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• Green Lake not protected under public health order, mayor says

  12-05-2020 23:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  The lack of checkpoints on Highway 55 means the Northern Village of Green Lake is at higher risk of spreading COVID-19, according to the village's mayor, Ric Richardson. Read More
  
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• Sask. Health Authority to offer managed alcohol program to stave off instances of 'severe' withdrawal in La Loche after liquor store closures

  12-05-2020 23:44
  
  In the wake of the closure of liquor stores in La Loche, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is launching a managed alcohol program in the community.
  
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• What to expect with golf courses in Saskatchewan set to open

  12-05-2020 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  With golf courses set to open to the public on Friday, there are certain limitations to be aware of.
  
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• Sask. religious leaders pondering what worship will look like after COVID-19

  12-05-2020 23:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan faith groups are putting their heads together on what resuming worship services would look like and how it can be done safely. Meanwhile, Regina-Wascana MP Michael Kram is calling on Saskatchewan's premier asking for worship services to be considered sooner in the province's reopening plan.
  
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• New Saskatoon drive-in theatre to screen Jurassic Park this weekend - with COVID-19 precautions

  12-05-2020 22:56
  
  A pop-up drive-in movie theatre aims to bring moviegoers together – while staying apart – starting on the Victoria Day long weekend.
  
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• Man accused of spray-painting homophobic graffitti on Saskatoon churches is awaiting deportation to Iran - CBC.ca

  12-05-2020 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Man accused of spray-painting homophobic graffitti on Saskatoon churches is awaiting deportation to Iran  CBC.ca
  
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• Man accused of spray-painting homophobic graffitti on Saskatoon churches is awaiting deportation to Iran

  12-05-2020 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  The man accused of spray-painting homophobic slurs on three United Churches and the pride mural at the University of Saskatchewan is also awaiting deportation to Iran.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Schools rolls out supply delivery to families in need

  12-05-2020 22:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The role schools play in children's lives goes beyond education. That's become apparent with classes on hold due to COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Volunteers deliver 500 crates of food, supplies to help Saskatoon families during COVID-19 pandemic

  12-05-2020 22:23
  
  Volunteers were busy loading "cheer crates" Tuesday morning at Westmount Community School.
  
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• Saskatchewan universities plan to continue online classes into fall semester

  12-05-2020 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan universities are planning to continue with online classes into the 2020 fall semester.
  
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• COVID-19: Mental health support line now available for Sask. health-care workers

  12-05-2020 22:20
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has launched a mental health support line for health-care workers.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: May 12

  12-05-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Tuesday, May 12.
  
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• Campaign complete for Saskatchewan’s first free-standing hospice

  12-05-2020 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Close to Home campaign raising $20 million to build Saskatchewan's first free-standing hospice is officially complete after a local family donated $1 million.
  
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• “Cheer Crates” delivered to hundreds of Saskatoon families in need - News Talk 650 CKOM

  12-05-2020 22:10 via ckom.com
  
  “Cheer Crates” delivered to hundreds of Saskatoon families in need  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• 'These acts have shocked our communities': Saskatoon churches hit with homophobic graffiti over weekend - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-05-2020 22:02 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'These acts have shocked our communities': Saskatoon churches hit with homophobic graffiti over weekend  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• RCMP 'had no understanding' of sun dance ceremony that was interrupted, dancer says

  12-05-2020 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Members of the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation aren't happy with what they're calling interference from police and the federal government.
  
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• Organizers angry after RCMP allegedly disrupt sun dance ceremony on Sask. First Nation over COVID-19

  12-05-2020 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Members of the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation aren't happy with what they're calling interference from police and the federal government.
  
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• 5 new coronavirus cases reported in Saskatchewan, all in the far north

  12-05-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  One person infected with the coronavirus in northern Saskatchewan is likely to infect at least two others, the Saskatchewan Health Authority reported.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Senior medical health officer warns stigma may prevent testing

  12-05-2020 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The senior medical health officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority has warned that stigma around COVID-19 is preventing some people from getting tested. 
  
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• 'Disrespectful and threatening treatment': Northern Sask. leaders say COVID-19 checkpoints fraught with issues

  12-05-2020 21:24
  
  Some Indigenous leaders in northern Saskatchewan say the province's security checkpoints in the north “have gone too far," alleging “unfair and disrespectful treatment" from officers at the checkpoints.
  
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• Tourism Saskatoon asking for $150K for COVID-19 recovery - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-05-2020 21:22 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Tourism Saskatoon asking for $150K for COVID-19 recovery  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Lac La Ronge Indian Band holding 2020 election online until May 25

  12-05-2020 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is moving to have its 2020 general election online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Huskies sports teams to play under revised formats for 2020-2021

  12-05-2020 21:10
  
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies sports teams will be playing under alternate formats for the 2020-2021 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• As part of COVID-19 response, U of S fall term to be taught mostly through remote learning

  12-05-2020 20:58
  
  The University of Saskatchewan says it will continue to deliver many of its programs remotely this fall.
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon lab explores scaling up vaccine production capacity - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-05-2020 20:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  COVID-19: Saskatoon lab explores scaling up vaccine production capacity  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• COVID-19 Saskatoon lab scaling up vaccine production capacity - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-05-2020 20:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  COVID-19 Saskatoon lab scaling up vaccine production capacity  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon lab scaling up vaccine production capacity

