Saskatoon news

• Province sets new natural gas usage record, SaskEnergy says

  16-01-2020 23:36 via cbc.ca
  
  SaskEnergy set a new natural gas usage record Wednesday, with frigid temperatures expected to last through the weekend.
  
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• Pro-life group calls Saskatoon policy on proclamations 'discriminatory'

  16-01-2020 23:35
  
  A pro-life organization in Saskatoon believes if City Hall chooses to deny one proclamation and accept others, it shouldn't be in the business of accepting any proclamations at all.
  
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• SaskPower seeks volunteers to have smart meters installed on homes or businesses

  16-01-2020 23:29 via cbc.ca
  
  SaskPower is asking its residential or business customers to sign up to have smart meters installed on their property.
  
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• Missing Waldheim man hasn't been seen by family since September

  16-01-2020 23:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Rosthern RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a missing 47-year-old Waldheim man who hasn't been seen by his family since September 2019. Read More
  
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• Regina ad company apologizes for anti-Trudeau billboards in Alberta

  16-01-2020 23:07
  
  Days after a number of Albertans took notice of a billboard campaign that took aim at the Trudeau government, the company behind the advertising has apologized for what it says was an error.
  
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• E-scooter company, Lime, looking to expand to Saskatoon, Regina

  16-01-2020 23:07
  
  An electric scooter company that’s operating in Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal is looking to roll into Saskatchewan.
  
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• Keeping pets active in the frigid cold

  16-01-2020 22:46
  
  With nearly a week of frigid cold temperatures in the province, some pet owners are finding creative ways to keep their furry friends active.
  
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• Electric cars working great in Sask.'s extreme cold conditions

  16-01-2020 22:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Electric cars are performing well in Saskatchewan's cold conditions, their owners say.
  
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• Run the joules: Cold snap sees Sask. set natural gas records

  16-01-2020 21:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Provincewide efforts to keep toes toasty during a bitter cold snap this week have seen Saskatchewan homes and businesses use more natural gas in a single day than ever before — three times. Read More
  
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• Supreme Court unanimously dismisses B.C. appeal of Trans Mountain

  16-01-2020 21:57
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously dismissed British Columbia's appeal of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Jan. 16

  16-01-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Thursday, Jan. 16.
  
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• How to wash your car in the winter – without it freezing shut

  16-01-2020 20:59
  
  It could be the coldest day of 2020 – so what better cold weather activity than to wash your car? Jeremy Dodge spoke to auto expert Jay Thomas for some tips.
  
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• 'It’s a huge problem': Report shows high child poverty rates in Sask.

  16-01-2020 20:55
  
  Saskatchewan has some of the highest child poverty rates in the country, according to a report by Campaign 2020.
  
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• Extreme deep freeze ends in Saskatchewan

  16-01-2020 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  An extreme cold warning for Saskatchewan has ended.
  
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• Extreme deep freeze eases in parts of Saskatchewan

  16-01-2020 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parts of Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon, are under an extreme cold warning.
  
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• Animal welfare calls triple during brutal Saskatchewan cold spell

  16-01-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Frigid temperatures prompted a surge in calls about animal welfare to agencies like Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon SPCA.
  
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• -50 wind chills ease, but extreme cold continues in Saskatchewan

  16-01-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  From using your jeans as a Frisbee to freezing bubbles, Global News’ Colton Praill and Brittney Matejka prove it’s possible to have fun in this extreme cold.
  
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• -50 wind chills ease, but extreme cold continues in Sask.

  16-01-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  From using your jeans as a Frisbee to freezing bubbles, Global News’ Colton Praill and Brittney Matejka prove it’s possible to have fun in this extreme cold.
  
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• Mahood, Johner, Straker siblings among familiar names taking stage at Telemiracle 44

  16-01-2020 19:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One of Saskatchewan's great traditions unveiled plans on Thursday for its 44th edition. Here are five things to know about Telemiracle 44, which runs this year on March 7-8 at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina ... Read More
  
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• Saskatoon city council to decide on appeal for pro-life proclamation

  16-01-2020 19:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One of Saskatoon city council's first decisions of the new year looks like a controversial one. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man faces child porn charges stemming from 2019 investigations

  16-01-2020 19:19
  
  A 31-year-old Saskatoon man faces three charges in relation to a child pornography investigation.
  
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• No evidence confidential patient info compromised in cyberattack: eHealth Sask.

  16-01-2020 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s main service provider of health information, eHealth, reported a ransomware attack on their computer systems on Jan. 5.
  
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• New child pornography charges for Saskatchewan man on probation

  16-01-2020 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ryan Avery Nicholson is facing three child pornography charges and three breach of probation charges.
  
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• New natural gas usage record set in Saskatchewan

  16-01-2020 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  SaskEnergy said 1.56 PetaJoules of natural gas was used in the province over a 24-hour period between Jan. 15 and Jan. 16.
  
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• More licensed home-based child care providers needed in Saskatchewan

  16-01-2020 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement provides funding for the creation of new licensed child care spaces in the province, officials said.
  
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• Province sets new natural gas record in cold snap: SaskEnergy

  16-01-2020 17:59
  
  The province set a new daily natural gas consumption record during the cold snap this week.
  
