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• Wife of Saskatoon man killed in Alta. crash starts GoFundMe page for funeral costs

  13-01-2020 23:38
  
  The wife of a Saskatoon man killed in a highway crash is fundraising to cover her husband’s funeral costs.
  
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• Prince Albert, Sask. business owner sells most Toffifee of any vendor in the world

  13-01-2020 23:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Malcolm Jenkins is motivated by an image in his mind: a pile of Toffifee boxes sitting in a warehouse waiting to be sold during the holiday season.
  
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• Prince Albert business owner sells most Toffifee of any vendor in the world

  13-01-2020 23:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Malcolm Jenkins is motivated by an image in his mind: a pile of Toffifee boxes sitting in a warehouse waiting to be sold during the holiday season.
  
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• Break & Enter/Arrest - 1400 block Ave. B N

  13-01-2020 23:12 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested early this morning following a reported break-in to a home.At approximately 4:30 a.m., January 13, 2020, Patrol officers were dispatched to a house in the 1400 block of Avenue B North for a report of a break and enter in progress. Upon arrival, Police located a woman who reported that someone just attempted to break into her house. She stated that she awoke to breaking glass and observed a damaged window. The suspect was then seen attempting to gain entry through a back door
  
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• What you need to know about filing an Indian day schools settlement claim

  13-01-2020 22:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Thousands of former students who suffered harms while attending federally operated Indian day schools are now able to submit claims for compensation.
  
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• Applications open for Indian day schools financial compensation

  13-01-2020 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly 200,000 Indigenous children attended more than 700 Indian day schools beginning in the 1920s.
  
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• North Battleford uses vending machine in fight against HIV

  13-01-2020 21:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Like many cities and towns across Canada, North Battleford has been hit hard by the emergence of more potent opioids and cheap, addictive crystal meth. Read More
  
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• 26,000 baby safety gates recalled due to potential chemical hazard

  13-01-2020 21:38
  
  Health Canada and Elfe Juvenile Products have recalled a baby safety gate after its coating was found to contain excessive levels of barium.
  
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• Saskatoon inmates connect with their kids through Bedtime Stories program

  13-01-2020 21:35
  
  Tim Yaworski says he would have pre-judged the inmates in the Bedtime Stories Program before being involved - but now has a new perspective.
  
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• Canada getting access to black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner - but role in investigation still unclear

  13-01-2020 19:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Officials from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada say Iran is giving Canadian investigators access to the black boxes from downed Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752 but that Canada's role in the investigation beyond that remains unclear. 
  
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• Two Saskatoon police officers injured in vehicle collision

  13-01-2020 19:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two Saskatoon police officers were hospitalized with serious but non life-threatening injuries following a collision between a police SUV and a semi truck. Read More
  
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• Canadian drillers add most rigs in a week in five years: Baker Hughes

  13-01-2020 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Energy firms in Canada boosted the number of rigs drilling for oil and natural gas last week by the most since 2015 as producers try to take advantage of rising crude prices.
  
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• Saskatoon’s housing market gaining momentum: Royal LePage

  13-01-2020 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Royal Lepage is forecasting a slight rise in housing prices for 2020 as it says momentum is returning to the Saskatoon market.
  
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• Preliminary hearing begins for Greg Fertuck

  13-01-2020 18:49
  
  The preliminary hearing for a man charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife began Monday.
  
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• Handsworth Royals tie all-time record with fifth BRIT title

  13-01-2020 18:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Marko Stojslavevic was the top scorer for Handsworth in all four of their games, scoring 15 points in the final and he was named tournament MVP. Boston Harker, who made the tournament all-star team for Raymond saved his best for last, scoring 14 of his 15 points in the second half. Read More
  
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• Preliminary hearing begins for Sheree Fertuck’s estranged husband

  13-01-2020 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Greg Fertuck is accused of killing his estranged wife Sheree, who was last seen leaving her family’s farmhouse in December 2015.
  
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• Two Saskatoon police officers seriously hurt in crash

  13-01-2020 17:40
  
  Two Saskatoon Police Service officers were seriously injured Monday morning after a crash with a semi.
  
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• Two officers seriously hurt in crash outside Saskatoon

  13-01-2020 17:40
  
  Two Saskatoon Police Service officers were seriously injured Monday morning after a crash with a semi.
  
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• 'Our thoughts are with them and their families': Two Saskatoon police officers seriously hurt in crash

  13-01-2020 17:40
  
  Two Saskatoon Police Service officers were seriously injured Monday morning after a crash with a semi.
  
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• Bank of Canada sees uptick in business confidence but Prairies remain weak

  13-01-2020 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Meanwhile, the newly published Survey of Consumer Expectations suggests Canadians expect household spending to grow faster than incomes.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Farmers' market site will be missed

  13-01-2020 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The recent closing of the River Landing Farmers’ Market is very concerning. In his Dec. 23 column Phil Tank says this is both puzzling and risky and he pretty much indicates that the closure has a hidden agenda. Read More
  
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• 2 Saskatoon police officers seriously hurt in collision

  13-01-2020 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police said the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 12 and Township Road 380.
  
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• Early morning crash sends two Saskatoon police officers to hospital

  13-01-2020 16:40 via cbc.ca
  
  An early morning crash just north of the city sent two Saskatoon police officers to hospital.
  
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• Ben McIntosh’s 4 goal effort leads Saskatchewan Rush over San Diego Seals

  13-01-2020 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Rush jumped out to a 4-1 lead over the San Diego Seals after one quarter and never trailed.
  
