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• Premier Scott Moe announces ‘record’ revenue sharing ahead of budget

  03-02-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said municipalities in the province will receive a record $278 million in revenue sharing for the 2020-21 fiscal year. David Baxter has the details.
  
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• Premier Moe announces ‘record’ revenue sharing ahead of budget

  03-02-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said municipalities in the province will receive a record $278 million in revenue sharing for the 2020-21 fiscal year. David Baxter has the details.
  
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• What APAS GM hopes will come of review on carbon tax impact

  03-02-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Duane Haave, general manager of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), explains what he hopes will come of a review on the impact the federal carbon tax will have on farmers by 2022.
  
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• What APAS GM hopes will come of review

  03-02-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Duane Haave, general manager of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), explains what he hopes will come of a review on the impact the federal carbon tax will have on farmers by 2022.
  
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• Search for new Public Complaints Commission chair to begin after Cotter appointment to Senate

  03-02-2020 23:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The provincial government says there is no timeline yet in place to replace W. Brent Cotter as the chair of Saskatchewan's Public Complaints Commission after he was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read More
  
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• 'Enforcement alone is never solving the problem': Local agencies outline 29 actions to tackle crystal meth in Saskatoon

  03-02-2020 23:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Kayla DeMong has lived a clean life for 16 years, but back when she was looking for help to deal with substance use, she kept coming up against doors that would be shut to her. Read More
  
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• North Dakota man arrested for bringing child porn into Canada

  03-02-2020 23:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 47-year-old American man faces two child pornography charges as a result of a seizure by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Read More
  
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• Repeat distracted driver faces $2,100 fine: Saskatoon police - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-02-2020 22:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Repeat distracted driver faces $2,100 fine: Saskatoon police  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Repeat distracted driver faces $2,100 fine: Saskatoon police

  03-02-2020 22:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Lynn Beyak claimed she was Métis during her anti-racism training sessions

  03-02-2020 22:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Sen. Lynn Beyak is again facing suspension from the Red Chamber for failing to complete her anti-racism training — a project that started off on the wrong foot when she told her instructors she was Métis because her parents had adopted an Indigenous child.
  
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• Saskatoon scientists seek sleep apnea sufferers for survey

  03-02-2020 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  A research project on sleep apnea is asking for the public's help to decide where it should be focusing its research.
  
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• Top 5 busiest weekends on Airbnb in Regina and Saskatoon - Global News

  03-02-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Top 5 busiest weekends on Airbnb in Regina and Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Top 5 busiest weekends on Airbnb in Regina and Saskatoon

  03-02-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here are the top five busiest weekends on Airbnb in Regina and Saskatoon last year.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Feb. 3

  03-02-2020 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Monday, Feb. 3.
  
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• Working group in Saskatoon lays out comprehensive crystal meth strategy

  03-02-2020 21:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A group in Saskatoon is launching an ambitious plan to combat crystal meth.
  
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• Saskatoon International Airport records 2nd busiest year - Global News

  03-02-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon International Airport records 2nd busiest year  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon International Airport records 2nd busiest year

  03-02-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials call 2019 a year of transformation and resilience as the Saskatoon airport records its second busiest year on record.
  
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• Regina reviewing decision to hire climate skeptic Patrick Moore for keynote speech

  03-02-2020 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Regina is reviewing the decision to hire climate skeptic Patrick Moore as a keynote speaker at its upcoming sustainability conference.
  
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• Saskatoon police hand out more than a dozen tickets for distracted driving after new fines come into effect

  03-02-2020 20:50
  
  A driver is facing a hefty fine and a one-week vehicle impoundment after being caught repeatedly using his cellphone behind the wheel in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon police hand out more than a dozen tickets for distracted driving after new fines came into effect

  03-02-2020 20:50
  
  A man is facing a hefty fine and a one-week vehicle impoundment after being caught repeatedly using his cellphone behind the wheel in Saskatoon.
  
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• Man hurt in weekend axe attack: Saskatoon police

  03-02-2020 20:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 27-year-old man in Saskatoon was hospitalized with serious injuries in what police believe was an axe attack. Read More
  
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• Man recovering after being attacked with axe: Saskatoon police

  03-02-2020 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police are searching for a suspect after a man was attacked with an axe early Sunday morning.
  
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• Price of oil dips below $50 for first time in more than a year

  03-02-2020 19:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The price for a barrel of oil dipped below $50 US a barrel for the first time since January 2019 on Monday. The coronavirus that has emerged from China is causing traders to fear for the impact on the economy.
  
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• 'What are you supposed to do? Sit there and get killed?': Vandewater defends prison slaying of Van Camp

  03-02-2020 19:34 via cbc.ca
  
  WARNING: This story contains details and images some readers may find disturbing
  
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• Saskatoon community groups release report on how to tackle crystal meth crisis - Global News

  03-02-2020 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon community groups release report on how to tackle crystal meth crisis  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon community groups release report on how to tackle crystal meth crisis

  03-02-2020 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 29 strategic actions are broken down into five subsections: prevention, treatment, harm reduction, enforcement/suppression and data integration.
  
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• Sask. premier ready to appoint special mediator in CRC and Unifor dispute

  03-02-2020 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s Premier Scott Moe said the province would appoint a special mediator to Unifor 594 Local and CRC, if Unifor agrees to cease all illegal activities.
  
