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• Canada Post getting ready for holiday rush of thousands of parcels

  05-12-2019 23:21
  
  With Christmas around the corner, the people at Canada Post are getting ready for long winter hours as they make sure countless presents get delivered on time.
  
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• Five things to try on the first weekend of December

  05-12-2019 22:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  During the first full weekend of December, Saskatoon has lots to see and do. From local artisanal markets to fun with Santa, here's a few suggestions for spending the wintery days. Read More
  
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• Popular clothing, fashion outlet H&M coming to Midtown Plaza

  05-12-2019 22:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  More major changes are coming to Saskatoon's biggest shopping mall, with popular clothing and fashion outlet H&M set to open at Midtown Plaza in 2020. Read More
  
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• Popular clothing, fashion outlet H&M coming to Saskatoon's Midtown Plaza in 2020

  05-12-2019 22:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  More major changes are coming to Saskatoon's biggest shopping mall, with popular clothing and fashion outlet H&M set to open at Midtown Plaza in 2020. Read More
  
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• Arrest - Stolen Vehicle - 600 block of Idylwyld Drive

  05-12-2019 22:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A man is facing charges after members of the Guns & Gangs Unit arrested him in possession of a stolen vehicle last night. At approximately 10:00 p.m., December 4, 2019, members of the Guns & Gangs Unit were conducting an unrelated conditions check at a motel in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive when they observed suspicious activity in one of the rooms. A man exited the room and got into a van. Upon seeing officers, the man fled in the van, which was confirmed to be sto
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Dec. 5

  05-12-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with meteorologist Peter Quinlan on Thursday, Dec. 5.
  
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• Starting Jan. 1, many Prince Albert couples seeking divorce will first need to undergo 'family dispute resolution'

  05-12-2019 21:52
  
  The justice ministry plans to test mandatory early family dispute resolution for married couples wanting to divorce starting Jan. 1 in Prince Albert.
  
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• Mandatory dispute resolution for divorce set to begin in 2020

  05-12-2019 21:52
  
  The justice ministry plans to test mandatory early family dispute resolution for married couples wanting to divorce starting Jan. 1 in Prince Albert.
  
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• Mandatory dispute resolution for divorce set to begin in 2019

  05-12-2019 21:52
  
  The justice ministry plans to test mandatory early family dispute resolution for married couples wanting to divorce starting Jan. 1 in Prince Albert.
  
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• H&M moving into Midtown Plaza in 2020

  05-12-2019 21:23
  
  H&M says it will open a 23,000-square foot store in Midtown Plaza next year.
  
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• Reiter to meet with feds about reserve fires (March 11, 2014)

  05-12-2019 21:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Provincial Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter says he will raise concerns about fire safety in First Nations communities with his federal counterpart later this month when the two meet in Regina. Read More
  
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• 'Her seat is empty…': Girl went back into burning house to rescue relative (Sept. 27, 2013)

  05-12-2019 21:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A group of 10-year-old girls took a delivery to the family of their classmate Denasia Sewap, who died after apparently re-entering her burning house to rescue her great-grandfather in Pelican Narrows. Read More
  
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• From trench coats to shoulder pads, here are 65 years of style at CTV Saskatoon

  05-12-2019 20:56
  
  Over the last six and a half decades on the air, a lot of things have changed, and the style of on-air personalities is no exception.
  
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• Climate change, overfishing affecting penguins: report

  05-12-2019 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  A paper co-authored by a University of Saskatchewan professor found finds that chinstrap penguin populations have declined because their food source is decreasing.
  
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• All-female surgical team delivers baby girl in Melfort

  05-12-2019 19:24 via cbc.ca
  
  The birth of a baby girl on Nov. 10 was an occasion to be marked in Melfort: Dr. Erin Beresh led the city's first all-female surgical team in performing a C-section.
  
