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• Coronavirus: Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations declares states of emergency

  18-03-2020 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has declared a state of emergency as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 2 men charged in fentanyl-laced cocaine death cases get bail amid COVID-19 concerns at jail

  18-03-2020 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two men charged with manslaughter related to fentanyl-laced cocaine in Saskatoon have been released on bail over COVID-19 concerns at correctional centres.
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon city facilities closed to public

  18-03-2020 23:30
  
  As the province grapples with the spread of COVID-19, 16 presumptive or confirmed cases as of Wednesday afternoon, the City of Saskatoon announced all public facilities will be off-limits to the public, including City Hall.
  
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• Coronavirus: Co-op Refinery continues operations with replacement workers

  18-03-2020 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unifor national president Jerry Dias is calling on Premier Scott Moe to address concerns of social distancing between replacement workers at the Co-op Refinery Complex.
  
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• Sask Party tables spending plan for 2020-21 budget

  18-03-2020 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between plunging oil prices, market decline and the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s looming uncertainty around how much revenue the province will bring in this fiscal year. That’s why the Sask Party tabled a partial budget, outlining only its spending plan. Allison Bamford explains.
  
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• Sask. doctors ask employers to stop requesting sick notes

  18-03-2020 22:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Medical Association, which represents physicians in the province, wants employers to stop asking employees to obtain sick notes, since it's putting added strain on doctors already facing the challenge of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Read More
  
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• 2 men accused of selling fatal fentanyl-laced cocaine released from jail over COVID-19 concerns

  18-03-2020 22:58
  
  Two men facing manslaughter and trafficking charges will be released Wednesday from the Regina Correctional Centre over concerns of COVID-19 spreading to inmates.
  
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• Moose Jaw police ask public to limit visits to station, will remain open during pandemic

  18-03-2020 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Moose Jaw police are asking residents to call in any police-related inquires rather than coming into the station.
  
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• Saskatoon COVID-19 cases more than double

  18-03-2020 22:23
  
  Five people in total have tested positive for COVID-19 in Saskatoon.
  
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• Teachers' labour dispute on back burner as STF president praises investment

  18-03-2020 22:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says an ongoing labour dispute has taken a back seat to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, and praised the government's decision to increase funding for education in its planned spending estimates. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier lauds ‘effective’ federal aid package

  18-03-2020 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe lauded Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of an $82 billion aid package on Wednesday, calling it “effective” and positive for Canadians. He said the package helped to eliminate wait times for employment insurance (EI) and helped those ineligible for EI, among other aspects of the package.
  
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• What to do if you're home sick with COVID-19

  18-03-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The World Health Organization expects 80 per cent of COVID-19 cases to be "mild," with individuals recovering at home. Here’s some basic information on how to treat the illness if you don’t need direct medical care.
  
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• Saskatchewan introduces sales tax rebate for new home sales

  18-03-2020 21:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan's struggling homebuilding industry is getting some relief from the provincial government. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan declares state of emergency

  18-03-2020 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday that the province had declared a state of emergency, which would put in place more restrictions including limiting public gatherings to 50 people or less, while fitness clubs, casinos and other facilities with the exception of restaurants are to close. He added ordering restaurants to close could still...
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: March 18

  18-03-2020 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Mandy Vocke for Wednesday, March 18.
  
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• Saskatchewan declares state of emergency as coronavirus concerns grow

  18-03-2020 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  A state of emergency has been declared in Saskatchewan, giving the government more power to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: All elective medical surgeries, procedures to be discontinued

  18-03-2020 21:40
  
  As the province declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority moved to limit non-urgent medical care to free up staff and medical supplies to fight the spread of the virus.
  
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• 'Unbelievable': Some Sask. dentists outraged province's state of emergency doesn't ban optional dentistry

  18-03-2020 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The province’s chief medical health officer says optional dental work will not be banned in Saskatchewan, despite the province having declared a state of emergency and suspended all optional hospital medical procedures.
  
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• Sask. dentists pan lack of regulatory response to COVID-19 pandemic in province

  18-03-2020 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some dentists in Saskatchewan say they're angry with provincial dental regulators' response — or lack thereof — to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases double to 16 in province

  18-03-2020 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Both confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan are in Saskatoon.
  
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• Sask. opposition says province's expense budget is irrelevant because it doesn't address COVID-19

  18-03-2020 20:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's provincial opposition says the government's expense budget, released Wednesday, is a complete waste of time given that it doesn't offer plans to address the growing COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Saskatchewan introduces sales tax rebate for home construction

  18-03-2020 20:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan's struggling homebuilding industry is getting some relief from the provincial government. Read More
  
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• 2 tales of Sask. women stranded abroad: For one, a mad dash to get home; for another, fear of flight

  18-03-2020 20:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Regina's Sydney Harrison is grateful to be home after a mad dash onto a flight from Argentina, but not every Saskatchewan resident who is abroad is eager to hop on a plane right now.
  
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• Saskatchewan budget includes big funding boost for health authority

  18-03-2020 20:39 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Saskatchewan’s 2020-21 spending plan aims to serve as stimulus package during coronavirus pandemic

  18-03-2020 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 2020-21 budget estimates reflect $1 billion in new capital spending, bringing total capital spending for the year to $2.7 billion.
  
