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• Saskatchewan shuns Huawei for SaskTel’s 5G network

  24-06-2020 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Don Morgan said one reason Huawei will not be used in SaskTel’s 5G network is to follow its partners at Bell and Telus.
  
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• 5 out-of-province men charged in Saskatoon drug bust - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-06-2020 23:58 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  5 out-of-province men charged in Saskatoon drug bust  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 5 out-of-province men charged in Saskatoon drug bust

  24-06-2020 23:51
  
  Five men from Ontario and Quebec face several drug charges after Saskatoon police executed two search warrants Tuesday night.
  
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• Impaired Driving - Sawed-Off Shotgun Recovered

  24-06-2020 23:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 34 year old man is facing a number of charges following a report of a possible impaired driver last night.At approximately 11:30 p.m., Jun 23, 2020, Police responded to the report in the area of Circle Drive and 11th Street West.  The officer located a Toyota Rav 4 at the location.  It had stopped at the side of the road.  Upon finding evidence of impairment a roadside test was administered and found the driver to be impaired by drugs.  A search of the vehicle located a saw
  
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• Rob Norris declares candidacy for mayor of Saskatoon in 2020 municipal election

  24-06-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Former MLA Rob Norris will announce his candidacy for mayor of Saskatoon on Thursday morning.
  
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• RCMP arrest man for attempted murder in Pelican Narrows

  24-06-2020 23:40
  
  Travis McCallum, 33, of Pelican Narrows, has been charged for an attempted murder in the community, RCMP say.
  
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• Police say woman caught lighting garbage can fires

  24-06-2020 23:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police charged a woman with arson after a series of garbage can fires in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Read More
  
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• World’s 1st hydrogen extraction technology of its kind piloted in Saskatchewan

  24-06-2020 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Proton Technologies has deployed its patented process to extract hydrogen from underground near Kerrobert, Sask.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Library reopening date unclear - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-06-2020 22:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Public Library reopening date unclear  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• No reopening date set by Saskatoon Public Library

  24-06-2020 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Libraries are allowed to reopen on June 29 under Saskatchewan’s reopening plan, but Saskatoon Public Library will remain closed until a later date.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Library reopening date unclear

  24-06-2020 22:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan libraries can throw open their doors to the public beginning next week, but the Saskatoon Public Library will not be ready to meet that deadline. Read More
  
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• CORRECTION: Drug Unit Investigation: Trafficking Cocaine/Fentanyl - 1600 block Main St./200 block Pinehouse Pl.

  24-06-2020 22:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The correct address is the 1600 block of Main Street, not the 1400 block as previously stated. (Occurrence Number: 20-54362)
  
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• 'I can buy racism for $2.50:' Saskatoon woman says skin-lightening product shows racism exists in Canada - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-06-2020 22:34 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'I can buy racism for $2.50:' Saskatoon woman says skin-lightening product shows racism exists in Canada  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• ‘I can buy racism for $2.50:’ Saskatoon woman says skin-lightening product shows racism exists in Canada

  24-06-2020 22:29
  
  In a Superstore beauty aisle, Shenuka Wickramasinghe stood in disbelief, staring at a skin-lightening product.
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA in need of community help as donations drop through pandemic - CKOM News Talk Sports

  24-06-2020 22:26 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon SPCA in need of community help as donations drop through pandemic  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: June 24

  24-06-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Wednesday, June 24.
  
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• Organizations call on province to scrap $120-million remand expansion at Saskatoon jail - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-06-2020 22:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Organizations call on province to scrap $120-million remand expansion at Saskatoon jail  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Appeal allowed for drug trafficker's weapons convictions due to denial of right to speak to lawyer

  24-06-2020 22:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon man serving a 10-year sentence for drug trafficking and weapons violations scored a partial victory in his appeal to overturn his conviction at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Read More
  
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• Organizations call on province to scrap $120-million remand expansion at Saskatoon jail

  24-06-2020 22:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two organizations want the Saskatchewan government to change course on its plans to go ahead with a $120-million remand expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 4 new cases reported Wednesday

  24-06-2020 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The government of Saskatchewan reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
  
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• 4 new coronavirus cases, 1 new recovery reported in Saskatchewan

  24-06-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  While reporting new case counts Wednesday, health officials said there are 101 active coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Sask. government continues push for small modular nuclear power

  24-06-2020 21:46 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is continuing its push for nuclear power, announcing Wednesday the establishment of an office to aid in the planning and development of small modular reactors in the province.
  
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• Saskatoon overdose calls increasing in numbers, severity: Medavie - CKOM News Talk Sports

  24-06-2020 21:27 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon overdose calls increasing in numbers, severity: Medavie  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Sask. businesses say rules requiring face masks make some customers, staff feel safer

  24-06-2020 21:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon businesses who require their customers to wear masks have explained why they chose that approach as national discussion continues over whether face coverings should be mandatory in some places.
  
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• Multiple Toronto Blue Jays players and staff test positive for COVID-19

  24-06-2020 21:19
  
  A number of Toronto Blue Jays players and staff have tested positive for COVID-19, TSN has confirmed.
  
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• WestJet lays off 3,333 workers as pandemic continues to wipe out demand for air travel

  24-06-2020 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet has laid off 3,333 workers and is planning to consolidate and contract out much of its operations as the pandemic continues to sink the majority of demand for air travel.
  
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• Canadians have racked up $13M in coronavirus fines, racial profiling evident: report

  24-06-2020 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadians were handed roughly $13 million in fines for offences related to the new coronavirus, according to a new report from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
  
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• Five men from Ontario and Quebec facing drug trafficking charges in Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  24-06-2020 21:06 via ckom.com
  
  Five men from Ontario and Quebec facing drug trafficking charges in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon plant to close as Aurora Cannabis cuts 700 staff across Canada

  24-06-2020 20:59
  
  Aurora Prairie in Saskatoon is one of five smaller and less efficient production Aurora Cannabis sites that will close in the company’s business transformation plan.
  