  12-05-2020 20:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon researchers are collaborating with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to scale up production of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon will be among cities hardest-hit financially by pandemic: report

  12-05-2020 20:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon is expected to take a bigger economic hit during the COVID-19 pandemic than almost every other major city in the country, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Monday, May 11 - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-05-2020 20:21 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Monday, May 11  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Farmers' Market eyes May 23 reopening

  12-05-2020 20:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Farmers' Market had just moved into a new location near the airport when the COVID-19 pandemic led its members to close the doors to the public. Read More
  
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• Here's how the SHA plans to reinforce community care ahead of health services resumption

  12-05-2020 20:15
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) provided a number of strategies to help strengthen its plan to manage COVID-19.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan planning for 'primarily remote' classes this fall

  12-05-2020 20:12 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan is planning for a "primarily remote approach to program delivery" for the upcoming fall semester.
  
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• Sask. universities planning for remote classes this fall

  12-05-2020 20:12 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan is planning for a "primarily remote approach to program delivery" for the upcoming fall semester.
  
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• Delta to suspend Saskatoon flights starting Wednesday

  12-05-2020 20:09
  
  Delta is suspending service to Saskatoon International Airport beginning May 13.
  
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• Saskatoon will be among cities hardest-hit by pandemic: report - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-05-2020 19:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon will be among cities hardest-hit by pandemic: report  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon will be among cities hardest-hit by pandemic: report

  12-05-2020 19:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon is expected to take a bigger economic hit during the new coronavirus pandemic than almost every other major city in the country, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Read More
  
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• U of S announces classes will be delivered online for fall term

  12-05-2020 19:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  The University of Saskatchewan is planning to hold classes primarily online for the fall term of the 2020-21 school year. Read More
  
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• Global Regina wins Edward R. Murrow Award for feature on missing Yorkton, Sask., teen

  12-05-2020 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global Regina has won an Edward R. Murrow Award for "Still Searching: The disappearance of MeKayla Bali" feature.
  
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• Here's what's changed in the two months since Sask.'s first COVID-19 case

  12-05-2020 19:05
  
  Saskatchewan detected its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 on March 12. Here’s what’s changed in the two months since Saskatchewan’s first case.
  
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• Trudeau says government will be 'very, very careful' about any easing of border restrictions

  12-05-2020 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted today that Canada is in no rush to ease restrictions at the U.S. border to allow for non-essential travel.
  
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• Letter of the Day: All MLAs should agree to pay cut

  12-05-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Murray Mandryk reminded us that our government MLAs get an automatic yearly pay increase. The fact that only Premier Moe and Mr. Meili have stated publicly they will not keep their increments really suggests a sense of entitlement on the part of the rest of the MLAs. Shame on them if they don’t give up their extra pay. Read More
  
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• Traffic Stop - Methamphetamine/Cocaine Trafficking - Palmer Place

  12-05-2020 17:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Three Saskatoon women are facing charges following a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine.  At approximately 4:45 a.m., May 9, 2020, Patrol officers spotted a suspicious vehicle at Confederation Drive and Confederation Place and began to follow it.  The driver of the Dodge Shadow, began to drive in an evasive manner before coming to a stop in an alleyway off Palmer Place.  A search of the women and the car resulted in officers locating
  
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• City of Moose Jaw drops 2020 property tax increase amid coronavirus pandemic

  12-05-2020 17:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Moose Jaw is eliminating its 2020 property tax increase amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Update on VIDO-InterVac ferret testing

  12-05-2020 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  VIDO-InterVac has made progress with the testing of their coronavirus vaccine on ferrets. Dr. Volker Gerdts joins us to discuss the what the early results are dictating and when we should expect a potential vaccine.
  
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• CEW Deployment - 300 block Avenue J North

  12-05-2020 17:10 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  On May 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Police Service responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a home in the 300 block of Avenue J North.  Upon arrival officers encountered the residents outside the home.  They were in possession of large dog which was acting in an agitated manner.  The dog was able to break free from the owners and ran at the officers, biting one in the leg.  The officer was able to subdue the dog by deploying a CEW.   The dog was not hurt and was re
  
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• Man throws stones at Saskatoon police car, other vehicles; officers deploy CEW

  12-05-2020 16:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police used a conducted energy weapon on a man who pulled a knife after throwing large stones at nearby vehicles — including a police cruiser. Read More
  
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• Truth Tracker: 'Plandemic' video full of false conspiracy theories about COVID-19

  12-05-2020 16:45
  
  A documentary-style video called 'Plandemic' has been removed by social media platforms after peddling potentially dangerous conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic, including that it was engineered in a lab and that wearing a face mask is actually harmful.
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Tuesday, May 12

  12-05-2020 16:45
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Coronavirus: Beef prices won’t skyrocket, food supply expert says

  12-05-2020 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  A food supply chain expert says disruptions, caused by the coronavirus at major meat processing plants, won't dramatically increase beef prices in Canada.
  
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• Seniors being sent one-time payment of up to $500: PM

  12-05-2020 16:03
  
  Nearly two months into living in some form of isolation, watching retirement savings take a hit, and having to take additional health precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible seniors are set to receive a one-time tax-free payment of up to $500. On Tuesday the federal government unveiled its plans to spend $2.5 billion sending these cheques to millions of seniors.
  
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