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• Man accused of Broncos GoFundMe fraud denies making off with almost $3,700

  11-12-2019 23:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Andrij Olesiuk says he didn't catch the door-to-door canvasser's name, and the receipt she gave him was incinerated in a "total-loss" fire, but he gave her $4,100 to pass on to the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. Read More
  
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• Weeks-long cleanup expected after crude train derailment near Lanigan

  11-12-2019 23:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Crews are continuing what is expected to be a weeks-long cleanup effort following a crude oil freight train derailment in east-central Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon city hall gets poor mark for financial transparency

  11-12-2019 23:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The City of Saskatoon's chief financial officer stands by the city's approach to budgeting, despite a poor grade for financial transparency by a Toronto-based think tank. Read More
  
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• Music Notes: Evans, Galore, and so much more

  11-12-2019 23:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Besides the little holiday concert listing at the bottom of this piece, let's avoid talking about Christmas for one week. Read More
  
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• Sask. generated roughly $38M in cannabis sales in first year of legalization: Statistics Canada

  11-12-2019 22:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Statistics Canada has released their one-year report on pot sales and Saskatchewan appears to be lagging behind many provinces. 
  
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• A call from Dubai, a transaction through a car window: How the City of Saskatoon lost $1.04M

  11-12-2019 22:31
  
  A written decision from Ontario Superior Court Justice Michael A. Penny provides more insight into how the money was initially taken and the trip the massive sum took through a hazy financial world.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Dec. 11

  11-12-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Nicole Stillger on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
  
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• CORRECTION: Missing Person - Request for Public Assistance

  11-12-2019 22:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Kain Ferland has blue eyes, not green as previously stated.Kain remains missing and has not had any contact with family since he went missing on Friday, December 6, 2019.If you have any information on the location of Kain Ferland, please contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.(Occurrence Number: 19-129592)
  
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• 'If Tanner could speak he would say thank you': Dozens of strangers offer to pay for sick boy's medication

  11-12-2019 21:56
  
  A Saskatoon pharmacy has been inundated with calls to help a young Saskatoon boy get his medication.
  
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• Sask. Trucking Assn. demands ‘respect for truck drivers’ at Co-op Refinery

  11-12-2019 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Sask Trucking Association spoke out Wednesday about the effect the labour dispute at the Co-op Refinery Complex is having on its members and drivers
  
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• Sask. Trucking Association demands ‘respect for truck drivers’ at Co-op Refinery

  11-12-2019 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Trucking Association spoke out about the effect the labour dispute at the Co-op Refinery Complex is having on its members and drivers.
  
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• French-English bilingualism on the rise in Sask., census shows

  11-12-2019 21:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Statistics Canada released the information Tuesday, which compares the number of French speakers, and use of French with figures from 2001.
  
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• ‘What did we do to deserve this’: Sask. family recounts 2018 home robbery

  11-12-2019 21:29
  
  Ernie Collins and his wife, Lori, recall the night of a robbery at their farm, three kilometres southeast of Debden.
  
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• FSIN chief offers to fight carbon tax — if Sask. premier helps him on First Nations child welfare

  11-12-2019 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron called on Premier Scott Moe to help his organization on First Nations child welfare issues. If Moe agrees, Cameron said he'd help Moe fight the federal carbon tax, and that he'd also help Moe lobby for pipeline construction.
  
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• Fiery Sask. train wreck 'a very unusual situation,' rail expert says

  11-12-2019 20:21
  
  A flaming train derailment early this week is raising serious questions for a railway expert.
  
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• Sask. RCMP concerned for missing B.C. woman

  11-12-2019 19:51
  
  Shellbrook RCMP are asking for help finding a British Columbia woman.
  
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• Northern Pikes singer Jay Semko spreads message of hope to teens struggling with mental health, addiction

  11-12-2019 19:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Jay Semko doesn't want anyone to suffer alone like he did when he was in high school.
  
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• Missing B.C. woman found safe, RCMP say

  11-12-2019 19:51
  
  Debbie Schindler has been located safe and sound, RCMP say.
  
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• New all-star team to join U of S Huskie Athletics Board

  11-12-2019 19:50 via cbc.ca
  
  There are seven new members in total and they include Canadian hockey coach Dave King, multiple Paralympic medal winner Colette Bourgonje, and former Roughrider president and CEO Jim Hopson.
  
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• Joe Remai donates $5M to Saskatchewan Polytechnic construction school

  11-12-2019 19:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A familiar name in the Saskatoon community is behind a $5 million donation to the construction program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic — the largest gift in the school's history. Read More
  
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• Joe Remai donates $5 million to Saskatchewan Polytechnic construction school

  11-12-2019 18:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A familiar name in the Saskatoon community is behind a $5 million donation to the construction program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic — the largest gift in the school's history. Read More
  
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• 'Get the grain out': wheat dryer catches fire near Melfort

  11-12-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A building that was actively drying wheat is still standing after it caught fire near Melfort early Wednesday morning.
  
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• 'Get the grain out': wheat drier catches fire near Melfort

  11-12-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A building that was actively drying wheat is still standing after it caught fire near Melfort early Wednesday morning.
  
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• What does a new NAFTA really mean for Canada?

  11-12-2019 18:31
  
  The changes to the North American free trade deal pushed through by U.S. Democrats Tuesday are a 'wholesale revision,' focused on pushing labour and environmental reform in Mexico, says a Canadian business professor.
  
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• Saskatoon’s Joseph A. Remai donates $5M to Sask. Polytechnic

  11-12-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon businessman will help build future construction careers at Saskatchewan Polytechnic thanks to a multi-million dollar donation.
  
