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• Temporary layoffs planned at University of Saskatchewan as COVID-19 lull continues

  28-04-2020 23:56 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of affected employees "has not been determined yet," according to a recent school note to staff. But the union representing workers says it could be as high as 500.
  
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• Temporary layoffs at University of Saskatchewan could kick in May 4

  28-04-2020 23:56 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of affected employees "has not been determined yet," according to a recent school note to staff. But the union representing workers says it could be as high as 500.
  
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• Cause of Westgate Inn motel fire still under investigation

  28-04-2020 23:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  The cause of a fire that left the Westgate Inn and Suites motel uninhabitable on Monday remains undetermined, says the Saskatoon fire department's assistant chief. Read More
  
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• Sask. town's high school choir finds way to join together in song during pandemic

  28-04-2020 23:42
  
  The choir at Rosthern Junior College High School are bringing a little harmony amid the pandemic.
  
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• Jury trials constitutional right, says Sask. top judge as others ponder future of jury system

  28-04-2020 23:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  The president of the Canadian Council of Criminal Defence Lawyers is worried the justice system, as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, will try to delay jury trials at the expense of the rights of those accused of a crime. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan health official says data modelling not ‘a crystal ball’ but it does help with planning ahead

  28-04-2020 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  “Modelling isn’t a crystal ball,” rather “something used to plan” during the COVID-19 crisis, said Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone. Livingstone also said with respect to planning ahead for potential COVID-19 surges, Saskatchewan should expect the virus will be around for months to come and that capacity has to be built, whether it be...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan to use data modelling to inform province when elective procedures could restart

  28-04-2020 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  When asked about when postponed elective surgeries or medical services are likely to come back in Saskatchewan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Scott Livingstone, on Tuesday said an exact time frame cannot be defined, and by using data modelling, the province will be informed when the best time to open up the system will...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan health official shares province’s developing offensive strategy for COVID-19

  28-04-2020 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Julie Kryzanowski, senior medical health officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, through conference call on Tuesday shared the province’s offensive strategy in the battle against COVID-19, which continues to develop. It’s routed in the connective care service delivery model, Kryzanowski said, which included public health, primary care, intermediate care and continuing care.
  
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• The Saskatoon zoo is closed — but the animals are still at play - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-04-2020 23:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon zoo is closed — but the animals are still at play  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• 'It’s a conundrum': Saskatoon physiotherapist won’t reopen until safety measures in place

  28-04-2020 22:45
  
  A Saskatoon physiotherapist says that in order for her business to start accepting walk-in clients again, a lot needs to be put in place to protect employees and clients.
  
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• 'It’s a conundrum': Saskatoon physiotherapist won’t re-open until safety measures in place

  28-04-2020 22:45
  
  A Saskatoon physiotherapist says that in order for her business to start accepting walk-in clients again, a lot needs to be put in place to protect employees and clients.
  
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• COVID-19 live updates: Sask. Health Authority revises planning, cuts max deaths by more than half

  28-04-2020 22:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  This is a live file that will be updated throughout the day. For questions or comments on our COVID-19 coverage, you can email [email protected]. Read More
  
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• Trudeau and premiers agree: This is what's necessary for provinces to start reopening

  28-04-2020 22:17
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers have released 'a set of common principles for restarting the Canadian economy,' as the latest federal projections show that in some parts of the country the COVID-19 curve is flattening.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: April 28

  28-04-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Tuesday, April 28.
  
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• Saskatoon-based research lab's COVID-19 vaccine moves into animal trials - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-04-2020 22:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon-based research lab's COVID-19 vaccine moves into animal trials  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'Just shooken right up': Guests evacuated as Saskatoon firefighters battle hotel blaze - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-04-2020 22:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Just shooken right up': Guests evacuated as Saskatoon firefighters battle hotel blaze  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 1 new coronavirus case in Saskatchewan, 3 more recoveries

  28-04-2020 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  No new coronavirus cases were reported in Saskatchewan’s far north after an outbreak was declared last week.
  
