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• Sask. First Nations cancel events, brace for COVID-19

  13-03-2020 23:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  First Nations communities across the province say they're cancelling events, gathering supplies and bracing for the arrival of COVID-19, which provincial leaders warn could be particularly devastating for remote communities with already-strained health care systems. Read More
  
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• Community organizations making changes in effort to protect clients from COVID-19

  13-03-2020 23:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Community organizations that work with Saskatoon's most vulnerable people are taking extra precautions to protect clients following the announcement of the province's first presumptive case of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man accused of luring, sexual assault denied bail after second hearing

  13-03-2020 23:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon man who was granted bail while facing child sex and luring charges has now been denied bail after he was re-arrested on additional charges earlier this week. Read More
  
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• Murder charge laid in death of woman in Saskatoon - CTV News

  13-03-2020 23:35 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Murder charge laid in death of woman in Saskatoon

  13-03-2020 23:35
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a man with the second degree murder of 28-year-old Allison Moosehunter, also known by the name Witchekan.
  
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• Update-Request for Public Assistance-Homicide Investigation

  13-03-2020 23:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the Saskatoon Police Service, Major Crime Section arrested and subsequently charged a man in connection with the death of 28-year-old Allison Moosehunter (Witchekan).The accused, a 29-year-old man, is facing charges of Second Degree Murder and offer an indignity to human remains, and will make his first court appearance Monday morning. (Court Info # 991124316)On  March 4, 2020 officers were  called to an address in the 500 block of Geary Crescent. When they
  
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• Former NHLer discusses living with dyslexia

  13-03-2020 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Former NHLer, and Saskatoon Blades alumni, Brent Sopel joins Global News Morning to discuss living undiagnosed with dyslexia.
  
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• Friendship Inn in Saskatoon switching to takeout meals due to COVID-19 fears

  13-03-2020 23:12
  
  The Friendship Inn will serve the public from behind closed doors as it tries to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• USask researchers find some fungi thrive in radiation, can be trained to sense it

  13-03-2020 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH: USask researchers train fungi to respond to radiation.
  
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• List of events postponed or cancelled in Saskatoon over coronavirus concerns - Global News

  13-03-2020 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
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• 'Nobody will be unaffected' as Saskatoon economy loses $9M Junos boost

  13-03-2020 22:45
  
  The cancellation of the Junos will have an economic impact on everyone in Saskatoon, said Stephanie Clovechok, vice president of Tourism Saskatoon.
  
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• List of events postponed or cancelled in Saskatoon over coronavirus concerns

  13-03-2020 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A number of events and conferences have been postponed or cancelled in Saskatoon over COVID-19.
  
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• Celine Dion's April concert, Fred Sasakamoose National Hockey Championship in Saskatoon, postponed

  13-03-2020 22:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Grammy-award winning singer Celine Dion has postponed all upcoming concerts from March 24 to April 27, including an April 25 show in Saskatoon at SaskTel Centre. Read More
  
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• 'Social distancing' is being encouraged in the wake of COVID-19. That's not an option for some Saskatoon workers.

  13-03-2020 22:26
  Saskatoon dentist Dr. Parviz Yazdani says social distancing is not possible in his profession as he treats and inspects the mouths of up to 40 patients each day.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan bans gatherings of more than 250 people

  13-03-2020 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Friday that the province’s chief medical officer had introduced a ban on mass gatherings of more than 250 people in one room, and also a ban on smaller gatherings if the speakers or attendees at such events had traveled internationally within the last 10 days.
  
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• To prepare for COVID-19, Sask. NDP leader calls for public inventory of health equipment

  13-03-2020 22:18
  
  The province's opposition leader called on health officials to take further measures in order to "get ahead" of the pandemic.
  
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• Courts, cops and corrections wrestling with how to manage COVID-19 in Sask.

  13-03-2020 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The justice system in Saskatchewan is taking a wait-and-see approach to managing COVID-19. The Saskatoon jail remains under partial quarantine.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Scott Moe confirms second presumptive case of COVID-19

  13-03-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe confirmed on Friday that the province has seen its second presumptive case of COVID-19, stating that “as a father” he understands the anxiety Saskatchewan residents are feeling as a result of the ongoing outbreak.
  
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• Movie ticket sales limited, event cancellations pile up in Sask. due to COVID-19

  13-03-2020 21:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Landmark Cinemas has announced it will limit the number of people in each of its theatres by half.
  
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• Gatherings of 250 people or more banned in Sask. as second presumptive COVID-19 case confirmed

  13-03-2020 21:42
  
  The Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan has banned public gatherings of over 250 people in any one room in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.
  
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• 2nd presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Saskatoon - CTV News

  13-03-2020 21:36 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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• 2nd presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Saskatoon

  13-03-2020 21:36
  
  A 60-year-old individual is the province's second presumptive COVID-19 case.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: March 13

  13-03-2020 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Friday, March 13.
  
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• Northern Sask. school shuts down for 2 weeks amid COVID-19 pandemic

  13-03-2020 21:31
  
  The Fond du Lac school has shut down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Northern Sask. school shuts down for 2 weeks amid coronavirus pandemic

  13-03-2020 21:31
  
  The Fond du Lac school has shut down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Classes cancelled at Fond Du Lac as COVID-19 precautionary measure

  13-03-2020 21:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Classes have been cancelled for at least one school in Saskatchewan in response to COVID's spread to Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatchewan confirms second presumptive case of COVID-19: Ministry of Health

  13-03-2020 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe addresses the public following the province's second presumptive case of COVID-19.
  