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• Human remains found outside Prince Albert identified as missing man

  11-12-2019 18:27
  
  The identity of human remains found by RCMP outside of Prince Albert on Dec. 6 has been released.
  
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• Prince Albert homicide: Dylan Chretien's death result of foul play

  11-12-2019 18:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The death of Dylan Chretien, whose remains were found near Prince Albert last week, is being investigated by police as a homicide. Read More
  
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• Air support, dog units help track down suspect that fled police

  11-12-2019 18:09
  
  A 46-year-old Ontario man faces several charges following an incident in which a vehicle refused to stop for police.
  
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• Derailed crude oil train cars leaked, ignited despite enhanced safety features

  11-12-2019 18:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian Pacific Railway said all cars on the train meet Transport Canada standards.
  
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• Traffic Stop/Meth and Weapon - Forrester Rd. & Pendygrasse Rd.

  11-12-2019 17:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A traffic stop last night led to numerous charges and a hospital transport.At approximately 3:00 a.m., December 11, 2019, Patrol officers observed a gray Mazda 3 without any headlights on, at the intersection of Forrester Road and Pendygrasse Road. A traffic stop was conducted in the 3800 block of Fairlight Drive. Police observed a male passenger that appeared to be in medical distress. Medavie Health Services attended and transported to the man to hospital with undetermined injuries. Methamphet
  
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• Dylan Chretien death result of foul play: Prince Albert police

  11-12-2019 17:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The death of Dylan Chretien, whose remains were found near Prince Albert last week, was the result of foul play, say police. Read More
  
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• Evade Police - 20th Street and Avenue P North

  11-12-2019 17:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 46 year old Ontario man is facing a number of charges following an incident in which a vehicle refused to stop for police.At approximately 10 p.m., December 10, 2019, Patrol Officers spotted a Pontiac Montana minivan displaying an incorrect license plate, at the intersection of Avenue P and 22nd Street.  It was believed the van had been involved in an evade police incident earlier in the day.  Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle, however it again refused to st
  
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• Human remains found near Prince Albert, Sask., identified as missing man Dylan Chretien

  11-12-2019 17:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Police say the cause of death will not be revealed but did disclose that it was the result of foul play. 
  
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• Letter of the Day: Solar incentives letter naive

  11-12-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Re: Solar incentives shouldn't be needed (SP, Nov. 23) Read More
  
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• Dylan Chretien’s death result of foul play: Prince Albert police

  11-12-2019 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert police said Dylan Chretien, last seen in the northern Saskatchewan city on Oct. 27, died as the result of foul play.
  
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• Sherbrooke Community Centre fundraising for new bus

  11-12-2019 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carrie and Eric from Sherbrooke Community Centre explain how important their buses are to the elders and why they are fundraising for a new one.
  
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• Top trends in Saskatoon’s housing market for 2019

  11-12-2019 14:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ashley Turner from the Turnkey Group looks at the tops trends in 2019 in Saskatoon’s housing market.
  
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• Time Person of the Year: Climate crisis activist Greta Thunberg

  11-12-2019 14:04
  
  Time magazine has chosen Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate crisis activist, as person of the year.
  
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• Medicine Hat Tigers trounce Saskatoon Blades

  11-12-2019 14:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cyle McNabb had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Medicine Hat Tigers to a win over the Saskatoon Blades.
  
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• Sanctum to vote on angel's cradle amid government concerns

  11-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sanctum Care Group's board will vote next week on whether to commit to a space in Saskatoon where mothers can safely and anonymously abandon babies amid continued concerns from government officials who say the project would be unsupported by law. Read More
  
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• Frigid temperatures are here to stay: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  11-12-2019 13:44
  
  Are you used to the cold yet?
  
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• These are Google's top trending Canadian moments of the decade

  11-12-2019 13:30
  
  The Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship run is the top trending moment of the past decade, according to data from Google.
  
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• Opinion: Saskatchewan should consider enriching its uranium

  11-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs recently signed a memorandum of understanding “to collaborate on the development and deployment of innovative, versatile and scalable” small modular reactors (SMRs). Read More
  
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• Little change in support for Saskatchewan separation: U of S survey

  11-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Support for Saskatchewan leaving Canada and forming an independent country remains overwhelmingly low, according to a recent survey conducted by a team at the University of Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• King, Hopson, Bourgonje among those named to new Huskie Athletics board of trustees

  11-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The University of Saskatchewan will formally announce its new Huskie Athletics board of trustees today, nearly six months after the previous group resigned en masse. Read More
  
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• Frequent fliers: Nova Scotia cabinet ministers visited 17 countries in 19 months

  11-12-2019 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The premier and 12 cabinet ministers have expensed more than $204,000 in international travel in that 19-month period, spending a collective 268 days in 17 countries.
  
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• Recipes to stretch your grocery budget

  11-12-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The pressure to serve up fancy dishes to family over the holidays can be made even more stressful when the cost of groceries is weighing on you.
  
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• Doctor who coordinated Broncos ER response wins prestigious prize

  11-12-2019 12:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon emergency physician has won a prestigious award for his work improving patient flow in the city's emergency rooms, including his role in coordinating medical care for survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Read More
  
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• Plains Sign Language camp a new spin on an old way of communicating on the Prairies

  11-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Plains Sign Language is a historical means of communicating between Indigenous groups if they did not speak the same oral language. It was the focus of a multi-day language camp at Poundmaker Cree Nation this past summer.
  
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• Boy charged with arson after allegedly lighting paper towel on fire at north Regina Walmart

  11-12-2019 05:18
  
  Police have charged a 12-year-old boy with arson after he allegedly lit paper towel on fire at the north Regina Walmart on Tuesday night.
  
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