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• The Saskatoon zoo is closed — but the animals are still at play

  28-04-2020 22:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Forestry Farm and Zoo is closed to the public because of COVID-19 restrictions, but zoo manager Jeff Mitchell is still working on site to take care of the animals — and is giving using social media to give people a glimpse into what the animals are up to. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 live updates: One new case, three recoveries, eight people in hospital

  28-04-2020 21:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  This is a live file that will be updated throughout the day. For questions or comments on our COVID-19 coverage, you can email [email protected]. Read More
  
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• CFL Players’ Association prepares players for life after football

  28-04-2020 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  CFL Players’ Association prepares players for the future with the CFLPA Academy.
  
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• Sask. teachers, families facing challenges in educating at home

  28-04-2020 21:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Teachers Federation president Patrick Maze says parents shouldn't beat themselves up too much about what students can or cannot do, given the situation.
  
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• 'Don't beat yourself up over what you can or can't do': Teachers, families face challenges educating at home

  28-04-2020 21:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Teachers Federation president Patrick Maze says parents shouldn't beat themselves up too much about what students can or cannot do, given the situation.
  
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• Saskatchewan releasing new coronavirus modelling

  28-04-2020 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is updating its coronavirus modelling.
  
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• New coronavirus modelling shows improved outlook for Saskatchewan

  28-04-2020 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is updating its coronavirus modelling.
  
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• Saskatoon man pleads guilty to manslaughter in April 2019 shooting death

  28-04-2020 21:06
  
  A Saskatoon man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to a shooting death last year.
  
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• Planned power outages coming to Saskatoon in multiple neighbourhoods - CKOM News Talk Sports

  28-04-2020 21:00 via ckom.com
  
  Planned power outages coming to Saskatoon in multiple neighbourhoods  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon fire dept. issues safety reminder after Arbor Creek fire damages home - News Talk 650 CKOM

  28-04-2020 19:53 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon fire dept. issues safety reminder after Arbor Creek fire damages home  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Head of La Ronge cottage-owners group says province overreacted with travel restrictions in north

  28-04-2020 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The head of a cottage-owners group in La Ronge says the province is overreacting by restricting travel across the entire north.
  
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• Saskatchewan remembers those lost to workplace fatalities on National Day of Mourning

  28-04-2020 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flags at all government buildings in Saskatchewan will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday to mark the National Day of Mourning.
  
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• 'Cautious optimism': SHA modelling estimating fewer infections, deaths as COVID-19 rate slows in Sask.

  28-04-2020 19:40
  
  The latest COVID-19 modelling from the Saskatchewan Health Authority shows the spread of the virus is slowing in the province thanks to “strong compliance” with public health measures.
  
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• COVID-19 live updates: Sask. Health Authority to release new modelling data

  28-04-2020 19:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  This is a live file that will be updated throughout the day. For questions or comments on our COVID-19 coverage, you can email [email protected]. Read More
  
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• Here's what you should and shouldn't do while you and your kids are physical distancing

  28-04-2020 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 has changed the way people in Saskatchewan and around the world live their lives. It can be even more challenging for those with kids.
  
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• Switch to weekly waste, recycling pickup to be temporarily delayed in Saskatoon

  28-04-2020 19:07
  
  The on-again-off-again saga of weekly waste and recycling curbside pickup continues in Saskatoon.
  
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• Why a COVID-19 vaccine could take much longer than 12 to 18 months

  28-04-2020 18:59
  
  Despite an unprecedented global effort and billions of dollars in funding, experts say the likelihood of having a COVID-19 vaccine available to the masses in 12 to 18 months could be a long shot, with human trials and production qualms set to present particular challenges.
  
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• Crash near Pense, Sask., claims life of 19-year-old Alberta man

  28-04-2020 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  A crash on a grid road near Pense, Sask., has claimed the life of a 19-year-old Alberta man, according to police.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s big game draw opens May 1 for 2020 season

  28-04-2020 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s big game draw opens on May 1. Hunters have until midnight on May 25 to submit their online applications.
  
