holodomor

  19-11-2019 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  A memorial candle was lit at the Saskatchewan legislature and will remain lit throughout the week to show unity with others taking part in Holodomor Memorial Week.
  
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• RCMP looking for woman who escaped hospital in Prince Albert

  19-11-2019 22:57
  
  RCMP are looking for a woman who escaped from their custody in Prince Albert.
  
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• RCMP arrest woman who escaped hospital in Prince Albert

  19-11-2019 22:57
  
  Courtney Leanne Sinclair has been located and arrested without incident, Prince Albert RCMP say.
  
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• Saskatchewan government, industries share concerns as CN Rail workers strike

  19-11-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government has joined the calls of leaders in the agriculture and mining industries urging the federal government to act in the wake of a CN Rail strike.
  
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• 'Enough is enough': Province boosts fines for distracted drivers in Saskatchewan

  19-11-2019 22:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The fine for a distracted driving ticket in Saskatchewan will more than double when new penalties take effect in February, the province announced Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Councillors speak against raising speed limit on Northeast Swale road

  19-11-2019 22:42 via cbc.ca
  
  "When we choose to put infrastructure through spaces like that, it means we have to accept a certain level of inconvenience in order to protect those areas," councillor Mairin Loewen said.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Nov. 19

  19-11-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with meteorologist Peter Quinlan on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
  
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• Distracted driving ticket more than doubles in price, repeat offenders to pay heavier fine: SGI

  19-11-2019 22:09
  
  Changes to distracted driving laws will see fines for first-time offenders more than double to $580 and four demerits.
  
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• Tickets to 49th annual Juno Awards in Saskatoon go on sale Nov. 22

  19-11-2019 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rock band One Bad Son performed at an announcement about tickets to the 49th annual Juno Awards in Saskatoon.
  
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• Snowfall warning issued for southern Saskatchewan

  19-11-2019 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ten to 15 centimetres of snow is possible on Tuesday in southwestern Saskatchewan, according to Environment Canada.
  
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• Saskatchewan distracted driving fines to more than double in 2020

  19-11-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Distracted driving fines in Saskatchewan will start at $580 starting Feb. 1, 2020, and repeat offences can result in week-long vehicle seizures and fines over $1,000.
  
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• Sask. distracted driving fines increasing to $580 for first offence

  19-11-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The penalty for distracted driving in Saskatchewan is set to more than double.
  
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• Distracted driving fines to more than double in Saskatchewan to $580 for 1st offence

  19-11-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The penalty for distracted driving in Saskatchewan is set to more than double.
  
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• Note from SHA: ‘If you don’t want to see it in the newspaper’ leave it out of meetings

  19-11-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Opposition leader Ryan Meili called it a “hush memo” meant to dissuade healthcare workers from speaking out about concerns they may have
  
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• Growing hoops scene produces first basketball-only store in Saskatoon

  19-11-2019 21:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Basketball is rising in popularity across the country and Saskatchewan is no exception. A Saskatoon man is trying to capitalize on the movement.
  
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• SHA says 'additional clarity is required' on memo

  19-11-2019 21:11
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking physician leaders to leave out sensitive information from department meeting minutes out of fear that it will end up in the media via freedom of information requests.
  
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• SHA clamps down on 'discordant messaging' from doctors: memo

  19-11-2019 21:11
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking physician leaders to leave out sensitive information from department meeting minutes out of fear that it will end up in the media via freedom of information requests.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority memo clamps down on 'discordant messaging' from doctors

  19-11-2019 21:11
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking physician leaders to leave out sensitive information from department meeting minutes out of fear that it will end up in the media via freedom of information requests.
  
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• Prince Albert RCMP seek woman, 23, who fled from custody

  19-11-2019 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Courtney Leanne Sinclair complained of abdominal pain and was taken to hospital, accompanied by an officer. Then she fled.
  
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• Prince Albert RCMP locate 23-year-old woman who fled from custody

  19-11-2019 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Courtney Leanne Sinclair fled from police during a trip to the hospital. She was found and re-arrested by RCMP on Wednesday.
  
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• CN strike another hit to Prairie economies

  19-11-2019 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The transport disruption threatens shipments of oil, grains and potash, with Western Canada likely to feel the most pain from prolonged disruptions.
  
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• Driver dead after head-on collision near Yellow Grass, Sask.

  19-11-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say a man succumbed to his injuries in a Regina hospital hours after the collision.
  