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• Sask. declares state of emergency after announcing 8 new COVID-19 cases

  18-03-2020 20:17
  
  Saskatchewan has eight new, presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 16
  
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• Eight new cases of COVID-19 detected in Sask., up to 16 total

  18-03-2020 20:17
  
  Saskatchewan has eight new, presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 16
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. declares state of emergency, additional measures, after announcing 8 new cases

  18-03-2020 20:17
  
  Saskatchewan has eight new, presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 16
  
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• COVID-19: WHL cancels remainder of regular season; Saskatoon Blades' playoff aspirations put on hold

  18-03-2020 19:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  A playoff-bound Saskatoon Blades squad will await a delayed post-season. Read More
  
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• Meet Saskatoon's toilet paper fairy - News Talk 650 CKOM

  18-03-2020 19:42 via ckom.com
  
  Meet Saskatoon's toilet paper fairy  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Saskatoon police investigate 4 fires involving garages, dumpsters - CTV News

  18-03-2020 19:41 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police investigate 4 fires involving garages, dumpsters  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon police investigate 4 fires involving garages, dumpsters

  18-03-2020 19:41
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating four fires that took place on Tuesday.
  
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• Council to eye emergency measures for people affected by COVID-19

  18-03-2020 19:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon city council could spend a portion of its next meeting considering possible emergency measures to help people whose livelihoods have been jeopardized by the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping across Canada, according to Mayor Charlie Clark. Read More
  
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• Central Division Fires

  18-03-2020 19:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police are investigating four fires that took place in Central Division yesterday.The first fire was reported at approximately 7:30 a.m., March 17, 2020. Members attended to the 400 block of Avenue P South and found a garbage can and trash on fire on the ground in an alley. Officers then attended to the 200 block of Avenue U South at 8:20 a.m. A dumpster fire was located in an alley and extinguished.Later that evening, at 7:50 p.m., emergency crews responded to a dumpster fire in an alley in the
  
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• COVID-19 concerns, closures have families and communities heading out on the land

  18-03-2020 19:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The combination of health concerns and closures is leading many families, individuals and communities out on the land, to do things like harvest medicines.
  
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• Coronavirus: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation suspends events, tours

  18-03-2020 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  A number of measures are being implemented by the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
  
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• COVID-19 in Saskatoon: 53 stores close at Midtown Plaza - CTV News

  18-03-2020 18:25 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 in Saskatoon: 53 stores close at Midtown Plaza  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19 in Saskatoon: 53 stores close at Midtown Plaza

  18-03-2020 18:25
  
  COVID-19 in Saskatoon: 53 stores close at Midtown Plaza
  
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• Saskatoon schools continue preparations for COVID-19 closure

  18-03-2020 18:22
  
  The city's school divisions continue preparations for Friday's COVID-19-related closures, which were announced on Monday.
  
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• SP sports editor Kevin Mitchell nominated again for national award

  18-03-2020 18:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  The winner of Canadian journalist of the year and sportswriter of the year in 2018, Saskatoon StarPhoenix sports editor Kevin Mitchell has added an arts and entertainment nomination to his resume. Read More
  
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• Men accused of selling deadly fentanyl-laced cocaine released on bail due to COVID-19 concerns in jail

  18-03-2020 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Two men charged with manslaughter and drug dealing are out on bail because of concerns over COVID-19 in Saskatchewan jails.
  
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• FSIN wants province to close liquor stores to prevent spread of COVID-19

  18-03-2020 18:08
  
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is asking the province to consider closing liquor stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19: WHL confirms cancellation of regular season

  18-03-2020 18:06
  
  The Western Hockey League (WHL) has announced the end of the 2019-20 regular season.
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon’s Draggins Car Show cancelled

  18-03-2020 17:55
  
  The Draggins Car Show is the latest event to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus: SaskPower suspends active collections, holds off residential disconnections

  18-03-2020 17:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Due to the new coronavirus pandemic, SaskPower has decided to suspend any active collections and has deferred disconnecting residential customers for non-payment.
  
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• Library, field house among COVID-19 closures in Prince Albert

  18-03-2020 17:43
  
  Non-essential public facilities will close Wednesday in Prince Albert.
  
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• CBC temporarily replaces local evening TV news amid coronavirus pandemic

  18-03-2020 17:38 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC is temporarily changing its news service in light of the coronavirus pandemic, including replacing local supper-hour and late-night newscasts across Canada with CBC News Network.
  
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• Coronavirus: Circuit courts close in Saskatchewan, restrictions at other provincial courts

  18-03-2020 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  All circuit courts in Saskatchewan are closing and further access restrictions being put in places at permanent locations over novel coronavirus concerns.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters called to garage fire while putting out dumpster one block away

  18-03-2020 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department said both fires were on 20th Street West.
  
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• Here are some Sask. stores with dedicated shopping times for seniors and vulnerable people

  18-03-2020 16:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Many stores have begun offering dedicated time when the store first opens and is freshly sanitized.
  
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