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• Officer Involved Collision - Highway 12 & Township Rd. 380

  13-01-2020 16:08 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  At approximately 3:20 a.m., January 13, 2020, two Patrol members were involved in collision with a south-bound semi-truck and tractor trailer. It occurred at the intersection of Highway 12 and Township Road 380 while the officers were travelling east-bound. The two male officers were transported to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver and lone occupant of the semi was not injured during the collision.Traffic restrictions have been lifted. Further information o
  
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• 'He's not coming home': Wife mourns Saskatoon driver killed in crash near Taber, Alta.

  13-01-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Usiel Kanguatjivi was one of four people killed when a pickup truck and a van collided on Highway 36, south of Highway 875 Friday morning. 
  
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• 30th anniversary of the Saskatoon Silver Spoon with Robin Sasko

  13-01-2020 15:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The premier ladies night out, Silver Spoon charity dinner, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 4th. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday January 15th at eventbrite.ca.
  
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• CEO Brent Zettl of Zyus life sciences on new partnership with the University of Saskatchewan

  13-01-2020 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The effects of cannabis products and cannabis derivatives on mental health will be the focus of a new pre-clinical study conducted by Zyus life sciences and the University of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Extreme cold warnings issued for West as snow snarls B.C. commuters

  13-01-2020 15:10
  
  Snowfall snarled B.C. drivers on Monday as several provinces in the West faced extreme cold warnings – all while Quebec and Atlantic Canada cleaned up from the weekend’s heavy rainfall and freezing rain.
  
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• Extreme cold warnings issued for B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan

  13-01-2020 15:10
  
  Several provinces in the West are bracing for extreme cold warnings, as parts of the country such as Quebec and the Atlantic region still recover from this weekend’s heavy rainfall and freezing rain.
  
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• Extreme deep freeze settles over Saskatchewan

  13-01-2020 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parts of Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon, are under an extreme cold warning.
  
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• Sequencing canola genome will benefit farmers

  13-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  New research into one of Saskatchewan's most important crops is expected to have "immense" economic value for the province, largely by allowing farmers to plant varieties that are better able to resist disease and climate change. Read More
  
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• Sask. government unhappy with proposed gun control measures

  13-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan government is asking the federal Liberals to reconsider a pair of controversial new gun control measures that would outlaw some semi-automatic rifles and allow cities to enact local handgun bans. Read More
  
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• Real estate:

  13-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One day last summer, the side of the house on the corner of Sixth Street and Eastlake Avenue was torn off. Poof, there went the porch. Down came a couple of old trees. Read More
  
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• Forensics lab 'critical' to track drug deaths, chief coroner says

  13-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's chief coroner says upgrades to the province's toxicology lab are "critical" in dealing with a growing number of drug-related deaths. Read More
  
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• Young Innovators:

  13-01-2020 13:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  University of Saskatchewan researchers are part of an international team that has discovered a new species of a parasite, nicknamed “Oddball,” in northern Canada’s wolverines. Read More
  
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• Collective Voice: Better food, better performance

  13-01-2020 13:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  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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• Letters to the editor Jan. 13

  13-01-2020 13:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Mayoral Musings: Clark looks back, and at year ahead Read More
  
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• Tank: Odds stacked against challengers for Saskatoon council seats

  13-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Those who are hoping or expecting change on Saskatoon city council courtesy of the November election should take a closer look at history. Read More
  
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• Video: Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown

  13-01-2020 12:37
  
  Online videos appeared to show Iranian security forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protests as popular anger swelled Monday over the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian jetliner and Iran's failed attempt to conceal its role in the tragedy.
  
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• Anger in Iran over jet's downing; gunfire disperses protests

  13-01-2020 12:37
  
  Popular anger swelled Monday in Iran over the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian jetliner and the government's attempt to conceal its role in the tragedy, as online videos appeared to show security forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protests in the streets.
  
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• Royals have 'constructive discussions,' Harry and Meghan to spend time in Canada: Queen

  13-01-2020 12:24
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan will spend time in Canada during a 'period of transition' after senior royals had 'constructive discussions' Monday.
  
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• Queen agrees to 'transition' for Harry and Meghan, part-time move to Canada

  13-01-2020 12:24
  
  The Queen has agreed to allow Prince Harry and Meghan to move part-time to Canada after ‘constructive discussions,’ she said in a statement Monday, adding that the family ‘would have preferred them to remain full-time’ royals.
  
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• Harry and William deny 'offensive' report as royals meet Queen for 'crisis' talks

  13-01-2020 12:24
  
  Princes William and Harry released a joint statement Monday denying a British media report that William’s ‘bullying attitude’ caused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to announce they will ‘step back’ as senior royals.
  
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• Wexit movement 'entirely counterproductive' says former MP Ralph Goodale

  13-01-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Liberal cabinet minister Ralph Goodale says Wexit, a western separatist movement, would have devastating impacts on Saskatchewan if it actually happened.
  
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• Preliminary hearing for Greg Fertuck murder charge begins Monday

  13-01-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A preliminary hearing for Greg Fertuck, who is accused of killing his estranged wife Sheree Fertuck, will be held in Saskatoon to determine if the Crown has enough evidence to take the case to trial. 
  
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• Saskatoon in 'the dead of winter,' Environment Canada says - CTV News

  13-01-2020 09:00 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon in 'the dead of winter,' Environment Canada says  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon city hall changing its approach to adding sidewalks - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  13-01-2020 09:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city hall changing its approach to adding sidewalks  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon city council set to vote on Ninth Street closure this month - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  13-01-2020 09:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city council set to vote on Ninth Street closure this month  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• 2 Saskatoon police officers seriously hurt in collision - Global News

  13-01-2020 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  2 Saskatoon police officers seriously hurt in collision  Global News
  
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