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• Saskatoon couples counsellors offer tips to keep your relationship healthy during COVID-19

  21-04-2020 23:59
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic can cause extra challenges for couples living together but can also help them reconnect, according to a Saskatoon psychologist and counsellor.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon small business directory launches for ‘heart of our community’ - Global News

  21-04-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: Saskatoon small business directory launches for ‘heart of our community’  Global News
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon small business directory launches for ‘heart of our community’

  21-04-2020 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Support Saskatoon launched as a way to help out small businesses and non-profits during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to update province on coronavirus pandemic

  21-04-2020 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will provide an update on the coronavirus situation in the province during a televised address on Wednesday.
  
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• Sask. premier set to make televised address ahead of plan to re-open economy

  21-04-2020 23:31
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will address the province on Wednesday evening ahead of announcing his plans to re-open the economy.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan Health Authority ‘still planning for the worst’ despite flattening COVID-19 curve

  21-04-2020 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  During a COVID-19 update on Tuesday, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said that provincial access to testing, contact tracing, and public adherence to restrictions all “played a significant role in flattening the curve” of COVID-19 throughout the province, but that they are “still planning for the worst” and for “extraordinary demand” on their health...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan limits movement of health care workers to reduce spread of COVID-19

  21-04-2020 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Tuesday, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone announced that the province would be implementing a cohorting strategy for health care workers, which would limit movements of staff between long-term and private-care facilities to further reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19. He said that cohorting, which is part of their COVID-19 offensive plan, had never...
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina police keeping close tabs on domestic violence calls

  21-04-2020 23:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  Police services in Saskatchewan's two largest cities say they're keeping a close watch on the number of calls related to domestic conflicts as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its sixth week, and that it may be too soon to talk about trends. Read More
  
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• Fewer traffic tickets issued in 2019, new police report says

  21-04-2020 23:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  As reported earlier this year, 5,627 collisions were reported in 2019 compared to 6,143 in 2018. Four traffic-related fatalities were reported in each of the two years. In 2019, injuries were reported in connection with 605 collisions, compared to 596 in 2018. Read More
  
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• Fast, high-volume COVID-19 test developed by prairie medical firm shows promise

  21-04-2020 23:08
  
  A company founded in Saskatchewan has developed a new way of testing for the COVID-19 virus, called COVID-seq, which its creators believe will go a long way in stopping this, and future, pandemics.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: April 21

  21-04-2020 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Tuesday, April 21.
  
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• CFL commissioner remains hopeful for football in 2020

  21-04-2020 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league is still planning for a 2020 season, but the situation continues to change.
  
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• 4 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, active cases drop to 64

  21-04-2020 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are four new coronavirus cases in the province, but active cases dropped to 64 with 14 more recoveries.
  
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• 2 cats, reptile rescued from Saskatoon house fire

  21-04-2020 21:57
  
  Saskatoon firefighters rescued two cats and a reptile from a Tuesday morning house fire on Girgulis Crescent.
  
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• Pelicans unfazed by pandemic as they arrive in Saskatoon

  21-04-2020 21:20
  
  COVID-19 isn't keeping the pelicans away from the weir this year.
  
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• 23 people confirmed dead in N.S. mass shooting

  21-04-2020 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The shooting rampage that began Saturday night in Portapique, N.S., claimed the lives of nearly two dozen victims, including a pregnant continuing care assistant and a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• 22 victims confirmed dead in N.S. mass shooting

  21-04-2020 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The shooting rampage that began Saturday night in Portapique, N.S., claimed the lives of nearly two dozen victims, including a pregnant continuing-care assistant and a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• 3 pets rescued from house fire in Saskatoon - Global News

  21-04-2020 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  3 pets rescued from house fire in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• 3 pets rescued from house fire in Saskatoon

  21-04-2020 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon firefighters said smoke was coming from the house when they arrived, and they could feel “heavy heat.”
  
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• Diabetes Canada puts clothing donations on hold amid coronavirus pandemic

  21-04-2020 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Diabetes Canada is asking individuals to hold onto their items at this time as the organization is halting clothing donations during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Saskatoon Youth Soccer cancels 2020 outdoor season in face of COVID-19 - News Talk 650 CKOM

  21-04-2020 20:30 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon Youth Soccer cancels 2020 outdoor season in face of COVID-19  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• 'This might be a great lifeline': 600 phones to be distributed in Saskatoon to students without internet access - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2020 20:26 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'This might be a great lifeline': 600 phones to be distributed in Saskatoon to students without internet access  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon records double-digit spike in violent crime in 2019 - CBC.ca

  21-04-2020 19:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon records double-digit spike in violent crime in 2019  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon records double-digit spike in violent crime in 2019

  21-04-2020 19:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A report going to the Board of Police Commissioners this week says crime took an ugly turn in Saskatoon during 2019.
  
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• Coronavirus: Grounded CAF Snowbirds participate in virtual airshow

  21-04-2020 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  LiveAirShowTV is streaming the Socially Distant Air Show online from April 21 to 23.
  
