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• Keeping Cree language alive: Regina man offering free online lessons for children

  23-04-2020 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Regina Public Schools' Jeff Cappo is using fun games to teach children how to count and translate words from Cree to English and vice versa.
  
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• Saskatoon emergency rooms spend downtime prepping - News Talk 650 CKOM

  23-04-2020 23:49 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon emergency rooms spend downtime prepping  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• 'Testing, testing, testing': Epidemiologist weighs in on plan to re-open Saskatchewan

  23-04-2020 23:42
  
  An epidemiologist at Ryerson University says testing needs to be a top priority as the province of Saskatchewan re-opens its economy next month.
  
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• Coronavirus: celebrating Ramadan while physically distancing

  23-04-2020 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The annual Islamic celebration, a time of self-reflection, fasting and prayer, will look slightly different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Saskatoon police issue warning to would-be street racers

  23-04-2020 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police say warmer weather appears to have brought the city's street racers out of hibernation. Read More
  
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• Arrest - Firearm/Methamphetamine Trafficking - 200 block of Pinehouse Drive

  23-04-2020 23:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 38 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges following an investigation by Patrol and Guns and Gangs members.At approximately 12:15 p.m., April 22, 2020 Police were called to the 200 block of Pinehouse Drive.  It was reported that people associated to a street gang, who did not live at the residence, were inside an apartment.  Upon arrival Police located a man and a woman inside the home.  They also located a .308 caliber rifle and ammunition.  A search of the man also resul
  
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• 'Please come': Sask's emergency rooms innovate to face a pandemic

  23-04-2020 23:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon's emergency doctors are reassuring patients that hospitals are safe and ready to treat all medical needs, whether or not they're related to COVID-19. Read More
  
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• The Helpers: U of S researchers give back to vulnerable communities

  23-04-2020 23:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  University of Saskatchewan researchers are helping frontline groups in Saskatoon meet the rising costs of sheltering the city's most vulnerable. Read More
  
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• New Saskatoon police unit co-ordinates harm reduction for at-risk people

  23-04-2020 23:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  Sgt. Jodi Earl is excited about the work of the newly created Saskatoon police unit she oversees. Read More
  
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• Users say decision to close Cranberry Flats 'makes no sense'

  23-04-2020 23:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  Karen Uhrich says she was "shocked" and disappointed when she drove to Cranberry Flats earlier this week only to find the popular conservation area closed to the public. Read More
  
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• Transit union concerned about people riding buses unnecessarily

  23-04-2020 23:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  The head of the union representing Saskatoon Transit drivers is worried about an increase in people appearing to take advantage of free bus service to ride for hours on end. Read More
  
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• Everything you need to know before hitting Sask.'s reopened golf courses in May

  23-04-2020 23:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Those itching to hit the course and work on their golf game in Saskatchewan won't have much longer to wait. Golf courses will be among the first businesses to reopen under the province's newly announced five-phase reopening plan. 
  
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• Tom Coates has spent 40 years bringing history back to life — and up into the air

  23-04-2020 23:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The gleaming yellow Fairchild Cornell looks as if it just rolled off the assembly line. Read More
  
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• Sask nurses' union head worries people will get 'too comfortable' amid plans to re-open the economy

  23-04-2020 23:05
  
  The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is raising concerns about the possible impact of the province’s plan to re-open the economy.
  
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• Burger with a side of physical distancing: Here's how Sask. restaurants will look in 'Phase 3' of reopening plan

  23-04-2020 22:41
  
  When Saskatchewan restaurants and bars are allowed to fire up the grill once again for sit-down customers, they will only be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity.
  
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• 'Tremendous news': Construction to begin on road to Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake

  23-04-2020 22:36
  
  After more than three decades of calling for a road to be built, construction is now underway for the people of Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation.
  
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• Warman, Sask. residents celebrating Easter in a different way

  23-04-2020 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Warman decided to change up Easter celebrations a little this year, with a four-day Easter bear hunt for the kids.
  
