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• Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm - 1500 Block Ave. P South

  18-04-2020 23:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 27 yr. old Saskatoon man is in custody facing multiple charges after a motor vehicle collision that sent a 15 yr. old girl to hospital with minor injuries early this morning.At approx. 7:58 a.m. April 18, 2020, officers responded to a complaint of erratic driving near the Gordie Howe campground. The vehicle initially hit a perimeter fence at the campground, then crashed through the gates at the Gordie Howe campground deploying the air bags and disabling the vehicle. The driver then f
  
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• Coronavirus: Battlefords Boys and Girls Club changes their strategy

  18-04-2020 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Just because school is out and kids are at home doesn’t mean some of them don’t need help. Derek Bidwell has more on how the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club has changed during the pandemic.
  
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• Métis Nation-Sask. declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic

  18-04-2020 23:33 via cbc.ca
  
  A news release issued on Saturday afternoon said the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan was taking the unprecedented step while it continues to increase support to the roughly 75,000 Métis people in Saskatchewan, but the organization can't do it alone.
  
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• Curfew in place in La Loche, 6 new cases recorded in province on Saturday

  18-04-2020 23:25 via cbc.ca
  
  NDP MLA Buckley Belanger, who represents the Athabasca constituency where La Loche is located, claims the provincial government has failed Saskatchewan’s north in its COVID-19 response, saying leadership has been coming from those in the community, as opposed to the Ministry of Health and the province.
  
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• Two Saskatoon seniors celebrate big birthdays during pandemic - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-04-2020 23:19 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Two Saskatoon seniors celebrate big birthdays during pandemic  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon garden centres adapt during COVID-19 pandemic - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-04-2020 23:19 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon garden centres adapt during COVID-19 pandemic  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19: City of Saskatoon automates high-use pedestrian crossings in response to pandemic - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-04-2020 23:19 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19: City of Saskatoon automates high-use pedestrian crossings in response to pandemic  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Friday, April 17 - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-04-2020 23:01 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Friday, April 17  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon driver slapped with $900 fine for driving 109 km/h in a 50 km/h zone: police

  18-04-2020 22:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Police say a Saskatoon motorist was charged, fined $900 and had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly clocked driving at more than twice the speed limit in a 50 km/h zone in the city.
  
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• Two Sask. men acquitted on break and enter charges

  18-04-2020 22:38
  
  A Saskatoon judge has acquitted two men accused of a brazen break and enter at an acreage near Dalmeny.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan reports 6 new cases, sets guidelines for drive-in, remote worship services

  18-04-2020 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three cases are confirmed while the other three are presumptive.
  
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• COVID-19: What reopening Saskatchewan could look like

  18-04-2020 22:18
  
  Saskatchewan public officials are talking — cautiously — about "reopening" the province, with a plan coming as soon as this week.  Read More
  
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• Here’s how to worship safely amid COVID-19

  18-04-2020 22:17
  
  After some recent questions about protocols for worshiping amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Saskatchewan has released new safety guidelines for drive-in or remote worship services.
  
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• Coronavirus: Métis Nation-Saskatchewan declares a state of emergency

  18-04-2020 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  “Without stronger measures, northern and remote Métis communities are at risk of further spread of the virus without adequate critical medical services or infrastructure."
  
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• Six new Sask. COVID-19 cases, six more recoveries

  18-04-2020 21:45
  
  Saskatchewan has three new confirmed and three new presumptive COVID-19 cases, bringing the provincial case total to 313.
  
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• Six new confirmed Sask. COVID-19 cases, six more recoveries

  18-04-2020 21:45
  
  Saskatchewan has three new confirmed and three new presumptive COVID-19 cases, bringing the provincial case total to 313.
  
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• New COVID-19 cases in northern Saskatchewan sparks travel, health advisory

  18-04-2020 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  There have been reports of COVID-19 cases identified at an oil sands facility north of Fort McMurray. As a result, officials advise against all non-essential travel between north-west Saskatchewan and northern Alberta.
  
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• SHA advising against all non-essential travel to northern Alberta

  18-04-2020 21:01
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is putting new precautions into place, after some northern Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases were linked to northern Alberta communities.
  
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• Northern Sask. COVID-19 cases linked to Alberta travel: SHA

  18-04-2020 21:01
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is putting some new precautions into place, after some northern Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases were linked to northern Alberta communities.
  
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• Saskatchewan musicians play on during COVID-19 uncertainty

  18-04-2020 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  “I know we should be expecting it, but I’m hoping we don’t lose the summer. It’s just the best time to be playing.”
  
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• Saskatoon police fine driver, impound vehicle for speeding - News Talk 650 CKOM

  18-04-2020 20:15 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon police fine driver, impound vehicle for speeding  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Driver gets $900 ticket after more than doubling speed limit

  18-04-2020 19:40
  
  A Saskatoon driver was charged and issued a hefty fine after being caught driving over double the speed limit on Friday night.
  
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• Speeding-Vehicle Seizure - Cumberland Avenue and 8th Street East

  18-04-2020 19:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police have charged a 23 yr. old Saskatoon man with driving in excess of 100 km/hr. in a 50 km/hr. speed zone.At approx. 11:00 p.m. April 17, 2020, a patrol officer clocked a vehicle at a speed of 109 km/hr. in a 50 km/hr. speed zone near Cumberland Ave. and 8th St. E.. The driver was issued a $900.00 ticket and his vehicle has been impounded for 7 days.Police would like to remind motorists to obey the traffic laws and arrive at their destination safely.(Occurrence Number: 20-3608
  
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• Issues with StarPhoenix ePaper for Saturday April 18, 2020

  18-04-2020 18:18
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• Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended for another 30 days: PM

  18-04-2020 18:04
  
  The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel for another 30 days in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed.
  