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• Premier Scott Moe addressing Saskatchewan on government’s response to coronavirus

  13-03-2020 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe will address the public at 2:30 p.m. CST from the Saskatchewan legislature.
  
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• Saskatchewan officials to provide COVID-19 update, introduce 'increased measures'

  13-03-2020 21:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The province will introduce "increased measures" and provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in Saskatchewan Friday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatchewan officials to provide COVID-19 update after second presumptive case found in province

  13-03-2020 21:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The government of Saskatchewan confirmed a second presumptive case of COVID-19 has been found in the province, and introduced increased measures to help prevent the spread of it.
  
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• Meili wants more information on COVID-19 for Saskatchewan residents

  13-03-2020 20:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan Opposition Leader Ryan Meili wants more information and greater leadership from the federal and provincial governments on efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read More
  
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• Minimal hit to economic growth from rail blockades, PBO says in new report

  13-03-2020 20:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Parliament's spending watchdog says a series of rail blockades last month will leave a minimal dent in the pace of economic growth.
  
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• Hazardous winter conditions forecast for southwestern Saskatchewan

  13-03-2020 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada issues a winter storm warning for the far southwestern corner of Saskatchewan, with up to 25 centimetres of snow expected.
  
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• 'It would be disastrous': Sask. Indigenous leaders fear potential impact of COVID-19 in communities

  13-03-2020 20:11
  
  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations chiefs are asking the federal government for sanitization supplies and COVID-19 tests to be delivered to remote communities.
  
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• 'It would be disastrous': FSIN takes precautions to avoid coronavirus coming to Sask. First Nations

  13-03-2020 20:11
  
  Indigenous leaders are advising First Nations to practice social distancing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Manitoba is closing all of its schools due to COVID-19

  13-03-2020 19:35
  
  Manitoba's education minister announced that the province will be suspending classes starting March 23 over concerns regarding COVID-19.
  
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• Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada

  13-03-2020 19:17
  
  An interactive record of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.
  
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• Sask. detects 2nd presumptive COVID-19 case

  13-03-2020 19:16
  
  The province has detected the second presumptive case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.
  
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• COVID-19 update expected in Sask. on Friday afternoon

  13-03-2020 19:16
  
  The province is expected to provide an update on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Callers to Sask. 811 HealthLine experiencing long waits in wake of COVID-19

  13-03-2020 19:07 via cbc.ca
  
  People from across Saskatchewan are facing long waits to reach the province's 811 HealthLine system. The province says it is working on new solutions.
  
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• Charges Laid-Stolen Auto/Evade Police-Idylwyld Drive & 22nd Street West

  13-03-2020 19:02 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 33-year-old Saskatoon man, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for Breach of Parole, is now facing charges following an incident in which the driver of a stolen vehicle refused to stop for Police.At approximately 3:34 p.m. on March 12th 2020, a Patrol officer observed a Grey Ford Escape, known to be stolen, in the area of Lorne Ave and Ruth Street. The officer followed the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop at Idylwyld Drive and 20th Street west, however, the vehicle did not
  
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• Saskatchewan doctors providing virtual appointments amid novel coronavirus concerns

  13-03-2020 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government said virtual appointments enhance patient access while providing support for physician safety amid COVID-19 concerns.
  
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• 'We've been preparing ':Saskatoon mayor urges people to take precautions, but remain engaged in face of COVID-19 - CTV News

  13-03-2020 18:11 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'We've been preparing ':Saskatoon mayor urges people to take precautions, but remain engaged in face of COVID-19  CTV News
  
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• 'We've been preparing ':Saskatoon mayor urges people to take precautions, but remain engaged in face of COVID-19

  13-03-2020 18:11
  
  Mayor Charlie Clark is encouraging Saskatoon residents to take precautions – but to stay engaged in the community – following a presumptive case of COVID-19 in the city.
  
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• 'I’m so sad': Artists disappointed but understanding after Junos cancelled in Saskatoon

  13-03-2020 18:11
  
  Canadian reggae artist Jay Douglas found out that the Juno Awards Show had been cancelled on his flight to Saskatoon.
  
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• Concerns for remote communities driving First Nations travel, conference cancellations

  13-03-2020 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  The Assembly of First Nations is one of many Indigenous organizations making the call to limit travel and announcing specific actions in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatoon police seize loaded shotgun, crossbow from Queen St. home - CTV News

  13-03-2020 17:56 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police seize loaded shotgun, crossbow from Queen St. home  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon police seize loaded shotgun, crossbow from Queen St. home

  13-03-2020 17:56
  
  Eleven people have been arrested following a search warrant and a drug investigation Thursday, police say.
  
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• 'Bigger things' than hockey, Sask. GM says as coronavirus concerns cancel minor hockey across Canada

  13-03-2020 17:40 via cbc.ca
  
  All minor hockey in the province and country has been cancelled for the rest of the season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus: What’s open, closed and cancelled in Saskatoon - Global News

  13-03-2020 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: What’s open, closed and cancelled in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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