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• Sask. teacher uses creative YouTube videos to keep students engaged

  23-04-2020 22:33
  
  Glen Smith has been teaching for more than 30 years, but in all that time he’s never had to teach from his own basement through YouTube.
  
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• Saskatchewan health officials report 5 new coronavirus cases, 6 hospitalizations

  23-04-2020 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are five new coronavirus cases in the province, with 57 active cases and 270 total recoveries.
  
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• Prairie curve: 5 new cases of COVID-19, 9 more recoveries

  23-04-2020 22:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Five more cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Saskatchewan, the province announced Thursday. One of the new cases is presumptive.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: April 23

  23-04-2020 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Thursday, April 23.
  
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• Sask. organizations struggle to house 590 provincial inmates released during COVID-19 pandemic

  23-04-2020 21:58
  
  Provincial correctional centres have released 590 remanded and sentenced offenders since March 15 – and a group looking to find a safe home for them says the new way of doing business is much slower.
  
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• Firearm Investigation - 100 block Avenue I North

  23-04-2020 21:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are at the scene of a firearms call in the 100 block of Avenue I North.At approximately 1:00 p.m., April 23, 2020, Police received a report of a man pointing a gun at another male.  They were then witnessed going into a nearby residence.  At this time Patrol, including members of the Tactical Support Unit are investigating.  Further updates will be sent when more information is available.(Occurrence Number: 20-37635)
  
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• Checkpoints aimed at limiting spread of COVID-19 planned for northern Sask. highway

  23-04-2020 21:53 via cbc.ca
  
  A task force established among communities in northwestern Saskatchewan to fight the spread of COVID-19 is setting up information check stops along Highway 155.
  
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• Saskatoon Police Service records 10% violent crime increase in 2019

  23-04-2020 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The report comes after Saskatoon had a record-setting number of homicides in 2019.
  
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• 'A lot of us feel down': Sask. teens miss time with friends during a pandemic

  23-04-2020 21:46
  
  A normal part of being a teenager — simply spending time with friends — has been upended during like so much else during the pandemic.
  
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• Virtual household: Here's how to safely spend time with friends, family in Sask.

  23-04-2020 21:41
  
  For a number of weeks Saskatchewan residents have avoided meeting friends in person, seeing family for dinner and even looked for alternative ways to celebrate Easter. Now that the province is set to begin re-opening, here’s how you can spend time with friends and family in a safe way.
  
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• Saskatoon woman arrested after being found with ID of more than 30 different people - News Talk 650 CKOM

  23-04-2020 21:20 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon woman arrested after being found with ID of more than 30 different people  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• You can't try it on and don't touch unless you intend to buy; what retail could look like in Sask. next month

  23-04-2020 21:05
  
  On Thursday the Saskatchewan government released its plan to gradually reopen the economy by easing COVID-19-related restrictions.
  
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• Don't touch unless buying and you can't try it on; rules for clothes shopping in Sask. next month

  23-04-2020 21:05
  
  On Thursday the Saskatchewan government released its plan to gradually reopen the economy by easing COVID-19-related restrictions.
  
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• Fighting fires and COVID-19: Big changes for Sask. crews this wildfire season

  23-04-2020 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan wildfire crews are making adjustments to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among firefighters.
  
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• Why easing COVID-19 restrictions will present challenges between provinces

  23-04-2020 20:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Infectious disease experts say provinces looking to relax restrictions related to COVID-19 need to consider their neighbours.
  
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• Want a haircut in Saskatchewan next month? Don't come early, don't bring your kids.

  23-04-2020 20:18
  
  Saskatchewan businesses providing personal services must follow extensive guidelines when they are allowed to reopen on May 19.
  