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• Police in Saskatoon net suspects and drugs in weekend sweep

  03-02-2020 19:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say a series of weekend search warrants at homes in the city netted a handful of suspects and took illegal drugs off the streets.
  
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• Man seriously injured in weekend axe attack, Saskatoon police say

  03-02-2020 19:06
  
  A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries after reporting being attacked by a man wielding an axe, police say.
  
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• Saskatoon police detail drugs, cash, ammunition found in drug bust - CTV News

  03-02-2020 19:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police detail drugs, cash, ammunition found in drug bust  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon police detail drugs, cash, ammunition found in drug bust

  03-02-2020 19:04
  
  Four people have been charged after an investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Saskatoon, police say.
  
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• Sask. Pen. inmate dies in custody

  03-02-2020 19:02
  
  A 55-year-old inmate died at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Jan. 30, Correctional Service Canada says.
  
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• Homes searched, 4 charged in fentanyl trafficking bust in Saskatoon - Global News

  03-02-2020 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Homes searched, 4 charged in fentanyl trafficking bust in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Homes searched, 4 charged in fentanyl trafficking bust in Saskatoon

  03-02-2020 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four people are facing charges after a fentanyl trafficking investigation by Saskatoon police.
  
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• Injured Male - 1800 block 22nd Street West

  03-02-2020 18:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 27 year old male is recovering from a non life-threatening but serious injury following an assault.At approximately 2:00 a.m., February 2, 2020, Police were called to St. Paul's Hospital where the man was seeking treatment.  He reported that he had been walking in the 1800 block of 22nd Street West when he encountered another man who was acting strangely, like he may be under the influence of an intoxicant.  The suspect then began to assault the 27 year old, striking him with an axe.
  
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• Saskatchewan municipalities to receive record revenue sharing in 2020-21

  03-02-2020 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said municipalities in the province will receive a record $278 million in revenue sharing for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
  
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• China praises Canada, slams U.S. over coronavirus response

  03-02-2020 18:31
  
  Canada was praised for not following the U.S.’ example of enacting a travel ban in light of the coronavirus outbreak by a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
  
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• Firearm/Shot Fired - 800 block 33rd Street West

  03-02-2020 18:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the SPS Guns and Gangs Unit are investigating following a report of a man with a gun inside a residence this morning.At approximately 9:30 a.m. Police received the report from a residence in the 800 block of 33rd Street West.  There was also information that a shot may have been fired.  Upon arrival officers located people inside.  No one was injured. Members of the SPS also attended to a nearby school after receiving information that someone matching the descripti
  
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• Toronto-bound flight forced to make emergency landing

  03-02-2020 17:45
  
  Toronto-bound flight set to make emergency landing in Madrid
  
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• Air Canada flight safely makes emergency landing in Madrid

  03-02-2020 17:45
  
  Toronto-bound flight set to make emergency landing in Madrid
  
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• Update - Three Search Warrants Executed - Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation

  03-02-2020 17:43 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Four people are facing charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit into fentanyl trafficking in Saskatoon.A 19 year old female and a 41 year old man were arrested on January 31, 2020 in a gas station parking lot in the 3200 block of Preston Avenue South after investigators witnessed activity consistent with drug trafficking.  A search of the woman located baggies of fentanyl (3.48 grams and 7.26 grams) and cannabis (14 grams)and a ringing cell phone.&nb
  
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• Suspect dead: Shots fired by Lloydminster RCMP trying to stop stolen vehicle

  03-02-2020 17:43
  
  A man is dead and two police officers were taken to hospital after Mounties tried to stop a stolen car in a city that straddles the Saskatchewan-Alberta boundary.
  
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• Copper theft in Saskatoon causing damage, high costs

  03-02-2020 17:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Theft of copper pipe and wire is causing big messes and high costs for landlords in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Toronto-bound Air Canada flight set to make emergency landing in Madrid

  03-02-2020 17:24
  
  An Air Canada flight bound for Toronto from Madrid is set to make an emergency landing after experiencing an engine issue after take-off.
  
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• Toronto-bound Air Canada flight lands safely after declaring mid-air emergency

  03-02-2020 17:24
  
  An Air Canada flight bound for Toronto from Madrid has landed safely after declaring an emergency shortly after take-off.
  
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• Girls charged in downtown Saskatoon assaults and robberies - Global News

  03-02-2020 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Girls charged in downtown Saskatoon assaults and robberies  Global News
  
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• Girls charged in downtown Saskatoon assaults and robberies

  03-02-2020 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police have charged two girls in two assaults and robberies in downtown Saskatoon.
  
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• Premier Scott Moe to address Sask. mayors, councillors at SUMA convention

  03-02-2020 17:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Mayors and councillors from across Saskatchewan will be focusing on everything from emergency preparedness to waste reduction at this year's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Convention.
  
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• Premier Scott Moe promises more money for Sask. municipalities

  03-02-2020 17:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe says towns and cities across the province will receive a record amount of revenue sharing from the province this year.
  
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• Premier Scott Moe addresses Sask. mayors, councillors at SUMA convention

  03-02-2020 17:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Mayors and councillors from across Saskatchewan will be focusing on everything from emergency preparedness to waste reduction at this year's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Convention.
  
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