Saskatoon news

• Sask. NDP sends letter to Minister of Health requesting report on vendor-sponsored travel

  15-01-2020 23:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP wants the government to publicly disclose cases of vendor-sponsored travel by health authority staff.
  
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• Frigid temperatures create challenges across city

  15-01-2020 23:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Mayfair neighbourhood this week, firefighters needed to tread carefully and keep their hoses running so they could continue to work despite extreme cold temperatures. Read More
  
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• Moose Jaw hoping to go viral once again to help fund aging arenas

  15-01-2020 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Moose Jaw is competing in a competition that awards one Canadian community the chance to host a NHL game plus $250,000 worth of arena improvements.
  
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• FreeWheelers motorcycle gang, newly moved into Prince Albert, behind cocaine, pot trafficking: police

  15-01-2020 23:15
  
  Three full-patch members of the FreeWheelers outlaw motorcycle gang have been involved in trafficking cocaine and marijuana in Prince Albert and the surrounding rural area, police say.
  
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• Wanuskewin – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Gastro - Atlas Obscura

  15-01-2020 23:13 via atlasobscura.com
  
  Wanuskewin – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Gastro  Atlas Obscura
  
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• Crop show highlights advancements in farming technology

  15-01-2020 23:06
  
  What started out as a one-building show 37 years ago has now become one of the most popular agricultural tradeshows in western Canada.
  
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• Ransomware attack on eHealth forces 31 cancer patients to re-schedule radiation treatment

  15-01-2020 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  A computer attack on Jan. 6 forced almost 40 cancer patients in Saskatoon and Regina to re-schedule appointments.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s top court dismisses priest’s extradition appeal

  15-01-2020 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A retired Regina priest had his appeal of a surrender order dismissed by Saskatchewan's top court, and now faces extradition to Scotland to face sex and physical assault charges.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Jan. 15

  15-01-2020 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
  
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• Unifor removes video featuring Regina business owner mistaken for ‘scab’

  15-01-2020 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The video has been replaced by a new version that excludes the Regina business owner.
  
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• 3 full-patch FreeWheelers motorcycle gang members charged in Prince Albert drug bust

  15-01-2020 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said 596 grams of cocaine and 9,279 grams of cannabis bud were seized has part of a drug investigation into the FreeWheelers, an outlaw motorcycle gang.
  
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• 'Heartbreaking': Sask. NDP says province should review Steven Rigby's mental health care

  15-01-2020 20:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Rigby's experience highlights the need for more mental health and addictions beds in Saskatchewan, Opposition leader Ryan Meili says.
  
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• Chemist researching impacts of poor indoor air quality

  15-01-2020 20:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Normally, when the topic of air quality come up, people think about the outdoors, but a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan is looking inside, exploring the impact of the air indoors.
  
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• More than a quarter of Saskatchewan children living in poverty: U of R study

  15-01-2020 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has the third highest child poverty rate in the country.
  
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• Police to reveal details about investigation into alleged drug trafficking by outlaw motorcycle gang

  15-01-2020 19:44 via cbc.ca
  
  The Prince Albert Police Service and the RCMP will be hosting a joint media conference Wednesday afternoon about a recent investigation into alleged "drug trafficking by members of an outlaw motorcycle gang." 
  
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• 11 people connected with outlaw motorcycle gangs arrested in $427K drug bust in Prince Albert area: police

  15-01-2020 19:44 via cbc.ca
  
  A seven-month investigation into illegal drug trafficking in the Prince Albert area has resulted in the arrest of 11 people police say are connected with outlaw motorcycle gangs, and the seizure of a significant amount of cash, drugs and weapons.
  
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• Indoor dog park lets pets exercise without freezing paws

  15-01-2020 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Jocelyn Davey-Hawreluik, owner of Furbaby Pet Care, has opened up an indoor dog park in Saskatoon.
  
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• Provincial campsite reservations set to open in April

  15-01-2020 19:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  While much of Saskatchewan continues to face extreme cold conditions, a glimmer of relief is in place for those thinking ahead to spring and summer. Read More
  
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• Transport Minister Garneau gives update on downed Flight PS752

  15-01-2020 19:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Transport Minister Marc Garneau is giving an update today on the federal government's response to the airliner crash outside Tehran a week ago that killed 57 Canadian citizens.
  
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• Garneau says compensation for Flight PS752 victims' families is a 'priority:'

  15-01-2020 19:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Transport Minister Marc Garneau said today that pushing for compensation for the families of Canadians killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down a week ago in Iran is a priority for the federal government.
  
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• Online reservation dates set for Saskatchewan provincial park campsites

  15-01-2020 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Campsite reservations at Saskatchewan provincial parks for the 2020 season kick off on April 13 with seasonal bookings.
  
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• Crafters unite to help injured animals in Australia

  15-01-2020 18:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Cheryl Stone was moved by the images from the Australian bush fires and began sewing pouches for the marsupials injured in the fires.
  
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• Rental vacancy rate in Saskatoon drops to lowest level in 3 years

  15-01-2020 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  CMHC said occupancy growth in Saskatoon outpaced supply expansion, resulting in the vacancy rate decline and a slight increase in rent costs.
  
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• Peter MacKay running for Conservative leadership

  15-01-2020 18:16
  
  Prominent Conservative Peter MacKay is running for Conservative party leadership.
  
