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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Friday, May 15 - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-05-2020 23:58 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Friday, May 15  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Experts say Saskatchewan could limit ceremonies but ‘is there reason?’

  16-05-2020 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Legal experts say the Saskatchewan government may have a case that sacred Indigenous ceremonies be limited in size, but they caution the premier against taking such action.
  
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• HWY 14 reopened hours after grass fire burning between Perdue and Biggar shut it down

  16-05-2020 23:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Highway 14 between Perdue and Biggar has been reopened after a grass fire burning near the road shut it down for hours Saturday
  
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• Grass fire burning between Perdue and Biggar, HWY 14 closed

  16-05-2020 23:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Highway 14 between Perdue and Biggar is currently closed because a grass fire is burning near the road, according to RCMP.
  
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• Hwy 14 between Purdue and Biggar reopened following grassfire

  16-05-2020 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An RCMP statement, issued just before 3 p.m., said the grassfire had completely reduced visibility.
  
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• Hwy 14 between Perdue and Biggar reopened following grassfire

  16-05-2020 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An RCMP statement, issued just before 3 p.m., said the grassfire had completely reduced visibility.
  
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• Grassfire closes Hwy 14 between Purdue and Biggar

  16-05-2020 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An RCMP statement, issued just before 3 p.m., said the grassfire had completely reduced visibility.
  
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• Fred Willard, 'Best in Show' and 'Modern Family' comedy star, has died

  16-05-2020 22:44
  
  Fred Willard, the comedic actor known for his roles in movies including "Best in Show" and "This is Spinal Tap" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family," has died.
  
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• Sask. surpasses 40,000 total COVID-19 tests performed, behind national rate

  16-05-2020 22:38
  
  Saskatchewan has surpassed 40,000 COVID-19 tests performed in the province.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 1 new coronavirus case, lowest single-day increase in weeks

  16-05-2020 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan sees its highest surge in recoveries after 25 more people recover from COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatoon designer highlights Canada's efforts in WW2 strategy game - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-05-2020 22:14 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon designer highlights Canada's efforts in WW2 strategy game  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon designer highlights Canada’s efforts in WW2 strategy game

  16-05-2020 22:05
  
  After playing game after game featuring missions from the Second World War with Canadian stories and achievements left out, University of Saskatchewan graduate Michael Long set out to make a video game that highlights Canadian efforts.
  
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• One new COVID-19 case in Sask. Saturday, 25 more recoveries

  16-05-2020 21:51
  
  Saskatchewan has reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 591.
  
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• Saskatoon school uses YouTube to reach students

  16-05-2020 21:44
  
  After months of being away from their students, teachers and staff at Fairhaven School in Saskatoon made a video to show their students that they are missed.
  
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• Small grass fire in Corman Park contained

  16-05-2020 21:26
  
  Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a small grass fire in the Furdale district of Corman Park on Saturday morning, according to a news release.
  
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• Deadly outbreak at La Loche long-term care facility declared over

  16-05-2020 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two residents of the home died as a result of the virus.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak at La Loche Health Centre declared over

  16-05-2020 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Pandemic precautions must still be taken, warns Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: No new cases in far north, 25 recoveries

  16-05-2020 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority's latest update shows no new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north, and declared no outbreak of the virus at Regina's Pasqua Hospital.
  
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• Why contact tracing is 'a skill and an art' in the fight against COVID-19

  16-05-2020 19:53
  
  Tracing the contacts and movements of someone exposed to COVID-19 is key to containing the disease.
  
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• Saskatoon speeder fined $900, car impounded for long weekend - Globalnews.ca

  16-05-2020 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon speeder fined $900, car impounded for long weekend  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon speeder fined $900, car impounded for long weekend

  16-05-2020 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say the driver was pulled over for speeding Friday night on Spadina Crescent.
  
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• Sask., Ontario premiers feuding over favourite NHL teams

  16-05-2020 19:22
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has ignited a cross-provincial hockey rivalry with Ontario’s premier, after taking shots at his favourite NHL team.
  
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• COVID-19 has put a harsh spotlight on the anti-Asian racism that has always existed in Canada

  16-05-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Vancouver is the only home I’ve known. But the rise of anti-Asian crimes has made my belonging here feel conditional, writes Carol Liao.
  
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• Health Canada approves first clinical trial for potential COVID-19 vaccine

  16-05-2020 18:11
  
  The Canadian Center for Vaccinology at Dalhousie University will soon begin clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccination, the first to be approved by Health Canada.
  
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• Cuthand: Reaction to Sundance ceremony was pure politics

  16-05-2020 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  An unfortunate confrontation is developing in Saskatchewan, and it may not even be necessary. Read More
  
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• Backyard Revolution takes viewers on a wild ride

  16-05-2020 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Paul Lafrance is starting a revolution and he’s inviting Canadians to follow along. Read More
  
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• Presumptive case of COVID-19 in Lac La Ronge tests negative: SHA

  16-05-2020 16:17
  
  No further action is required from customers who shopped or bought gas at some La Ronge and Saskatoon gas stations after a presumptive case of COVID-19 in Lac La Ronge announced Thursday tested negative, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.
  
