Saskatoon news

• Saskatchewan report points to inadequacies in long-term care facilities

  01-06-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Concerns over standard of care in long-term care facilities are being brought into question, after the province released the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s 2019 CEO Tour Report.
  
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• Update - Wanted By Police - Break and Enter/Theft - 1700 block 20th Street West

  01-06-2020 23:51 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 37 year old man, wanted by Police in connection with numerous incidents of Break and Enter and Theft in the 1700 block of 20th Street West has been arrested.He was taken into custody on May 24, 2020, and is now facing charges of Break and Enter and Fraud.Court information # 991126512.(Occurrence Number: 20-30791)
  
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• Man dead after truck rolls into slough near Paradise Hill, Sask.: RCMP

  01-06-2020 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Maidstone RCMP say a 56-year-old man is dead after truck rolled into a slough west of Paradise Hill, Sask.
  
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• Council to decide on Montgomery Place flooding fix

  01-06-2020 23:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Barb Biddle remembers watching the run-off from a rapid spring melt climb slowly, inexorably up her front yard and toward her home's foundation. Read More
  
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• 'It feels like a money grab': $18 tuition drop at University of Sask. as most classes move online

  01-06-2020 23:20
  
  A student at the University of Saskatchewan is calling for a decrease in tuition, as most classes will operate online in the fall due to COVID-19.
  
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• ‘We have to make some tough decisions moving forward’: Summer destinations closing for the season

  01-06-2020 23:08
  
  Multiple camps around the province such as Camp Easter Seal are a lot quieter than they usually are at this time of year, and that’s because all of their campers are still at home.
  
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• Man dead following single vehicle rollover on Highway 3 west of Paradise Hill

  01-06-2020 22:56
  
  A 56-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle rollover on Highway 3 west of Paradise Hill overnight, according to Maidstone RCMP.
  
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• 1 new coronavirus case in Saskatchewan, 6 more recoveries

  01-06-2020 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Of the 646 coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, 47 are currently considered active.
  
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• COVID-19 live updates: One new case in Sask., six recoveries

  01-06-2020 22:31 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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• 'The breaking point is upon us:' Saskatoon lawyer reacts to police misconduct, protests in the U.S.

  01-06-2020 22:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A prominent Cree lawyer in Saskatoon with extensive experience in police misconduct and race relations cases says the outrage in the United States following the death of George Floyd stems from a creation of "us and them," and applies to people across North America. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: June 1

  01-06-2020 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Monday, June 1.
  
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• Two fallen Saskatoon firefighters remembered on 40th anniversary of Queen's Hotel blaze - News Talk 650 CKOM

  01-06-2020 21:48 via ckom.com
  
  Two fallen Saskatoon firefighters remembered on 40th anniversary of Queen's Hotel blaze  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Man charged in Buffalo Narrows homicide

  01-06-2020 21:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 45-year-old man has been charged in connection with a homicide that occurred in Buffalo Narrows on March 22. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested in connection to shooting of 14-year-old boy

  01-06-2020 21:39
  
  A 32-year-old Saskatoon man wanted in connection to a shooting in April has been arrested.
  
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• Almost half of suspicious fires were in square area in Saskatoon core, police say

  01-06-2020 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Two men are now charged with arson as police and fire investigators try to halt a rash of fires in Saskatoon.
  
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• After 29 suspicious fires in under a month, Saskatoon police to devote more resources to area where they happened

  01-06-2020 21:00
  
  After 29 suspicious fires involving garbage bins, dumpsters, sheds, garages and — on five occasions — houses, Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is stepping up its response in the area where they happened.
  
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• SUV, shed, gazebo just some of the casualties of intense Saskatoon windstorm

  01-06-2020 20:26
  
  The first major windstorm of the season has caused widespread power outages in Saskatoon and has left city crews busy cleaning up the destruction left behind Monday.
  
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• ‘Physically distance from your phone while driving’: SGI

  01-06-2020 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  SGI wants drivers to physically distance themselves from their phones while driving or face hefty fines.
  
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• Tank: Efforts to preserve Saskatoon's Northeast Swale dealt blow - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  01-06-2020 20:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Tank: Efforts to preserve Saskatoon's Northeast Swale dealt blow  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Monday, June 1

  01-06-2020 19:54
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Trudeau says anti-black racism is alive in Canada and 'we need to be better' 

  01-06-2020 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed today to do more to end anti-black racism in Canada after days of massive street protests in U.S. and Canadian cities against police brutality.
  
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• Saskatoon-based video game highlights Canada's contributions in Second World War - northeastNOW

  01-06-2020 19:31 via northeastnow.com
  
  Saskatoon-based video game highlights Canada's contributions in Second World War  northeastNOW
  
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• Arson investigations: Saskatoon police dedicating resources after 29 recent suspicious fires

  01-06-2020 19:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  After being called to more than two dozen suspicious fires in a little over two weeks, Saskatoon police have developed a specific operational plan in response. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon-based video game highlights Canada's contributions in Second World War - battlefordsNOW

  01-06-2020 19:29 via battlefordsnow.com
  
  Saskatoon-based video game highlights Canada's contributions in Second World War  battlefordsNOW
  
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• Saskatoon police make arrest in shooting of 14-year-old boy - Globalnews.ca

  01-06-2020 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police make arrest in shooting of 14-year-old boy  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police make arrest in shooting of 14-year-old boy

  01-06-2020 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man wanted in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Saskatoon was arrested by police.
  
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• Places of worship in Saskatchewan prepare for Phase 3 of province’s reopen plan

  01-06-2020 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Things will look a little bit different as places of worship begin to welcome back members when Phase 3 of Saskatchewan's reopen plans takes effect on June 8.
  
