Saskatoon news

• Backyard rinks a flood of activity for builders, skaters

  30-12-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Regina family, like many in Saskatchewan, has built a backyard rink – with creative amenities – for kids to enjoy all winter long.
  
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• RCMP arrest man wanted after constable dragged by vehicle

  30-12-2019 23:23
  
  A driver who allegedly dragged an RCMP constable while fleeing from a traffic stop has been arrested. Read More
  
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• 15,000 snowblowers recalled after 36 injuries reported in Canada

  30-12-2019 23:21
  
  More than 15,000 snowblowers sold between 2004 and 2006 have been recalled for possible bursting plastic wheel rims that Health Canada identified as a ‘laceration hazard’ after more than 30 reports of injury.
  
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• ‘Someone really needed Jesus in their life’: Jesus figure stolen from Saskatoon church nativity scene

  30-12-2019 22:58
  
  The Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Sutherland is missing a key component of its outdoor nativity scene.
  
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• New Year's Eve fireworks: What's allowed in Saskatoon and Regina

  30-12-2019 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Only some Saskatchewan homeowners will be allowed to set off fireworks to celebrate New Year's Eve.
  
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• Scott Moe wants to grow provincial independence

  30-12-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe reflects on western alienation and how Saskatchewan moves forward with federal frustrations.
  
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• Suspect accused of dragging Sask. RCMP officer from car arrested

  30-12-2019 22:23
  
  La Loche RCMP on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man wanted in an incident Dec. 21 in which a constable was dragged by a car.
  
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• Regina firefighters free man entangled in grain auger at CN rail yard

  30-12-2019 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man offloading grain from a semi-truck into a hopper car at CN Rail's Regina yard became entangled in the equipment Monday afternoon.
  
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• Impaired driving focus of police heading into 2020: SGI

  30-12-2019 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  SGI says there’s a simple way to avoid a New Year’s Eve party in a jail cell — don’t drive impaired.
  
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• Farmers’ Market opening at temporary location this weekend

  30-12-2019 21:44
  
  The Saskatoon Farmers' Market is set to hold a market at a temporary location on Saturday and Sunday.
  
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• Man taken into custody under Mental Health Act after allegedly uttering threats at North Battleford mall

  30-12-2019 21:39
  
  Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint of uttering threats at the Frontier Mall in North Battleford on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Death of 28-year-old woman a homicide: RCMP

  30-12-2019 21:35
  
  Due to the results of an autopsy and information obtained during the investigation into her death, police have determined Sheena Marie Billette was the victim of a homicide.
  
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• 10 arrested in Saskatoon drug bust on Ave G

  30-12-2019 21:29
  
  Ten people were arrested and a search warrant was executed Sunday as part of a drug trafficking investigation, police say.
  
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• Benefit Concert – GREAT MUSIC LIVES HERE

  30-12-2019 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  A benefit concert for Knox United Church with performances by Knox United Church Choir, Saskatoon Chamber Singers, Saskatoon Children’s Choir and the 96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums. $30.00 at the door, $25.00 in advance from Choir/Band members, Knox office, McNally Robinson Booksellers, or online at http://www.saskatoonchambersingers.ca/shop/knoxbenefit
  
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• FUNG LOY KOK INSTITUTE OF TAOISM – Saskatoon Branch Open Houses

  30-12-2019 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8th – 11:00am to 12:00noon at Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall – Preston Avenue and Main Street.                                                SATURDAY, JANUARY 11th – 10:30am to 11:30am at YWCA Studio Room – 510 25th...
  
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• Still Here Still Healing: Stories of residential school survivors told in Saskatoon podcast

  30-12-2019 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Jade Roberts never got to ask her father about his residential school experience. He died when she was a teenager. She set out this past year to gather other survivors' stories. 
  
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• Food: Make your own artisan crackers

  30-12-2019 20:46
  
  With the ringing in of the new year just around the corner, chances are you’ll be ushering in 2020 with some tasty snacks, fine friends, and a tipple or two. Read More
  
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• Death of woman found along highway near La Ronge, Sask., deemed homicide

  30-12-2019 20:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The death of Sheena Marie Billette, who was found near La Ronge, Sask., has been deemed a homicide. Her body was found by a passing motorist on Highway 102 early last Monday.
  
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• Death of woman in northern Saskatchewan ruled a homicide

  30-12-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP has ruled the death of Sheena Billette a homicide, but has not released a cause of death.
  
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• Doorbell camera captures meteor streaking across Saskatoon sky

  30-12-2019 19:48
  
  A Saskatoon man got quite the sight this weekend. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police raid doesn't turn up expected drugs or guns, but leads to 10 arrests

  30-12-2019 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  A raid on a home in the city's west side was expected to turn up guns and illegal drugs, according to Saskatoon police. It didn't, but 10 people were arrested at the scene.
  
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• 'I Believe Her' trends on Twitter after woman found guilty of lying in Cyprus gang-rape case

  30-12-2019 18:33
  
  After a 19-year-old British woman was found guilty of making a false rape claim, the hashtag “IBelieveHer” began trending on Twitter among those who believe she withdrew her allegations under duress from Cypriot authorities.
  
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• Man shot during apparent home invasion

  30-12-2019 18:11
  
  Police are asking for information as they investigate an apparent home invasion that saw a man taken to hospital with a gunshot wound. Read More
  
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• Meteor streaking across Saskatoon caught on video

  30-12-2019 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A meteor was spotted entering the atmosphere above Saskatoon on Saturday night.
  
