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• 1 new coronavirus case in Saskatchewan, no new recoveries

  28-06-2020 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Active cases in Saskatchewan remain fairly steady as the province prepares to reopen more businesses on Monday including libraries, movie theatres and museums.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: No patients in ICU, 1 new case reported Sunday

  28-06-2020 22:18 via cbc.ca
  
  In Sunday's update, the government of Saskatchewan reported no patients in ICU due to COVID-19 and one new case of the virus in the far north region.
  
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• Saskatoon compost depots see huge spike in people dropping off organic material - CBC.ca

  28-06-2020 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon compost depots see huge spike in people dropping off organic material  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon compost depots see huge spike in people dropping off organic material

  28-06-2020 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  An average of 700 cars a day are using the compost depots, up from about 350 vehicles last year.
  
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• Junos 2020: What you need to know about biggest night in Canadian music

  28-06-2020 22:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Originally set to take place in Saskatoon nearly four months ago, the Juno Awards have finally arrived. Here are a few points to get back up to speed in advance of Monday's ceremony, which is being broadcast digitally ... Read More
  
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• Seven new weekend cases of COVID-19 reported in province's far north

  28-06-2020 21:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan reported one new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the province's total case count to 778. Read More
  
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• Sask. announces 1 new case of COVID-19 in far north region

  28-06-2020 21:37
  
  Saskatchewan announced one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, putting the province's total at 778.
  
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• OUTSaskatoon to meet with Chief Cooper after officer threatens to out man to family

  28-06-2020 21:08 via cbc.ca
  
  In a post online, OUTSaskatoon pointed to the incident as one of the reasons it feels funding for the police needs to be reallocated to better serve the community.
  
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• Former Roughrider slammed for homophobic tweet

  28-06-2020 21:06 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton CFL football player is being slammed for a homophonic tweet sent out on the same day as global Pride celebrations.
  
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• Christion Jones released by Edmonton Eskimos after anti-gay and lesbian tweet

  28-06-2020 20:19
  
  Edmonton Eskimos kick returner Christion Jones has been released from the team after a comment he made on Twitter filled with anti-gay and lesbian statements.
  
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• Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day

  28-06-2020 20:14
  
  The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19.
  
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• testing the scheduled test

  28-06-2020 19:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Testing the test

  28-06-2020 19:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• How many humans are needed to start a colony on Mars?

  28-06-2020 19:24
  
  A new study has determined that only 110 people are needed to help build a functioning and self-sustaining human colony on Mars.
  
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• Robbery, assault charges laid after incident at Saskatoon store - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-06-2020 18:57 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Robbery, assault charges laid after incident at Saskatoon store  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Robbery, assault charges laid after incident at Saskatoon store

  28-06-2020 18:50
  
  Police have charged a suspect in relation to an alleged robbery and assault at a store on the 100 block of Cree Cr. Sunday morning.
  
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• Missing six-year-old boy found safe after Amber Alert issued

  28-06-2020 18:50
  
  A child has been found safe and a suspect is in custody following an Amber Alert.
  
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• Amber Alert issued for missing six-year-old boy last seen in Hamilton, Ont.

  28-06-2020 18:50
  
  An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing six-year-old boy who was last seen in Hamilton, Ont.
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest suspect in robbery, assault - Globalnews.ca

  28-06-2020 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police arrest suspect in robbery, assault  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest suspect in robbery, assault

  28-06-2020 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police officers apprehended a 28-year-old suspect after he allegedly beat a store clerk and demanded money from the cash register.
  
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• Brett Kissel performs 3 sold out drive-in shows in Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-06-2020 18:40 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Brett Kissel performs 3 sold out drive-in shows in Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Brett Kissel performs 3 sold out drive-in shows in Saskatoon

  28-06-2020 18:36
  
  Canadian country music star Brett Kissel performed three sold out drive-in concerts in Saskatoon Saturday.
  
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• 'Heartbreaking':14-day-isolation keeping daughter from terminally-ill father in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  28-06-2020 18:15 via cbc.ca
  
  'Heartbreaking':14-day-isolation keeping daughter from terminally-ill father in Saskatoon  CBC.ca
  
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• 'He's country, but he rocks:' Brett Kissel delivers in Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  28-06-2020 18:11 via ckom.com
  
  'He's country, but he rocks:' Brett Kissel delivers in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon family waiting for access to cystic fibrosis treatments - Globalnews.ca

  28-06-2020 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon family waiting for access to cystic fibrosis treatments  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon family waiting on new deal for access to cystic fibrosis treatments | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  28-06-2020 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon family waiting on new deal for access to cystic fibrosis treatments | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon family waiting on new deal for access to cystic fibrosis treatments

  28-06-2020 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon family the Nechvatal’s host the annual Hoops for Hope Basketball event to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. They await word for access to new treatments for their two boys who have CF.
  
