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• Saskatoon pair charged after break-ins, thefts in nine communities between February and April

  04-05-2020 23:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  After break-and-enters in nine Saskatchewan communities over a span of nearly three months, two people are facing more than 20 combined charges. Read More
  
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• Blocked from your northern Sask. cabin? 'Be patient,' chief says

  04-05-2020 23:50 via cbc.ca
  
  The chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Saskatchewan is asking southern residents to be patient as their access to northern cabins is blocked off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• La Ronge man with history of sexual, domestic assaults gets indeterminate dangerous offender sentence

  04-05-2020 23:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  A La Ronge man's history of domestic and sexual violence toward female spouses and relatives has left him designated a dangerous offender after he was convicted of his fourth sexual assault. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police constable suffers machete wounds during attempted arrest

  04-05-2020 23:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon police officer suffered minor cuts after responding to a report of a man with a machete on the city's west side. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier says government has not ‘failed’ province’s north region

  04-05-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe on Monday insisted that the government had not “failed” Saskatchewan’s north, which is the area that accounts for over 60 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the province.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan enters phase 1 of reopening plan

  04-05-2020 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  “Today we begin to turn the dimmer switch up just a little bit on our economy,” said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Monday, which is the first day in the province’s first reopening phase.
  
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• Saskatoon RCMP lay charges against series of B&Es across central Saskatchewan - Yorkton This Week

  04-05-2020 23:00 via yorktonthisweek.com
  
  Saskatoon RCMP lay charges against series of B&Es across central Saskatchewan  Yorkton This Week
  
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• SaskPower warns of scam phone calls after at least 2 businesses fall prey

  04-05-2020 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite the scam calls, SaskPower says customers are not being disconnected from their power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• SaskPower employees fired over $12K copper theft: province

  04-05-2020 22:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Three SaskPower employees have been fired after $12,000 worth of copper was stolen from the Crown utility.
  
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• Arrest - Assault Police Officer - 1800 Block 22nd Street West

  04-05-2020 22:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  An officer sustained minor injuries after responding to a report of a man armed with a machete on Saturday morning.At approximately 5:20 a.m., May 2, 2020, it was reported to Police that a man was in possession of a machete outside of a building in the 1800 block of 22nd Street West. Upon arrival, there was a group of people outside, and an officer attempted to take the man matching the suspect description into custody. The man refused to listen and attempted to bike away before m
  
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• SaskGaming loses almost $30K after Casino Regina dealer colludes with player, province says

  04-05-2020 22:50 via cbc.ca
  
  SaskGaming lost $29,435 on Jan. 14, after a Casino Regina blackjack dealer was caught on video surveillance paying out losing hands to someone they knew.
  
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• Saskatoon hardware store shutting down after 7 decades in business - Global News

  04-05-2020 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon hardware store shutting down after 7 decades in business  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon hardware store shutting down after 7 decades in business - Globalnews.ca

  04-05-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon hardware store shutting down after 7 decades in business  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon hardware store shutting down after 7 decades in business

  04-05-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon's Mayfair Hardware is shutting down permanently after over seven decades of business.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: May 4

  04-05-2020 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Monday, May 4.
  
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• RCMP arrest 2 after string of break and enters in central Sask.

  04-05-2020 22:23 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say the break-ins happened between Feb. 4 and April 26, 2020
  
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• Man faces drug trafficking charges after meth, cocaine, bulletproof vest seized by Saskatoon police

  04-05-2020 22:06
  
  A man is in custody and is facing drug trafficking charges after allegedly leading police on a chase over the weekend.
  
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• Saskatchewan records its highest one-day total of new coronavirus cases

  04-05-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan records its highest one-day total of new coronavirus cases, overall total reach 467.
  
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• As provinces begin to reopen economies, Scheer says federal benefits deter Canadians from returning to work

  04-05-2020 21:21 via cbc.ca
  
  As provinces begin gradually to reopen their economies, the federal government is pleading with Canadians to continue respecting pandemic measures — while the opposition Conservatives are warning that federal emergency aid could discourage some people from going back to work.
  
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• RM of Edenwold council approves 15% reduction in 2020 mill rate amid COVID-19 pandemic

  04-05-2020 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Rural Municipality of Edenwold council approved a 15 per cent reduction in the 2020 mill rate for residents, industrial and commercial businesses and agricultural properties.
  
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• Edenwold, Sask., council approves 15% reduction in 2020 mill rate amid COVID-19 pandemic

  04-05-2020 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Rural Municipality of Edenwold council approved a 15 per cent reduction in the 2020 mill rate for residents, industrial and commercial businesses and agricultural properties.
  
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• Drug charges laid after Saskatoon man drives into field - News Talk 650 CKOM

  04-05-2020 20:28 via ckom.com
  
  Drug charges laid after Saskatoon man drives into field  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Man charged for allegedly shining laser at Saskatoon police plane

  04-05-2020 20:26
  
  A 30-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly shined a laser at a Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Air Support Unit plane.
  
