Saskatoon news

• Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Circle Drive

  13-12-2019 23:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A pedestrian has died after he was struck by a vehicle on Circle Drive near the Taylor Street exit Friday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Circle Drive

  13-12-2019 23:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A pedestrian has died after he was struck by a vehicle on Circle Drive near the Taylor Street exit Friday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Man dead after being struck by vehicle on Circle Drive

  13-12-2019 23:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say a man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while walking on Circle Drive on Friday.
  
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• New affordable housing units giving families safe place to call home in Saskatoon

  13-12-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Young families are earning their stay at new affordable housing units in Saskatoon. Mandy Vocke reports.
  
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• New affordable housing units giving families a safe place to call home in Saskatoon

  13-12-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH: Young families are earning their stay at new affordable housing units in Saskatoon.
  
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• Pedestrian dead in Circle Drive crash

  13-12-2019 23:38
  
  A male pedestrian is dead after a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Circle Drive near the Taylor Street exit, police say.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Dec. 13

  13-12-2019 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Nicole Stillger on Friday, Dec. 13.
  
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• Update - Fatal Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision - Traffic Restrictions SB Lanes Circle Drive at Taylor

  13-12-2019 23:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The SPS Collision Analyst Unit remains on scene on Circle Drive near the Taylor Street exit following a fatal vehicle/pedestrian collision.  The male pedestrian involved has been declared deceased at the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid Circle Drive southbound near the Taylor Street exit until further notice.(Occurrence Number: 19-131719)
  
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• Fraudsters using call-masking technology, police say

  13-12-2019 23:21
  
  Saskatoon resident Kimball Lischynski says he and his wife have been getting strange calls from Unity, Kipling and Regina for the last six months.
  
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• Almost 14,000 Canadians, including more than 300 in Sask., killed by opioids since 2016: study

  13-12-2019 23:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  OTTAWA — New numbers show close to 14,000 Canadians, including more than 300 in Saskatchewan, have been killed by opioids over the last four years and more than 17,000 people, including almost 900 in Saskatchewan, have been hospitalized for opioid-related poisoning. Read More
  
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• Sports Report: Blades lose; Huskie Dmytriw named WHL grad of the month

  13-12-2019 22:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Blades took it on the chin from the Medicine Hat Tigers on Tuesday night, losing 11-3 at home. Read More
  
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• Blind puppy with swollen brain recovering in Saskatoon after rescue

  13-12-2019 22:45
  
  A blind, partially deaf puppy with a swollen brain was rescued earlier this week and things are now starting to look up.
  
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• Warrant issued for 2nd suspect in Littlecrow homicide investigation

  13-12-2019 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  A second suspect is wanted by Saskatoon police in connection to the shooting death of Winston Littlecrow, the city's 16th homicide victim.
  
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• Investigators believe husband shot wife in Kindersley murder-suicide: RCMP

  13-12-2019 22:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A family is grieving in Kindersley after what RCMP say was a murder-suicide in which a husband is believed to have shot his wife before killing himself. Read More
  
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• Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision - Traffic Restrictions SB Lanes Circle Drive at Taylor St.

  13-12-2019 22:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are advising motorists to avoid using the southbound lanes of Circle Drive at Taylor Street following a vehicle/pedestrian collision.The collision occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m., December 13, 2019.  At this time Police are on scene attempting to determine the cause.  Both southbound lanes are closed while members of the Collision Analyst Unit investigate.  Further information will be released when it becomes available.(Occurrence Number: 19-131719)
  
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• 'I'm well and truly done': Ex-premier Wall won't seek Conservative leadership, prefers Ambrose

  13-12-2019 22:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  No matter how many times Brad Wall says he is not interested in returning to political life, his name seems to come up — most recently as a possible successor to Andrew Scheer as Conservative Party leader. Read More
  
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• ‘Talent is there’: Rush player Jeff Shattler expanding lacrosse in southern Saskatchewan

  13-12-2019 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 15-year NLL veteran has started a four-year coaching contract with Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation while building his namesake lacrosse academy.
  
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• Saskatoon city hall guards against fraud while $1M scam details emerge

  13-12-2019 21:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Coun. Randy Donauer says he understands why the City of Saskatoon cannot release more details about the loss of $1.04 million in a fraud scheme, but he believes city hall is better fortified. Read More
  
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• First-degree murder: Teen charged, woman sought in Saskatoon's 16th homicide of 2019

  13-12-2019 21:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 17-year-old boy charged with first-degree murder charge in connection to Saskatoon's 16th homicide of 2019 stared straight ahead during his brief appeared in Saskatoon provincial court. Read More
  
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• Canada-Wide Warrant - Second Suspect in Recent Homicide

  13-12-2019 21:07 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are looking for a 21 year old female in connection with the city’s most recent homicide investigation.  As a result of the investigation to date Eiryn Ashlee Straightnose, DOB 1998-09-17, is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for first degree murder.  Straightnose is described as 5’7” in height, weighing 150 pounds, with shoulder length black hair and a tattoo in the shape of a heart under her right eye (not visible in this picture). 
  
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• RCMP believe Kindersley, Sask. couple dead in murder-suicide

  13-12-2019 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say a husband and wife are dead in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide in Kindersley, Sask.
  
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• Husband shot wife in Kindersley murder-suicide: RCMP

  13-12-2019 20:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A husband is believed to have shot his wife before killing himself in what RCMP say was a murder-suicide in Kindersley. Read More
  
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• RCMP believe Kindersley, Sask. husband, wife dead in murder-suicide

  13-12-2019 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say a husband and wife are dead in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide in Kindersley, Sask.
  
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• Assiniboia establishes Citizens on Patrol program, volunteers needed

  13-12-2019 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Volunteers in Assiniboia are needed for their newly established Citizens on Patrol program.
  
