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• 'Low number' of 8 cannabis-related driving offences during first year of legalization: Police chief

  06-12-2019 23:47
  
  During the first year of cannabis legalization, starting Oct. 17, 2018, eight of 41 charges laid for impaired driving in Saskatoon were cannabis related.
  
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• Saskatchewan woman shows off massive eraser collection

  06-12-2019 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  From race cars and catapults to lightbulbs and earrings, a rather unique hobby is rubbing off on one Saskatchewan woman. Here’s a look at the collection of erasers from around the world.
  
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• 'A local concern': Province says it won't pay extra cash to help police Saskatoon safe consumption site

  06-12-2019 23:22
  
  Minister of Corrections and Policing Christine Tell has rejected the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners' request for provincial support to help with policing a planned supervised consumption site.
  
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• What’s on Canada Post’s wish list over the holidays?

  06-12-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  With harsh Saskatchewan winters, Canada Post is asking homeowners to keep pathways and stairs clear of ice and snow to make deliveries safe for everyone.
  
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• Christmas Beat Blitz

  06-12-2019 22:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is conducting an enforcement and high-visibility initiative in the Downtown and Riversdale Business Improvement Districts for the month of December.Business staff, patrons and visitors to the BIDs can expect to see an increased presence of Saskatoon Police members patrolling on foot. The enhanced and prolonged presence will allow SPS officers to interact with citizens and businesses, while maintaining a zero tolerance approach to crime.The initiative runs until Decem
  
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• Speed cameras coming to Wakaw, Saskatoon request for more rejected

  06-12-2019 22:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Wakaw Mayor Steve Skoworodko welcomes this week's announcement that speed cameras are coming to a dangerous intersection near his town. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Polytechnic honours victims of Montreal Massacre

  06-12-2019 22:22
  
  Saskatchewan Polytechnic is honouring victims of Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique shooting through a memorial display in the school's lobby.
  
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• Canada Post on combating porch pirates

  06-12-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Operations manager at Canada Post in Saskatoon, Matt Ziebarth, talks about combating porch pirates.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Dec. 6

  06-12-2019 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with meteorologist Peter Quinlan on Friday, Dec. 6.
  
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• Photos: Christmas shopping in Saskatoon through the years

  06-12-2019 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Christmas: the season of peace, joy, and retail shopping. Every year, the StarPhoenix has sent its photographers out to capture and preserve the festivities. Read More
  
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• Photos: Best of 2019 by StarPhoenix photographer Matt Smith

  06-12-2019 20:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Matt Smith picks his best photos from 2019 ... Read More
  
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• Photos: Best of 2019 by StarPhoenix photographer Liam Richards

  06-12-2019 20:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Liam Richards picks his best photos from 2019 ... Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate rises amid major national job losses

  06-12-2019 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's unemployment rate grew from 5.1 to 5.8 per cent, while Canada shed over 71,000 jobs. However, more people looking for work is the main driver in local unemployment.
  
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• Twinkle Tour: A self-guided tour of Saskatoon's 2019 lights displays

  06-12-2019 20:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Each year, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix assembles a map of Christmas light displays in the city. Read More
  
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• Photos: Best of 2019 by StarPhoenix photographer Kayle Neis

  06-12-2019 20:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon StarPhoenix photographer Kayle Neis picks his best photos from 2019 ... Read More
  
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• Natural gas power plant ready for operation in Swift Current, Sask.

  06-12-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Chinook Power Station in Swift Current, Sask., is complete and ready to operate.
  
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• Why Sask. trucking firms are switching to electronic logs well ahead of 2021 deadline

  06-12-2019 20:05
  
  Earlier this year, Transport Canada announced the tamper-resistant monitoring Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) will be mandatoryJune of202
  
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• Saskatchewan remembers victims of Montreal’s Ecolé Polytechnique massacre

  06-12-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials in Saskatchewan said the anniversary of the Ecolé Polytechnique massacre is a chance for people to renew their commitment to ending gender violence.
  
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• Managing Maternal Mental Health in Winter Months

  06-12-2019 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chilly winter conditions can make it tough it for new mothers to step out the house. Our Sijia Liu learns how moms can fight off isolation during the tough winter months
  
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• Province, teachers form conciliation board in hopes of striking deal

  06-12-2019 19:02
  
  A conciliation board has been formed at the request of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation bargaining committee to reach a new collective bargaining agreement with the province.
  
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• Regina gamer signs pro esports contract with Vancouver Whitecaps

  06-12-2019 18:30 via cbc.ca
  
  A Regina video gamer has signed a pro contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps. No, not to play on the pitch, but rather to represent the Whitecaps in the virtual world of the eMLS League.
  
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• 22-year-old Ontario man charged with terror offences

  06-12-2019 18:24
  
  A 22-year-old Ontario man is facing terrorism-related offenses after returning from Turkey. Ikar Mao of Guelph, Ont. turned himself in to RCMP officers on Friday morning.
  
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• U of S engineering students, faculty commemorate École Polytechnique victims

  06-12-2019 18:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Female faculty in the University of Saskatchewan's College of Engineering will gather Friday evening to remember those who died in the École Polytechnique massacre 30 years ago.
  
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• Snowbirds aerobatics team returns to full operations after crash in U.S.

  06-12-2019 18:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds aerobatics team has been cleared to resume operations after the crash of one of its Tutor jets at an airshow at the Atlanta Speedway in October.
  