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• Man, 47, girl, 10, hurt in alleged Saskatoon drunk driving motorcycle crash

  28-04-2020 18:42
  
  A 47-year-old Saskatoon man faces drunk driving charges following a single vehicle motorcycle crash, Saskatoon police say.
  
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• Sask. big game draw set to open May 1, all applications must be made online

  28-04-2020 18:16
  
  Hunters have until midnight on May 25 to submit online applications as Saskatchewan’s big game draw opens May 1.
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP Expands Search Request for Missing 37 Year Old Saskatoon Woman - DiscoverHumboldt.com

  28-04-2020 18:06 via discoverhumboldt.com
  Saskatchewan RCMP Expands Search Request for Missing 37 Year Old Saskatoon Woman  DiscoverHumboldt.com
  
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• Letter of the Day: Herd immunity key to start of recovery

  28-04-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every institution and workplace will have to go through temporarily losing a portion of their workforce, while they recover from the coronavirus on a serial basis. This will happen repeatedly, until small herd workplace immunity is achieved. Read More
  
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• SHA must improve medication costs for long-term care, 9 recommendations for corrections in 2019 Ombudsman report

  28-04-2020 17:55
  
  Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner tabled the 2019 annual reports on Monday with a focus on the cost of medication in long-term care and discipline panels in provincial correctional centres.
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Tuesday, April 28

  28-04-2020 17:49
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Dealing with deficit will not include further tax increases: City of Saskatoon - Global News

  28-04-2020 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dealing with deficit will not include further tax increases: City of Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Dealing with deficit will not include further tax increases: City of Saskatoon

  28-04-2020 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Saskatoon said it will look at making adjustments to its 2021 operating and capital budgets to make up for any shortfalls not covered by relief packages.
  
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• Council votes 10-1 in favour of emergency financial measures

  28-04-2020 17:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city council voted 10-1 in favour of a suite of fiscal measures and service cuts intended to reduce the financial toll of the pandemic while preserving essential services — though city hall is still expected to finish the year in the red. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon men face four dozen weapons, drug charges after arrest in Exhibition neighbourhood

  28-04-2020 17:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two Saskatoon men are facing more than 45 charges — largely weapons- and drug-related — after police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the city's Exhibition neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• Housing sales down over 50% in Saskatchewan due to coronavirus pandemic

  28-04-2020 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Realtors Association said sales are down over 50 per cent in April from a year ago, but it expects the industry to emerge with only a “few cuts and scrapes.”
  
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• Motorcycle Collision/Impaired Driving - Warman Road and Lenore Drive

  28-04-2020 17:18 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 47 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges of Impaired Driving and Exeed .08 following a single vehicle motorcycle collision.At approximately 6:20 p.m. April 27, 2020, Police responded to a report of the collision at the intersection of Warman Road and Lenore Drive.  The 47 year old male operator of the motorcycle and a 10 year old female passenger were being treated for minor injuries by Medavie Health Services.  Officers observed the male displaying signs of impairment and ad
  
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• Suspicious Activity - Firearms/Drug Charges - 2100 block St. Andrews Avenue

  28-04-2020 17:01 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two men, ages 30 and 50, both from Saskatoon are facing more than 45 charges following a report of suspicious activity in the 2100 block of St. Andrews Avenue. At approximately 7:40 p.m. April 28, 2020, Police received a report of the activity involving a Jeep Compass parked in the area.  Upon arrival officers located the vehicle nearby and conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Herman Avenue.  Two men were inside the vehicle along with open liquor.  A search of the ve
  
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• Celebrating Ramadan virtually with Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Saskatoon

  28-04-2020 16:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Celebrating the month of Ramadan will be different for Muslims across the globe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep people apart. Those at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada however, have decided to pivot online for a virtual celebration.
  
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