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• Street Racing/Traffic Complaints

  23-04-2020 20:12 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  With the return of warmer weather the Saskatoon Police Service has received complaints this week regarding street racing and gatherings of people and vehicles in parking lots.  Eighth Street East and Spadina Crescent are the areas with the most activity.  In addition to enforcing Saskatchewan's Public Health Orders of social distancing and limiting gatherings to less than 10 people, motorists are advised the SPS will be watching for traffic and criminal code violations.  Non-
  
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• Saskatoon photographer offers video-assisted sessions for newborns amid coronavirus pandemic

  23-04-2020 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  With her home studio closed during the coronavirus pandemic, Kelsey Enns came up with a creative way for clients to capture professional photos of their newborns.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan anticipates potential ‘localized flare ups’ as economy reopens

  23-04-2020 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday that the government does anticipate potential “localized flare ups” as steps are taken to reopen the economy, but said it has the capacity to “test vigorously” and will have resources in place to contact trace any positive case.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Moe says he doesn’t anticipate municipalities reopening ‘out of step’ with province

  23-04-2020 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday he doesn’t expect municipalities would operate “out of step” with the province as it moves to reopen following COVID-19 health restrictions but said specific measures may have to be put in place in the future if there are localized flare ups in Saskatchewan communities.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Premier Moe unveils plan to reopen Saskatchewan economy

  23-04-2020 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe unveiled his government’s plan to reopen the provincial economy on Thursday, adding that COVID-19 restrictions “would be lifted” in five phases, with the first phase beginning on May 4 with the opening of medical service providers.
  
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• Look out N95. A group from the U of S is engineering a new mask

  23-04-2020 19:37 via cbc.ca
  
  An engineering team at the U of S says it's a month out from creating a N95-class respiratory mask.
  
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• WATCH: 'Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble'

  23-04-2020 19:21
  
  Nearly 50 Canadian artists, celebrities and athletes have signed on for Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble, which will air Sunday night on CP24 and at CP24.com
  
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• No holes, no course washrooms, no club rentals: Here's how to play golf during COVID-19

  23-04-2020 19:15
  
  The so-called Gentleman's Game will look different on Saskatchewan golf courses when they open on May 15.
  
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• Calgary Stampede to give update on 2020 event Thursday amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-04-2020 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials with the Calgary Stampede will provide an update on the future of the 2020 event on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatchewan to start reopening from the coronavirus pandemic on May 4

  23-04-2020 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the reopening of the province from the coronavirus pandemic will be gradual and methodical starting on May 4.
  
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• COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: 5-phase plan to reopen province set to begin May 4

  23-04-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government's five-phase plan to reopen the province is set to begin on May 4. The plan, which was unveiled Thursday by Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, will guide the province as it restarts its economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Take a walk on the left side

  23-04-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The weather here does not provoke piles of walkers yet. When we walk now, we zigzag the side of the streets around other walkers. Read More
  
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• Social distancing has some Sask. residents resorting to home haircuts

  23-04-2020 17:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  With salons closed because of COVID-19, some Saskatchewan families are resorting to home haircuts with various degrees of success. Read More
  
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• Arrest - Possession of Identification Documents

  23-04-2020 17:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 36 year old Saskatoon woman is facing charges after being found in possession of identification documents belonging to at least 30 different people.At approximately 5:30 p.m., April 22, 2020, Police were called to the 300 block of 6th Avenue North regarding suspicious activity.  Upon arrival they located a man and a woman.  A search of the woman resulted in police locating dozens of the documents all belonging to different people.  The woman is now facing charges of Possession o
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Thursday, April 23

  23-04-2020 17:16
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• First phase of re-opening Sask. economy to begin on May 4

  23-04-2020 16:40
  
  The first of five phases to re-open the province of Saskatchewan is set to begin on May 4.Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab presented the Re-open Saskatchewan Plan on Thursday morning.
  
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• $6.75M road being built in Sask.'s far north to link Hatchet Lake and Wollaston Lake to Highway 905

  23-04-2020 16:33 via cbc.ca
  
  After years of efforts, Saskatchewan's far north is getting a seasonal road.
  
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