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• Malware attack on eHealth delays appointments for 37 cancer patients

  16-01-2020 17:50
  
  Radiation and chemotherapy appointments for 37 cancer patients have been delayed after a malware attack against eHealth, according to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
  
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• Saskatchewan landscape featured on new Canadian stamp

  16-01-2020 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Athabasca Sand Dunes is the latest must-see place to be featured on the Canadian stamp.
  
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• Sask. government wants more home-based child care providers

  16-01-2020 16:58
  
  To meet the growing demand for child care, the province is encouraging people to consider starting up home-based daycares.
  
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• Home prices down last year in Regina, Saskatoon

  16-01-2020 16:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Home prices declined in Saskatchewan in 2019, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Bandita and her 4 siblings look for their forever homes

  16-01-2020 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jasmine joins us from the SPCA with Bandita, who is one of five puppies available and ready to take home.
  
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• Sask Parks camping reservations to begin on April 13

  16-01-2020 16:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Booking days will be staggered to manage the high amount of people using the Sask Parks website once again. People can begin queuing online at 6:40 a.m. CST and reservations begin at 7 a.m. CST.
  
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• Saskatoon Iranian teahouse receives condolences for Flight 752

  16-01-2020 16:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s been one week since Iran shot down Ukraine International Airline Flight 752, which killed 57 Canadians. Nathaniel Dove tells us how the Saskatoon Iranian community is reacting and about the condolences they received.
  
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• Saskatoon school buses running again as extreme cold warning continues

  16-01-2020 15:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Regina school buses are not running for all of today. It's the third day in a row extremely cold weather has parked some of the buses around the province.
  
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• Most school buses across the province cancelled due to extreme cold

  16-01-2020 15:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Regina school buses are not running for all of today. It's the third day in a row extremely cold weather has parked some of the buses around the province.
  
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• Kinsmen inaugural lacrosse league begins this spring

  16-01-2020 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Kinsmen club of Saskatoon will begin its inaugural season this spring with 8 teams from elementary schools in Saskatoon. They are seeking equipment donations, sponsors and volunteers to help prior to the seasons start in April.
  
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• Travel Tips: Last minute getaways

  16-01-2020 14:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Booking a vacation last minute can be difficult and expensive, so on this weeks Travel Tips Barbara Crowe breaks down how to make it a late winter getaway easy, and get a deal at the same time.
  
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• Tribute to Tommy: SJO concert honours Canadian jazz icon

  16-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When music icon Tommy Banks died in 2018, Dean McNeill said it was like the entire city of Edmonton grieved for him. Read More
  
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• Music Notes: Catch some Dirty Catfish through the ice and snow

  16-01-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  During this chilly time of year, take solace in one fact — Winterruption is on its way. Read More
  
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• The coldest morning has arrived: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  16-01-2020 13:49
  
  Morning temperatures are expected to be the coldest we’ll see from this Arctic blast.
  
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• Boy hit by vehicle on west side of Saskatoon Wednesday evening

  16-01-2020 13:35 via cbc.ca
  
  A 10-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Saskatoon.
  
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• Don't feel bad for cows grazing in –40 weather — they've got a secret weapon

  16-01-2020 13:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Even though Alberta is posting temperatures colder than those found in Antarctica, it's business as usual for local cattle, who bravely stand their ground even as the rest of us retreat indoors.
  
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• YXE Chefs at Home: Taszia Thakur

  16-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  To own a restaurant had always been in the back of Taszia Thakur’s mind. Read More
  
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• Watch: Calories chef Taszia Thakur makes pasta at her home in Saskatoon

  16-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  To own a restaurant had always been in the back of Taszia Thakur’s mind. Read More
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Icy streets being gravelled

  16-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see an image of icy streets bing gravelled, from Jan. 16, 1954. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B2355-1) Read More
  
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• There's a month left to weigh in on CBC's next broadcast licence

  16-01-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The CRTC is inviting all Canadians to answer a series of questions ranging from how the broadcaster could improve its programming to whether that programming adequately reflects Canada's diversity, as it reviews the CBC's next broadcast licence application.
  
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• 'I will repay every debt I have': Businesswoman Heather Abbey promises to repay $62,000 of public money

  16-01-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's arts agency has completed its audit of five projects undertaken by Indigenous entrepreneur Heather Abbey. It is asking her to repay $62,000 for two failed projects, including a trade mission to Japan for Indigenous artists. It has concluded that she met expectations for three other grants.
  
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• Diversions Jan. 16

  16-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Champions of Magic: Illusions, mind-reading, and close-up magic, Jan. 16 at SaskTel Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $49.75 to $106.25; available at 306-938-7800, ticketmaster.ca. Read More
  
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• Band Listing Jan. 16-22

  16-01-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Army and Navy — Phoenix (Fri. and Sat.), jam session (Sat., 5-8:30 p.m.) Read More
  
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• Flat Out Food: Saskatchewan's bison whisperer

  16-01-2020 12:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Patrick O’Ryan never pictured himself as a bison rancher. He was working as a real estate developer when he met his sister’s herd and his mind was forever changed. Read More
  
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