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• Search Warrant Executed - 400 block Avenue G South

  30-12-2019 17:36 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Ten people were arrested and a search warrant was executed yesterday as part of an investigation into drug trafficking.At approximately 5:00 p.m., December 29, 2019, members of the Tactical Support Unit assisted patrol members in entering the home in the 400 block of Avenue G South.  It was believed there were both drugs and firearms inside.  The 10 people, ranging in ages between 39 and 19 were located either inside the residence or were taken into custody after leaving the resid
  
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• 'You didn't say there were kids here': Saskatoon woman, young daughter hide during home invasion

  30-12-2019 17:31 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon woman says she's packing to move after a violent home invasion Saturday sent a 38-year-old man to hospital with a gunshot wound.
  
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• Man shot during weekend home invasion on Saskatoon's east side

  30-12-2019 17:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say a man was taken to hospital after being shot during a home invasion in the College Park East neighbourhood.
  
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• Home invasion suspects, dressed in red, leave behind gunshot, bear spray victims: police

  30-12-2019 17:25
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating a shooting which occurred during a home invasion on the weekend.
  
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• Man shot during home invasion: Saskatoon police

  30-12-2019 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say several people were bear sprayed and a man was shot during a home invasion in Saskatoon.
  
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• Sask. premier wants to grow provincial independence after year of western alienation

  30-12-2019 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Ryan Meili reflect on western alienation and how Saskatchewan moves forward with federal frustrations.
  
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• Driving north is the best way to see a brilliant, beautiful part of Canada

  30-12-2019 16:29
  
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• Home Invasion/Shooting/Methamphetamine Seized - 200 block Waterloo Crescent

  30-12-2019 16:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a shooting which occurred during a home invasion.On December 28, 2019, at approximately 5:40 a.m., Police were called to the 200 block of Waterloo Crescent to an unknown problem.  When officers arrived they located a 38 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound.  They also found several people suffering from the effects of bear spray inside the home.  The 38 year old man was transported to hospital for treatment for what appeared to b
  
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• Saskatoon news: Top 5 news events in Saskatoon for 2019

  30-12-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Remembering the Humboldt Broncos and celebrating a new hospital were two of the top stories making news in Saskatoon during 2019.
  
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• Food for thought: Saskatoon spruce cheese

  30-12-2019 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kevin Petty brings in raw milk cheese from Saskatoon spruce.
  
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• Businesses say bad communication from city hurt sales

  30-12-2019 15:12 via globalnews.ca
  Businesses are concerned with the City after closures and short notice water and sewer maintenance letters have resulted in a loss of business since summer.
  
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• What you need to know for New Year's eve in Saskatoon

  30-12-2019 15:00
  
  As 2019 draws to a close, here is everything you need to know about how to celebrate the beginning of a new year on Dec. 31 and what's happening in Saskatoon on the first statutory holiday of 2020. Read More
  
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• CanSkate Saskatoon learn to skate

  30-12-2019 14:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Producer Adam Brilz takes to the ice for the first time as we show off
  
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• RCMP draw weapons in response to threats at North Battleford mall

  30-12-2019 14:10 via cbc.ca
  
  A man is under arrest after RCMP say he threatened to kill people at North Battleford's Frontier Mall.
  
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• Textalyzer 'a technology that's certainly worth exploring': Estevan police chief

  30-12-2019 14:00
  
  In scanning for new tools to combat distracted driving, the eyes of Estevan’s police chief are drawn to a device called the Textalyzer. Read More
  
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• Premier Moe looks ahead to 2020, Supreme Court carbon tax challenge and fall election

  30-12-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. In the fall, he will aim to lead the Saskatchewan Party to a fourth straight election victory but first he is focused on the government's Supreme Court challenge of the carbon tax in March.
  
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• Collective Voice: Maybe Wexit could make Canada stronger

  30-12-2019 13:04
  
  Grade 9 students in the Collective Voice program at Aden Bowman Collegiate share their lives and opinions through columns. Selected columns run on Mondays in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Read More
  
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• Year in review: 16 homicides in Saskatoon in 2019

  30-12-2019 13:00
  
  Saskatoon experienced a record number of homicides in 2019. Charges have been laid in 14 of the 16 cases. Read More
  
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• Tank: Norris checks a lot of boxes for Saskatoon mayoral run

  30-12-2019 13:00
  
  During the 1940s, Angus MacPherson performed a unique electoral feat in Saskatoon history by getting elected five straight times as mayor. Read More
  
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• Letters to the editor Dec. 30

  30-12-2019 13:00
  
  Beardy’s removal from SMAAAHL Read More
  
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• 'Accountability is coming': Petition demanding inquiry into Catholic priest abuse tops 1,000 signatures

  30-12-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 1,000 people have signed a petition demanding a federal inquiry into the Catholic Church's handling of abusive priests.
  
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• Tailor brings 'old world touch' in age of fast fashion

  30-12-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Manuel Silva has owned Venice Tailors in Regina for 33 years. He’s worked hard for the last three decades to expand his shop, from offering 18 pairs of pants to 350.
  
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• Record year for homicides defines crime in Saskatoon in 2019

  30-12-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A record 16 homicides defined the year in crime in Saskatoon.
  
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• Efforts to save Saskatoon heritage treasure Capitol Theatre failed

  30-12-2019 12:00
  
  If the Capitol Theatre demolition can be considered a knife to the gut of Saskatoon heritage supporters, a twist of the blade — and of the story — came three days later. Read More
  
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• Mild temps to end 2019: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  30-12-2019 11:57
  
  We’re ending 2019 on a high note when it comes to the forecast, with daytime highs right around the freezing mark expected early in the week.
  
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• Sask. restaurants had 31,700 health violations in 3 years, but 0 fines were issued

  30-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan hasn't fined any restaurants for the 31,700 health code violations found by inspectors in the last three years, data compiled by CBC News shows.
  
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