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• City of Saskatoon offers tips on how to cut down on waste over holidays

  18-12-2019 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Recycling and reducing waste is the name of the game for the holiday season, and the City of Saskatoon has some tips for people to help out.
  
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• City of Saskatoon offers tips for how to cut down on waste over holidays

  18-12-2019 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Recycling and reducing waste is the name of the game for the holiday season, and the City of Saskatoon has some tips for people to help out.
  
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• Family forever: Huskies setter Allard keeps brother's memory alive

  18-12-2019 23:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The tattoo, proudly displayed on her forearm, serves as both a tribute and lifetime reminder of her late brother. Read More
  
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• Saskatunes: Young and old, choirs give musical opportunity

  18-12-2019 23:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatunes is a StarPhoenix series examining musical genres in and around Saskatoon and Saskatchewan ahead of Saskatoon hosting the Juno Awards in 2020.  Read More
  
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• Music Notes: Hip Hop Hippies and tip-top blues

  18-12-2019 23:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I really hope none of you have to go to the mall this weekend. It's going to be crazy. Read More
  
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• Retired police officers make special delivery of sports equipment for youth in Canoe Lake

  18-12-2019 23:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When retired Saskatoon police officer Joel Pedersen visited the Canoe Lake Cree First Nation recently to run a fitness camp with youth, he noticed some of the students were wearing boots or were shoeless. Read More
  
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• Harpauer on finance ministers' meeting

  18-12-2019 22:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's finance minister says swift action from Ottawa on a proposal to reform a federal program that provides financial assistance to provinces experiencing economic downturns would be a badly-needed olive branch. Read More
  
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• Following bail review, man accused of confinement, aggravated sexual assault released from custody

  18-12-2019 22:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon man accused of confining and sexually assaulting another man in a Willowgrove home is out on conditions after successfully appealing a provincial court judge's decision to deny him bail. Read More
  
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• No reported injuries after crash involving school bus

  18-12-2019 22:52
  
  Based on an initial investigation, police believe the bus was making a left-hand turn on a yellow light when it was struck by the other vehicle.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Dec. 18

  18-12-2019 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Nicole Stillger on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
  
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• ‘It’s very exciting’: Weyburn’s Richy Roy named top wedding DJ in Canada

  18-12-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Weyburn's Richy Roy has been named"Top Wedding DJ in Canada” by the International Wedding Awards based out of the United Kingdom.
  
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• Trans Mountain lawyer argues First Nations failed to approach pipeline consultations in good faith

  18-12-2019 21:36 via cbc.ca
  
  A lawyer for Trans Mountain Corp. is defending the government's consultation with Indigenous groups over the Crown corporation's operation and construction of its pipeline project.
  
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• Water main break leads to class cancellation at Holy Cross High School

  18-12-2019 21:18 via cbc.ca
  
  A watermain break near Holy Cross High School led to cancelled classes on Wednesday.
  
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• NDP questions P3s after North Battleford, Yellowknife hospitals use same contractor, have similar issues

  18-12-2019 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  The provincial opposition wants more information on Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford after problems have been uncovered at a hospital in Yellowknife with links to the facility.
  
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• Prairie insurance and financial brokerage failed to disclose ransomware attack

  18-12-2019 20:38 via cbc.ca
  
  A Manitoba-based insurance and financial brokerage catering to clients across the Prairies has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that it hasn't publicly disclosed.
  
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• Remai Modern wants 'transformative experiences' from new CEO

  18-12-2019 20:26
  
  The Remai Modern seeks a “future-focused leader” who is “inspired by a vision to enable transformative experiences by connecting art with local and global communities” for its new CEO.
  
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• Nutrien extends shutdown at Vanscoy, Sask. potash mine

  18-12-2019 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Around 265 employees at one of Nutrien's mines will remain laid-off for several weeks as the company extends the shutdown at one Saskatchewan potash mine.
  
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• Regina police renews commitment to solving 2 high profile cold cases

  18-12-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Regina police will continue to offer $50,000 in reward money for anyone with information regarding two of the city's higher profiled cold cases.
  
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• 'The system forgets about them': Sask. family pushes for more autism services

  18-12-2019 19:17
  
  A Martensville family is pushing for more autism services in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Nutrien extends shutdown at Vanscoy mine to early 2020

  18-12-2019 18:41
  
  Around 265 temporarily laid-off workers at Nurtien's Vanscoy potash mine will be heading back to work at the end of January – at the earliest.
  
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• Supplier of steel lift that killed 21-year-old worker asks for acquittal

  18-12-2019 17:58
  
  The supplier of a steel lift that fell and killed a 21-year-old man during the construction of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is asking for an acquittal.
  
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• Supplier of construction cart that killed Eric Ndayishimiye asks for dismissal of charges

  18-12-2019 17:39 via cbc.ca
  
  One of the two companies charged in the death of a Saskatoon construction worker is asking the judge to dismiss the charges against it mid-trial.
  
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• Supplier of construction cart that killed Eric Ndayishimiye asks for charges to be thrown out

  18-12-2019 17:39 via cbc.ca
  
  One of the two companies charged in the death of a Saskatoon construction worker is asking the judge to dismiss the charges against it mid-trial.
  