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• Long weekend traditions missed as Canadians abide by COVID measures

  16-05-2020 15:26
  
  This year, Canada's unofficial start to summer has been pushed back by COVID-19. The long weekend known fondly as May Two-Four in parts of the country has been all but cancelled.
  
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• Is breastfeeding okay during pandemic? University of Regina professor provides clarity

  16-05-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  An associate professor at the University of Regina is helping to debunk myths and misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Canada's 'inevitable' second wave of COVID-19 will expose surveillance blindspots: experts

  16-05-2020 14:57
  
  No one knows when a fresh surge of COVID-19 cases will emerge in Canada, but experts agree numbers are poised to rise and could very well explode in surveillance blindspots.
  
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• Letters to the editor May 16

  16-05-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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• 'La Loche will survive this virus': Seeds of hope in Saskatchewan's COVID-19 epicentre

  16-05-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Indigenous leaders and residents of La Loche and area say the community remains resilient as it grapples with being the epicenter of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Working from home with an autistic child has been the greatest challenge and the greatest eyeopener

  16-05-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mark Taylor has worked in busy newsrooms and offices and learned to block out blaring televisions, ringing phones and loud colleagues, but he never imagined his own home would be the most challenging work environment. Taylor has a 12-year-old autistic son, as well as another child.
  
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• Concerns raised about Sask. practice of detaining COVID-19 patients who refuse or cannot self-isolate

  16-05-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Civil liberties concerns are being raised about the provincial government’s practice of detaining COVID-19 patients at a remand centre in Regina if they refuse or cannot self-isolate. Five patients have been held at the White Birch Remand Centre since a section of the women's facility was dedicated to housing patients. 
  
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• Civil liberties concerns surround detention of non-compliant COVID-19 patients in Sask.

  16-05-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Civil liberties concerns are being raised about the provincial government’s practice of detaining COVID-19 patients at a remand centre in Regina if they refuse or cannot self-isolate. 
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department fights grass fire in Corman Park - CKOM News Talk Sports

  16-05-2020 09:00 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon Fire Department fights grass fire in Corman Park  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Tough decisions being made in the Riderville office due to COVID-19

  16-05-2020 05:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Tough decisions are being made at the office of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Employee compensation has received 'adjustments' in the pandemic world, the CBC's Glenn Reid reports.
  
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• Tough decisions being are made in the Riderville office due to COVID-19

  16-05-2020 05:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Tough decisions are being made at the office of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Employee compensation has received 'adjustments' in the pandemic world, the CBC's Glenn Reid reports.
  
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• Fore! Saskatoon golf courses open for 2020 season amidst COVID-19 pandemic - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  16-05-2020 03:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Fore! Saskatoon golf courses open for 2020 season amidst COVID-19 pandemic  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Experts discuss keeping up with skincare during the COVID-19 pandemic

  16-05-2020 03:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  There have been a few skin concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, including dry skin, rashes and skin damage from the sun.
  
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• Canada West format change

  16-05-2020 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH: University athletics will look a little different if they return this season. The Canada West Conference has announced a revised regular season format it believes better accommodates a comeback. Ian Duffy brings us a coach’s perspective.
  
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• Ministry of Health reports 35th case of hantavirus in Saskatchewan since 1994

  16-05-2020 02:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  People can be at risk of contracting hantavirus if they come into contact with deer mice, according to the Saskatchewan Health Ministry.
  
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• Saskatchewan parties at odds over when, how to reconvene legislature

  16-05-2020 02:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Opposition leader Ryan Meili is calling on Premier Scott Moe to reconvene the legislature so the government can be held publicly accountable for recent policy decisions.
  
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• Keeping up skincare during the COVID-19 pandemic

  16-05-2020 02:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Staying healthy has been a priority for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but how much have you thought about keeping your skin healthy?
  
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• Two sentences handed down in Tiki Laverdiere homicide case

  16-05-2020 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two people have been sentenced for their involvement in the killing of Tiki Laverdiere, an Edmonton mother found dead last year in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Government says it will respond on reopening Saskatchewan legislature

  16-05-2020 02:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  The provincial Saskatchewan Party government says it will respond to a proposal from the Opposition New Democrats on reconvening the legislature next week. Read More
  
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• Surgeon’s departure has northeast Saskatchewan residents feeling vulnerable

  16-05-2020 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some northeast Saskatchewan residents are mulling a move after learning they can no longer access surgical services in nearby Flin Flon.
  
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• First net-zero housing units, able to create as much energy as they use, coming to Saskatoon

  16-05-2020 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon is getting its first net-zero housing units, which create as much energy as they use, but some neighbours says it's an unwelcome addition.
  
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• Golfers happy to hit the links on 1st day of reopening for Sask. courses

  16-05-2020 02:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan golf courses were permitted to reopen Friday, as part of the first phase of the province's reopening plan. Golfers eagerly packed their clubs and took to the courses. 
  
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• Sask. golf courses reopen as some COVID-19 restrictions lifted

  16-05-2020 02:06
  
  Golfers are getting back into the swing of things as golf courses reopened on Friday.
  
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