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• How to prepare a 'pandemic pantry' amid COVID-19

  18-04-2020 17:35
  
  Nutritionists and chefs suggest that Canadians should plan ahead before going to the grocery store, limit purchases of pre-packaged foods and freeze fruits and vegetables to keep their kitchens properly stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Cuthand: Remembering the work of Rarihokwats

  18-04-2020 17:08
  During this crisis, life and death have continued. Rarihokwats was a good friend and ally and sadly we lost him last week. Read More
  
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• Trudeau: Canada, U.S. strike deal to extend border restrictions by 30 days

  18-04-2020 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canada and the United States have struck a deal to extend current border restrictions between the two countries by an additional 30 days.
  
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• Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum seeking images for coronavirus exhibit - Global News

  18-04-2020 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum seeking images for coronavirus exhibit  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum seeking images for coronavirus exhibit

  18-04-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Western Development Museum’s digital exhibit documents people’s daily lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Here's what the Saskatchewan Rattlers roster would look like …

  18-04-2020 17:00
  The reigning league champion Saskatchewan Rattlers are getting ready to play, even if there’s a possibility that they won’t be able to play at all in 2020. Read More
  
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• Fire dept. looking into 'abnormal' number of boarded-up house fires

  18-04-2020 17:00
  Jennifer Altenberg was worried but not exactly shocked when she woke up one morning earlier this month and discovered the boarded-up house across the street was on fire. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police pull body from South Saskatchewan River - 620 CKRM.com

  18-04-2020 16:55 via 620ckrm.com
  
  Saskatoon police pull body from South Saskatchewan River  620 CKRM.com
  
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• A timeline of the novel coronavirus in Saskatchewan

  18-04-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here is a look at the timeline of actions taken in Saskatchewan since the first coronavirus case was reported.
  
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• Saskatoon an Option for Neutral Site NHL Playoff Games - WestCentralOnline.com

  18-04-2020 15:32 via westcentralonline.com
  Saskatoon an Option for Neutral Site NHL Playoff Games  WestCentralOnline.com
  
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• Saskatoon student trailblazer to become first female Indigenous president in USSU history - News Talk 650 CKOM

  18-04-2020 14:59 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon student trailblazer to become first female Indigenous president in USSU history  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Letters to the editor April 18

  18-04-2020 13:54
  Fossil fuel is a dying industry Read More
  
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• COVID-19 has more people gardening; here's how to do it indoors

  18-04-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  If you don’t have access to land, you can still try your hand at growing vegetables and herbs indoors. Jill Vanduyvendyk of Dutch Growers in Saskatoon says gardening can be helpful in easing concerns around food security and is great for mental health.
  
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• Anemic Sask. woman worries as COVID-19 continues to delay non-urgent blood work

  18-04-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Tanya Strom has needed regular blood work for a little more than a year now. She was due for another treatment right as measures to contain COVID-19 in Saskatchewan ramped up.
  
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• Sask. researchers team up with local companies to make hand sanitizer

  18-04-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have teamed up with local businesses to address the shortage of hand sanitizer in the province.
  
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• Things to Do in Saskatoon - Saskatoonhomepage.ca

  18-04-2020 09:00 via saskatoonhomepage.ca
  Things to Do in Saskatoon  Saskatoonhomepage.ca
  
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• Saskatoon driver slapped with $900 fine for driving 109 km/h in a 50 km/h zone: police - CBC.ca

  18-04-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon driver slapped with $900 fine for driving 109 km/h in a 50 km/h zone: police  CBC.ca
  
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• Man hospitalized with serious injuries after workplace accident in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  18-04-2020 07:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Man hospitalized with serious injuries after workplace accident in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Man hospitalized with serious injuries after workplace accident in Saskatoon

  18-04-2020 06:59
  A 27-year-old man is in Saskatoon hospital with serious injuries after being electrocuted in a workplace accident Friday morning. Read More
  
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• 'We have an outbreak situation:' Two COVID-19 cases in La Loche care home, 20 being monitored

  18-04-2020 02:25
  
  Saskatchewan’s top doctor has announced an outbreak in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Transportation Safety Board says broken rail may have led to Guernsey, Sask. derailments

  18-04-2020 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The board sent two letters to Transport Canada in March regarding rail safety following the two CP derailments which were separated by 10 kilometres.
  
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• Coronavirus: Safety and financial concerns factors for postponed summer festivals

  18-04-2020 02:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Multiple summer festivals have been postponed due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, including the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Fringe Festival.
  
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• Canada’s oil and gas sector gets financial boost

  18-04-2020 01:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government is promising to spend $1.7 billion to help Canada’s struggling energy sector. Abigail Bimman explains how many jobs will be created, and how those workers will be stationed at abandoned oil wells.
  
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• Man hospitalized with seriously injures after workplace accident in Saskatoon

  18-04-2020 01:43
  
  A 27-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after being electrocuted in a workplace accident Friday morning. Read More
  
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• Funding to clean up Saskatchewan’s orphan wells a ‘positive first-step’ says Premier Moe

  18-04-2020 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to the Ministry of Energy and Resources, there are 159 orphan wells in Saskatchewan that require abandonment.
  
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