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• Respiratory therapy grads join Saskatchewan front line during coronavirus pandemic

  24-04-2020 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Third-year students from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology were already in clinical training when the coronavirus pandemic came to Saskatchewan. Now, they're working professionally on the front lines.
  
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• Reservations to Saskatchewan’s provincial park campsites to begin May 4

  24-04-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Launch is set to begin May 4, 2020, with a camping start date of June 1, 2020.
  
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• 'The community is scared': COVID-19 cases spike in La Loche

  24-04-2020 23:32
  
  The community of La Loche is coping with fear as COVID-19 cases climb.
  
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• After COVID-19 cases climb, 'non-critical' travel to northern Sask. banned

  24-04-2020 23:32
  
  After another rise in COVID-19 cases was reported Friday, strict limits were placed on travel to the province's north.
  
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• After climb in COVID-19 cases, 'non-critical' travel to northern Sask. banned

  24-04-2020 23:32
  
  After another rise in COVID-19 cases was reported Friday, strict limits were placed on travel to the province's north.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier announces additional restrictions for northern communities amid COVID-19 spread

  24-04-2020 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Friday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced additional restrictions to keep northern communities safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as the virus has spread in that part of the province. Following consultation with northern leaders, Moe said the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Saqib Shabab has signed a public health order “restricting all non-critical...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan reports 10 new cases of COVID-19, biggest jump in 2 weeks

  24-04-2020 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Friday that the province has reported 10 new cases of COVID-19, which is the biggest jump in cases in two weeks. This brings the overall total number of cases in the province to 341.
  
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• Non-critical travel to northern Saskatchewan restricted due to coronavirus outbreak

  24-04-2020 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Checkpoints have been set up on all highways leading into northern Saskatchewan after a public health order was issued restricting all non-critical travel.
  
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• City aiming to fill 'one-time hole' in budget without running deficit

  24-04-2020 22:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon is aiming to fill the "one-time hole" blown into its budget by the new coronavirus pandemic without having to run an annual deficit. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon chamber searching for new CEO - News Talk 650 CKOM

  24-04-2020 22:47 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon chamber searching for new CEO  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• NDP calls for legislature to reconvene in 'some form' as Sask. Party government prepares to ease some COVID-19 restrictions

  24-04-2020 22:46
  
  The day after Premier Scott Moe released his government's plan to "reopen" the province, the NDP is pushing for the current legislative session to resume.
  
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• Northern crisis workers say Sask.'s response to COVID-19 outbreak too slow

  24-04-2020 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Northern leaders say the province is not providing the necessary support amid a COVID-19 outbreak, despite the premier’s reassurances that dialogue and support are “ongoing.”
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: April 24

  24-04-2020 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Friday, April 24.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: Far north now has 25 active cases, most in province

  24-04-2020 22:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has reporteded 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, including one presumptive cases awaiting confirmation.
  
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• Will the Saskatoon Exhibition happen this year?

  24-04-2020 22:26
  
  After exhibitions set for the summer in Edmonton (K-Days) and Calgary (Calgary Stampede) were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatoon Exhibition could be next.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports its biggest jump in new coronavirus cases in over two weeks

  24-04-2020 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ten new coronavirus cases were reported in the Saskatchewan on Friday, the most new cases reported in one day in over two weeks.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports biggest one-day jump in new coronavirus cases in over two weeks

  24-04-2020 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ten new coronavirus cases were reported in the Saskatchewan on Friday, the most new cases reported in one day in over two weeks.
  
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• McVeety School students in Regina receive special visit from teachers: ‘We miss them’

  24-04-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Teachers from Marion McVeety School in Regina paid special visits to their students on Friday, as the pandemic continues to keep them separated.
  
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• More information, clarity needed from the province on re-opening says Saskatoon salon owner - News Talk 650 CKOM

  24-04-2020 22:15 via ckom.com
  
  More information, clarity needed from the province on re-opening says Saskatoon salon owner  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Pro tennis tournaments in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon cancelled due to pandemic - Toronto Star

  24-04-2020 22:11 via thestar.com
  
  Pro tennis tournaments in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon cancelled due to pandemic  Toronto Star
  
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• Arts funds supporting Canadian creators during COVID-19 where possible

  24-04-2020 21:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  As organization after organization closes its doors or shutters summer events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Creative Saskatchewan is still doing its best to support the province's creators. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon woman posting karaoke videos to uplift people during COVID-19

  24-04-2020 21:49
  
  A Saskatoon woman is passing the time during the COVID-19 pandemic by creating and posting karaoke videos on her Facebook to entertain friends and family.
  
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• Saskatoon city manager hints at 2020 deficit, says details to come Friday afternoon

  24-04-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The brief comments from Jeff Jorgenson came during a noon-hour news conference focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the city.
  
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• Hiring freeze, reserves could help Saskatoon offset $20M to $43M financial hit from COVID-19

  24-04-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Reducing park maintenance and training were also outlined as options by the City of Saskatoon Friday afternoon.
  
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• Reopening plan silent on homelessness, affordable housing, says Saskatoon coalition - CBC.ca

  24-04-2020 21:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Reopening plan silent on homelessness, affordable housing, says Saskatoon coalition  CBC.ca
  
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• Summer in Saskatchewan will be like no other in recent memory due to coronavirus

  24-04-2020 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The summer of 2020 in Saskatchewan will be like no other in recent history as the province continues its fight against the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Pro tennis tournaments in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon cancelled - TSN

  24-04-2020 21:35 via tsn.ca
  
  Pro tennis tournaments in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon cancelled  TSN
  
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• Pro tennis tournaments in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon cancelled - News Talk 650 CKOM

  24-04-2020 21:35 via ckom.com
  
  Pro tennis tournaments in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon cancelled  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Long-awaited road coming to connect Wollaston Lake, Hatchet Lake to major highway

  24-04-2020 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The $6.75 million road will improve access to Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake.
  