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• Norris to formally launch mayoral bid Thursday

  24-06-2020 20:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Rob Norris is expected to formally launch his bid for the mayor's chair at an event on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Asked about systemic racism in RCMP, Lucki discusses different heights of officers

  24-06-2020 20:10
  
  RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki was put in the parliamentary hot seat on Tuesday when MPs repeatedly pressed her for answers over systemic racism in the RCMP — and she struggled to come up with an example, at one point referencing the disparity in officers' heights.
  
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• Joint Investigation/Drug Unit & Patrol - 100 block Barber Pl.

  24-06-2020 19:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is facing numerous drug trafficking and firearms-related charges following an investigation by Patrol.At approximately 2:15 p.m., June 23, 2020, Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot in the 200 block Pendygrasse Road. Two men were arrested from an Audi A4 without incident. Inside the car, Police located approximately $2500 cash, a cell phone, various containers of raw cannabis, extracts and edibles. A 51 year old man was released without charges.A search warrant was e
  
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• Drug Unit Investigation: Trafficking Cocaine/Fentanyl - 1400 block Main St./200 block Pinehouse Pl.

  24-06-2020 19:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit executed two search warrants last night in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.At approximately 9:00 p.m., June 23, 2020, Drug Unit investigators and members with the Tactical Support Unit, executed a high-risk search warrant in the 1400 block of Main Street East. Five men were arrested from that location without incident. Cash, cocaine and fentanyl was located and seized from the residence.Later in the evening, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a sec
  
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• Saskatchewan police continue fight against impaired driving, 411 cases in May: SGI

  24-06-2020 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  SGI says Saskatchewan police reported 411 impaired driving offences in May with 339 of those resulting in a criminal charge.
  
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• Saskatoon spas step up to honour gift cards of bankrupt business

  24-06-2020 19:35
  
  Three esthetics and spa businesses in Saskatoon are helping customers who feel they were scammed by Beverly Ashdown Day Spa.
  
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• 'Questionable' weapons purchases for Sask. highway patrol lead to scrutiny from auditor

  24-06-2020 19:23
  
  The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways has access to three nine-millimetre pistols, two fully automatic rifles, 12 silencers and an AR-10 carbine, according to the province’s auditor.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s nuclear secretariat tasked to develop, deploy small modular reactors

  24-06-2020 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The primary mandate of Saskatchewan’s nuclear secretariat is the development and execution of a strategic plan for the deployment of small modular reactors.
  
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• Cineplex and Landmark to reopen Sask. movie theatres July 3

  24-06-2020 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Cineplex says every other auditorium row will be kept empty and available seats will be in pairs "with proper physical distancing in all directions."
  
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• Saskatchewan auditor questions equipment purchases made by highway patrol

  24-06-2020 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's provincial auditor Judy Ferguson questions some of the purchases made by highway patrol in volume one of her annual audit report.
  
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• Charges Laid - Arson Incidents Overnight

  24-06-2020 18:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 29 year old woman is facing arson charges following an incident in which four small fires were set overnight.At approximately 2:50 a.m., June 24, 2020,  Patrol officers came across a fire burning in a garbage can in the 600 block of 20th Street West.  In addition, a small fire was burning on the ground nearby.  The officers then witnessed a woman at Avenue F and 20th Street, lighting two more fires in garbage cans.  They arrested her at the scene.  No one was injured d
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine may not work in older people, experts say

  24-06-2020 18:32
  
  A vaccine against COVID-19 may not be as effective in older people who are most at risk of suffering complications and dying from the disease, according to U.K. researchers. However, some experts say immunizing those around the elderly may help protect them.
  
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• Sask. working on 'more permissive approach' to interprovincial travel

  24-06-2020 17:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says discussions are underway with other provinces to loosen the current recommendation against non-essential provincial travel.
  
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• Canada-wide warrant issued for Sask. man wanted on 2nd-degree murder charges

  24-06-2020 17:15 via cbc.ca
  
  A man who was wanted on a Saskatchewan-wide warrant in relation to a homicide in North Battleford, Sask., last month is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
  
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• 4 new Sask. COVID-19 cases; active cases surpass 100

  24-06-2020 16:40
  
  Saskatchewan has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the provincial total to 757.
  
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• Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan providing services online during the COVID-19 pandemic

  24-06-2020 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  People with Alzheimer’s might be finding it difficult to find support during the COVID-19 pandemic so the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan has moved services online to ensure those in need of assistance have some resources available to them.
  
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• Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan providing services online during COVID-19 pandemic

  24-06-2020 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  People with Alzheimer’s might be finding it difficult to find support during the COVID-19 pandemic so the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan has moved services online to ensure those in need of assistance have some resources available to them.
  
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• Western Development Museums virtual day camps

  24-06-2020 16:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The western development museum is offering a pay what you can virtual day camp for children stuck at home as the covid-19 pandemic continues into the summer.
  
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• Medic Minute: Medavie donation to white buffalo youth lodge

  24-06-2020 16:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Medavie Health Foundation is set to announce a $100,000 donation to support an emergency food security program at the White Buffalo Youth Lodge and the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
  
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• Charges will be dropped against Alta. First Nation chief in violent arrest video

  24-06-2020 15:50
  
  CTV News has learned the charges against Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam will be dropped.
  
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• Charges dropped against Alta. First Nation Chief in violent arrest video

  24-06-2020 15:50
  
  CTV News has learned the charges against Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam will be dropped.
  
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