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• 19-year-old woman dead in collision on Highway 2 north of Wakaw

  19-11-2019 19:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 19-year-old woman is dead after a two-vehicle highway collision near Wakaw. Read More
  
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• Woman killed in Highway 2 crash north of Wakaw, Sask.

  19-11-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wakaw RCMP said a woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a crash Monday morning north of the community.
  
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• Tickets on sale Friday for 2020 Juno Awards in Saskatoon

  19-11-2019 19:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  While the 2020 Juno Awards in Saskatoon are still months away, the on-sale date to buy tickets for Canadian music's biggest night is mere days from now. Read More
  
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• Moe takes to Twitter over CN Rail strike, wants no delay in getting goods to market

  19-11-2019 19:27
  
  As labour disruption is anticipated from CN Rail, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe took to Twitter to share what the strike would mean for the local economy.
  
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• 2 dead following separate Monday collisions in Saskatchewan

  19-11-2019 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  One crash happened at 8:30 a.m. CST near the community of Yellowgrass, Sask. The second happened on Highway 2, Monday at around 9:13 a.m., according to RCMP.
  
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• 19-year-old woman dead after crash near Wakaw

  19-11-2019 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  The collision happened on Highway 2, Monday at around 9:13 a.m. CST, according to RCMP.
  
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• Police seek stabbing suspect after robbery in field

  19-11-2019 19:14
  
  Saskatoon police are searching for a male suspect in connection to an alleged stabbing and armed robbery Monday evening.
  
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• Woman finds scorpion inside a package of blackberries sold at a Saskatoon Sobeys

  19-11-2019 19:04
  
  A shopper was surprised after finding a dead scorpion hidden in a package of blackberries sold at a Saskatoon Sobeys.
  
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• WATCH: Woman finds scorpion inside blackberries at Saskatoon Sobeys

  19-11-2019 19:04
  
  A woman is warning shoppers to double-check their produce, after finding a dead scorpion lurking inside a package of blackberries.
  
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• Break and enter suspect escapes from Prince Albert, Sask. hospital

  19-11-2019 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said Courtney Sinclair complained of abdominal pain and was taken to Victoria Hospital as a precaution.
  
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• Stabbing/Armed Robbery - 400 block Russell Rd.

  19-11-2019 18:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are searching for a male today in connection to a stabbing/armed robbery that occurred yesterday evening.  Patrol officers were dispatched to a hospital in the 100 block of Hospital Drive last night, for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Police located a 19 year old man suffering from minor injuries. It was reported to officers that the victim and a second 19 year old man had been walking through a field near the 400 block of Russell Road at approximately 8:00 p.m.
  
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• Woman, 19, dead in crash near Wakaw

  19-11-2019 18:43
  
  A 19-year-old woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash Monday, two kilometres north of Wakaw on Highway 2, RCMP say.
  
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• Woman in RCMP custody complains of abdominal pain, escapes from P.A. hospital

  19-11-2019 18:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A search is on for Courtney Leanne Sinclair, a 23-year-old woman with a history of violence who escaped from a Prince Albert hospital while in RCMP custody. Read More
  
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• Grain dryer fires keeping Saskatchewan fire departments busy

  19-11-2019 18:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kevin Hursh said the number of fires is not surprising, given the high number of dryers operating for long hours around Saskatchewan.
  
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• Wexit petition drive won't be allowed on property at Saskatoon mall: manager

  19-11-2019 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Managers at a Saskatoon mall say members of a western separatist movement planning to gather petition signatures there this weekend are not welcome.
  
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• Tickets for 2020 Juno Awards in Saskatoon go on sale Friday

  19-11-2019 17:45 via cbc.ca
  
  The 49th Annual Juno Awards will take place in Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre on Sunday, March 15.
  
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• Saskatoon CN workers hit the picket line

  19-11-2019 17:10
  
  A line of transport trucks were held up at the entrance of the CN - Chappell Yard Tuesday morning.
  
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• Grain shippers worried as CN Rail workers strike

  19-11-2019 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference announced the work stoppage Monday night after failing to reach a deal with CN by the midnight deadline.
  
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• Letter of the Day: West must work with Ottawa

  19-11-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Most people and especially politicians know that negatives win votes. Read More
  
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• 'One hit after another:' Sask. farmers worry CN Rail strike could cause massive grain shipping delays

  19-11-2019 16:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Dozens of workers took to picket lines Tuesday morning across the province as Canadian National Railway workers began their first day of strike action.
  
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