Saskatoon news

• Manitoba border checkpoints operational

  31-03-2020 23:59
  
  Five interprovincial border checkpoints aimed at informing travellers heading into Manitoba about COVID-19 are now operational, the province confirmed Tuesday.
  
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• Appeal court upholds manslaughter acquittal in Beverly Littlecrow death

  31-03-2020 23:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed the Crown's attempt to get a new trial for a Saskatchewan man acquitted of killing his girlfriend, Beverly Littlecrow. Read More
  
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• SREDA commits $100k to help local businesses survive pandemic

  31-03-2020 23:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Alex Fallon expects hundreds of small businesses to apply for a new non-repayable grant program aimed at keeping local firms afloat for a month or two as the novel coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc with their revenues. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan distillery says $25 hand sanitizer a mistake

  31-03-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Minhas Sask had hand sanitizer listed for $25, but the head of the distillery said the listing was an error.
  
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• Creating a plan to help manage finances through the evolving COVID-19 crisis

  31-03-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  As COVID-19 continues to spread and employees are being laid off, a Saskatoon debt help expert discusses options to manage finances through this time.
  
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• Coronavirus: Family grieves Saskatchewan widow Alice Grove in COVID-19 related death

  31-03-2020 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan rose to 184 after eight new cases were reported in the province.
  
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• 'Don't hide where these cases are': Sister of Sask. woman who died with COVID-19 urges transparency

  31-03-2020 23:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Eleanor Widdowson, whose sister had COVID-19 when she died, wants the Saskatchewan government to be more transparent about where cases of the illness are in the province.
  
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• Social services announces pandemic response, including more money for shelters and those using gov't supports

  31-03-2020 23:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services has announced new aid programs for families and shelters to access during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Saskatoon mayor concerned about resources in place to help vulnerable people in Sask.

  31-03-2020 23:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services has announced new aid programs for families and shelters to access during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada

  31-03-2020 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada.
  
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• Saskatoon man urges vigilance after weekend food delivery stolen from front door step - News Talk 650 CKOM

  31-03-2020 23:14 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon man urges vigilance after weekend food delivery stolen from front door step  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon police pay 'special attention' to downtown due to number of closed businesses

  31-03-2020 22:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police patrol officers have been asked to pay "special attention" to the downtown area due to the number of business and offices closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, police say. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Wascana Trails closed to public due to coronavirus

  31-03-2020 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wascana Trails in Regina are now closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus: 8 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, total reaches 184

  31-03-2020 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan rose to 184 after eight new cases were reported in the province.
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. announces Social Services Pandemic Response to help vulnerable residents

  31-03-2020 22:19
  
  Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services has announced a new plan to help the province's most vulnerable residents.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders adjusting to postponed training camp over coronavirus concerns

  31-03-2020 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders are dealing with postponement of training camps and the uncertainty of the start of 2020 season
  
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• Coronavirus: SLGA ramps up health and safety measures at liquor stores

  31-03-2020 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Along with increased sanitizing practices, SGEU said all employees are now required to wear gloves as the SLGA ramps up health and safety measures at provincially owned liquor stores.
  
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• Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan steps up coronavirus preventative measures

  31-03-2020 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme said they are cautious about people coming on or off the community and so are taking the restrictions seriously.
  
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• Saskatoon has almost half the province's COVID-19 cases - CTV News

  31-03-2020 22:01 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon has almost half the province's COVID-19 cases  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon has almost half the province's COVID-19 cases

  31-03-2020 22:01
  
  The province announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday which brings the provincial total to 184.
  
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• Sask. NDP says province should provide clearer COVID-19 rules for seniors' homes, help residents make video calls

  31-03-2020 21:53
  
  The leader of Saskatchewan's opposition party says clearer rules are needed when it comes to physical distancing at seniors' residences.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos parents, safety advocates concerned about relaxed trucking rules

  31-03-2020 21:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Road safety advocates, including parents of Humboldt Broncos crash victims, are questioning the Saskatchewan government’s decision to relax rules for truckers.
  
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• Unifor Local 594 rejects Co-op Refinery Complex’s latest offer

  31-03-2020 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unifor Local 594, which represents workers at the Co-op Refinery Complex, says it is unable to accept the latest offer from the company.
  
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• Veteran defence lawyer says COVID-19 raises questions about why non-violent offenders are behind bars

  31-03-2020 21:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Defence lawyer Ian Wagner says the COVID-19 crisis is spurring a conversation around who is in jail and why.
  
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• 'It’s important to focus on the positive': Saskatoon woman writes encouraging notes to strangers

  31-03-2020 20:44
  
  A Saskatchewan Polytechnic student is trying to brighten people’s day during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 'Focus on the positive': Encouraging notes left around Saskatoon bring cheer amid COVID-19 pandemic

  31-03-2020 20:44
  
  A Saskatchewan Polytechnic student is trying to brighten people’s day during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19: 'It's important to focus on the positive': Saskatoon woman writes encouraging notes to strangers - CTV News

  31-03-2020 20:44 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19: 'It's important to focus on the positive': Saskatoon woman writes encouraging notes to strangers  CTV News
  
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• Day of Caring raises $1614755 for Regina, Saskatoon food banks - News Talk 980 CJME

  31-03-2020 20:25 via cjme.com
  
  Day of Caring raises $1614755 for Regina, Saskatoon food banks  News Talk 980 CJME
  
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• Construction begins to repair waterline at Mosaic Stadium in Regina

  31-03-2020 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Construction crews are repairing a portion of a waterline located in the east side of Mosaic Stadium in Regina.
  