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• Saskatoon homicide: Man appears on first-degree murder charge in August shooting death

  06-12-2019 18:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 20-year-old man facing a first-degree murder charge is scheduled to return to Saskatoon provincial court next week in connection with the August shooting death of 25-year-old Andrew Merasty. Read More
  
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• Premier Moe's meetings, federal politics overshadow Sask. fall session

  06-12-2019 18:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s fall legislative session began two days after the federal election, and the results and fallout overshadowed what happened in the assembly over the past seven weeks.
  
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• New vaping laws, 10-year growth plan among highlights of Sask. fall session

  06-12-2019 18:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s fall legislative session began two days after the federal election, and the results and fallout overshadowed what happened in the assembly over the past seven weeks.
  
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• Saskatoon woman reportedly fought off stranger who tried to stab her: police

  06-12-2019 18:08
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating following a report of an injured woman in the 300 block of Avenue H South.
  
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• Man charged in Saskatoon’s 10th homicide of 2019 makes 1st court appearance

  06-12-2019 17:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Service said Andrew Merasty was found near St. Paul’s Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound on Aug. 18.
  
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• Man faces charges of domestic assault, assaulting a police officer

  06-12-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Global solidarity is a form of action

  06-12-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Re: Indigenous peoples in Latin America once again victims of oppression (SP, Nov. 16) Read More
  
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• Assault - 300 block Avenue H South

  06-12-2019 16:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating following a report of an injured woman in the 300 block of Avenue H South.Police were called to a business at approximately 6:30 p.m., December 5, 2019.  A woman reported that she had been walking in the area of 19th Street West and Avenue H South when an unknown person attempted to stab her.  She suffered a non-life threatening injury while trying to defend herself.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-83
  
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• Saskatoon homicide: Man faces first-degree murder charge in August shooting death

  06-12-2019 16:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 20-year-old man facing a first-degree murder charge is scheduled to return to Saskatoon next week in connection with the August shooting death of 25-year-old Andrew Merasty. Read More
  
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• ‘Lucky to have him’: Jason Maas joins Roughriders as offensive coordinator

  06-12-2019 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Roughrider head coach Craig Dickenson said Friday that Jason Maas is the teams’ new offensive coordinator.
  
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• Jason Maas joins Saskatchewan Roughriders as offensive coordinator

  06-12-2019 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Roughrider head coach Craig Dickenson said Friday that Jason Maas is the teams’ new offensive coordinator.
  
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• Proper Christmas tree care from Dutch Growers in Saskatoon

  06-12-2019 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rick from Dutch Growers in Saskatoon looks at how to choose the best Christmas tree and care tips to ensure a long life.
  
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• Riders hire former Edmonton head coach Jason Maas as offensive co-ordinator

  06-12-2019 16:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Maas was the head coach of the Eskimos for four seasons before being fired in November.
  
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• Former Eskimos coach Jason Maas officially named Riders' offensive coordinator

  06-12-2019 15:45
  
  Former Edmonton Eskimos head coach Jason Maas is officially heading to the Roughriders as the team's new offensive coordinator.
  
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• Carolling firefighters help Secret Santa Foundation in Saskatoon

  06-12-2019 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The carolling firefighters in Saskatoon having been signing carols for over 35 years to support the Secret Santa Foundation.
  
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• Fog and falling temps: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  06-12-2019 14:58
  
  A fog advisory is in effect in Saskatoon and area, with almost zero visibility in certain regions.
  
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• Must needed items for AIDS Saskatoon holiday hampers

  06-12-2019 14:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Mercredi from AIDS Saskatoon explains how its holiday hampers lift the spirits of clients and staff and some of the most needed items for the hampers.
  
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• Nipawin business owner out $20K after northern trucking company shuts down

  06-12-2019 14:30 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 140 businesses have been left in the lurch by the shutdown of two Tlicho-owned trucking companies. Most of the creditors of Ventures West and Tli Cho Landtran are small businesses.
  
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• City lowering flags for National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

  06-12-2019 14:26
  Flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will be lowered Friday for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
  
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• Clothing giant H&M to open in Saskatoon next year

  06-12-2019 14:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon fashionistas have received an early Christmas present this year.
  
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• Sask. woman creates extravagant gingerbread houses for charity

  06-12-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When Michelle MacAuley had her daughter, she switched careers from pastry chef to nurse. Now she auctions off cakes to benefit the hospital where she sees the funds in action.
  
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• 'Beyond stunned': Montreal Massacre 30 years later, as remembered by U of S grad

  06-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Karen Nielsen was horrified as she watched news footage of paramedics wheeling shooting victims on stretchers out of Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal after she returned home from work 30 years ago. Read More
  
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• Oil industry is influencing what children are taught in school, says new report

  06-12-2019 13:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Simon Enoch and Emily Eaton decided to look into the issue and wrote a report called Crude Lessons: Fossil Fuel Industry Influence on Environmental Education in Saskatchewan. They found the oil industry is influencing what children are taught in school.
  
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• Editorial: Change still needed this Dec. 6

  06-12-2019 13:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  On the 30th anniversary of the Dec. 6 massacre at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, feelings are still incredibly raw. Read More
  
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• Westcap fund manager defends losses of public money

  06-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The manager of a government-backed investment fund that has been criticized for losing millions of taxpayer dollars defended the decision to inject capital into Indigenous businesses, saying that fulfilled the fund's mandate. Read More
  
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• Online threats like potential school shooting plan can have serious consequences: experts

  06-12-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Social media played a large role in the map of the potential school shooting at Holy Cross High School, which officials are saying may have been a terribly misguided joke made by a 16-year-old boy.
  
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