Saskatoon news

• Sask. government, opposition trade shots over recall of legislature with no agreement in sight

  15-05-2020 23:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan people can now get closer than two metres to people in their extend households, but the government and opposition can't come together on a return to work.
  
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• Air Canada to lay off 20,000 workers amid travel industry collapse

  15-05-2020 23:42
  
  Air Canada plans to lay off at least 20,000 employees as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the airline industry.
  
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• Sports-themed board games: Rolling away the pandemic with Cobb, Ruth, or the racehorse of your choice

  15-05-2020 23:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  The most momentous birthday present I ever received came in a brown box, with a nice little rattling sound when you shook it. Read More
  
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• Anxiety, optimism as Saskatoon businesses set to reopen Tuesday

  15-05-2020 23:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  Expect a different store on Tuesday when Al Anderson's Source for Sports ends the longest stretch its doors have been closed in its 65 years. Read More
  
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• Fore! Saskatoon golf courses open for 2020 season amidst COVID-19 pandemic

  15-05-2020 22:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  By 6 a.m. Friday, Saskatoon’s golfers were teeing off for the first time in 2020. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: May 15

  15-05-2020 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Friday, May 15.
  
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• Wearing gloves in public won’t protect you from COVID-19, experts say

  15-05-2020 22:45
  
  Experts say the use of gloves in public does nothing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and do not recommend wearing them while running errands.
  
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• 8 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, outbreak declared over at Meadow Lake Hospital

  15-05-2020 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eight new coronavirus cases were reported in Saskatchewan’s far north, raising the overall provincial total to 590.
  
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• Stabbing - 33rd Street and Idylwyld Drive

  15-05-2020 22:41 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier this afternoon. At approximately 1:45 p.m., May 15, 2020, Police responded to an injured person outside of a pharmacy at 33rd Street and Idylwyld Drive. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.Police remain on scene investigating.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-830
  
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• Girl injured in Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide improving in hospital

  15-05-2020 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kendrah’s mother said her daughter has been nicknamed “One Tough Cookie” during her hospital stay.
  
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• Optimism at a Waskesiu despite closures due to COVID-19

  15-05-2020 22:39
  
  The resort town of Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park is gearing up for a different Victoria Day long weekend amidst COVID-19 restrictions.
  
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• Saskatoon senior says federal COVID-19 relief won't go far - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-05-2020 22:34 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon senior says federal COVID-19 relief won't go far  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'One tough cookie': 5-year-old girl injured during triple homicide in Prince Albert, Sask. continues recovery

  15-05-2020 22:28
  
  On Friday at the request of her family, Prince Albert Police Service shared an update on the condition of a five-year-old girl injured during an incident that left her seven-year-old brother and grandparents dead.
  
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• Engaged couple concerned about wedding after confusion swirls around Elk Ridge Resort

  15-05-2020 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A couple looking to tie the knot at Elk Ridge Resort is concerned that they may never see their deposit again.
  
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• 'One Tough Cookie': Girl who survived P.A. triple homicide continues to recover

  15-05-2020 21:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  The five-year-old girl who survived the triple homicide of her grandparents and older brother continues to amaze her family with "how strong and determined" she has been as she recovers in hospital, says her mother. Read More
  
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• NDP renews call for province to present full budget in open letter

  15-05-2020 21:44
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faced questions this week about when this year’s budget will be presented, and now the official opposition is calling on the government to introduce a full 2020-21 budget.
  
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• Use of force by Saskatoon police increased in 2019

  15-05-2020 21:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  Use of force incidents and injuries to accused persons recorded by members of the Saskatoon Police Service increased in 2019 over the year before, a new report to the Board of Police Commissioners shows. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon comes together for 4-year-old's birthday parade - News Talk 650 CKOM

  15-05-2020 21:18 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon comes together for 4-year-old's birthday parade  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• North Sask. restrictions a concern for women fleeing domestic violence

  15-05-2020 21:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  Note to readers: We know the speed and volume of coronavirus-related news is overwhelming and a little frightening. To help with that, we will dedicate a Saskatoon StarPhoenix reporter each day to devote their time to synthesizing the most important coronavirus-related news, especially as it relates to life in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan. All our coronavirus-related news can always be found here: thestarphoenix.com/tag/coronavirus. Read More
  
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• Sentences handed down in Tiki Laverdiere homicide case

  15-05-2020 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brent Checkosis and Mavis Takakenew were sentenced after pleading guilty to being accessories after the fact to murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere, an Edmonton mother of two.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority declares Meadow Lake Hospital COVID-19 outbreak over

  15-05-2020 20:42
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is ending its outbreak declaration at the Meadow Lake Hospital, according to a news release Friday.
  
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• Saskatoon man admits to secretly filming 25 women while on probation for similar offences - CBC.ca

  15-05-2020 20:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon man admits to secretly filming 25 women while on probation for similar offences  CBC.ca
  
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• Wildfire burning east of Prince Albert now covers 5,300 hectares: Sask. Public Safety Agency

  15-05-2020 20:34
  
  Firefighters are battling a wildfire in the Fort à la Corne provincial forest, east of Prince Albert.
  
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• 2 sentenced for their roles in Tiki Laverdiere's death

  15-05-2020 20:34
  
  The first two co-accused in the death of a woman whose remains were found near North Battleford have been sentenced for their roles in the killing by a Court of Queen's Bench judge.
  