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• All-female surgical team deliver baby girl in Melfort

  05-12-2019 19:24 via cbc.ca
  
  The birth of a baby girl on Nov. 10 was an occasion to be marked in Melfort: Dr. Erin Beresh led the city's first all-female surgical team in performing a C-section.
  
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• Twinkle Tour: A self-guided tour of Saskatoon's 2019 light displays

  05-12-2019 19:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Each year, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix assembles a map of Christmas light displays in the city. Read More
  
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• Technology has changed, but teamwork has remained constant at CTV Saskatoon

  05-12-2019 19:08
  
  While the technology used at the CFQC’s first sign-on 65 years ago looks vintage now, at the time it was cutting edge.
  
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• Suicide rates in northwestern Sask. exceed provincial average by 50%: report

  05-12-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s auditor is calling on the province to improve how it handles the treatment of patients who are at risk of suicide in the northwest.
  
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• 'Desperate need for improvements' to mental health services in northern Sask.: auditor

  05-12-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s auditor is calling on the province to improve how it handles the treatment of patients who are at risk of suicide in the northwest.
  
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• April Irving — Alberta woman with Saskatchewan ties — banned for life from owning dogs

  05-12-2019 18:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  LETHBRIDGE — A woman in southern Alberta who made headlines after she was charged with causing distress to more than 200 dogs in her care has been prohibited from owning dogs for the rest of her life. Read More
  
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• Cellphone-related face injuries have spiked: study

  05-12-2019 18:08
  
  According to a new study, more people are ending up in U.S. emergency rooms for treatment for cellphone-related face injuries.
  
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• Auditor calls for improvement in northern Saskatchewan suicide prevention

  05-12-2019 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Auditor Judy Ferguson says that health care providers in northwest Saskatchewan generally don’t receive sufficient training caring for suicidal patients.
  
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• Some staff not trained enough to help suicidal patients, says Saskatchewan auditor

  05-12-2019 17:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA — The provincial auditor says the Saskatchewan Health Authority isn't giving enough training to staff working with suicidal patients in some parts of the province. Read More
  
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• SHA needs to better follow up with patients at risk of suicide, provincial auditor says

  05-12-2019 17:43
  
  Saskatchewan's Auditor General is highlighting ways the Saskatchewan Health Authority can improve how it treats patients at risk of suicide in northwest Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon city hall suffered $1M fraud due to procedural failure: report

  05-12-2019 17:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  All the stolen funds have been tracked down, but Saskatoon city hall is out $75,000 in legal fees, according to the city manager.
  
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• Regina councillor says auditor's 'devastating' findings will force PCC to start over with Brandt/CNIB project

  05-12-2019 17:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Regina city councillor Bob Hawkins says the provincial auditor's report into how the government-controlled Provincial Capital Commission handled the proposed Brandt/CNIB building in Wasana Park is "absolutely devastating."
  
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• Province-controlled PCC approved Wascana Park building knowing it 'did not conform' to rules: Auditor

  05-12-2019 17:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's provincial auditor says the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC), the province-controlled board that runs Wascana Centre, approved a building for construction in Wascana Park knowing that it, "did not conform to the [park's Master] plan." 
  
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• 'Service above self': Bob Steane donates $10M for Saskatoon hospital foundations, community organizations

  05-12-2019 17:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A long-time volunteer and donor to organizations in Saskatoon, Robert (Bob) Steane left one last major donation in what three community groups called "a final act of extraordinary generosity and kindness." Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies hockey teams head into break on a roll

  05-12-2019 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Both Saskatchewan Huskies hockey teams head into the December break sitting in second place.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Don't forget about oil industry subsidy

  05-12-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dick Melnychuk (Incentives shouldn’t be required to help environment, SP, Nov. 23) helpfully reminds us "who the government is; it is the taxpayer," just in case we’d forgotten. Not so helpful, however, is his stance that government incentives to the residential solar panel industry should be discontinued. Read More
  
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• Holiday fun on Brit’s Picks

  05-12-2019 16:22
  
  There are plenty of fun holiday-themed options to check out in Saskatoon, and Brit’s Picks breaks them down for you!
  