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• Robbery - 100 Block Cree Cr

  28-06-2020 16:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service were called to a robbery at a business in the 100 block of Cree Cr at 5:43 this morning. A male suspect entered the store and attacked the employee demanding cash.  The suspect assaulted the employee who received minor injuries.  The employee fled the store and was followed by the suspect.  The suspect assaulted the employee again.  The suspect returned to the store and tried to obtain money from the cash register but was unsuccessful.&n
  
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• Sharing a cigarette lighter may have sparked a COVID-19 outbreak in Australia

  28-06-2020 15:46
  
  The seemingly innocent act of sharing a cigarette lighter may be to blame for a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne, according to Australian officials.
  
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• The novel coronavirus has now infected more than 10 million people

  28-06-2020 15:23
  
  Global infections from the novel coronavirus have surpassed 10 million as the rate of new cases surges.
  
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• COVID-19 deaths surpass 500,000 globally, with more than 10 million infected

  28-06-2020 15:23
  
  Global infections from the novel coronavirus have surpassed 10 million as the rate of new cases surges.
  
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• Reopening Canada: Sask. mining industry unevenly affected by pandemic

  28-06-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The coronavirus pandemic forced everyone, including Saskatchewan's largest mining company, to develop a plan for the worst-case scenario, likely a major outbreak. Read More
  
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• 'Heartbreaking':14-day-isolation keeping daughter from terminally-ill father in Saskatoon

  28-06-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  That’s how Leah Phillips and her husband Austin spent the last 24 hours as they drove from Denver Colo. to Saskatoon in an attempt to see Leah’s dying father who is receiving care at Royal University Hospital. But the two are still unable to see Leah’s dad since they’re both required to self-isolate for 14 days.
  
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• Daughter able to see terminally-ill father after isolation waiver granted

  28-06-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Daughter breathing 'big sigh of relief' after waiver granted to allow her to see her terminally-ill father in Royal University Hospital.
  
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• In a time of protest, Black LGBTQ voices rise

  28-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As protests against anti-Black racism and police violence spilled into Pride month this June, the rallying cry of 'Black Lives Matter' has evolved to 'All Black Lives Matter.' Those in the Black LGBTQ community say the change has been a long time coming.
  
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• First Nations worry they'll lose out on cash to clean up old oil and gas wells in Western Canada

  28-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan dole out $1.5 billion in federal funding to reclaim inactive oil and gas wells, Indigenous leaders are concerned none of the cash will be spent cleaning up their land.
  
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• Canadian-American couple forced apart at border after they couldn't prove common-law status

  28-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada loosened its border rules to allow immediate family to enter the country. But many cross-border couples have discovered their relationship doesn't qualify, including Stephen Barkey and Cathy Kolsch, who live in an RV.
  
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• Asymptomatic COVID-19 findings dim hopes for 'herd immunity' and 'immunity passports'

  28-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A closer look at people who tested positive for COVID-19 but never developed symptoms has found that such asymptomatic carriers have few to no detectable antibodies just weeks after infection, suggesting they may not develop lasting immunity.
  
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• Photos: Brett Kissel hits stage at SaskTel Centre parking lot

  28-06-2020 06:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Canadian country star Brett Kissel lit up the stage for three shows on a warm Saturday at the SaskTel Centre parking lot. In addition to his Saskatoon shows, Kissel earlier this month played 11 sold-out parking lot concerts in Edmonton and Regina. Kissel, in the days leading up to his return to Saskatchewan, said he’s looking at the parking-lot concerts as a “once in a lifetime for everybody because our collective hope is that normal life is going to be coming around the corner prett
  
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• Fire crews respond to blaze in Silverwood Heights

  28-06-2020 02:22
  
  Fire crews were on the scene of a structure fire on the 100 block of Stechishin Crescent Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Federal Court of Appeal has upheld Tax Court ruling challenged by CRA: Cameco

  28-06-2020 02:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon-based uranium miner said it is very pleased that the Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the Tax Court's ruling.
  
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• New legislation opening door to private specialty liquor warehousing in Sask.

  28-06-2020 01:53
  
  The Saskatchewan government has passed legislation that will allow for private specialty liquor warehousing and distribution, a business the government had previously been profiting from exclusively.
  
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• More unique celebrations honour 2020 grads in Sask.

  28-06-2020 01:16
  
  With traditional graduation ceremonies not happening due to COVID-19, 2020 grads have had to come up with creative ways to celebrate, including those from Weyburn Comprehensive School.
  
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• Saskatoon mayoral race down to one candidate - Globalnews.ca

  28-06-2020 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon mayoral race down to one candidate  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon mayoral race down to one candidate

  28-06-2020 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Friesen has withdrawn from the contest to be the next Saskatoon mayor, meaning Rob Norris is running unopposed.
  
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• Saskatoon Firefighters extinguish basement blaze in Silverwood Heights - Globalnews.ca

  28-06-2020 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Firefighters extinguish basement blaze in Silverwood Heights  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon Firefighters extinguish basement blaze in Silverwood Heights

  28-06-2020 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department extinguished a fire in the basement of a house on Stechishin Crescent on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Fire causes $150K damage to Silverwood Heights home - Globalnews.ca

  28-06-2020 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire causes $150K damage to Silverwood Heights home  Globalnews.ca
  
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