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• Tech expert says its good kids can stay connected online during pandemic, but parents should keep an eye on activity

  31-03-2020 20:22
  
  A technology author worries that kids are on inappropriate social media platforms in the days of self-isolation.
  
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• SHA creating guidelines so healthcare system can triage coronavirus patients

  31-03-2020 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the guidelines aren’t meant to be unpredictable or arbitrary and values are applied consistently to patients needing care.
  
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• Author likes that technology enables real relationships, but advises safety

  31-03-2020 20:22
  
  A technology author worries that kids are on inappropriate social media platforms in the days of self-isolation.
  
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• Lawyers for Greg Fertuck to apply for bail on first-degree murder charge

  31-03-2020 20:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Lawyers for Greg Fertuck will apply to have him released on bail while he awaits trial on a first-degree murder charge related to the suspected death of Sheree Fertuck.
  
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• Saskatoon photographer capturing pandemic life from the sidewalk - News Talk 650 CKOM

  31-03-2020 20:06 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon photographer capturing pandemic life from the sidewalk  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• 'It's definitely emotional:' Saskatoon nurse sends 4-year-old to live with grandmother during COVID-19

  31-03-2020 19:57 via cbc.ca
  
  It was a hard decision, but one Melissa Bartzen doesn't regret.
  
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• Nearly half of businesses closed in Sask. due to COVID-19 'not confident' about reopening: CFIB

  31-03-2020 19:49
  
  Close to half of Saskatchewan businesses closed because of COVID-19 surveyed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are worried they may not reopen when the pandemic ends.
  
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• Saskatchewan Marathon cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

  31-03-2020 19:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's oldest race weekend has been cancelled due to mounting concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• $5000 grants to help Saskatoon small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic - CTV News

  31-03-2020 19:19 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  $5000 grants to help Saskatoon small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic  CTV News
  
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• $5,000 grants to help Saskatoon small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

  31-03-2020 19:19
  
  The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority has started a grant program to support the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Lloydminster RCMP investigating gun shots near motel

  31-03-2020 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lloydminster RCMP are looking for suspects after a bullet was found lodged in motel.
  
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• 2020 Saskatchewan marathon cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

  31-03-2020 18:13
  
  For the first time since its inception in 1979, the annual Saskatchewan Marathon has been cancelled due to increasing concerns over COVID-19.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Shortage of tests, labs a real issue

  31-03-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  We are seeing numbers of COVID-19 rise all over but not in Saskatchewan. It is because we are not testing. People are sick. Told to stay in isolation but are not tested due to a shortage of tests and labs. What is being done to fix this? Read More
  
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• Transparency on COVID-19 response 'very important': Ex-Sask. MP, public safety minister Ralph Goodale

  31-03-2020 17:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  OTTAWA -- Governments must be as transparent as possible with Canadians about response measures for COVID-19, says former Liberal public safety minister Ralph Goodale. Read More
  
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• Father of Humboldt Bronco disappointed Saskatchewan has relaxed trucking rules

  31-03-2020 17:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A father whose son was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's worried Saskatchewan's move to relax some trucking rules during the COVID-19 outbreak may mean drivers will be pushed past their limits. Read More
  
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• One Charged - Assault With a Weapon - 400 block Central Avenue

  31-03-2020 17:01 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 24 year old woman has been charged following a report of an assault at an apartment building.At approximately 8:00 p.m., March 30, 2020, Police were called to the apartment in the 400 block of Central Avenue.  A 16 year old girl reported that an unknown woman had approached her in a hallway and assaulted her while holding a knife.  The 16 year old did not suffer any physical injury.  Officers located the 24 year old suspect inside a nearby apartment and arrested her.She is now f
  
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• COVID-19: Metis nation announces funding support for citizens

  31-03-2020 16:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan has announced nearly $3 million in emergency COVID-19 relief funding for its communities. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police offer tips to secure businesses closed because of COVID-19 - CTV News

  31-03-2020 16:42 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police offer tips to secure businesses closed because of COVID-19  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon police offer tips to secure businesses closed because of COVID-19

  31-03-2020 16:42
  
  Saskatoon police are offering advice for business owners forced to close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Home renovations while self isolating

  31-03-2020 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  If your stuck at home you might be tempted to make some renovations around the house including your kitchen and bathroom. North Ridge Renovations join us to discuss things to look out for while doing home renovations.
  
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• Father of Humboldt Bronco disappointed Saskatchewan is relaxing trucking rules

  31-03-2020 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Scott Thomas is disappointed Saskatchewan is allowing commercial trucks hauling goods needed during COVID-19 outbreak to stay on the road longer than the maximum regulated hours.
  
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