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• Brad Wall not interested in Conservative party leadership, hopes Rona Ambrose is

  13-12-2019 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brad Wall said Friday he's honoured people are thinking of him, but he's finished with elected politics and is enjoying life in the private sector.
  
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• U of Sask. researchers developing health app that can simplify medicine labels

  13-12-2019 18:45 via cbc.ca
  
  If you've ever had trouble reading, or understanding, the information on over-the-counter medicine packages, an undergrad student and his mentor at the University of Saskatchewan might have the solution — they're developing an app to help make sure you get the information you need.
  
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• Metis business development fund money in limbo, programs at risk: CEO

  13-12-2019 18:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The head of a publicly-funded organization that supports Metis businesses and communities says the Metis Nation–Saskatchewan's (MNS) failure to sign a new operating agreement with the government will lead to program cuts. Read More
  
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• RCMP to comment on investigation into deaths of two people in Kindersley

  13-12-2019 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP press conference on deaths in Kindersley.
  
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• Deaths of estranged couple in Kindersley, Sask., believed to be murder-suicide: RCMP

  13-12-2019 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say the deaths of two people Thursday in Kindersley, Sask., are believed to have been a murder-suicide.
  
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• WATCH SOON: RCMP to speak to media about deaths of 2 people in Kindersley

  13-12-2019 18:36
  
  RCMP are expected to share more details today about the investigation into the deaths of two people in Kindersley.
  
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• WATCH NOW: RCMP to speak to media about deaths of 2 people in Kindersley

  13-12-2019 18:36
  
  RCMP are expected to share more details today about the investigation into the deaths of two people in Kindersley.
  
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• RCMP say Kindersley deaths were result of murder-suicide

  13-12-2019 18:36
  
  The two people found dead Thursday in Kindersley were husband and wife and police believe their deaths were the result of a murder-suicide.
  
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• Gearing up for the Saskatchewan Rush home opener

  13-12-2019 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Rush player Jeff Shattler and the club’s communications manager talking about their home opener on Saturday.
  
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• Holiday tech gift ideas

  13-12-2019 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gift ideas for the holiday season with tech expert Amber Mac. She brings in several different holiday products.
  
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• Saskatoon police commissioner

  13-12-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Board chair Carolanne Inglis-McQuay, with the Saskatoon Police Commission talks with Jackie Wilson about supervised consumption sites and cannabis.
  
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• Recap of police commissioner meeting in Saskatoon

  13-12-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carolanne Inglis-McQuay, with the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners, talks with Jackie Wilson about the city’s first supervised consumption site as well as cannabis legalization.
  
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• U.S. rail carrier reportedly cracked down on same retrofitted tank type involved in fiery Sask. derailment

  13-12-2019 18:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The same type of retrofitted 117R cars were involved in a previous derailment last year in the United States.
  
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• Rail tank cars involved in fiery Sask. derailment not thickest available, expert says

  13-12-2019 18:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The same type of retrofitted 117R cars were involved in a previous derailment last year in the United States.
  
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• SaskPower bills to increase Jan. 1 as carbon tax rate rises

  13-12-2019 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government is imposing consecutive increases annually until the carbon tax hits $50 a tonne in 2022.
  
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• Scheer's resignation sparks questions about Conservative Party's future

  13-12-2019 18:03
  
  Signs began to emerge Friday that the coming race to replace outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will be an acid test for whether social conservatives have a place in the Conservative Party of Canada.
  
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• Hearth named one of Canada’s best restaurants, according to Open Table

  13-12-2019 17:46
  
  A Saskatoon restaurant has been ranked one of the top 100 restaurants in the country.
  
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• 'She will reoffend,' say animal rights advocates after April Irving given lifetime ban in one province

  13-12-2019 17:39 via cbc.ca
  
  April Irving had 83 dogs seized from her property in Sask. in 2010 and 201 dogs seized in 2015 in Alberta.
  
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• Brad Wall not interested in Conservative party leadership

  13-12-2019 17:26
  
  Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall says he's not interested in running for the Conservative party leadership.
  
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• SaskPower warns customers of phone scam surrounding smart meters

  13-12-2019 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  SaskPower has been made aware of a scam where customers are receiving phone calls saying they can have a smart meter for $900.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Sports offer much more than fitness

  13-12-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sport has much to offer individuals and society besides fitness. It teaches discipline, resilience, how to work with others, and how to put up with adversity. It creates community. A great way to combat racism is making rival groups teammates. Working together toward a common goal, their differences melt away, and former adversaries can bond. Read More
  
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• Fond du Lac, Sask. chief calls for runway improvements on plane crash anniversary

  13-12-2019 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  “I won’t rest until it is done.” The chief of a remote northern Saskatchewan First Nation is calling for a longer and wider runway at the airport in Fond du Lac.
  
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• 'He was good for the West': Sadness, surprise in Saskatchewan over Scheer

  13-12-2019 15:12
  
  Regina resident Dennis Amon says federal Conservatives have a reputation to "eat their own," but he had hoped for a different outcome for his member of Parliament, Andrew Scheer.
  
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• Bridges: Rik Albert blends love of motorcycles, cars with art

  13-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  "You build that?" asks a man walking along the residential street where Rik Albert rides his bike, equipped with a Toon bar, a raised handle bar of his invention. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police seek 21-year-old woman in connection with city's 16th homicide

  13-12-2019 13:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a 17-year-old-male with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Winston Littlecrow. They are now looking for a female suspect.
  
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• Saskatoon police charge teen in connection with city's 16th murder

  13-12-2019 13:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police have charged a 17-year-old-male with first degree murder in connection with the death of Winston Littlecrow.
  
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