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• Sask. now has more COVID-19 recoveries than active cases

  11-04-2020 23:11
  
  Saskatchewan now has more recoveries from the COVID-19 virus than active cases, according to the province.
  
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• Nipawin church to try a drive-in Easter Sunday service

  11-04-2020 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  You've likely heard of drive-in movies, or maybe even drive-in diners, but what about drive-in church? That's what Nipawin Apostolic Church is trying out this Easter Sunday.
  
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• Drive-in Easter Sunday service cancelled after complaints to health officials

  11-04-2020 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Nipawin Apostolic Church had planned a drive-in Easter Sunday service but has had to cancel after health officials received complaints about the event.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s coronavirus death toll rises to 4

  11-04-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The reported death comes exactly one month after the province reported its first presumptive positive as cases continue to climb. 
  
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• Saskatoon Sobeys employee tests positive for COVID-19 - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-04-2020 21:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Sobeys employee tests positive for COVID-19  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• No one injured in West Industrial house fire being investigated as suspicious

  11-04-2020 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Fire Department and Saskatoon police are investigating a late-night fire Friday at an abandoned house in the West Industrial neighbourhood as suspicious. Read More
  
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• 1 new COVID-19-related death in Sask.; 4 new cases announced

  11-04-2020 21:02
  
  Another person has died from complications related to COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, the province announced on Saturday.
  
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• Saskatoon Sobeys employee tests positive for COVID-19

  11-04-2020 20:48
  
  An employee at a Sobeys liquor store in Saskatoon tested positive for COVID-19, according to the company.
  
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• Good Friday fire in Saskatoon deemed suspicious, say police - Global News

  11-04-2020 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Good Friday fire in Saskatoon deemed suspicious, say police  Global News
  
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• Feds promise new measures to protect long-term care home residents, workers from COVID-19

  11-04-2020 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Politicians and public health officials promised new measures to further protect long-term care home residents and workers are coming very soon, as facilities caring for some of Canada's most vulnerable grappled with "horrific" COVID-19 outbreaks over the weekend.
  
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• Good Friday fire in Saskatoon deemed suspicious, say police

  11-04-2020 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The fire department says the damage is extensive. The investigation remains ongoing.
  
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• Two Prince Albert residents die in highway car crash

  11-04-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say a 22-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger died at the scene of the collision while those in a second vehicle suffered injuries.
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed in Stony Rapids: Athabasca Health Authority

  11-04-2020 19:11
  
  The Athabasca Health Authority confirmed a person tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in Stony Rapids, according to a Facebook post.
  
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• Fire crews respond to fire at vacant duplex

  11-04-2020 18:54
  
  Saskatoon fire crews responded to a fire at a vacant duplex in the 200 Block of Avenue V S., on Friday night.
  
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• Phone data reveals who is staying home during COVID-19

  11-04-2020 18:00
  
  Despite strict instructions to maintain physical distance, new data on the movement of Canadians shows that some are still defying orders to stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- however, the data suggests that many of Canadians failing to remain at home are from lower-income areas, meaning they may be forced to still attend service industry jobs and be unable to prioritize their health.
  
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• PM Trudeau addresses House during Saturday siting to pass wage subsidy

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  Parliamentarians are expected to pass Bill C-14, the second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the $73-billion wage subsidy program to be enacted.
  
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• Parliament passes $73B COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  The second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic passed in the Senate on Saturday evening, after a small roster of parliamentarians spent the day debating the $73-billion wage subsidy program which will now be enacted.
  
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• Parliament passes $73-billion COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  The second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic passed in the Senate on Saturday evening, after a small roster of parliamentarians spent the day debating the $73-billion wage subsidy program which will now be enacted.
  
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• 'All called to serve': PM Trudeau says as COVID-19 wage subsidy set to pass Parliament

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  Parliamentarians are expected to pass Bill C-14, the second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the $73-billion wage subsidy program to be enacted.
  
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• 'All called to serve': PM Trudeau says as COVID-19 wage subsidy bill passes House

  11-04-2020 17:33
  
  The House of Commons has passed Bill C-14, the second piece of emergency legislation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it’s before the Senate for a second round of scrutiny before allowing the $73-billion wage subsidy program to be enacted.
  
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• Best and worst of times: Season was an emotional rollercoaster for Huskies' coach of the year Lisa Thomaidis

  11-04-2020 17:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Lisa Thomaidis experienced both the best of times — and the worst times — all within the same season. Read More
  
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• Social distancing measures make it the perfect time for spring cleaning

  11-04-2020 17:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In this age of disruption and uncertainty, sisters Simone and Jocelyne Gareau from DécorX2 prefer to focus on what they can do instead of what they can’t. And for them that means diving into some spring cleaning. Read More
  
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• Two people dead after collision southeast of Prince Albert

  11-04-2020 17:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 22-year-old woman and 17-year-old man are dead following a two vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Muskoday First Nation Friday. Read More
  
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• Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dead at 25

  11-04-2020 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 25-year-old native of Battleford, Sask., had been in a medically-induced coma in a Toronto hospital.
  