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• Saskatoon man admits to secretly filming 25 women while on probation for similar offences

  15-05-2020 20:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man admits he secretly filmed women while already on probation for secretly filming women.
  
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• Sentencing decisions handed down for pair involved in Tiki Laverdiere homicide

  15-05-2020 20:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  The first of two people sentenced for their role in the 2019 death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere in the North Battleford area has received a seven-year prison sentence. Read More
  
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• Grey wolf at Saskatoon zoo will be remembered for his 'spunkiness and adventurous nature' - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-05-2020 19:40 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Grey wolf at Saskatoon zoo will be remembered for his 'spunkiness and adventurous nature'  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Grey wolf at Saskatoon zoo will be remembered for his 'spunkiness and adventurous nature'

  15-05-2020 19:33
  
  The city's zoo is saying goodbye to a grey wolf that resided there for over a decade.
  
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• Sentencing decisions handed down for pair involved in Tiki Laverdiere death

  15-05-2020 19:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  The first of two people sentenced for their role in the 2019 death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere in the North Battleford area has received a seven-year prison sentence. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Country Music Awards going virtual amid coronavirus pandemic

  15-05-2020 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards will be hosted virtually on Saturday due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Long-time Forestry Farm resident Zeppelin the grey wolf euthanized

  15-05-2020 19:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has bid a sad farewell to Zeppelin the grey wolf. Read More
  
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• Sask. Mountie shot in drug investigation

  15-05-2020 18:51
  
  An RCMP officer was shot as their team was preparing to execute a search warrant for a drug trafficking investigation at a rural home near Biggar.
  
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• Letter of the Day: U of S should enact pass-fail system

  15-05-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In this time of pandemic, Saskatchewan residents are looking after their neighbours. The University of Saskatchewan is exacerbating the negative effects on students’ lives and futures. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Friday, May 15

  15-05-2020 17:20
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Brad Gushue shifts focus with curling schedule and fitness franchises on hold

  15-05-2020 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  It remains unclear when Brad Gushue and his teammates will resume competition. Until the COVID-19 pandemic recedes the Olympic champion remains at home in St. John's, N.L.
  
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• Saskatchewan country music awards going virtual

  15-05-2020 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The SCMAs are tomorrow night, but they won’t look the same as previous years. Saskatchewan Country Music Association president Wes LaBrash shares their transition for the annual awards show from the stage to virtual.
  
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• RCMP officer shot near Biggar, Sask. during drug investigation

  15-05-2020 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP has not stated the nature of the officer’s injury, but said it is non-life-threatening.
  
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• Sask. confirms 8 more COVID-19 cases, 10 new recoveries

  15-05-2020 16:50
  
  Saskatchewan is reporting eight new COVID-19 cases, which brings the provincial total to 590.
  
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• North Battleford, Sask. hotel helps out trucking industry

  15-05-2020 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  A hotel in North Battleford, Sask., is helping truck drivers take time for themselves in order to stay on the road.
  
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• RCMP officer shot near Biggar, Sask. during drug trafficking investigation

  15-05-2020 16:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Two people have been arrested after an RCMP officer was shot during a drug trafficking investigation Thursday night.
  
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• Mountie shot while preparing for operation north of Biggar

  15-05-2020 16:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatchewan RCMP member was shot while preparing to execute a search warrant north of Biggar Thursday night. Read More
  
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• Celebrating national nurses week during the COVID-19 pandemic

  15-05-2020 16:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  National Nursing Week comes in 2020 as health care workers across Saskatchewan continue to help those fighting COVID-19.
  
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• Emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy program extended to end of August

  15-05-2020 15:47 via cbc.ca
  
  The government's emergency wage subsidy program will be extended to the end of August to help employers keep their workers on the payroll during the pandemic, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  
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• Saskatchewan's temporary closure of 12 rural ERs over COVID-19 draws concern

  15-05-2020 15:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan mayor says he was left shocked after his community was given less than 48-hours notice that their emergency room would be temporarily closing as part of response planning for the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Community gardens, greenhouses open for business in Saskatchewan

  15-05-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gardeners rejoice! Community gardens, greenhouses and garden centres are open, but with restrictions.
  
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• Sentencing hearing for prison murderer Tyler Vandewater to be held by phone

  15-05-2020 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The mother of Vandewater's victim says she's relieved not to have to travel from Calgary in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's [been] three years of hell," she says of the leadup.
  
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• Sask. service group struggling to find computers for charity

  15-05-2020 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of retirees from SaskTel say they've been slammed with requests for refurbished computers in the wake of COVID-19.
  
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• Judge rules convicted murderer Tyler Vandewater can't get parole for at least 16 years

  15-05-2020 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Vandewater, 31, was previously found guilty of second-degree murder in the June 2017 prison stabbing of Chris Van Camp
  
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• '3 years of hell': Murder victim's mom relieved Tyler Vandewater's sentencing hearing is happening over phone

  15-05-2020 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Lauren Laithwaite said she did not want to travel from Calgary amid the pandemic after what's already been a grueling trial. Her son Chris Van Camp was killed while in a locked cell with Vandewater.
  
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• A brisk start to the long weekend, but wait until you see how it ends: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  15-05-2020 14:11
  
  Cool air has pushed into our region this morning, albeit with sunshine in tow.
  
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