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• Elf: How a Persephone Theatre holiday musical comes to life

  05-12-2019 16:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For most of the performers you'll see onstage during Persephone Theatre's production of Elf: The Musical, the rehearsal process started a few weeks ago. For most of the production team behind the scenes, it's been a longer process than most people know. Read More
  
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• New Hope Dog Rescue needs a home for Nemo

  05-12-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  New Hope Dog Rescue is hoping someone is able to adopt Nemo, a puppy currently in foster care and ready for a new home.
  
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• Saskatoon Blades prepare for final home stand before Christmas break

  05-12-2019 15:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fresh off their U.S. road trip, the Saskatoon Blades are gearing up for their final four home games before the Christmas break, including the Teddy Bear toss and Girls that Rock Night.
  
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• Concerns raised about response to fatal Pelican Narrows fire

  05-12-2019 15:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Aaron McCallum says his keys to the Pelican Narrows firehall were taken away months ago, and the last set of volunteer firefighter keys was taken just a couple of months before a fire broke out in a home, killing two men. Read More
  
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• Listings down, sales up as Saskatoon housing market trends toward balance: SRAR

  05-12-2019 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO Jason Yochim said Saskatoon’s housing numbers for November are encouraging.
  
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• Winter travel woes and 2 getaways in Travel Tips

  05-12-2019 14:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ixtapa Travel’s Barb Crowe on why people need travel insurance — and cruises to Monaco for the Grand Prix and New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
  
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• The mercury drops: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  05-12-2019 14:52
  
  It’s a typical December day, as the forecast is back to expected temperatures.
  
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• Croatia a popular travel destination

  05-12-2019 14:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Barb Crowe from Ixtapa Travel in Saskatoon on why people should think about taking a vacation to Croatia and when is the best time to visit the country.
  
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• Saskatoon addictions workers, doctors have biggest caseloads in province

  05-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Some Saskatoon addictions doctors and workers say they're stretched thin amid concurrent methamphetamine and opioid crises that have made new cases more common and more complex. Read More
  
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• Making an Elf: How a Persephone Theatre holiday musical comes to life

  05-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For most of the performers you'll see onstage during Persephone Theatre's production of Elf: The Musical, the rehearsal process started a few weeks ago. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Promoting small nuclear reactors is just a diversion

  05-12-2019 13:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced he will work with Ontario and New Brunswick to bring small nuclear reactors into the energy mix “to mitigate the effects of climate change.” This is not only wishful thinking but flawed and hypocritical. Read More
  
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• Letters to the editor Dec. 5

  05-12-2019 13:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Incentives shouldn't be required to harm environment Read More
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Santa's arrival

  05-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see an image of Santa Claus coming to town for Christmas, from Dec. 5, 1950. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B464-1) Read More
  
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• 'They're somebody's loved one': Saskatoon woman donating kidney to stranger

  05-12-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon woman is about to donate a kidney — but it won't go to a relative, or even a friend.
  
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• Diversions Dec. 5

  05-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Waylon, Willie, Cash Tribute: Dec. 5 at TCU Place at 7 p.m. Tickets $55; available at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca. Read More
  
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• Band Listing Dec. 5-11

  05-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Army and Navy — Billy Bob (Fri. and Sat.), jam session (Sat., 5-8:30 p.m.) Read More
  
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• As family mourns death of two brothers in Pelican Narrows house fire, concerns raised trained volunteers had no access to firehall or emergency phones

  05-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Aaron McCallum says his keys to the Pelican Narrows firehall were taken away months ago, and the last set of volunteer firefighter keys was taken just a couple of months before a fire broke out in a home, killing two men. Read More
  
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• Flat Out Food: Going against the grain: Farmer and entrepreneur carries on traditions while innovating

  05-12-2019 12:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In 1963, a farmer named Alvin Scheresky went against the trend. Read More
  
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