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• Nutrien extends production shutdown at Vanscoy potash mine

  18-12-2019 17:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The world's largest fertilizer company is keeping one of its Saskatchewan potash mines offline for at least an additional five weeks, which means more than 250 employees will be out of work until at least the end of January. Read More
  
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• Co-op Refinery has taken Unifor Local 594 to court over picketing concerns

  18-12-2019 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) filed an injunction against Unifor Local 594 on Tuesday and will be in court on Monday.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Manitoba hydro is worth the cost

  18-12-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I read the two energy articles on page A3 of the StarPhoenix on Dec. 7. It is reported that it could cost $1.8 billion in infrastructure to bring Manitoba hydro energy to us. That is described by Minister Duncan as hypothetical at this point, noting that “to do so would require extremely expensive infrastructure upgrades.” Read More
  
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• Disgraced 'Survivor' contestant breaks his silence after being kicked off the show

  18-12-2019 16:17
  
  'Survivor' contestant Dan Spilo, who was forced off the show for misconduct, has issued a public apology for making a crew member feel uncomfortable.
  
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• Heating up across the prairies: This is your Saskatoon Forecast

  18-12-2019 16:07
  
  Temperatures are expected to flirt with the freezing point across most of the province, including here in Saskatoon.
  
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• Winter must haves with Maureen Dennis

  18-12-2019 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parenting expert Maureen Dennis shows off winter must haves and last minute gift ideas.
  
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• Christmas decorating tips with Metric Design Centre

  18-12-2019 14:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ciara Yaschuk discusses Christmas decorating tips with Metric Design Centre.
  
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• Saskatoon Transit’s Jingle Bell Express

  18-12-2019 14:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chris Carr discusses recycling around this holiday season with Amber Weckworth and Jim McDonald.
  
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• Zyus aims to start cannabis oil production in January

  18-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon medical marijuana company is going on a hiring spree after obtaining a federal processing licence, which will allow it to begin producing thousands of bottles of cannabis oil as early as next month. Read More
  
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• Remai Modern seeks 'visionary,' 'charismatic' leader as next CEO

  18-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If you lack charisma, you'll probably want to skip applying to be the next leader of the Remai Modern art gallery. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon ombudsperson's probe into Remai Modern workplace linked to museum's ex-CEO

  18-12-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A lawyer for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission says the city ombudsperson reported on complaints involving Gregory Burke.
  
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• 'No solution on the horizon' for Metis business development fund: CEO

  18-12-2019 12:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A publicly-funded organization that provides investment capital to Métis businesses is suspending a program that helps nine communities capitalize on economic opportunities after its funding was frozen due to what is being characterized as a political dispute. Read More
  
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• U.S. President Donald Trump impeached by House, 3rd in history

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanours.
  
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• U.S. House nears nighttime impeachment vote as Trump cries foul

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  The U.S. House marched on Wednesday toward historic nighttime votes to impeach President Donald Trump, split as severely as the nation over the conduct of the 45th American president but all but certain to approve the charges against him and send them to the Senate for trial.
  
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• U.S. House begins voting on whether to impeach Trump

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  The U.S. House marched on Wednesday toward historic nighttime votes to impeach President Donald Trump, split as severely as the nation over the conduct of the 45th American president but all but certain to approve the charges against him and send them to the Senate for trial.
  
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• Trump impeached on charges of abuse of power, obstruction

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanours.
  
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• Trump impeached by U.S. House on two charges

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanours.
  
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• Trump impeached by U.S. House on charge of abuse of power

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanours.
  
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• House marches toward Trump impeachment; he claims 'assault'

  18-12-2019 09:21
  
  The U.S. House marched toward a historic evening vote to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisting Congress must 'defend democracy' by evicting him from the White House.
  
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• Australia experiences hottest day on record

  18-12-2019 07:59
  
  Australia this week experienced its hottest day on record and the heatwave is expected to worsen, exacerbating an already unprecedented bushfire season, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Tuesday, December 17, 2019

  18-12-2019 07:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Braden Schneider scored the winner with just 1:49 remaining, as the Brandon Wheat Kings completed a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Ice in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday.
  
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• City awaits response from CN, CP on interest in sharing rail line outside Saskatoon

  18-12-2019 04:45
  
  City officials are waiting to hear back from CN and CP Rail on whether the two rail companies would be interested in sharing a rail line outside the city.
  
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• City awaits CN, CP response on interest in sharing rail line outside Saskatoon to cut down on traffic delays

  18-12-2019 04:45
  
  City officials are waiting to hear back from CN and CP Rail on whether the two rail companies would be interested in sharing a rail line outside the city.
  
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• Sask. First Nation concerned about massive oil leak from train derailment

  18-12-2019 03:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation is worried about environmental impacts from a train derailment last week. 
  
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• Sask. had highest rate of domestic violence among all provinces in 2018, Statistics Canada says

  18-12-2019 01:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Residents of Kindersley have been coming to terms with the shock of losing a well-known member of the community, a mother of four and grandmother, in what police believe was a murder-suicide late last week. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan NDP calls for government to look at detox centre standards

  18-12-2019 01:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  NDP health critic Danielle Chartier says she regularly hears about people struggling to get access to detox services because of long wait times.
  
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• Police present at Holy Cross on date of alleged threat

  18-12-2019 01:15
  
  Classes carried on as usual at Holy Cross High School on Tuesday, after an alleged online threat aimed at the school almost two weeks ago.
  
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