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• Saskatoon ER doctor says COVID support program fills 'significant void'

  21-04-2020 19:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  Dr. John Pesenti is about as front line as it gets. Read More
  
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• Virtual therapy dog sessions offered in Saskatchewan during pandemic

  21-04-2020 19:06
  
  On Tuesday, the University of Saskatchewan PAWS Your Stress Therapy Dog program launched its new online program.
  
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• Virtual therapy dog sessions offered in Saskatchewan

  21-04-2020 19:06
  
  On Tuesday, the University of Saskatchewan PAWS Your Stress Therapy Dog program launched its new online program.
  
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• U of S offers virtual therapy dog sessions for students, greater Sask. community

  21-04-2020 19:06
  
  On Tuesday, the University of Saskatchewan PAWS Your Stress Therapy Dog program launched its new online program.
  
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• Limiting movement of care home workers, staff screening part of SHA's offensive plan to combat COVID-19

  21-04-2020 18:52
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will be providing an update on its plans to protect residents at long-term care homes on Tuesday.
  
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• COVID-19: U of S engineers develop 3D-printable N95 mask

  21-04-2020 18:51
  
  A University of Saskatchewan engineering team is using 3D printers to design a comfortable, reusable and sanitizable N95 class respirator mask.
  
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• Ottawa watching food supply chain 'very, very carefully' after Alberta outbreak

  21-04-2020 18:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Meat prices could go up now that a massive processing plant in Alberta has temporarily shut itself down following a COVID-19 outbreak — but it's not likely to lead to a domestic shortage, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today.
  
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• Two Arrested - Break and Enter/Evade Police - 200 block Frobisher Cres.

  21-04-2020 18:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 32 year old woman and a 38 year old man are facing a number of charges following a break and enter and an evade police incident.At approximately 5:00 p.m. April 20, 2020 Police were called to a home in the 200 block of Frobisher Crescent.  The caller witnessed an unknown woman and an unknown man inside the residence.  The suspects then fled the scene in the complainant's Suzuki SUV.  The vehicle was spotted a few minutes later by officers at 51st Street and Warman Road.  A
  
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• COVID-19 top of mind as city officials plan Saskatoon's fall election

  21-04-2020 18:17
  
  Amid the current restrictions on public gatherings, the City of Saskatoon is making plans to move ahead with a fall election this year.
  
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• Letter of the Day: City's debt still outweighs surplus

  21-04-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  An April 6 story in The StarPhoenix told how the city had achieved a year-end surplus of $518,000. Read More
  
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• Trudeau announces $350M support fund for community groups helping vulnerable people

  21-04-2020 17:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced $350 million in emergency funds for community groups and national charities that help seniors, the homeless and others made more vulnerable by the pandemic.
  
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• Saskatoon Ribfest cancelled because of COVID-19 - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2020 17:52 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Ribfest cancelled because of COVID-19  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Tuesday, April 21

  21-04-2020 17:13
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Sask. reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more recoveries

  21-04-2020 16:36
  
  Saskatchewan announced four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Fourteen more people have recovered.
  
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• Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili returns to medical front lines to help with COVID 19

  21-04-2020 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ryan Meili worked his first shift on Sunday at a testing and assessment centre in Saskatoon's core
  
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• Getting caught up on city council’s virtual meetings with Zach Jeffries

  21-04-2020 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  For a month city council has been meeting virtually and to keep us up to date with all they have been discussing is ward 10 Councillor Zach Jeffries.
  
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• How calls to the Saskatoon police have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

  21-04-2020 15:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police chief Troy Cooper joins us this morning to discuss how COVID-19 had effected calls to the police and how they’re response has also had to change.
  
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• Flooding possible along North Saskatchewan River due to potential ice dams

  21-04-2020 15:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is warning of the potential for ice jams that could cause localized flooding along the North Saskatchewan River.
  
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• No injuries after semi-trailer hits Circle Drive overpass

  21-04-2020 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Highway 11 was briefly shut down after a semi-trailer truck slammed into the bottom of the Circle Drive overpass Monday afternoon.
  
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• WHL Bantam Draft: Projected top-three pick Brayden Yager played goalie once, and he's been scoring goals ever since

  21-04-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  His dad, Cam, was a goalie. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 creating complications as Saskatoon prepares for city election - CBC.ca

  21-04-2020 14:32 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 creating complications as Saskatoon prepares for city election  CBC.ca
  
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• COVID-19 creating complications as Saskatoon prepares for city election

  21-04-2020 14:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon's returning officer says COVID-19 is making his job a little more difficult this year.
  
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• Letters to the editor April 21

  21-04-2020 14:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Debt still outweighs surplus Read More
  
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• Broken rails suspected in twin CP oil train derailments near Guernsey, Sask.

  21-04-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's lead railway safety investigator is citing physical evidence of broken track on a section of Saskatchewan rail line that saw two recent oil train derailments.
  
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• Say It Ain't So: Disorder flying through the country: the forgotten 1781-82 smallpox epidemic

  21-04-2020 13:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  In the summer of 1781, a joint Cree-Piegan war party attacked a Snake village in the Red Deer River area. Read More
  
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