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• Blown away: Saskatoon, other parts of Sask. hit by wind gusts reaching nearly 100 km/h

  01-06-2020 18:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Power was out in several Saskatoon neighbourhoods, trees were fallen and a seemingly endless number of garbage bins were knocked over as wind gusts on Monday reached upwards of 100 kilometres per hours. Read More
  
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• Man charged with murder in Dillon, Sask., homicide

  01-06-2020 18:17 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP have arrested 45-year-old Bartholomew Herman of Bear Creek, Sask., in relation to the March killing of Ty Lemaigre in Dillon.
  
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• Fraud Awareness and Prevention - June

  01-06-2020 18:13 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police are reminding citizens that knowledge is power when it comes to recent fraud and scams. Protect yourself and be knowledgeable with current scams such as:1. Extortion Emails - Fraudsters posing as Canadian Government Officials stating you are part of an internal audit and you owe large sums of money however, are requesting payment (through crypto-currency-Bitcoin) by certain dates/deadlines. 2. Homes for Rent Scam - Fraudsters post photos of homes for
  
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• Military eyeing possibility that bird strike caused deadly Snowbirds crash

  01-06-2020 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Capt. Jennifer Casey died after ejecting from the Snowbirds aircraft last month.
  
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• Snowbirds crash may have been caused by bird strike, investigation reveals

  01-06-2020 18:09
  
  The May 17 crash that killed a member of the Snowbirds team and injured a pilot may have been caused by a bird, an investigator revealed Monday.
  
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• Air Force report points to bird strike as possible cause of fatal Snowbirds crash

  01-06-2020 18:09
  
  The May 17 crash that killed a member of the Snowbirds team and injured a pilot may have been caused by a bird, an investigator revealed Monday.
  
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• Letter of the Day: North is working to subdue outbreak

  01-06-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Since Northern Saskatchewan became a hot spot for the coronavirus, I have seen many negative and misinformed comments directed at the north. Such comments are wrong and hurtful. Read More
  
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• Snowbird investigation focusing on possible bird strike before fatal crash

  01-06-2020 17:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian air force crash investigators are looking at a bird strike as the probable cause of the crash of a Snowbird demonstration jet in Kamloops, British Columbia last month.
  
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• Bird strike on Snowbird engine likely caused fatal crash: report

  01-06-2020 17:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A preliminary report on the fatal crash of a Canadian Armed Forces Snowbird demonstration jet in Kamloops, B.C. says the crash may have been caused by a bird striking the right engine intake.
  
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• Murder charged laid in death of man in Dillon, Sask.

  01-06-2020 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bartholomew Herman is charged with second-degree murder in Ty Lemaigre’s death in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Update - Arrest - Shooting 1300 block Avenue B North

  01-06-2020 17:39 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 32 year old man, wanted in connection with a shooting in April, has been taken into custody.The Saskatoon man was located on May 29, 2020, at a residence in the 300 block of Avenue M South.  Members of the Guns & Gangs Unit made the arrest with assistance from the Air Support Unit and Patrol Officers.  At the time of his arrest, the 32 year old man was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.He is now facing seven charges including Assault With a Weapon, and Possession of Me
  
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• 'I’m not alone in this circumstance': Former MP says she was denied medical appointment because she's from northern Sask.

  01-06-2020 17:38
  
  A former MP is filing a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, claiming she was denied an optometrist appointment in Saskatoon because she’s from La Loche.
  
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• 1 new COVID-19 case in Sask.; active cases drop below 50

  01-06-2020 17:17
  
  Saskatchewan is reporting one new COVID-19 case and six new recoveries on Monday.
  
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• Central Division Suspicious Fires / Arson's

  01-06-2020 16:37 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a number of recent suspicious fires within Central Division. Over the past two and a half weeks, 29 suspicious fires have been reported within Central Division. Twenty of these have occurred within the boundaries of Avenue Y, Avenue K, 22nd Street and 17th Street (please see attached image). Nineteen of the 29 suspicious fires have involved garbage bins or dumpsters, five have involved houses and five have involved detached garages or sheds
  
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• Tips for writing a book

  01-06-2020 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Looking to write the next big book? Author Kathy Buckworth joins Global News Morning to share some tips to help craft a great novel.
  
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• Federal government to outline help for municipalities hit hard by pandemic

  01-06-2020 16:31 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is expected to announce financial help for municipalities taking a financial hit from COVID-19.
  
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• Federal government to fast-track $2.2B to help municipalities hit hard by pandemic

  01-06-2020 16:31 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is fast-tracking $2.2 billion to help municipalities taking a financial hit from COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatoon feels the impact of strong winds - News Talk 650 CKOM

  01-06-2020 16:25 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon feels the impact of strong winds  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Saskatoon feels the impact of strong winds - CKOM News Talk Sports

  01-06-2020 16:25 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon feels the impact of strong winds  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 'I don't want to leave': Repeat flooding could force Saskatoon woman out of home she's had for 44 years - TheChronicleHerald.ca

  01-06-2020 16:08 via thechronicleherald.ca
  
  'I don't want to leave': Repeat flooding could force Saskatoon woman out of home she's had for 44 years  TheChronicleHerald.ca
  
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• What you can and can’t do at national parks

  01-06-2020 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  While provincial parks are opening campsites to the public starting Monday, Prince Albert National Park will be reopening for the first time since the pandemic. Parks Canada breaks down what you can – and can’t – do.
  
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• News Profiles Trees downed throughout Saskatoon during strong wind storm - Turf & Rec

  01-06-2020 15:23 via turfandrec.com
  News Profiles Trees downed throughout Saskatoon during strong wind storm  Turf & Rec
  
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• Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: June 2020

  01-06-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A viewer submitted photo is featured daily in Your Saskatchewan on Global Saskatoon and Global Regina.
  
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