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• Peter MacKay expected to announce Conservative leadership bid

  15-01-2020 18:16
  
  CTV News has learned that prominent Conservative Peter MacKay is expected to announce a party leadership bid Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Sask. child poverty numbers second-highest in Canada: report

  15-01-2020 17:44 via cbc.ca
  
  The report 2020: Setting the Stage for a Poverty-Free Canada was released on January 14. It looks into the rates of poverty over time in Canada and suggests what needs to be done in the future.
  
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• Here's when Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will open for reservations

  15-01-2020 17:30
  
  Reservations at Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will open to the public in April.
  
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• Sask. family aims to grow para ice hockey – 'the ultimate hockey family sport'

  15-01-2020 17:22
  
  The Fairleys are travelling across Saskatchewan to demonstrate para ice hockey – informally called sledge hockey – for community members and minor hockey associations.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Unused embassy shows inefficiency

  15-01-2020 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Did you read the article in the Jan. 3 StarPhoenix entitled "Homeless in Moscow"? Sadly it seems fewer of us are reading newspapers all the time, instead getting our "news" through social media. Consequently few may be aware of this article, pointing out another shocking example of government inefficiency. Read More
  
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• Christine Peters from Food Network Canada’s new show, Wall of Chefs

  15-01-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Christine Peters of The Hollows and Primal here in Saskatoon is one of the 33 chefs on the new Food Network Canada TV show, Wall of Chefs.
  
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• Christie Peters from Food Network Canada’s new show, Wall of Chefs

  15-01-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Christie Peters of The Hollows and Primal here in Saskatoon is one of the 33 chefs on the new Food Network Canada TV show, Wall of Chefs.
  
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• Extreme cold hampers firefighters battling Saskatoon house fire

  15-01-2020 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon fire officials said a difficult structure and the extreme cold made battling a house fire more difficult.
  
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• Sask. Rental Housing Supplement replacement planned for March: minister

  15-01-2020 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Sask. social services minister plans on bringing the Canada Housing Benefit pitch to cabinet for final approval, before passing it along to Ottawa.
  
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• Winner of the Rosenthal Prize, Nat Banting

  15-01-2020 15:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Local math teacher Nat Banting, is the first Canadian to win the Rosenthal Prize for innovation and inspiration in math teaching awarded by the National Museum of Mathematics in New York for his lesson plan Dice auction: putting outcomes of the dice up for sale.
  
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• Driver runs through police barrier while Saskatoon emergency personnel respond to rollover

  15-01-2020 14:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Emergency personnel had a scare Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle drove through a police barrier. The incident began at noon when police, fire crews and Medavie Health Services were at a truck rollover on Idylwyld Drive near 8th Street. 
  
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• Extreme cold warnings blanket Saskatchewan

  15-01-2020 14:50 via cbc.ca
  
  An Extreme cold warning is covering the province and it is about to get even colder in the next 24 hours.
  
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• 2-3 hour wait for boosts from CAA as extreme cold hits Saskatchewan

  15-01-2020 14:50 via cbc.ca
  
  An extreme cold warning is covering the province and it is about to get even colder in the next 24 hours.
  
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• Saskatoon school buses cancelled Wednesday, 2nd day in a row

  15-01-2020 14:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite school bus cancellations in the Catholic and public systems, schools will remain open.
  
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• Kleiter rink banking on past experience heading to junior curling nationals

  15-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Fourth time's the charm? Rylan Kleiter and his Team Saskatchewan rink think so — or at least they hope so. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters spend hours battling blaze and extreme cold

  15-01-2020 13:48 via cbc.ca
  
  A house in the 1700 block of Avenue C N. was extensively damaged after a fire broke out Tuesday evening.
  
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• Winter's grip tightens: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  15-01-2020 13:32
  
  It's even colder in Saskatoon, if you can believe it.
  
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• ‘Coming out the gym doors’: Water main break causes flooding at Moose Jaw school

  15-01-2020 13:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The break in the 800 block of Caribou Street West happened Monday morning and city officials said the cold weather is hampering repair efforts.
  
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• Plant protein marks new potential for peas, some farmers say

  15-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The popularity of plant-based protein has some Prairie farmers sold on the potential of peas. Read More
  
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• Facebook to crack down on discriminatory job ads

  15-01-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Facebook is moving to prohibit advertisers from discriminating against some Canadians in ads for jobs, housing and credit based on things like age, gender or where they live. The move comes nine months after CBC News documented dozens of cases of Canadian employers posting job ads that often exclude older workers.
  
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• Recurring federal deficits could be risky for future generations, study says

  15-01-2020 09:35
  
  By continuing to post deficits with no clear deadline for a return to balanced budgets, Ottawa is pursuing a risky strategy that could leave a steep bill for future generations, according to a study by HEC Montreal's Centre for Productivity and Prosperity.
  
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• Saskatoon math teacher wins international award with dice - Global News

  15-01-2020 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon math teacher wins international award with dice  Global News
  
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• Rental vacancy rate in Saskatoon drops to lowest level in 3 years - Global News

  15-01-2020 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rental vacancy rate in Saskatoon drops to lowest level in 3 years  Global News
  
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• Pro-life group appealing City of Saskatoon decision to deny proclamation - CTV News

  15-01-2020 09:00 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Pro-life group appealing City of Saskatoon decision to deny proclamation  CTV News
  
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• Extreme cold hampers firefighters battling Saskatoon house fire - Global News

  15-01-2020 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Extreme cold hampers firefighters battling Saskatoon house fire  Global News
  
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• Licensing Saskatoon landlords unlikely, but rental issues persist - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-01-2020 07:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Licensing Saskatoon landlords unlikely, but rental issues persist  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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