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• Spring brings new life to Wanuskewin bison herd

  24-04-2020 21:12
  
  Earth Day marked the birth of the first bison born on ancestral land at Wanuskewin since before the signing of Treaty Six in 1876.
  
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• Saskatoon coalition says Re-Open Saskatchewan plan silent on homelessness and affordable housing

  24-04-2020 20:52 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon coalition says addressing homelessness and affordable housing needs to be part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
  
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• Reopening plan silent on homelessness, affordable housing, says Saskatoon coalition

  24-04-2020 20:52 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon coalition says addressing homelessness and affordable housing needs to be part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
  
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• COVID-19 causing blood clots, sudden strokes in young adults, doctors say

  24-04-2020 20:47
  
  The new coronavirus appears to be causing sudden strokes in adults in their 30s and 40s who are not otherwise terribly ill, doctors reported Wednesday.
  
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• Additional Information for Media Re: Ceremony for Cst. Heidi Stevenson

  24-04-2020 20:08 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Please be advised that the SPS will be adhering to the Public Health Orders during this ceremony.  In order to keep the number of spectators as low as possible we will be live streaming the event on our Facebook account.  Media who do attend may be asked to set up in a specific area.  
  
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• Expectant mothers to get financial help following omission: Qualtrough

  24-04-2020 19:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Expectant mothers who have been left out of a key COVID-19 emergency-aid program will receive financial help, and will qualify for federal benefits when they go on maternity leave, says Canada's employment minister. 
  
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• Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 1st baby bison since 1876

  24-04-2020 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The baby bison was born earlier this week, on Earth Day.
  
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• First baby bison born at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

  24-04-2020 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wanuskewin is delighted to announce the birth of a baby bison, who arrived on Earth Day, April 22.
  
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• Baby bison born at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

  24-04-2020 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The first baby bison has arrived since a small herd was introduced at Wanuskewin Heritage Park in December 2019.
  
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• Saskatoon police put brakes on street-racing gatherings that violate COVID-19 rules

  24-04-2020 19:28
  
  Police say those with a need for speed also need to follow the rules during the pandemic.
  
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• 'Be able to list who you have been in contact with' before you gather: Sask. premier

  24-04-2020 19:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Moe said on the CBC Saskatchewan's Morning Edition that people can start having barbeques and small family gatherings as long as they are not sick, can trace their contacts and keep the groups small.
  
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• SPS Ceremony of Tribute to Cst. Heidi Stevenson

  24-04-2020 19:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Today at approximately 2:00 p.m., traffic will be restricted in front of Police HQ on 25th Street, as we honour and pay tribute to our fallen sister, Cst. Heidi Stevenson.The pandemic has made gathering to celebrate her as we normally would impossible. As a result, the SPS has organized a short ceremony to pay tribute while still adhering to the Public Health Orders.Police also ask that our community to keep Cst. Stevenson and the other victims in their hearts and minds, but not to attend this c
  
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• U of S 'simulation' helps hundreds of health workers prepare for COVID-19

  24-04-2020 18:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Imitation hospital wards. A team of doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. A mannequin that coughs when a tube is put into its trachea. Read More
  
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• What camping in Sask. will look like under the reopening plan

  24-04-2020 18:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan residents will soon get to trade in being stuck at home to being in the great outdoors. Campgrounds are permitted to open to the public in June as part of the province's reopening plan.
  
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• Here's when you can start booking campgrounds under phase one of the plan to re-open Sask.

  24-04-2020 18:23
  
  Saskatchewan campsites will be available for bookings starting on May 4, for camping start dates on June 1.
  
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• SaskTel extends waiving of overage charges amid coronavirus pandemic

  24-04-2020 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  SaskTel announced it is extending the waiving of data overage charges to May 31 to provide relief to customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Wise to continue to budget for deferred expenses

  24-04-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As COVID-19 continues to ravage the global economy, our government and financial institutions have been working to provide Canadians with relief using a myriad of measures. The federal government has rolled out several programs, including assistance for business owners, individuals paying back student loans and CERB. Read More
  
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• Arrest - Break and Enter - 400 block Nelson Road

  24-04-2020 17:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 20 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges following a break and enter to a condominium in the 400 block of Nelson Road last night.At approximately 10:30 a.m, April 23, 2020, Police received a report of the break and enter in progress at the building.  The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving, however with assistance from the Canine Unit, the Air Support Unit and an off-duty officer in the area, the man was located some distance away in the 600 block of Beckett Crescent
  
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• Wanuskewin welcomes first baby bison, more expected this spring

  24-04-2020 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  The herd of bison, reintroduced Wanuskewin lands late last year, welcomed its first newborn bison on Earth Day. 
  
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• First baby bison born on ancestral land in more than 150 years: Wanuskewin

  24-04-2020 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  The herd of bison, reintroduced Wanuskewin lands late last year, welcomed its first newborn bison on Earth Day. 
  
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• 'Circle of life': First baby bison born on Wanuskewin land since before 1876

  24-04-2020 17:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the first time in around 150 years, a bison has been born on the land at Wanuskewin. Read More
  
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