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• Oilers forward Colby Cave dies after suffering brain bleed

  11-04-2020 16:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave has died after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave dies at age 25 after suffering brain bleed

  11-04-2020 16:42
  
  Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week. He was 25.
  
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• Cuthand: COVID-19 situation on U.S. reserves is cautionary tale

  11-04-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a pall across Indian country. There is a lot of fear that crowded living conditions and many people with pre-existing health conditions will mean the pandemic will hit us especially hard. Read More
  
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• The Helpers: More citizens, businesses making and donating masks

  11-04-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon businesses and community members are stepping up to fill the need for masks to be used by medical professionals and citizens. Here is just a random sampling of other helpers ... Read More
  
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• Photographers stop Front Steps Project after national body requests, complaints

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Photographers are being asked by the Professional Photographers of Canada to stop all sessions and stay home.
  
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• If National Lacrosse League could hold playoffs this summer, Rush would be the No. 2 seed

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When the National Lacrosse League cancelled the rest of its regular season this week, it came as no surprise to Evan Schemenauer. “Once it became apparent that this wasn't a two week shutdown, things kind of spiraled in that direction,” said Schemenauer a writer and podcaster with Lacrosse All-Stars.
  
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• Letters to the editor April 11

  11-04-2020 13:53 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Farm families adapt as coronavirus measures impact Sask.-Man. border communities

  11-04-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Families farming along the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border are having to adjust to new lifestyles and business changes as border checkpoints have been established to ward against the transmission of COVID-19.
  
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• House Fire - 300 blocck of Ave P South

  11-04-2020 08:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department is on scene of an abandoned house fire in the 300 block of Ave P South. Motorists are requested to fine alternate routes as the street will be closed off while emergency workers work in the area.(Occurrence Number: 20-34222)
  
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• Report: NHL receiving neutral-site pitches from several cities, including Saskatoon - TSN

  11-04-2020 06:02 via tsn.ca
  
  Report: NHL receiving neutral-site pitches from several cities, including Saskatoon  TSN
  
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• Coronavirus: NHL considering neutral host sites to play fan-less games

  11-04-2020 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly discussed the proposals from potential host sites with ESPN on Friday.
  
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• Saskatoon lab ready to clean N95 masks for reuse amid COVID-19 emergency - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-04-2020 02:27 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon lab ready to clean N95 masks for reuse amid COVID-19 emergency  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Two people killed, three injured in crash near Prince Albert

  11-04-2020 02:13
  
  A 22-year-old woman and 17-year-old boy have died and three other people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Muskoday First Nation on Friday night.
  
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• 8-year-old, 2 adults injured in crash near Prince Albert

  11-04-2020 02:13
  
  Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, were taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision southeast of Prince Albert, according to a release from Parkland Ambulance.
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Thursday, April 9 - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-04-2020 02:05 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Thursday, April 9  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Coronavirus: survey shows Saskatchewan farmers worried about revenue loss

  11-04-2020 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  A survey conducted by a group representing Saskatchewan farmers shows that most are worried about their income during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus: Social distancing through Easter weekend in Saskatchewan

  11-04-2020 01:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province is asking Saskatchewan residents to change their Easter weekend traditions to maintain physical distancing to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic fight.
  
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• Sask. dairy farmers dumping excess milk due to market changes caused by COVID-19

  11-04-2020 01:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Dairy farmers in Saskatchewan are being forced to dump their excess milk, amid a changing marketplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Loraas taking extra precautions for garbage pickup

  11-04-2020 01:45
  
  Loraas is asking the public to be more cautious when bringing garbage curbside during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Ness Creek Music Festival cancels annual event due to COVID-19 concerns

  11-04-2020 01:43 via cbc.ca
  
  For the first time in its 30 year history, the Ness Creek Music Festival is cancelling its summer festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Sask. fencer picks up several athletic awards at Royal Military College

  11-04-2020 01:30
  
  A Saskatchewan fencer was awarded one of the highest athletic honours at the Royal Military College of Canada.
  
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• COVID-19 models released by governments are ‘not a crystal ball’, says Canadian math professor

  11-04-2020 01:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  While the data may appear grim, a Canadian mathematics professor cautions the public while analyzing the numbers as they are just scenarios -- not predictions.
  
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• Saskatoon man, kids build dragon snow sculpture - Global News

  11-04-2020 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon man, kids build dragon snow sculpture  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon man, kids build dragon snow sculpture

  11-04-2020 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon’s Nathan Ellis and his kids sculpted the snow dragon on Thursday.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon playwright says empty theatres a chance to reflect on art’s future - Global News

  11-04-2020 00:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: Saskatoon playwright says empty theatres a chance to reflect on art’s future  Global News
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon playwright says empty theatres a chance to reflect on art’s future

  11-04-2020 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Joel Bernbaum is the first University of Saskatchewan student to be awarded the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholarship.
  
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