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• Arrest - Drug Trafficking / Evade Police - Avenue W and 11th Street

  04-05-2020 19:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 32-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after evading police over the weekend.At approximately 1:30 a.m., May 2, 2020, Patrol observed activity consistent with drug trafficking near 11th Street West and Avenue Q South. A traffic stop was attempted as the vehicle left the area, however the driver refused to stop. The SPS Air Support Unit was able to locate the vehicle and observed it traveling west out of the city. The suspect drove through a field where he eventually abandoned
  
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• What you need to know as Saskatchewan starts first phase of reopen plan

  04-05-2020 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's five-phase reopen plan begins on Monday, as some businesses across the province open their doors to the public.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos memorial golf tournament, SJHL Hall of Fame induction cancelled for 2020

  04-05-2020 19:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  The upcoming 2020 golf season — set to open May 15 in Saskatchewan — will not include the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Monday, May 4

  04-05-2020 19:28
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Sask. restaurant owners asking people to skip the apps and order direct

  04-05-2020 19:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Some Sask. restauranteurs are asking customers to skip delivery apps and call orders in directly. 
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police / Stolen Vehicle - Idylwyld Drive and Stanley Place

  04-05-2020 19:12 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 42-year-old man is facing charges after Patrol observed him in possession of a stolen vehicle on Friday night. At approximately 11:30 p.m., May 1, 2020, Patrol located a Jeep Compass at Idylwyld Drive and Stanley Place. The vehicle had been reported stolen an hour earlier. Patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The SPS Air Support Unit took over primary observation as the vehicle continued to travel at high speeds toward Bla
  
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• 'Murder hornets' may spread east from B.C. if not eradicated, entomologist says

  04-05-2020 18:46
  
  A Canadian entomologist says Asian giant hornets known as 'murder hornets' have only been reported in B.C., but may spread to other provinces if successful colonies are established.
  
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• Man charged after laser pointed at Saskatoon police airplane

  04-05-2020 18:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  A man is facing charges after a green laser was pointed at the Saskatoon Police Service's air support unit plane. Read More
  
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• Laser reportedly aimed at Saskatoon police air support unit

  04-05-2020 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Members of the Saskatoon police air support unit said they were targeted by a green laser while in flight.
  
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• Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce introduces Silvia Martini as interim CEO

  04-05-2020 18:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  As the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce looks for a new permanent leader, the organization has called on a familiar face to sit at the helm in the meantime. Read More
  
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• Letter of the Day: Kudos directed to Sherbrooke staff

  04-05-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sherbrooke Community Centre administrators and staff must be commended for their ongoing efforts and meticulous safety protocols to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 from entering the facility. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man charged after laser pointed at police airplane - News Talk 650 CKOM

  04-05-2020 17:38 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon man charged after laser pointed at police airplane  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Food for thought: Cinco de mayo tacos and cocktails

  04-05-2020 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Celebrate Latin american culture on Cinco de mayo with some festive fish tacos and cocktails.
  
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• Correction - Man Arrested For Mischief After Pointing Laser At SPS Air Support Unit

  04-05-2020 17:10 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The incident involving a laser took place shortly after 11:00 p.m. on May 3, 2020 (not 4th as previously indicated). (Occurrence Number: 20-41193)
  
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• 34 new cases of COVID-19 marks Sask.'s largest single-day increase

  04-05-2020 17:05
  
  The province of Saskatchewan reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. This is Saskatchewan’s largest single-day increase to date.
  
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• 34 new cases of COVID-19 marks provinces largest single-day increase

  04-05-2020 17:05
  
  The province of Saskatchewan reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. This is Saskatchewan’s largest single-day increase to date.
  
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• Man arrested for Mischief after pointing laser at SPS Air Support Unit

  04-05-2020 17:02 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man is facing charges after pointing a green laser at the SPS Air Support Unit last night. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., May 4, 2020, the Air Support Unit reported that a laser was being pointed in their direction mid-flight. They were able to identify the residence in the 500 block of Avenue H South where the laser beam originated. Patrol units attended and arrested a man.The 30-year-old Saskatoon man is charged with Mischief and Breach of Undertaking. (Court Info #: 991127583)Poin
  
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• Saskatchewan defends COVID 19 checkpoints following criticism from Indigenous group

  04-05-2020 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The FSIN said the province was quick to take over local checkpoints, but they are now getting calls that officers are stopping northerners from travelling south to get groceries.
  
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• Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins with return of some medical services

  04-05-2020 16:36
  
  Saskatchewan will reopen some non-essential services on Monday, as the first phase of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan begins.
  
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• Mothers day gift ideas

  04-05-2020 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mother’s Day is May 10, and if you’re still trying to find a gift, freelance makeup expert Karen Malcolm-Pye has some suggestions.
  
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• 'Scary and sad': Saskatoon police plane targeted by green laser

  04-05-2020 16:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service's Air Support Unit had a bit of a scare Sunday night when a green laser was pointed at the city's police plane.
  
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• 'It's scary and it's sad': Saskatoon police plane targeted by green laser

  04-05-2020 16:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service's Air Support Unit had a bit of a scare Sunday night when a green laser was pointed at the city's police plane.
  
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• Trudeau commits $850 million to global fight against COVID-19

  04-05-2020 15:49
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canada is contributing $850 million to the global fight against COVID-19, a commitment he made Monday morning during a global summit focused on raising funds for research and development of vaccines and treatments for the deadly respiratory virus.
  
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• Mental health week through the COVID-19 pandemic

  04-05-2020 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian mental health association has marked the week of May 4 thru 10 as mental health week. This year especially because of the pandemic, it is so important to discuss. Joining us to discuss mental health through the pandemic is Dr.Rumeet Billan
  
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• Robotic telescope system Skynet helps students study the stars

  04-05-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Skynet is part of a global network of robotic telescopes allows users to go online, at any time of day, using a web-based program to schedule telescope observations.
  
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• New areas of river beaver activity part of natural migration patterns, say city and MVA

  04-05-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Avid cyclist Blaine Nazarenko has always noticed a few trees taken down by beavers here and there along Saskatoon's riverbank over the years, but recently he was surprised to see how many trees they had started to work on near the Traffic Bridge. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon house fire intentionally started, says investigator - CBC.ca

  04-05-2020 14:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon house fire intentionally started, says investigator  CBC.ca
  
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